Veterans Day and the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps are approaching in November. In keeping with tradition, our East Valley Marine Corps League’s Sun Lakes Detachment 1296 is hosting its annual Birthday Ball. The Ball will be on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Oakwood Country Club ballroom.

The public is invited to enjoy the formal event and show support for all our veterans. Proceeds from the Ball tickets go to our Marines Helping Veterans fund. You can download a ticket order form at www.eastvalleymarines.org. Tickets are $80 per person. The event can sell out quickly, and sales end in October, so do not delay in ordering tickets. The formal event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner, special ceremonial events, a guest speaker, and dancing.

This year’s speaker is Susan Kee, a Korean American writer and war historian and advocate for Korean War Veterans and Gold Star families. She is devoted to thanking and honoring all who have served and sacrificed their lives in not just the Korean War, but all our conflicts since.

Please join us at this special event, which is open to everyone in the community. Go to the website www.eastvalleymarines.org for more information and for Ball registration. If you have questions, please call Mike Bishop at 480-213-2779.