Veterans Day is this weekend, but Veterans Days this year also marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

To commemorate this momentous anniversary, American Legion Spam Post 570 and Post 91, VFW Post 1216, Austin’s DAV and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon chapters, and the Historic Paramount Theatre, with support from The US World War One Centennial Commission, are holding a World War I Armistice Centennial Film Festival on Saturday, Nov. 10.

The WWI Armistice Film Festival is designed to enhance this important time of reflection with select films that offer learning and sharing opportunities about World War I and the significance of the war that changed the world.

Admission is free, though free will donations are gratefully accepted.

The film schedule is as follows:

• “Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero,” 11 a.m. This fully animated feature film tells the true story about a dog and his Doughboy in World War I. This wonderfully made movie is an ideal draw to bring entire families and their kids into the commemoration of the Armistice.

• “Pershing’s Path to Glory,” 12:45 p.m. This is a new documentary film that traces the story of Blackjack Pershing, the General who led American forces in World War I.

• “The Hello Girls,” 3 p.m. This is a new documentary telling the inspiring story about the first women to serve in the US Army and their 60-year struggle to get their veteran’s benefits and their 100-year struggle for deserved recognition.

• “The Millionaires’ Unit,” 4:30 p.m. This is the award-winning documentary about a privileged group of college students from Yale who formed a private air militia in preparation for America’s entry into World War I. They became the founding squadron of the U.S. Naval Air Reserve and were the first to fly for the United States in World War I.

Optional films that may also be shown.

Congress created the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission in 2013 to provide education programs, public outreach, and guidance for commemorative events regarding America’s involvement in World War I, which many see as “The War That Changed the World.” Honorary Chairs include all five living former U.S. Presidents, the Honorable Madeleine Albright, and the Honorable Colin L. Powell, among others. The World War One Centennial Commission is creating the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., through private donations. No public funds may be used.

For additional information, contact Eileen Chao, Adjutant, Spam Post 570, at 507-437-4583 or Austin Area Arts at 507-434-0934.

Schedule of Events

Friday

• Veteran’s Meal, 11:30 a.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. To honor all who served, Mayer Funeral Home is sponsoring a meal for all veterans and guest.  Meal will feature deep pit BBQ chicken, home made beans, potato salad, coleslaw, roll and butter.  There will also be a short program with music and a few words.  Limited space so sign up in advance.  For more information or to sign up, call 507-433-2370.

• Brownsdale Fiber Arts Enthusiasts “Homemade for the Holidays” Craft Show, 4-8 p.m. at the Brownsdale Community Center. Get a jump start on your holiday gifts. Handmade is best. Featuring a variety of handmade items and a bake sale. All proceeds benefit Brownsdale Library programming and services. If interested in being a vendor, please send a text to 507-460-8701.

• Austin Bruins vs. Minot Minotauros, 7 p.m. at Riverside Arena. Go, Bruins! Tickets available at the door, at HyVee, Games People Play, Holiday Inn, or Jim’s Market Place. For more information, call 507-434-4978.

Saturday

• Brownsdale Fiber Arts Enthusiasts “Homemade for the Holidays” Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brownsdale Community Center. Get a jump start on your holiday gifts. Handmade is best. Featuring a variety of handmade items and a bake sale. All proceeds benefit Brownsdale Library programming and services. If interested in being a vendor, please send a text to 507-460-8701.

• Kids’ Studio – Corn Watercolor, 10:30 a.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. With Katie Hunerdosse.  For kids ages 4 to 14 years old; cost $5.  For more information, call 507-434-0934 or go to www.austinareaarts.org.

• Second Saturday Craft Time – Pine Cone Turkeys, 10:30 a.m. at the Austin Public Library. All ages welcome (each child age 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult for the craft). All supplies provided. For more information, call 507-433-2391.

• Family Art Studio, 1 p.m. at the Austin ArtWorks Center. Drop in as a family and get creative with materials provided. Free, all ages encouraged to attend and create together. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Funded by a grant from the Austin Area Foundation. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

• Austin Bruins vs. Minot Minotauros, 7 p.m. at Riverside Arena. Go, Bruins! Tickets available at the door, at HyVee, Games People Play, Holiday Inn, or Jim’s Market Place. For more information, call 507-434-4978.