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Upcoming veterans’ events

NEWPORT – Coming up this Saturday, the 2025 Veteran Stand Down is July 19, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Newport High School, hosted by American Legion Post No. 155 of Oldtown. All United States military veterans and their immediate family are invited to a day of free services, including medical, financial, housing, employment, VA benefits and social services.

According to American Legion Post No. 155 Commander Andy Meyer, last year’s Stand Down served approximately 150 veterans. Veterans are asked to bring some form of military identification such as their DD214 form to the event.

Free lunch is provided. There will be a free food distribution through the Bonner County Food Bank. Attendees must sign in to participate.

Volunteers are needed for the event. Meyer says it would be ideal to have at least 20 volunteers.

For more information, call Meyer at 661-609-0197.

Free sailing for veterans this Saturday

Dogsmile Adventures and the Spokane Veteran’s Forum hosts the 2nd Annual Veteran Sailing Regatta at the Windbag Marina in Sandpoint, Idaho on Saturday, July 19.

Veterans who register for the event will participate in a full day of sailing on Lake Pend Oreille. No previous sailing experience is required. Meet at the Windbag Marina in Sandpoint at 8:30 a.m. Sailing training is from 9 a.m. to Noon. Free lunch is from Noon to 1 p.m. There will be racing 1-4 p.m. and awards given out from 4-5 p.m.

For more information, contact Jon Totten with Dogsmile Adventures at hello@dogsmileadventures. org or 208-797-0360.

Back to School Supply Fair, Picnic

The Operation Homefront Military and Veterans Back to School supplies, picnic and resource fair is Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Military ID/affiliation proof is required at check-in. Artsand crafts will be available for families to enjoy.

The event will be at the Spokane Readiness Center, 1626 N. Rebecca St. in Spokane.