Carbon County is honoring veterans over the next week, leading up to the annual county Veterans Day parade.

The commissioners adopted a resolution naming Nov. 4-11 as Green Light for Veterans in honor of the men and women who served this country.

“The residents of Carbon County have great respect, admiration and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces,” the resolution states.

It urges residents to participate in “Operation Green Light” and place a green light in a window of their home or business.

In honor of the area’s veterans, Christine LeClair, director of the Veterans Affairs office, also announced several events that will be taking place next week.

• Walk With A Vet hike at Mauch Chunk Lake Park will be held at 7 a.m. on Nov. 4. The event is open to all veterans and includes a 2.5-mile, downhill walk to Flagstaff Road. Transportation back to Mauch Chunk Lake Park will be available.

• The annual Vets Vote is a way to encourage veterans to cast their votes and then enjoy a supper and campfire on the beach at Mauch Chunk Lake Park. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 5. All veterans are welcome. You should bring a camping chair and blankets.

• The third annual Together With Veterans of NEPA Veterans Day Dinner at Penn’s Peak will be held Nov. 6. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is served at 6. Tickets are required for all attending. The event is filled to capacity and has a waitlist.

• The Veterans Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7 at Yenser’s Tree Farm, 1910 Mahoning Drive East, Lehighton. It will provide resources on federal, state and local benefits.

Bring your DD214 to have it recorded with the county and determine your eligibility for benefits.

The event is open to all veterans or those who care for veterans.

• The annual Carbon County Veterans Day observance will take place at 9:15 a.m. on Nov. 8 in Josiah White Park, Jim Thorpe. This year’s keynote speaker is TJ Garritano.

• The annual Carbon County Veterans Day Parade will be held this year in Lansford. The parade steps off at 1:45 p.m. on Nov. 10. The event is sponsored by American Legion Post 123, Lansford. Rain date is Nov. 17.

“We’re looking forward to celebrate our veterans,” LeClair said.