Friday, November 9
What: Salute to Veterans Day Event in Richmond; entertainment and support services for veterans
When: 8:30 am to 1 pm, November 9
Where: The Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond
What: San Pablo Veterans Day
When: 10 am to noon, November 10
Where: San Pablo City Hall, 13831 San Pablo Avenue
Sunday, November 11
traditional flag retirement ceremony, singing, school groups.
When: 11 a.m. to noon. (Noon luncheon for veterans at the Pinole Senior Center, for details call 510-784-9802.)
Where: Fernandez Park, Pinole
What: El Cerrito Veterans Day Flag Placing (on veterans' graves), with youth groups. Refreshments. Flags supplied. Sponsored by the El Cerrito Lions Club.
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Sunset View Cemetery, 101 Colusa Avenue, El Cerrito.
For more: 510.237-0374
Tuesday, November 13
What: Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Veterans Day Celebration
When: 11 a.m. to noon
Where: Board Chambers, 651 Pine Street, Martinez
More info: Speaker, film and honoring veterans
Wednesday, November 14
What: Operation Documentation -- County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office
When: 8 am to noon, November 14
Where: Contra Costa Clerk Recorder Elections Office, 555 Escobar Street, Martinez
More info: Operation documentation is an effort to encourage Veterans to take their DD-214 (essentially, proof of service) to the Clerk Recorders office to keep and establish a permanent record and take advantage of all available benefits. Call 925.313.1481
