By Hannah Spence
South Palm Beach is hosting two gatherings for town residents — one for fun and another for patriotism.
The first, Fall Fest & Food Trucks, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 in the parking lot at Town Hall, 3577 S. Ocean Blvd.
Residents will enjoy a night of community fun accompanied by live music and food available for purchase from food trucks including Dominick’s Pizza, Twisted Smoke BBQ and Kocoa’s Chocolate and Fondue.
Although Fall Fest has been celebrated in town for years, Ellen Salth said this will be the first time with food trucks.
“Each event we have in South Palm Beach is amazing and special in its own way,” said Salth, chair of the town’s Community Affairs Advisory Board. “What makes it special are the people. All events bring out neighbors, some we know and some new to us. It is nice for the residents to see they are part of a bigger community beyond their building.”
The second event will honor veterans and take place at 1 p.m. Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day, at Town Hall.
“I’m grateful for the support, for the attitude of the town,” said 79-year-old Vice Mayor Monte Berendes, himself a veteran. “This was not the case when I served. I came back to the States on leave and was told not to wear my uniform while traveling. Military personnel were spit on and called all kinds of names.”
Although there was talk of doing a cemetery celebration on Veterans Day in Lake Worth Beach, the Town Council decided to forgo that proposal. Instead, the recognition will take place the day before in the council chambers before the start of the regular monthly council meeting.
The small recognition ceremony will feature inspiring stories from town veterans. Light refreshments will be served. There will be no awards, just a meaningful opportunity to honor and hear directly from people who served in the military.
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