From Deseret News archives:
Veterans Day events
Today
• Murray: The public is invited to a parade that will begin at 11 a.m. at Murray Park, 5201 S. State.
• Provo: BYU music professor Douglas E. Bush will direct a Veterans Day concert at 7 p.m. in the Provo Tabernacle, 100 S. University Ave. The concert is sponsored by Provo and American Legion Post 13. Col. Jerry Acton, recently returned from Afghanistan, will speak.
• National parks: Admission to all national Park Service sites across the country is free today for veterans, active-duty members of the military and their families. The fee waiver applies only to the cost of entry into the parks.
Monday
• Taylorsville-Kearns: The Entheos Learning Academy of Kearns will present veterans with a painting and a reading of an original poem, "Because You Were There," in a celebration from noon to 2 p.m., at the Taylorsville Assembly Hall, 1247 W. 4800 South.
• Salt Lake City: Soldier Ty Norager and professional photographer Cat Palmer will display their photography and hold a special reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Utah Arts Festival Gallery, 230 S. 500 West. The exhibit features photos Norager took while serving this year in Iraq and pieces shot by Palmer, whose images convey her push for peace in the Middle East.
• Riverton: Riverton city and the Riverton Metropolitan Orchestra will honor those who have served and are serving our country in the military at 7:30 p.m. at the Sandra N. Lloyd Performing Arts Center, 12830 S. 1700 West. Admission is free.
Wednesday
• Draper: The American Preparatory Academy, 12892 S. Pony Express Road, Draper, is inviting veterans to attend its annual celebration at 9 a.m.
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