{"id":430,"date":"2005-10-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2005-10-23T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/article\/2005-branson-veterans-homecoming-schedule--nov-511"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T05:00:00","slug":"2005-branson-veterans-homecoming-schedule-nov-511","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/?p=430","title":{"rendered":"2005 Branson Veterans Homecoming Schedule Nov. 5-11"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The schedule for America’s largest Veterans Day celebration, “Veterans Homecoming,” taking place in Branson, Missouri, Nov. 5-11is divided into two different parts. The first covers reoccurring events that will take place just about every day, followed by the second, a schedule of mostly one time Special Events to be held on certain days.<\/P>
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Daily Reoccurring Events<\/U>*<\/SUP><\/B><\/P>
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BVTF Tactical Operations Center <\/U>(TOC), Veterans Reception & Vendor Village will be located at Celebration City Convention Hall: All American Lunch served Daily from 11;30 am(1130 hrs) to 1p.m (1300hrs) free to veterans and active personne<\/B>l, courtesy of the Golden Corral and Branson Veterans Task Force. Vendor booths will be open from 9am (0900 hrs) to 6p.m.(1800hrs). The TOC will be open from November 7th through the 11th.<\/I> <\/P>
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Veterans Registry<\/U><\/I> is at the BVTF Tactical Operation center (TOC) and the Grand Country Square from 9 a.m. (0900 hrs) to 6p.m. (1800 hrs). Looking for friends from your unit or hoping someone might be trying to find you? Get your name in the Branson Veterans Task Force Registry. No charge for registration or searches. <\/P>
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Veterans Patch Wall<\/U><\/I>, Grande Country Square – FREE – Hundreds of patches collected from all services hold special meaning for each branch, division and unit represented. See this collection in progress. Patch donations welcome. Open all year.<\/P>
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Mike Radford’s Hall of Heroes<\/U>,<\/I> – FREE – A display honoring men and women of every era. Located inside the Radisson Hotel, lower level, next to the Veterans Cafe’ where coffee is always free to veterans. This stirring tribute includes donated military memorabilia, uniforms and thousands of photographs from families across America. An additional Hall of Heroes is locate din the Imax Entertainment Complex. <\/P>
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Veterans History Project<\/U><\/I>– Veterans Stories needed – free- The Branson Veterans Task Force Inc, as a partner with the Library of Congress American Folklore Center, is videotaping for future generations, the personal stories of veterans of all branches and all eras. During the Veterans Homecoming, these will be taped between 9:00 am and 5pm .<\/P>
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Vietnam<\/U><\/I> Traveling Wall<\/U><\/I> <\/U>– FREE – The Official, half scaled replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the most visited memorial in Wash, DC, is open for viewing daily at the Welk Resort Theatre November 5 through the 11th from 8am to 10pm daily. As is customary, the list of names will be read continuously throughout the seven day period. Opening Ceremony is at 10am November 4th. <\/P>
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Veterans Rights Seminars<\/U><\/I> – Free<\/U> \u2013 daily workshop sessions regarding veterans rights\/benefits will be conducted at Culpepper Place of Branson, 5351 Gretna Rd. Advance reservations required. Call 800-335-8566. Use reservation #211. You will receive a return call to confirm your reservation.<\/P>
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Daily Special Events by Day and Starting Hour<\/U>*<\/SUP><\/FONT><\/B><\/P>
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Friday, November 4th 2005<\/U><\/B> <\/U><\/P>
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10:00 a.m<\/B>.(1000 hrs)- Dedication and Memorial Service for the Vietnam Traveling Wall, Welk Resort. <\/P>
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Saturday, November 5th 2005 <\/B> <\/P>
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6:30 a.m.<\/B> (0600hrs)- The BVTF will host the POW\/MIA Hot Air Balloon Static Display<\/B> at Mansion America \u2013 open all day \u2013 weather permitting<\/P>
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10 a.m<\/B>. (1000hrs)-Opening Ceremonies<\/B> at Mansion America Theatre<\/P>
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7:30 p.m. (1930hrs)\u2013 Tatiana hosts a Veterans Salute to the Salvation Army<\/B>, 7:30 p.m. Moe Bandy Theatre, A special tribute to the memory of the donut lassies who helped feed the troops in WWI \u2013 Veterans get into this show for a donation of $10. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army. Refreshments include donuts <\/P>
