Support The Troops sends free packages to our military men and women year round. While they are stateside, we send them one free care package to let them know America supports them. While serving overseas, we send packages throughout their deployment. Please send names and addresses of those serving along with approximate time frame that the address is good for to sttroops@gmail.com or contact Valerie Ferguson at 610-438-8885 or visit the Lehigh Valley Military Council at lv-mac.org/newsletter/

Saturday, Nov. 4

SteelStacks; presented by Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries. 101 Founders Way. Information, visitsteelstacks.org/festivals/patriotic-holidays/veterans-day/

Veterans and Military Council (visitlv-mac.org/) annual 5K Ruck ‘n Run/Walk to honor veterans. There is an One Mile Fun Run/Walk noncompetitive option with no timing or awards. Rain or shine. Off road grass course, Bicentennial Park, 5351 Park West Lane.

Race Day Check-in: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Middle Pavilion. 5K begins at 9 a.m. One Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:45 a.m. Awards presentation is at 10:30 a.m. Ruckers are encouraged to carry a minimum 10 percent of their body weight. To register, visit runsignup.com/VMC5k; to sponsor: email alisonp@lehighvalleychamber.org; or visit lv-mac.org/events/chamber-of-commerce-veterans-and-military-council-ruck-n-walk/ for general information.

Friday, November 10

Szucs Foundation Salute to Vets dinner, keynote speaker: veteran Dave Yeager. Cost. Nonprofit public charity to benefit veterans6 to 10 p.m. Northampton Area Community College, Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. Tickets: visit SzucsVetDinner2023.eventbrite.com

DeSales Veterans Day with speaker Benjamin Busch, U.S.M.C. veteran. Awarded Bronze Star and Purple Heart. 16 years infantry and light armored reconnaissance officer deployed for two combat tours in Iraq. 11 a.m. LaBuda Center, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, 18034. Information: visit lv-mac.org/events/desales-university-veterans-day-ceremony/

Saturday, Nov. 11

Folds of Honor Clay shoot, lv-mac.org/events/folds-of-honor-5th-annual-sporting-clays-event/

Veterans Day at SteelStacks, presented by Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries.

Sunday, Nov. 12

Salute the Troops Concert to benefit Victory House of the Lehigh Valley and other Rotary Club of Bethlehem Morning Star charitable activities. recognition of our veterans and Armed Forces worldwide. Featuring the Allentown Band and the Northeast MS Band and Chorus. 3 p.m. Northeast MS, 1170 Fernwood St. Visit Crsearfos@ptd.net or 610-504-1460 for sponsorship, information, tickets.

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