Habitat for Humanity of the Wisconsin River Area and Portage ReStore are hosting a 9/11 Veteran&rsquo\;s Day of Service &\; Remembrance Ceremony in Portage. This ceremony will remember those who lost their lives on that tragic day as well as recognizing those who rose up in response to 9/11. \; Local and state dignitaries have been invited to speak. \; This ceremony is open to the public to show support.
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Following the Ceremony veterans are invited to participate in a community service project to assemble &\; pack community donated items in care boxes\, that will be taken to local First Responders throughout Sauk and Columbia counties to show gratitude and support for what they do on a daily basis. This project will give veterans the opportunity to give back to the community.
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Both Baraboo and Portage ReStores will be collecting product items from the public prior to the ceremony for the care packages. \; We welcome all businesses\, community organizations\, and citizens of Sauk and Columbia counties to bring donations to the ReStores by Saturday\, September 9th to show your support! \;
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\nIf you have any questions about donating\, please contact Lisa Hess Guzman\, Community Outreach &\; Events Coordinator (608) 963-5795 or email: \; events@hfhwisconsinriver.org .
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Please extend this invitation to all veterans to attend and participate.
\n\nThis event will be held at Habitat ReStore East\, 1450 E. Wisconsin St.\, Portage\, WI
\n\nMonday\, September 11th
\n\nTime: Ceremony at 9am
\n\nService project to begin at 9:30
\n\nHabitat hopes to have as many Veterans and First Responders come from Sauk and Columbia counties as we can!
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