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Veterans Community Center Observes Memorial Day

May 27, 2026 12:23PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The city of Citrus Heights took time to honor and remember its fallen veterans on Memorial Day 2026 in a variety of public ceremonies, gatherings and a free concert.

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Honor Memorial Day at Sylvan Cemetery

May 19, 2026 11:57AM ● By Sylvan Cemetery News Release

Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 25. This year’s service will begin at 11 a.m. at Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights.

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Volunteers Help Veterans Community Center

May 19, 2026 11:36AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

May has been an exceptionally busy month at the Veterans Community Center at 6921 Sylvan Road in Citrus Heights as volunteers participating in the annual multi-community Big Day of Service (BDOS) on Saturday, May 16, completed a variety of projects around the grounds.

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Veterans Family Picnic Returns

Apr 21, 2026 10:19AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Veterans and their families gathered on Saturday, April 18 to recall their service to the nation and to enjoy the return of the annual Veterans Family Picnic in Citrus Heights.

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10th Annual Veterans Family Picnic Approaches

Apr 07, 2026 01:49PM ● By Elise Spleiss

The Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637’s new partners, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the GFWC Citrus Heights Women’s Club are collaborating to host the 10th Veterans Family Picnic on April 18.

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The Veterans Day observance included program of patriotic music

Veterans Day Observed After Co-Founder’s Passing

Nov 18, 2025 02:48PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center presented its annual “Salute to Veterans” luncheon concert and flag retirement ceremony on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

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Lakeview Village Honors Their Veterans

Nov 18, 2025 02:30PM ● By Elise Spleiss

Lakeview Village Mobile Home Park’s deep-rooted appreciation for their veterans was evident Nov. 11 throughout the annual Veteran’s Day breakfast in Citrus Heights.

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A Survival Story for Memorial Day

May 20, 2025 05:00PM ● By Sandy Evans

U.S. nurses who served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1973 did heroic things that most people have never heard occurred.

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Veterans Community Center Holds Fourth Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser

Sep 12, 2024 09:58AM ● By Elise Spleiss

Guests at the annual Luau fundraiser at the Veterans Community Center on Sylvan Road on Aug. 24 experienced a traditional Hawaiian afternoon in more ways than one.

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Hire a Veteran Day a Big Success

Aug 02, 2024 09:46AM ● By Ornella Rossi

PRIDE Industries celebrated National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, with a special recruiting event at their Career Hub, located at 7011 Sylvan Road

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PRIDE Industries Hosts National Hire a Veteran Event

Jul 23, 2024 03:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi

PRIDE industries is gearing up to celebrate National Hire a Veteran Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, with a dedicated recruiting event at the PRIDE Industries Career Hub at 7011 Sylvan Road.

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