SCERA to Host Celebration of Veterans Event, 11/7

SCERA will honor Veteran's Day on Saturday Nov. 7 with a free USO-style show that will feature patriotic and fun entertainment and presentations in the spirit of celebrating those who have served their country in the armed forces and celebrating the freedom we all enjoy.

Scheduled for 11:00am at the SCERA Center for the Arts (745 South State, Orem), admission is free, and no tickets or reservations are required. Groups from senior citizen and assisted living centers are welcome and encouraged to attend.

"SCERA is honored to have a small part in honoring our veterans by providing this free community event for the tenth year in a row," says SCERA President & CEO Adam J. Robertson. A highlight of the event will be the awe-inspiring precision of the rifle drill from the BYU Air Force ROTC in full dress uniform.

Among the featured musical performers will be the Mountain View High School Men's Chorus and Miss Orem Jesse Craig on violin, among others.

In addition to the musical entertainment, SCERA will continue its tradition of having the American Legion Post 72 to lead the Parade of Service Flags featuring the different musical medleys of each division of the Armed Services. A keynote speaker will also give a patriotic presentation.

"Every year we try to put together a show for everybody where veterans can bring their children and grandchildren, and people of all ages can feel an appreciation for our country and our freedom," Mortensen says.

The Orem Heritage Museum, located at the historic Seminary building just south of the SCERA Center, will be open for free tours and free Granny B's Cookies after the show. The museum has an entire section dedicated to military, veteran and war displays.