Countywide Military Celebration at Arrowhead Lake to Honor Veterans, Raise Funds
Holmes County will host a countywide military celebration on Saturday, Nov. 15 at The Stables at Arrowhead Lake west of Millersburg to mark the Marine Corps' 250th Birthday and recognize Army and Navy anniversaries. The evening includes a social, dinner, and keynote address by Lt. Col. Mark Halferty; advance $35 tickets benefit Toys for Tots and the event is open to all community members.
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Holmes County residents will have an opportunity to honor local veterans and service members on Saturday, Nov. 15, when The Stables at Arrowhead Lake west of Millersburg hosts a countywide military celebration marking the 250th Birthday of the Marine Corps and recognizing Army and Navy anniversaries.
The program begins with a social from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The keynote speaker for the evening is Lt. Col. Mark Halferty. Advance tickets are available for $35, and proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots, the charity that provides toys to children in need during the holiday season. Organizers say the event is open to all community members who wish to honor veterans and active-duty service members.
As a local fundraiser and commemorative event, the gathering combines ceremonial recognition with practical community support. The $35 advance ticket price both covers the evening’s dinner and channels funds toward Toys for Tots’ seasonal distribution efforts. For Holmes County families that rely on holiday assistance programs, contributions from local events represent a tangible source of support, while the dinner and social portion create a focal point for civic engagement with the county’s military community.
Beyond the immediate fundraising impact, the event has symbolic and civic importance. Marking the Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday places the county celebration in a broader national context of military anniversaries this year. By explicitly recognizing Army and Navy anniversaries as well, organizers have framed the evening as inclusive of multiple service branches, which can strengthen town-gown ties between local government, veteran organizations, and residents.
Local economic effects, while limited in scope, are notable for a single-evening event. The Stables at Arrowhead Lake, a venue west of Millersburg, will see increased activity that may benefit local caterers, suppliers and service workers engaged for the dinner and social. Community fundraising events such as this also serve as a recurring mechanism for funneling private donations to nonprofits, supporting seasonal needs without additional fiscal pressure on county services.
The celebration’s open invitation reflects a broader trend in Holmes County toward community-based recognition of service, combining remembrance with charitable giving. For residents planning to attend, advance tickets are the primary way to participate and to ensure proceeds are maximized for Toys for Tots. Details on ticket purchase and any remaining availability are being managed by event organizers at The Stables at Arrowhead Lake.
