CLINTON—Military veterans from Anderson County are once again invited to come together this weekend for a community Veterans Breakfast, a press release said.
The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is sponsored this month by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12051 of Oak Ridge. The breakfast will be held this Saturday, April 8, at the Clinton Community Center. “Chow line†opens at 8:30 a.m., and there will be a brief program at 9 a.m.
All of the Veterans Breakfasts recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States, the press release said.
“Anderson County residents and community volunteers are working together to make the breakfast a free monthly event that will allow veterans all ages and branches to fellowship and share stories together,” the press release said. “The City of Clinton is recognized as a special sponsor for hosting the monthly location and set up.”
May’s breakfast will mark the one-year anniversary of the monthly Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, and it will be sponsored by Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally and Representative John Ragan. June’s breakfast is being sponsored by the Apple Blossom Café in Clinton, and July’s Breakfast will be sponsored by Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group. If you are interested in sponsoring a future Veterans Breakfast, contact Terry Frank at (865) 310-4097.
To learn more, e-mail [email protected], or visit Facebook and search for Veterans Appreciation Breakfast—Anderson County.
This press release was submitted by Terry Frank.
Charlie Jernigan says
What kind of program?
Sam Hopwood says
Why not attend if you are a veteran and see?
Charlie Jernigan says
I am, thanks for asking. Just trying to see if it would be worth my while. Will you be there?
Sam Hopwood says
You bet. If Randy McNally is involved It should be very worthwhile. He has done so much for Oak Ridge!