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Chambersburg Area School District to Host Veteran Appreciation Night

The Chambersburg Area School District will hold its annual Veteran Appreciation Night on Friday, October 17, at Trojan Stadium during the home football game.

Gates will open for veterans at 5 p.m., offering free admission. A complimentary spaghetti dinner for veterans and their guests will be served in the CASHS Cafeteria from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

Reserved parking will be available in the faculty lot for veterans. The event will include a special coin toss recognizing a local veteran and a halftime show honoring veterans. A second-half tailgate will be sponsored by CASD Athletics.

The dinner is sponsored by AMVETS Post 224, the Veterans Organizations, the Chambersburg Olive Garden, Giant Foods, and CASD Food Service.

Veterans planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP using the link provided by the district.

Photo credits to Chambersburg Area School District

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