ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- Angola Middle School and Prairie Heights schools are honoring veterans with breakfasts and student programs Wednesday, Nov. 11. Pokagon State Park is also waiving admission for veterans, active-duty military members and everyone riding with them.
Angola Middle School will serve breakfast for veterans at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria. The school's Veterans Day celebration will follow from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the gymnasium. The school has invited all veterans to attend.
Prairie Heights will serve breakfast for veterans at 7:30 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. An 8:30 a.m. program in the high school gym will bring together students from the elementary, middle and high schools for a joint tribute. Guests can enter through doors 2 or 3.
At Pokagon State Park near Angola, veterans and active-duty service members can receive free admission for themselves and everyone in their vehicle by telling the gate attendant they have served or are currently serving. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is offering free admission at state parks and other DNR properties statewide for Veterans Day.
The local observance continues Saturday, Nov. 14, with a free Hometown Heroes community breakfast hosted by Angola Main Street. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. while supplies last at American Legion Post 31, 1760 W. Maumee St. The event is open to the public.
Angola Main Street is also displaying Hometown Heroes banners throughout downtown Angola recognizing local veterans and active-duty service members.