Kenosha County will hold its annual Veterans Breakfast and Resource Fair on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kenosha County Job Center, 8600 Sheridan Road. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and the event is free to the public.
County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced that the breakfast, sponsored by Piasecki Funeral Home, aims to celebrate and honor those who have served in the U.S. military. The breakfast will be served at 9:15 a.m., following military honors and the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner during a brief program at 9 a.m.
A resource fair with informational vendors will run throughout the morning. Gateway Technical College student barbers will offer free haircuts during the event.
“This event kicks off a series of Veterans Day events that will be held throughout the county over the following days,” Kerkman said. “I encourage veterans, their families — and anyone who supports our veterans — to join us for breakfast, fellowship, and an informative resource fair.”
The county has compiled a list of other Veterans Day events happening across Kenosha County in early November:
– Gateway Technical College Cut-A-Thon for veterans on Nov. 4; Veterans Honor Dinner on Nov. 12; and a screening of “Top Gun: Maverick” on Nov. 20.
– Jeffery Elementary’s Veterans Day Program on Nov. 7 with student performances.
– Christian Life School’s Veterans Day Program on Nov. 8.
– A worship service at Lord of Life Lutheran Church on Nov. 8 followed by lunch.
– Village Pub of Silver Lake hosting a Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 9.
– Kenosha Running Company organizing a Veterans Day Run in downtown Lyons on Nov. 9.
– Pleasant Prairie’s Veterans Day Ceremony at Prairie Springs Park on Nov. 10.
– Wilmot Union High School holding its breakfast and observance for veterans on Nov. 11.
– Salem Consolidated Grade School’s program for veterans also on Nov. 11.
– American Legion Post 21’s celebration with ceremonies and lunch on Nov. 11.
– Navy Club Ship 40 presenting a program at the Civil War Museum with free admission for veterans and active-duty military personnel that day.
– VFW Post 1865 offering ceremonies, lunch, and flag retirement events throughout Veterans Day.
– Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans holding their ceremony at Library Park at noon on Nov. 11.
– Shoreland Lutheran High School’s ceremony featuring guest speaker Jesse Konell and presentations by American Legion Post 552.
In related context, Kenosha County schools serve diverse student populations during the school year, including Indian Trail High School and Academy as one of the largest schools with more than two thousand students enrolled in the most recent academic year (https://dpi.wi.gov/). White students make up just over half of all students enrolled in county schools (https://dpi.wi.gov/), while Hispanic students are about one-quarter of enrollment (https://dpi.wi.gov/), followed by Black students as another significant group (https://dpi.wi.gov/). American Indian students represent one of the smallest groups within local schools (https://dpi.wi.gov/).
For further details about specific events or registration information, individuals are encouraged to contact organizers directly.
