Veterans Day events set

SANDPOINT — Area schools and businesses are honoring local veterans, beginning this past week and continuing into next week.

Veterans Day got its start a year after World War I ended on Nov. 11, 1918. At first, the anniversary was known as “Armistice Day;” then in 1938, Veterans Day became a national holiday, celebrated on Nov. 11 to pay tribute to all Americans who honorably served their country.

Local schools have held programs for several years, but last year marked the first time events were spread out rather than all in the same day, allowing veterans to attend all of the events and meet with local students as well as attend community tributes.

In addition, a variety of community tributes and celebrations are planned.

Veterans Day ceremonies 2018

Sunday, Nov. 11 :

- All day — Sweet Lou’s, free meals for all veterans.

- Noon — A memorial will be held at Memorial Field in Sandpoint. Everyone is encouraged to attend the memorial, which will feature an honor guard.

Monday, Nov. 12

- 7:55 a.m. — Forrest M. Bird Charter Schools

- 8:15 a.m. — Sandpoint Christian School. Tribute includes an honor guard.

- 8:50 a.m. — Sandpoint High School. (Vets and guests gather in SHS library to be escorted into school’s ceremony)

- 1 p.m. — Northside Elementary School

- 1:15 p.m. — Lake Pend Oreille High School, veterans arrive at gym before visiting assisted classrooms at 1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m. — Southside Elementary

Tuesday, Nov. 13

- 8:30 a.m. — Washington Elementary, Sandpoint.