Veterans Day Ceremony

10/13/2008

The City of Irvine salutes our nation's military service members, both active duty and veterans, for their dedication, courage, accomplishments and sacrifices to protect our everyday freedoms. Please join us for a special Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Park as we honor and pay tribute to these brave men and women. For more information, call 949-724-6640

*For inclement weather the event will move to the Irvine Civic Center adjacent to Bill Barber Park.

A special "thank you" goes out to our adopted Marine family, the 2nd Battallion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (2/11) from Camp Pendleton, California, for their invaluable service to our city and our nation.

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Americana "Fourth of July" Quilt Raffle

Help bring a little holiday cheer to family members of deployed 2/11 Marines and Sailors by purchasing a raffle ticket to win a hand made, patriotic quilt. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to host a holiday party for the families.

The Americana quilt was handmade by Irvine resident Yoshi Oster. The quilt is 41 x 64 inches (Twin Size) and is designed with a patriotic red, white and blue motif.

Raffle Tickets: $5.00 for one ticket, or $20.00 for five tickets.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, October 14 through Thursday, November 7 at the following locations:

• Irvine Civic Center - Reception Area
  1 Civic Center Plaza
  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  
  Tuesday, October 14
  Monday, October 27
  Monday, November 3
  Monday, November 17
  
• Lakeview Senior Center
  20 Lake Road, irvine
  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  
  Thursday, October 23
  Tuesday, October 28
  Thursday, November 6

The winning ticket will be drawn on Wednesday, November 19 at noon at the Irvine Civic Center. Winner need not be present to win. For more information, contact Mya Sanders at 949-724-6640.