Veterans event planned in Augusta

AUGUSTA — The Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services, Municipal Alliance and the Veterans Committee, together with the Pocono Mountains Corvette Club will be holding a veterans outreach program entitled “Vettes to Vets.”

This event is scheduled to take place at the Chatterbox Restaurant, located at 1 Route 15, Augusta, on Friday, Sept. 12 from 5-8 p.m. Vendors participating in the program will consist of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Department of Military Affairs, Sussex County Division of Senior Services, Sussex County Municipal Alliance, and the Sussex County Mental Health Board. The individuals attending “Vettes to Vets” will have the opportunity to obtain information on services available through the Veterans Administration, various Sussex County agencies and other local service organizations.

All veterans and the public are encouraged to participate in this informational event.

Lorraine Hentz, director of the Sussex County Division of Senior Services said,

“This program is a great way for veterans and their families to meet and socialize with other veterans, while gaining information on services available to them,” said Lorraine Hentz, director of the sussex County Division of Senior Services.s

For additional information, call the Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services, at 973-579-0555 ext.1221 or humanservices@sussex.nj.us.