LIHU‘E — Veterans and their families are invited to the Kaua‘i Veterans Christmas Party Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kaua‘i Veterans Center, located at 3125 Kapule Highway. All veterans are invited to the free annual Christmas event.
LIHU‘E — Veterans and their families are invited to the Kaua‘i Veterans Christmas Party Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kaua‘i Veterans Center, located at 3125 Kapule Highway.
All veterans are invited to the free annual Christmas event.
The luncheon includes a prime rib main course and guests are invited to bring a dessert or other item. The entertainment will be provided by members of the Kaua‘i Chorale.
“Come and join your fellow veterans on the island,” said Kaua‘i Veterans Council Commander Norberto Garcia. “Just come to meet them and get to know the organizations and clubs.”
Parents are encouraged to bring a gift for Santa to present to their children. The Marine Toys for Tots program drop maintains a drop-off point at the center during office hours.
Gifts will also be accepted during the Christmas party event.
Veterans are asked to provide some proof of veterans status, whether membership to a veterans organization, a VA card, or even the old DD-214.
The early hours are to allow elder veterans the chance to attend and drive during daylight hours, according to event coordinator Aida P. Cruz.
Garcia said that other than the Fourth of July gathering, the Christmas party is the only other event where veterans can socialize but also update their status and ask questions of staff from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The stand-down events are similar but is more of an event to recruit people into various veterans organizations, he said.
Those events are more specific to special needs and services where the holiday events are also a friendly gathering.
The Kaua‘i Veterans Museum will be open during the party function. There is no fee to tour the museum and donations are appreciated.
For more information call 246-1135, email kauaivc@yahoo.com and visit www.kauaiveteranscenter.com.
