# Mayor's Newsletter - November 2024

- Summary: City of Altoona Veterans Day Parade The City of Altoona will host its 2024 Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11th . Parade Details: The parade begins at 10:30 AM in Downtown Altoona. It will…
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City of Altoona Veterans Day Parade The City of Altoona will host its 2024 Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11th . Parade Details: The parade begins at 10:30 AM in Downtown Altoona. It will form at 8th Avenue & 17th Street at 10:00 AM and proceed to 12th Avenue, down to 12th Street, to 11th Avenue, ending at 16th Street. Post-Parade Service: A service will follow at the Robert E. Laws Veterans Mall (11th Avenue and 14th Street). Guest Speaker: David McCallay, Chief of Security at Van Zandt Medical Center and a U. S. Army Veteran. Performers: The Altoona Area High School Chorus will perform. Veterans Transportation: Amtran is providing a bus for veterans to ride in the parade. To be included, contact Commander Michael McDonough at 814-329-8472. Salvation Army Kettle Volunteers The newsletter highlights the critical need for volunteers for the Red Kettle Campaign. Purpose: Funds provide food, shelter, and essentials to neighbors in need during the holidays. How to Help: Residents can register as individuals or groups via www. RegisterToRing. com. Impact: The local Salvation Army provides Thanksgiving and Christmas aid to hundreds of families. Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 30th is designated as Small Business Saturday. Call to Action: Residents are encouraged to shop at local, independently owned retailers and restaurants. Local Variety: The City of Altoona features a wide range of businesses, including coffee shops, breweries, clothing stores, and home services. National Context: Small businesses make up 99% of firms in the U. S. and employ over 46% of the private sector workforce. Resources: A list of local businesses can be found at www. blairchamber. com. 2024 Ugly Sweater 5K and 2 Mile Walk The Blair County Emergency Chaplain Platoon (BSECP) is hosting a race to benefit the Peer 2 Peer Program, which supports emergency services families. Date: Saturday, December 7th. Location: Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona. Schedule: The 5K begins at 9:00 AM; the 2-mile Walk begins at 9:05 AM. Registration: Pre-registration is $26 until November 30th. Race day registration will cost more. Registration Link: www. runsignup. com/Race/PA/Altoona/UglyChristmasSweaterFunRun5K Arts Altoona Christkindl Market Arts Altoona is presenting its second annual German-style Christmas market. Date: Saturday, November 23rd. Time: 12 PM to 5 PM. Location: Unter Uns Society, 1401 Van Buren Avenue, Altoona. Admission: $5 for ages 12 and over. Features: Over 20 local vendors, food booths (bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzels, glühwein), and all-day music and dance presentations. November Observances & Fun Facts The newsletter concludes with a list of awareness months and special days in November: Awareness Months: Diabetes, Adoption, Alzheimer’s, Lung Disease, and Hunger. Key Dates: Nov 16: MADD "Tie One On For Safety" Campaign begins. Nov 21: American Lung Association’s "Great American Smoke-Out. " Special Days: Includes National Cinnamon Day (Nov 1), National Candy Day (Nov 4), Mickey Mouse’s Birthday (Nov 18), and National Cashew Day (Nov 23).