Correspondent
Every year on Nov. 11, Veterans Day, communities across the nation come out to show the their support. Through benefit concerts, ceremonies, speakers and parades people recognize veterans, to thank them for their service and to let them know they are supported and appreciated.
Throughout East Countyseveral events have been scheduled, beginning with concerts in Brentwood and Pittsburg on Saturday, leading into Nov. 11 ceremonies in Antioch and Oakley, and concluding with the screening of a documentary in Antioch.


[1.]  Pittsburg's California Theatre will begin the festivities at 5 p.m. on Saturday with 2014 featuring Hot For Teacher & Alan Iglesias and Crossfire. Presented by the Veterans Employment Committee of Contra Costa County, this will be the group's second annual VETJAM concert featuring classic rock and Texas blues.
Hot for Teacher will fill the hall with the grooving, unforgettable music of Van Halen while Alan Iglesias will present Stevie Ray Vaughn at his best with his signature sound, guitars and attitude.


[2.] The Brentwood Concert Band also will be honoring veterans with a musical salute on Saturday at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Under the direction of Carey Hurst and Susan Stuart, the band will perform selections, including "The Star Spangled Banner," "First Suite for Military Band" by Host, "American Civil War Fantasy" by Bilik and several others.
A special guest for the event is the Diablo Regional Concert Band from Martinez, under the direction of Cora Martens, and the Brentwood Flute Choir, under the direction of Carey Hurst, will also perform.