WWKI is proud to team up with Military Foundation, Inc. to spend the word about the 2013 Military Appreciation Days. Military Foundation, Inc. has partnered with 75 Kokomo and Howard County Businesses and Institutions to offer special benefits for U.S Military Veterans. November 2nd through the 11th has been designated as Military Appreciation Days.
The purpose of this week is to create a county wide campaign designed to express the City of Kokomo's and Howard County's profound appreciation for all active military personel and veterans who reside in Kokomo and Howard County. According to Ross Waltemath, Howard County Veterans Service Officer, Howard County, Indiana has the highest number of Veterans per capita than any other county in Indiana.
Click here for a complete list of local businesses participating in the 2013 Military Appreciation Days. If you'd like more information, check out the Military Foundation website.
Here's a schedule of 2013 Military Appreciation Day Events:
Event | Time | Venue |
5th Annual Military Appreciation Ball | Nov. 1, 7-12 PM | Ivy Tech Kokomo Event Center |
2013 MADays Opening Ceremony | Nov. 4, 10:00 AM | Stephen J. Daily Government Center Louk's Council Chambers |
MADays Bingo FR | Nov. 6, 10:00 AM | VFW Post 1152 |
Auction For Jackson Street Commons | Nov. 8, 5-7 PM | VFW Post 1152 |
Stand Down | Nov. 8, 10 AM-3 PM | VFW Post 1152 |
MADays Breakfast | Nov. 9, 7 AM-? | Ibn Saud Grotto |
Hog Runners Ride | Nov. 9, 11:00 AM | Ibn Saud Grotto |
USO Show 1940's Dinner & Show | Nov. 9, 6 PM – ? | Continental Ball Room |
American Legacy Tour Concert Staring Ronnie McDowell (DAV Van Fundraiser) |
Nov. 10, 7 PM | Kokomo HS Auditorium |
DAV/GC Military Monday | Nov. 11, 4-9 PM | Golden Corral, Kokomo |
2nd Annual Military Foundation Bowling Tournament |
Nov. 17, 1 PM | Kokomo Sports Bowl |