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Sunday, November 6th 2005<\/U><\/B> <\/U><\/B><\/P>
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9:00 a.m<\/B>. – Bike Rally Toys for Tots<\/I><\/B> – sponsered by the Forsythe VFW post 5168 for more information contact the VFW @ 417-546-5869<\/I><\/P>
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10 a.m<\/B>.(1000hrs) – Honoring Veterans Homecoming Church Service<\/B>, Hamner Barber Theatre, Shepherd of the Hills Expressway<\/P>
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8 p.m<\/B>. (2000hrs)- Braschler Music Show Salute to Veterans<\/B> – free<\/U> to veterans and active duty military – Hamner Barber Theatre, Shepherd of the Hills Expressway<\/P>
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Monday, November 7th 2005<\/U><\/B> <\/U><\/P>
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11 a.m<\/B>. (1100hrs)- Woman’s VeteransRose Petal Memorial<\/B>, Mansion America Theatre- free<\/U><\/P>
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Followed by Woman’s Veterans Luncheon, Majestic Steak House <\/B>Click Here for More Information<\/A><\/P>
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11:30 a.m<\/B>.(1130hrs) \u2013 1 p.m. Free lunch to veterans and current serving military served at Vendor Village at Celebration City . Live entertainment. Others welcome to dine for a donation.<\/P>
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Noon \u2013<\/B> Women Veterans Luncheon<\/B>, Majestic Steak House, Gretna Rd., $25 Reservations required. Call Mary Slivka 800-935-1199 ext. 817<\/P>
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2:30<\/B> \u2013 3 p.m. (1430-1500hrs)\u2013 Presentations by military author, writers and artists on stage at (TOC) Tactical Operations Center located at Celebration City <\/P>
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3:00 p.m.<\/B> \u2013 3:30 p.m. (150001530hrs)\u2013 Various presentations by the National Flag Foundation on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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3:30<\/B> \u2013 4 p.m. (1530-1600hrs)\u2013 Various presentations by the Veterans History Project on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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Tuesday, November 8th 2005 <\/U><\/B><\/P>
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11:30<\/B> a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. (1130 – 1300hrs) Free lunch<\/B> to veterans and current serving military served at Vendor Village at Celebration City . Live entertainment. Others welcome to dine for a donation.<\/P>
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2:30<\/B> \u2013 3 p.m. (1430- 1500hrs)\u2013 Presentations by military author, writers and artists on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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3:00 p.m<\/B>. \u2013 3:30 p.m. (1500`1530hrs)\u2013 Various presentations by the National Flag Foundation on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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3:30<\/B> \u2013 4 p.m. (1530-1600hrs)\u2013 Various presentations by the Veterans History Project on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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7:30<\/B> p.m. (1930hrs)- Homecoming BIG SHOW, Musical Palace<\/B> (#1 Hits of the ’60s) \u2013 veterans free \u2013 Hwy. 248 <\/P>
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Wednesday, November 9, 2005<\/U><\/B><\/P>
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9 a.m<\/B>. (0900hrs)- Korean War Veterans Association Mini-Reunion<\/B>, until noon at the Settle Inn hosted by the State of Missouri K.W.V.A and the Harry S. Truman Chapter K.W.V.A. 417- 338-2181<\/P>
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11:30 a.m<\/B>. \u2013 1 p.m. (1130-1300hrs) Free lunch<\/B> to veterans and current serving military served at Vendor Village at Celebration City . Live entertainment. Others welcome to dine for a donation.<\/P>
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Noon<\/B>– Honor and Integrity\/ Luncheon<\/B> honoring youth military groups at the VFW Post 5168 Forsyth , Mo. <\/P>
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2:30<\/B> \u2013 3 p.m. (1430-1500hrs)\u2013 Presentations by military author, writers and artists on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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3p.m.<\/B> \u2013 3:30 p.m. (1500-1530hrs)\u2013 Various presentations by the National Flag Foundation on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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3:30<\/B> \u2013 4 p.m. (1530-1600hrs)\u2013 Various presentations by the Veterans History Project on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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5:30<\/B> – 9th Annual Military Gala & Banquet<\/B>, hosted by the P.O.W. NETWORK. 866-481-4252<\/P>
