MichiganWar Dog Memorial unveils new monument
The MichiganWarDog Memorial in South Lyon will unveil a monument for the Royal Australian Air Force K9 Handlers Association and the New Zealand Military Dog Group at noon Saturday,
Oct. 24.
This historic event honors two allied nations’ commitment to the friendship of our War Dog Brotherhood. Speakers include Jo Christopherson, the Australian Consulate General from Chicago; former Michigan Senator
Mike Kowall; and Oakland County Commissioner Philip J. Weipert (RSouth Lyon).
For more information, email mwdmk9@gmail. com or call 517-294-1906. The MichiganWarDogMemorial is located at 25805 Milford Road, South Lyon.
The MichiganWarDog Memorial is dedicated to recognizing the sacrifice of our four legged warriors. The memorial park honors retired military working dogs and retired service dogs. For more information, visit mwdm.org.
• Soul Searching Art Exhibit: TheWar Memorial unveils its refurbished art gallery in conjunction with the Grosse Pointe Artists Association Exhibition’s “Soul Searching” from Oct. 22 toDec. 17 at 32 Lake Shore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms. About 40 artists shared their work created during the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibit will be available for both socially distanced in-person visits and virtually on the Grosse Pointe Artists Association website. The gallery space will be open to the public from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, limited to 10 people
at a time. Facemasks, temperature checks, COVID-19 waivers, and social distancing will be required. For more information, visit www.grossepointeartcenter.org.
• Stars and Stripes Veterans Day Celebration: The City of Farmington Hills Stars and Stripes Veterans Day Celebration is from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 11 and features a Special “Drive-Thru” Luncheon
pickupat the Costick Center, at 28600 Eleven Mile Road. All veterans residing in Farmington and Farmington Hills are welcome to participate. Veterans may call 248-473-1830 to reserve their complimentary lunch by Nov. 6. Veterans are welcome to bring a guest for a $5 donation per person (exact cash amount or checks only). Drive up to the main entrance with the green awning facing Eleven
Mile Road and lunches will be brought out in bags by city employees wearing masks and gloves. For more information, call 248-4731830.
• Flag Retirement: Clarkston American Legion Post 63 hosts a Flag Retirement Ceremony at noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at 8047 Ortonville Road. For more information, call 248-6259912.
• Volunteers Needed:
The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial is looking for volunteers to get involved with the Capital Campaign committee. They need all the help they can get because the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their ability to fundraise. The group of vounteers will help identify grants and potential donors. For more information and to contribute or volunteer, visit www.michiganww2memorial.org.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@ aol.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events and include a phone number for readers to call for more information.