Waco-area news briefs: Veterans Day parade begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday

Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Veterans Day parade The annual Veterans Day Parade will step off at 11 a.m. Wednesday in downtown Waco, bringing veterans, service members, military families and community groups together to honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The free parade will begin at 13th Street and Austin Avenue, traveling east along Austin Avenue toward City Hall. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early, as road closures, limited parking and heavy pedestrian traffic are expected downtown. The parade features veterans organizations, schools, businesses, community groups and marching bands. Organizations interested in participating in the parade can request a registration form by emailing [email protected] . WSO performs 'Top Gun' The Waco Symphony Orchestra will present "Top Gun: Maverick in Concert" at 2 p.m. Sunday in Waco Hall, with the film shown on screen while the orchestra performs the score live. Led by Music Director Larry Loh, the performance will feature music from the film by Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga and Hans Zimmer. Released in 2022, "Top Gun: Maverick" earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscar for Best Sound. The concert coincides with the 40th anniversary year of the original "Top Gun," which debuted in 1986. Tickets and information are available at wacosymphony.com . CTAACC awards banquet The Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce's annual awards banquet will be held at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Hurd Welcome Center on the Baylor University campus, 901 S. University Parks Drive. Guests can look forward to an elegant evening of networking, entertainment and celebration with live music by Smooth Nature. For more information, call 254-235-3204 or email [email protected] . St. Jerome expo The St. Jerome Women's Society's annual Discover Waco Business and Craft Expo will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the St. Jerome Catholic Church Mother Teresa Family Center, 9820 Chapel Road. Admission is free. More than 70 vendors will display unique local crafts and holiday gifts for sale, along with food vendors on site. Veterans Day closures City of Waco offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Wednesday's trash pickup will move to Thursday, and Thursday's pickup will move to Friday. The landfill and transfer station will remain open. Waco-McLennan County Library locations and the health district will be closed. Pet Circle Regional Animal Center will be open for adoptions and returns to owners. Cameron Park Zoo, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Waco Mammoth National Monument and Cottonwood Creek Golf Course will be open, and Waco Transit buses will run. Champions of service Mission Waco's Champions of Christian Service Luncheon will start at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at AC Hotel, 600 Mary Ave. Baylor University Athletics Director Doug McNamee will be the featured speaker, and Waco Independent School District Superintendent Tiffany Spicer will be the special guest. Tickets are $50, available at missionwaco.org/events . For more information, call 254-753-4900 or email [email protected] . Diabetes 1st Step The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of McLennan County will offer its Diabetes 1st Step program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the county Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive. The single-session program is designed for adults interested in learning about Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Topics will include diabetes risk factors, self-care strategies for managing the condition and available community resources. Rachel Esquivel, county extension agent for family and community health, will lead the class. Participants may attend either in person or virtually through Microsoft Teams. The registration fee is $25, and the preregistration deadline is Tuesday. For more information or to register, contact Rachel Esquivel at 254-757-5180 or [email protected] . Registration also may be completed in person at the office. CTE town hall The Texas Workforce Commission, in partnership with Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce and McLennan Community College, will host a Career and Technical Education Town Hall at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the MCC Conference Center, 4601 N. 19th St. The event will bring together community members, workforce leaders, parents, teachers and employers to discuss workforce needs and strategies for preparing students for high-demand careers. Registration is available at bit.ly/Texas-CTE-Waco . 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