Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Keystone Oaks Marching Band was awarded for its performance in the Veterans Day parade in Downtown Pittsburgh.
The Keystone Oaks Golden Eagle Marching Band has received an award for its Nov. 10 performance in the Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Pittsburgh. The band received a trophy for Best Three Star Band at a ceremony held at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland on Nov. 18. The competitive parade is organized by the Federation of War Veterans' Societies Inc. of Allegheny County, and was judges by members of the Great Lakes Judges Association. Drum Major Kiara Kennelly and her family joined Keystone Oaks music teacher Bill Eibeck at the ceremony to accept the award on behalf of the entire band. This information was provided by the Keystone Oaks School District. Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For more …
Friday, November 11, 2011
Students at Dormont Elementary held a Veterans Day ceremony Friday morning to honor all those who have served.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
John DeLallo said that as a veteran, he's honored to attend the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Dormont Elementary. But in his opinion, he said, the ceremony really serves as a learning opportunity for the students. “Any guy here will tell you the same thing,” he said. “’I didn’t do anything heroic, but I served in the company of heroes.’ Some of those heroes didn’t come back.” DeLallo, who served in the Air Force from 1968 to 1989, attended the elementary school’s Veterans Day ceremony on Friday morning. First-grade teacher Leslie Holmes said students had been busy working on projects and presentations to honor the veterans, and were excited for the day. This is one of her favorite days at the school, too, she said. “I love this day,” …
Thursday, November 10, 2011
This weekend, check out the Veterans Day Parade, get a start on your holiday shopping or enjoy a Night at the Races.
It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. 1. Veterans Day Parade Where?/When?: Downtown, 10:30 a.m. on Friday Why Go?: Come show your support at this monumental parade. The Veterans Day Parade will start at the bus station on Liberty Avenue, march up Grant Street and down Boulevard of the Allies. Pricing: Free 2. Center for Theater Arts Prom Night Where?/When?: Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday Why Go?: Whether your prom night was a disaster or a magical evening, here's a chance to redo it. Dance the night …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Allegheny County has compiled a list of special offers from area businesses and some travel destinations to honor those who have served our country.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Allegheny County Veterans Services has compiled a list of special offers and discounts available to veteran in honor of Veterans Day. Outback Steakhouse is honoring America’s military veterans and those in active duty by offering a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola product Tuesday, Nov. 8 through Friday, Nov. 11. This offer is available to military personnel who have one of the following forms of identifications: U.S Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), DD form 214 Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), Photograph in Uniform, Wearing Uniform. For more information, visit:http://outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday.aspx. Last …
Mary Ellen MacPherson
10:58 am on Thursday, November 29, 2012
Congratulations to Mr. Eibeck, Kiara Kennelly and the band for bringing honor to the Keystone Oaks School District. Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more ›