Carbon County has several upcoming events to gather veterans and also educate them on services that are available. Upcoming events include:

• Together with Veterans NEPA will hold a family fun day for veterans and their families at Yenser’s Tree Farm in Lehighton from 3-6 p.m. on Aug. 6 during the farm’s sunflower festival. There will be a complimentary picnic for veterans and their families.

Admission is free and activities are available for the whole family, including photo opportunities, sunflower maze, farm fun zone, corn cannon and more. There are fees for some activities.

To register for the event, call the Carbon County Veterans Affairs office at 570-325-3986 or email cleclair@carboncounty.net no later than Aug. 4.

• A Veteran Appreciation Night will be held at the Carbon County Fair on Aug. 8. The fair opens at 4 p.m.

The first 50 veterans will receive free entry to the fair with tickets courtesy of Together with Veterans and Palmerton Lions Club.

To sign up for a free ticket, call or email the Veterans Affairs office by Aug. 5.

• The next Vietnam Veteran Coffee and Camaraderie will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. on Aug. 11 at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Education Room.

Please RSVP to the Veterans Affairs office no later than Aug. 8.

• Older veterans and their spouses can find out if they qualify for a higher level of pension during a free seminar at Heritage Hill Senior Community.

The event on veterans benefits will take place at noon on Aug. 9, at Heritage Hill, 800 Sixth St., Weatherly. Lunch will be provided.

Hosted by LeClair, the event will discuss ‘Aid and Attendance,’ a benefit that can help defray senior costs, separate from the VA compensation benefit.

To RSVP, call Rachael at 570-427-4500.