Things to do: Veteran’s Day event, book talk, Amara volunteer training, music and more

Thursday

Veterans Day Salute to Sacrifice Keynote speaker Command Sergeant Major Roy L. Rocco from JBLM. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bates Technical College, 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma.

Kristine M. Smith will talk about her book “DeForest Kelley Up Close and Personal: A Harvest of Memories from the Fan Who Knew Him Best.” 7 p.m. King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma. Free. 253-272-8801, kingsbookstore.com

Amara Volunteer Information Meeting Amara offers a variety of different volunteer opportunities dedicated to providing child-focused training and ongoing support. 6-7 p.m. Bay Terrace Community and Education Center, 2550 S. G St., Tacoma. Free. 253-444-0121, amaraparenting.org

Florida Georgia Line 7 p.m. Nov. 11. Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma. Tickets start at $56. Ticketmaster

Thursday — Saturday

Hal Sparks will be doing his standup comedy routine at the Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St., Tacoma. He will do shows at 8 p.m. Thursday, and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Early shows are 18 and older, while late shows are 21 and older. Tickets are $15-$28 at tacomacomedyclub-com.

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This story was originally published November 10, 2016 at 6:33 AM with the headline "Things to do: Veteran’s Day event, book talk, Amara volunteer training, music and more."