Valentines for Veterans
Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022; 10-11 a.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Urbandale
Puppies, veterans, and valentines cookies! If you're looking for some fun next weekend, join Young Patriots Club for their Valentines for Veterans fundraising event. You'll get to decorate valentines cookies, make thank you cards for veterans, meet Puppy Jake Foundation's trainers and puppies. YPC will sing, too! All this while you're supporting PJF, a fantastic organization raising service dogs for veterans in need. Join us Sat., Feb. 5, from 10-11 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Urbandale. For more information and to let us know you're coming see our FB event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/827279882004602?ref=newsfeed
Hearts for Heroes Night
Tuesday, April 26, 2022; 6:00 p.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Urbandale
Young Patriots Club will share the many pieces we've learned and performed in our community this year. We'll thank our American heroes, and our God who's blessed us with them.
We'll award local heroes with the YPC Heart of a Hero award, and have a hero's tribute for all who have served our country.
Afterwards we'll enjoy patriotic treats and good fellowship!
Peace Officer Memorial
Friday, May 6, 2022; 12:00 am
Peace Officer Memorial on the southeast side of the Iowa State Capitol Building
We gather to recognize the sacrifices of our police officers. Surrounded by state patrolmen, cadet officers, canine units, and more, we are able to say thank you to those who keep us safe.
Vietnam Veteran Recognition Program
Friday, May 6, 2022; 11:00 a.m.
Vietnam Memorial Wall on the south side of the Iowa State Capitol Building
Join us as we honor our veterans of the Vietnam War.
Memorial Day Freedom Rock Painting
Monday, May 30, 2022; 12:45pm
Freedom Rock, 1199 IA-25, Menlo, IA 50164
Bubba will be painting the ashes of some fallen heros onto The Freedom Rock just north of Greenfield at 1:00. Young Patriots Club will sing for about 15 minutes before he begins, starting at 12:45. We are so happy to be able to sing for our heroes, and show our support for Bubba's dedication to serving our heroes with his talents.
Military Tribute Concert
Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
The Iowa State Fair
We are all looking forward to Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair!
On that Monday, August 16, 2021, we will hold our annual Military Tribute Concert at 4:30 p.m. at the Anne & Bill Riley Stage.
Musicians of all ages are welcome to be part of this concert honoring our American veterans. We will have a full orchestra, adult choir, and children's choir. Practices take place on the Wednesday evenings the month before the event. If you live out of town, the music can be sent to you, and you can join us for the final Sunday afternoon practice on Aug. 14.
YPC Director Julie Dueker will be leading the children's choir.
For more information or to register, visit: