Special Events

Monday, May 29, 2023

This is the day we honor and remember the brave soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen and Coast Guardsmen who lost their lives, are prisoners of war or missing in action while serving our country. No other day in the American calendar is more solemn than this day. 

This years Ceremony will include two special observances:

• POW/MIA Recognition - This ceremony honors and remembers the more than 140,000 former American prisoners of war and some 83,000 service members who remain missing and unaccounted-for and one from the City of La Verne.
• A Final Roll Call - This ceremony is a military ritual designed to serve as a tribute paid by Soldiers to their deceased comrades. 

Location: Veteran's Hall - 1550 Bonita Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750

Fee: Free 

Halloween Coloring Contest

Children 3 to 12 years can display their coloring talent by coloring a page provided by the Community Services Department. Coloring page can be picked up at the Community Services Office or downloaded online beginning September 19. Participants artwork will be displayed in the downtown area for several weeks. Prizes are awarded to various age groups. 

Date: Late September through Mid-October
Deadline to submit artwork - TBD

Divisions: 3 - 4 years | 5 - 6 years | 7 - 9 years | 10 - 12 years

Fee: Free of charge 

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Since our Country's founding, 28 million Americans have served in the United States Military. Americas Veteran's have done everything asked of them in their duty to serve our Country. This Ceremony is our chance to give them a hero's welcome home. 

Veterans Day Ceremony includes a U.S. flag raising ceremony and singing of the National Anthem. Veterans from each branch of the military will be recognized with the raising of their Branches respective flag. 

Location: Veteran's Hall - 1550 Bonita Avenue, La Verne, CA 91750

Fee: Free