traditional flag retirement ceremony, singing, school groups.
When: 11 am to noon. (Noon luncheon for veterans at the Pinole Senior Center, for details call 510-784-9802.)
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 am
Where: Sunset View Cemetery, 101 Colusa Avenue, El Cerrito.
For more: 510.237-0374
Tuesday, November 12
What: Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Veterans Day Celebration
When: 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Board Chambers, 651 Pine Street, Martinez
More info: Speakers, film and honoring veterans
Wednesday, November 13
What: Operation Documentation -- County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office
When: 8 am to noon
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
