For More Information Contact:
Colleen Pillus
845-486-2000
Email: cpillus@dutchessny.gov
Poughkeepsie...Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11th. Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and Division of Veterans’ Services Director Nelson Eddy Rivera, USN (Ret) encourage Dutchess County residents to celebrate local veterans by participating in one or more of the numerous Veterans Day events planned across the county.
Veterans Day is a national holiday intended to be a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
The Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services reached out to local municipalities and community organizations and has compiled a listing of events taking place on or around Veterans Day. The event listing follows below with contact information provided for additional inquiries.
Castle Point VA Hospital:
Friday, November 07, 2014 @ 2:00 PM
Ceremony
Location: Castle Point Campus, Multi-Purpose Room #100
Point of Contact: Yvette Rodriguez @ 845-831-2000 ext. 5135
City of Poughkeepsie:
Sunday, November 09, 2014 @ 2:00 PM
Ceremony
Location: Veteran’s Housing, 131 Hudson Ave, Lower Level
Hosted by: City of Poughkeepsie & Lafayette American Legion Post #37
Point of Contact: Jacquemae Perrotta @ 845-452-5960
Town of Poughkeepsie:
Monday, November 10, 2014 @ 1:00 PM
Ceremony transferring care of Dutchess County War Memorial to Dutchess County Government
Location: American Legion Post 1302, 55 Overlook Road, Poughkeepsie
Point of Contact: William Gannon
Amenia:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Fountain Square at the intersection of Route 22 & 343/44
Hosted by: VFW Post #5444, Volunteer Firemen and Cub Scouts Pack #29
Point of Contact: Vicki Doyle @ 845-489-7826
Beacon:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: 413 Main Street, Beacon, NY in front of Memorial Building
Hosted by: VFW Post #666
Point of Contact: Paul Blose 845-897-0072
Hyde Park:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 10:50 AM
Ceremony
Location: Veterans’ Memorial, 4383 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park
Hosted by: Hyde Park American Legion Post #1303
Point of Contact: Michael Athanas @ 845-229-5683 or Ralph Osterhoudt 845-229-7945
Millbrook:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Veterans’ Green, Front Street, Millbrook, NY
Hosted by: Millbrook VFW Post #9008
Point of Contact: Lonn Moore, Commander @ 845-392-4911
Poughkeepsie:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 6:30 PM
Ceremony
Location: Manor at Woodside, Academy Street
Lafayette American Legion Post #37
Point of Contact: Jacquemae Perrotta @ 845-452-5960
Red Hook:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
Ceremony
Location: Memorial Park, North Broadway
Hosted by: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7765
Point of Contact: William Moore @ 845-758-8175
Rhinebeck:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Rhinebeck Cemetery, corner of Route 9 South and Mill Road
Hosted by: Women’s Auxiliary & Montgomery American Legion Post #429
Point of Contact: Wayne Rifenburgh @ 914-474-6161
Town of Wappinger:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 1:00 PM
Ceremony
Location: Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls
Hosted by: Town of Wappinger
Point of Contact: Jessica Fulton @ 845-297-3670
Village of Fishkill:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Veterans Monument – corner of Main St & Broad St
Hosted by: VFW Post #1286 assisted by Village of Fishkill
Point of Contact: Angela Arasium, Village Clerk @ 845-897-4430
Village of Tivoli:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Monument Hill
Hosted by: Harris Smith American Legion Post #524
Point of Contact: Commander Thomas Mabie @ 845-758-1330
Village of Wappingers Falls:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 @ 1:00 PM
Ceremony
Location: Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls
Hosted by: Town of Wappinger
Point of Contact: Jessica Fulton @ 845-297-3670
