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Local Veterans Day events
Whitworth University invites the public to the second Military/Veterans Appreciation Football game on Saturday, Nov. 6. Kickoff is at noon in the Whitworth University Pine Bowl. Admission is free for all military veterans and their families.
The game will include a special program honoring our Armed Forces. The Historic Flight Foundation is planning a flyover with its World War II B-25D Mitchell Bomber. Whitworth will unfurl its 80foot American flag during the singing of the National Anthem at the beginning of the game. During halftime, Interim President Scott McQuilkin will perform a coining ceremony, honoring members of Whitworth’s military community.
Whitworth serves more than 200 military-connected students. It is proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly School with bronze distinction by Viqtory Media and has consistently been ranked in the top 10 “Best Colleges for Veterans-Western Region” by U.S. News & World Report.
This past summer, Whitworth and Washington State University signed an agreement allowing Whitworth students to enroll in Air Force ROTC classes offered on WSU’s Pullman campus.
The university is also preparing to host a grand opening event later this year for its new Military & Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC) and would like to thank the many businesses and community members who have donated to this center.
Please note: Per the Washington state mask mandate, all attendees must be masked.
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Whitworth University presents its second Military/Veterans Appreciation football game Nov. 6. Like the first one it will pay tribute to area veterans and their families.
If you go
WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY’S MILITARY/ VETERANS APPRECIATION FOOTBALL GAME
WHEN: Noon, Saturday, Nov. 6
WHERE: Whitworth University Pine Bowl, in Spokane
Other upcoming Veterans Day events
RACE TO FEED OUR VETS
WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Nov. 7
WHERE: Riverside Memorial Park, 211 N Government Way, Spokane
ABOUT: Pay tribute to veterans of past and present by joining in the race to fight senior hunger in this 5K run/walk at Riverside Memorial Park and Greenwood Memorial Terrace. Prizes awarded to the first female/male finishers. All proceeds benefit Meals On Wheels Spokane to provide warm, nutritious meals to veterans and their families. Beer and chili will be provided after the race. To sign up visit: www.mealsonwheels.com/vets5k
