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.
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).
