VETERANS DAY
Broward events salute nation's veterans
Here are some events taking place this week:
Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall: The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall will be at Bailey Memorial Gardens, 7801 Bailey Rd., North Lauderdale on Sunday. Closing ceremonies will include remarks by local dignitaries and veterans, a concert, 21-gun salute, taps and retiring the colors; 3 p.m.; dignitymemorial.com.
Dania Beach: The Dania Lions Club will host ``Salute Our Veterans'' Tuesday at the Lions Clubhouse, 501 SW Fourth Ave. The event will also honor first responders, public safety and support personnel with an Italian pasta night. Donations of $8, $4 for kids younger than 12 will buy phone cards for troops overseas; 5-8 p.m.; 954-922-2969 or 954-920-4592.
Fort Lauderdale: Dedication ceremony and rededication of the newly restored North American F-86H Sabre Jet Memorial; 11 a.m. Wednesday; Holiday Park, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; free but reservations required; 954-828-4750; www.ci.ftlaud.fl.us.
Hallandale Beach: Placement of flags at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hallandale Beach Cemetery, 801 NW Sixth Ave. followed by events and services at the Cultural Community Center, 410 SE Third St.; 954-457-1452.
Pembroke Pines: Tribute at noon Wednesday; Donnith H. Fletcher Memorial Park, 7900 Johnson St., Pembroke Pines; 954-435-6525.
Coconut Creek Veterans Day Ceremony: Activities include taps by the Coconut Creek Police Department Honor Guard; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday; Veterans Park, southeast corner of Lyons and Sample roads; 954-956-1580.
Sunrise: The city will honor military veterans with a 21-gun salute, flag presentation and more; 11 a.m. Wednesday; Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th St.; 954-746-3670.
DG.I. Jive: World War II Across Three Theatres; 1-3 p.m. Saturday; Walter C. Young-Jim Davidson Theatre, 901 NW 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines. 954-986-5049.
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