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Veteran’s Book Month: Local Veteran’s Book Fair

Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 PM VFW Post 7916

Celebrate National Veterans and Families Month with four events focused on veteran authors and stories about veterans. Celebrate National Veterans and Families Month with four events focused on veteran authors and stories about veterans that shed light on the military and veteran experience. This event is open to the public. The third Sunday in this speaker series features local veterans and their books. These authors of fiction and non-fiction will discuss how their service shaped their stories, and the importance of sharing the veteran perspective. They will also be sharing advice, resources, and support for veterans interested in publishing their own stories.

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