Ceremonies, events planned for Veterans Day

North Idaho will be honoring its veterans and military in the days leading up to Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and beyond.

Today

Rathdrum Community 2025 Veterans Recognition Ceremony | 11 a.m., Lakeland High School, 7006 W. Highway 53, Rathdrum. All veterans and families welcome. Special recognition to all veterans. Sponsored by American Legion Post 154, Northwest Guardian Riders and the city of Rathdrum. Info: rathdrum.gov

Wills for Warriors | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crandall Law Group/eLegacy Law, 8596 N. Wayne Drive, Hayden. Veterans and their spouses, including widowed spouses, will receive wills, powers of attorney and guardianship documents for minor children, if needed. Crandall Law Group and eLegacy Law will provide these estate-planning packages for free. Pre-registration required. The entire process takes about one hour. Coffee, snacks and light refreshments will be provided.

Veterans Celebration Movie Matinee | 1:30-3:30 p.m., Kroc Center Community Room, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene. Showing "White Christmas," a family-friendly classic film featuring one of our area's favorite actors, Bing Crosby. Free movie, snacks and drinks. Prior to the movie, a slideshow of local veterans will be shown. Visit kroccda.org to submit photos.

Nov. 9

Bowling for Veterans Fundraiser Tournament | 9 a.m., Sunset Bowling Center, 202 W. Sunset Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Format is blind doubles. Bowl three games, change partners after each game. Prizes will be awarded to double winners after each game. Handicap is 90% of 230. Raffles with over $4,000 in prizes, 50/50 and a silent auction to bid on golf packages, hotel rooms, a golf bag, barbecue grill and Yeti coolers. Open to all adult U.S. Bowling Congress bowlers 18 and older. Entry fee $25 per person ($12.50 lineage, $12.50 donations to veterans). Sign up by yourself or with others. Proceeds to benefit Newby-ginnings of North Idaho. Pre-registration appreciated, but walk-ins welcome for $30 each if space is available. Doors open at 7:55 a.m.; check-in starts at 8 a.m. Squad time at 9 a.m. 

Nov. 11

Free dental care for veterans | Sunshine Dentistry, 1280 E Polston Ave., Post Falls. Call 208-773-5505 to reserve a dental appointment.

Veterans Day Breakfast | 8 a.m., Mountain View Alternative High School, 7802 Main St., Rathdrum. Enjoy a morning of pancakes, coffee and hot cocoa, shared with students and staff as they honor the commitment and sacrifice of veterans.

Veterans Day Assembly | 10 a.m., Spirit Lake Elementary School, 32605 N. Fifth Ave., Spirit Lake. Third graders have been working to learn the history, service anthems and poems of Veterans Day. They have been writing thank-you letters for the veterans in the community. Doors open 9:45 a.m. Free and open to the public. 

Veterans Day Ceremony | 11 a.m., Veterans Memorial Plaza, McEuen Park, 420 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene. The guest speaker will be Robert Martin, Commander of VFW Post No. 889. Honor Guard; complimentary coffee/pastries. Sponsored by VFW & American Legion Post No. 14. Golf cart shuttle available from parking area to plaza. Free.

Veterans Day and 2025 Distinguished Veteran Ceremonies | 11 a.m., Hayden City Hall, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden. Celebrating veterans. Presented by the city of Hayden Veterans Commission. Free. Info: 208-209-1080

Silver Valley Veterans Day Ceremony | 11 a.m., Silver Valley Veterans Memorial, Railroad and Station avenues, Kellogg. To honor the brave ones, attend and give them a "thank-you" for their service.

Veterans Day Assembly | 2 p.m., Post Falls Middle School, 301 E. 16th Ave., Post Falls. Veterans in attendance will be recognized with their name, branch and years of service. Light refreshments served from 1:30-2 p.m. in the cafeteria for family members of students. Free. Open to the public. Visitors, please check in at the front office.

Nov. 14

Veterans Appreciation Dinner | 5:30-8:30 p.m. or until everything is gone, American Legion Post 14, in Mountain Lakes Bible Church reception hall, 2215 N. Seventh St., Coeur d'Alene. Italian buffet dinner from Tomato Street featuring Grandma's lasagna or pasta primavera with salad and garlic bread. Dessert from Pastry and More. Entertainment, silent auction, drawings, improv comedy show. Free, but donations will be accepted to support Post 14 and its work with youth and veterans. RSVP to Adjutant Jerry Staub: 909-921-1340 or [email protected]

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Send details of community Veterans Day events to [email protected]. The Press will share the list of ceremonies and activities in the days ahead of the holiday.