Events, closures announced for Veterans Day

Last Updated 7 months ago

STURGIS, S.D. – Several community events are scheduled for the upcoming Veterans Day holiday.

The Vets Club, 868 Main St., Sturgis, will host a program beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. There will be taps and a rifle salute at about 11 a.m. followed by a chili feed from noon to 2 p.m. The chili feed is being sponsored by the Black Hills Federal Credit Union and Lynn’s DakotaMart. All proceeds will benefit veteran programs at Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

Programs are also scheduled at schools within the Meade School District leading up to Veterans Day. The Sturgis Williams Middle School program will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Grunwald Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend this special event.

The city of Sturgis has announced scheduled closures for the Veterans Day holiday.

Sturgis City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 9, for Veterans Day. Sturgis Public Library will be closed Nov. 10 and 11 for Veterans Day, and Friday, Nov. 10 garbage will be picked up on Monday, Nov. 13.

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