Veterans First Program
Honoring Our Heroes
VETERANS DAY EVENTS
VETERANS DAY is a Federal Holiday
Las Positas College will observe VETERANS DAY on
November 10, 2025 (Monday) - The campus is closed.
Las Positas College will be OPEN on November 11, 2025.
Click HERE to RSVP for Military Appreciation Lunch
Nov 6, 2025. Must attend program to receive your lunch ticket.
November 2025
What is the significance of Veterans Day:
Veterans Day Essay Contest
Topic - MY STORY: Reflections of Service, Sacrifice, and Resilience
$500 Scholarship Award hosted by the Blue Star Moms
Deadline for submission: October 23, 2025
Winner announced on November 6, 2025. Must be present to accept award.
Click here to apply.
Schedule of Events - Free to Public
Nov 6, Thurs: “Service, Sacrifice, Strength - Honoring Our Heroes” Program at Las Positas College, Mertes Center for the Arts, Bldg 4000. Free Parking (look for signage)
- 11 am - Check-In Table Opens
- 11:20 am - Doors Open to Theater
- 11:30 am - American Legion Livermore presents Colors; National Anthem by US Army Combat Veteran - Donald McIntrye (LPC Alumnus)
- Welcome Remarks
- Moment of Silence for LPC Veterans Champion - Dr. Patricia Wheeler
- Guest Speaker Dr. Harold Strunk, US Army Veteran.
- Quilts of Valor Presentation; announce winner of Veterans Essay. Contest hos
- Must RSVP for Military Appreciation Lunch -call 9254241570
(Last day to RSVP is 11/05/2025)
Nov 9, Sun: Veterans First Program Float @ 28th Annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade & Band Concert. 1 pm, 201 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA.
Nov 11, Tues: SPRING 2026 Priority Registration Opens for eligible Veterans (must have a DD214 and Ed Plan on file in the Veterans Resource Center).
