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Its veterans day which mean's there's a lot happening in our neighborhoods honoring the hero's who have worn the uniform.
Lansing
Footprints of Michigan in a partnership with Fraternal Order of Eagles, will be having an appreciation shoe give away.
The event will take place from 10am to 1pm and it will be open to all veterans with a valid military ID.
It will be at fraternal order of eagles location on West Saint Joseph Street in Lansing.
Veterans who attend will receive a free pair of shoes as well as a breakfast sandwich and a coffee to start their day.
Jackson
The Jackson county veterans council invites neighbors to join in celebrating Jackson county veterans at the annual veterans day ceremony.
The ceremony will present multiple awards such as the Jackson County Veteran of the Year, Veterans Service Organization of The Year, and the August "Charlie" Heim Award.
The ceremony will take place at 11am at Withington park
East Lansing
In East Lansing, The Ingham County Veterans Treatment Court will be celebrating their 15th anniversary with a special veterans day event.
The event will have keynote speakers like Michigan supreme court chief justice Elizabeth T. Clement, and others.
The event will take place at the Hannah Community Center from 5-7pm.
Tickets are 25 dollars but free for veterans.
A look back at yesterday's top local story
The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner has risen over the past few years. That's not stopping Helping Hands Food Pantry where their mission is to give free meals to neighbors during the holiday season.
Read the full article: https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/charlotte-eaton-rapids/helping-hands-food-pantry-is-preparing-to-help-feed-families-during-the-holiday-season
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