Kenosha County is set to host its annual Veterans Breakfast and Resource Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Kenosha County Job Center. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon, with doors opening at 8:30 a.m., according to an announcement by County Executive Samantha Kerkman.
The free community gathering will take place in the commons area at 8600 Sheridan Road, Entrance D. Attendees are invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast sponsored by Piasecki Funeral Home, which will be served at 9:15 a.m. Military honors and the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner will be part of a brief program beginning at 9 a.m.
A resource fair featuring informational vendors and free haircuts provided by Gateway Technical College student barbers will also be available throughout the morning.
“It’s an honor to celebrate with our veterans and their supporters at this event every year, and it’s a wonderful kickoff to the series of ceremonies and programs that follow on Veterans Day and in the days leading up to it,” said Kerkman.
The county has compiled a schedule of additional Veterans Day events across various locations:
On Thursday, Nov. 6, Jeffery Elementary will hold its Veterans Day Program at 4011 87th St., where veterans can interact with students in classrooms.
Friday, Nov. 7 features two events: Christian Life School’s Veterans Day Program at Journey Church Auditorium from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a light reception; and a Veterans Day Worship Service at Lord of Life Lutheran Church at 11 a.m., with lunch provided afterward.
On Saturday, Nov. 8, there is a Veterans Day Breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Village Pub of Silver Lake.
Sunday, Nov. 9 includes the Village of Pleasant Prairie Veterans Day Ceremony at Prairie Springs Park starting at 1:30 p.m., with refreshments offered.
Monday evening, Nov. 10, Gateway Technical College will host its Veterans Honor Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring guest speaker Joshua Deron—a retired Army veteran who serves as Commander for Crystal Lake VFW Memorial Post 12014 and works as a peer support specialist providing assistance for veterans.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 brings several observances:
– Wilmot Union High School hosts breakfast for veterans and families starting at 7:45 a.m.
– Salem Consolidated Grade School holds its program from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m.
– American Legion Post 21 presents its celebration including Flanders Field Ceremony and Rendering of Honors beginning at 10 a.m.
– Navy Club Ship 40 leads the Civil War Museum’s program honoring veterans’ service starting at 11 a.m.
– VFW Post 1865 offers multiple events including lunch and flag retirement ceremonies.
– Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans hold their ceremony in Library Park at noon.
– Shoreland Lutheran High School’s event begins at 2:15 p.m., featuring Navy Veteran Jeremy Krusemark as guest speaker.
Kenosha County schools reflect significant diversity among students attending these institutions during the current school year; Indian Trail High School and Academy has the highest enrollment with over two thousand students. White students comprise about half of all students in Kenosha County schools during the current academic year (55.6%), while Hispanic students make up roughly one quarter (25.7%)—the second largest group—and Black students account for just over ten percent (10.4%). American Indian students remain among the least represented groups within local schools.
More information about local school demographics is available through Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction data (https://dpi.wi.gov/).
