Free comedy show is for military service members

The Lorain County Veterans Service Commission is gearing up for its annual free comedy show for veterans.

The Show Your Stripes event, presented by a partnership of iHeart Radio and the commission, will take place from 8-10:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Quaker Steak and Lube at 4900 Transportation Drive in Sheffield Village.

“This is something we started in 2014,” said Martha Garreau, administrative assistant/marketing and design for the Veterans Service Commission. “It’s a free event we wanted to do for the veterans around Veterans Day. It’s free for veterans, active-duty, National Guard and reservists.

“The show is headlined by Bill Squire and he always brings two other comedians; this year John Bruton and Liz Blanc will be part of the show.”

Garreau said non service members also may attend.

“We just ask you either donate $5, or bring at least three cans of nonperishable food items,” she said. “All proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank.”