Lexington’s Week of Valor starts this weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Mayor Linda Gorton will join Rev. Jim Thurman and other advocates for veterans for a news conference at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1st, to discuss Lexington’s Week of Valor activities.
The news conference will be held in the lobby of the Government Center.
Week of Valor 2019 is a two-week celebration in Lexington this year, with organizations working together to celebrate Veterans.
The celebration kicks off Nov. 1, with Mayor Linda Gorton issuing a proclamation designating November 1-16 as Week of Valor.
Week of Valor Events
| Date | Time | Event | Location
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| Nov. 1, 2019 | 1 PM | Mayor Gorton’s Proclamation declaring Nov. 1 to 16 as Week of Valor in Lexington |
Government Center, Lexington |
| Nov. 2, 2019 | 7-11 AM | Elks Club, 255 Shoppers Dr – Veterans are invited for free breakfast at the Elks Club, | 255 Shoppers Dr Winchester
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| Nov. 2, 2019 | 12 PM | VA5K Run – run, walk, volunteer or cheer others on. This event benefiting the Lexington Fisher House and the Lexington VA. A Blackhawk Helicopter will land at the campus. | Lexington VA Sousley Campus, Leestown Road, Lexington |
| Nov. 5, 2019 | Election Day | Honor Veterans by VOTING
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| Nov. 7, 2019 | 6 PM | Military Missions – pack Holiday packages for military stationed overseas. | Armory – 4301 Airport Rd, Lexington
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| Nov. 8, 2019 | 11 AM | Cove Haven Cemetery Memorial Service | 984 Whitney Ave., Lexington |
| Nov. 9, 2019 | TBD | Kentucky/Tennessee Football Game honoring the 100th Anniversary of The American Legion
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| Nov. 9, 2019 | 10 AM | Thomson Hood Veterans Center | 100 Veterans Dr., Wilmore |
| Nov. 9, 2019 | 11 AM | Quilts of Valor Luncheon, reservations required. | Fayette County Cooperative Extension Office
(Reservations required)
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| Nov. 10, 2019 | 12 – 4 PM | Car Show to benefit Veterans Engagement Action Center Event
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Clark Materials
700 Enterprise Dr., Lexington |
| Nov. 10, 2019 | 1 PM | Free Meal for Veterans | Shiloh Baptist Church
237 E. High St, Lexington |
| Nov. 11, 2019 | 11 AM | Camp Nelson Memorial Service | 6980 Danville Rd., Nicholasville |
| Nov. 11, 2019 | 10 AM | Veterans Service at Veterans Park | 650 Southpoint Dr., Lexington |
| Nov. 11, 2009 | 11 AM | Colonel Charles T. Young Memorial Service | Lyric Theater, 300 E. Third St., Lexington |
| Nov. 12, 2019 | 5-7 PM | VetTalk at Parkette Restaurant – Veterans share their experiences in this TedTalk-like format. Veterans receive 30% off food | 1230 E. New Circle Rd., Lexington |
| Nov. 13, 2019 | 6 PM | Women Veterans Appreciation Dinner – Free dinner for Women Veterans. Reservations requested. | Senior Citizens Center,
195 Life Dr., Lexington
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| Nov. 14, 2019 | 11:30 AM | Chili Cook-Off benefiting Lexington VA | Bluegrass Community College, 100 Opportunity Way, Lexington
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| Nov. 14, 2019 | 3 PM | Painted Horse Dedication – painted and donated by Vietnam Veteran Harry Humes. | VA-Troy Bowling Campus, 1101 Veterans Dr |
| Nov. 14, 2019 | 5-8 PM | Remembering Kids Serve Too — Volunteers of America Mid-South Region | YMCA Northside – 381 Loudon Ave., Lexington
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| Nov. 14, 2019 | 6 PM | 100th Anniversary Celebration of American Legion | Government Center, Lexington
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| Nov. 15, 2019 | 7 PM | Free Movie “Midway” – Veterans get in free thanks to AARP | Regal Theatre Hamburg |
| Nov. 16, 2019 | 1 PM | Veterans Day Parade – line the streets of downtown Lexington, show support and thank a Veteran | Midland Ave to Main St., Lexington
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For more information on the Week of Valor, click here.
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