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7 p.m<\/B>. – 9 p.m. (1900-2000hrs)- Candlelight Military Memorial Service<\/B>-all Military and guests invited, Skyline Baptist Church , Hwy. 165 and Fall Creek Rd. <\/P>
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Thursday, November 10, 2005 <\/U><\/B><\/P>
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10 a.m<\/B>.(1000hrs)- KWVA Benefit Show at the Dutton Family Theatre<\/B> for the Harry S. Truman Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association. Dutton Theatre is located at 3454 W. Hwy. 76 in Branson. Tickets are $10 for adults. Call for reservations 417-332-2772.<\/P>
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10 a.m<\/B> 1000hrs)- Tom Brokaw <\/I><\/B>– Coolege of the Ozarks Keeter Center for more information contact The Keeter Center @ 417-239-1900<\/P>
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10:30 a.m<\/B>. (1030hrs)\u2013 Gold Star and Blue Star Mother’s Breakfast<\/B>, Golden Corral, Shepherd of the Hills Expressway<\/P>
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11:30 a.m<\/B>. \u2013 1 p.m. (1130-1300hrs) Free lunch<\/B> to veterans and current serving military served at Vendor Village at Celebration City . Live entertainment. Others welcome to dine for a donation.<\/P>
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Noon<\/B>– Honor and Integrity\/ Luncheon honoring youth military groups at the VFW Post 5168 Forsyth , Mo. <\/P>
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2:30<\/B> \u2013 3 p.m. (1430-1500hrs)\u2013 Presentations by military author, writers and artists on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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3 p.m.<\/B>\u2013 3:30 p.m. (1500-1530hrs)\u2013 Various presentations by the National Flag Foundation on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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3:30<\/B> \u2013 4 p.m. (1530-1600hrs)\u2013 Various presentations by the Veterans History Project on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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5:30 p.m<\/B>.(1730hrs)\u2013 Marine Corp Ball<\/B> \u2013American Legion Table Rock Post 637 host.Honoring the Ladies Auxiliary and the Marine Corp’s Birthday. Call 417-739-4108 for reservations. Kimberling City <\/FONT><\/P>
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6 p.m<\/B>(1800hrs)\u2013 American Presidential Museum USO Dinner, Dance and Party<\/B>. Until 11 p.m. For more information call toll free 866-334-8683. Behind Starlite Theatre just off Hwy. 76<\/P>
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Friday November 11th 2005 (Veterans Day) <\/U><\/B><\/P>
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11 a.m. (1100hrs)-Veterans Day Parade<\/I> <\/B>sponsored by American Legion Post 220 through downtown Branson<\/P>
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11:30<\/B> a.m. – 1 p.m. (1130-1300hrs) Free lunch<\/B> to veterans and current serving military served at Vendor Village at Celebration City . Live entertainment. Others welcome to dine for a donation.<\/P>
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2:30<\/B> – 3 p.m. (1430-1500hrs)- Presentations by military author, writers and artists on stage at Vendor Village at Celebration City <\/P>
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5 p.m<\/B>.(1700hrs)- Closing Ceremonies<\/I><\/B>, The Follies TheatreBVTF ceremony\/entertainment, Free – Tickets must be picked up by Noon on Friday, Nov. 11 (please be aware that the Follies theater is having other shows this day, so tickets must be picked up no later than noon). For reservations please call 417-335-2000<\/P>
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6:30 p.m<\/B>.(1830hrs)\u2013 Open to the Public -Armed Forces Veterans Ball celebrating the 10th<\/SUP> anniversary of the Branson Veterans Task Force at <\/I> Chateau on the Lake, Price is $45 per person “A special tribute to Tony Orlando and Ed McMahon” Cocktail Hour (cash bar) 6:30 p.m., Dinner 7:30 p.m., Entertainment and Dancing Jim Hunter and the Mellotones 9 p.m. \u2013 midnight – Mess Dress, Tuxedo, or Business Suit (Black Tie optional). Call the Task Force for reservations 417-337-8387<\/P>
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It should be noted that all events, location, & times are subject to change. For further information contact the Branson Veterans Task Force at 417-337-8387 or go to their web site<\/A>. For information and schedules for shows and attraction or to purchase tickets on line click here<\/A> or call 800-590-0155.<\/P>
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* <\/SUP><\/B>Raw schedule information taken from web site of Branson Veterans Task Force on Oct. 23, 2005.<\/I><\/P>
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