Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. the P-H-M DVT will show “D-DAY: NORMANDY 1944,” narrated by Tom Brokaw.
Tickets for Veterans are FREE! Adults $4, Senior Citizens $3, Students/children $2
P-H-M’s DVT& Planetarium is located within Bittersweet Elementary (55860 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545). Click here for a full list of weekly shows.
The documentary “D-DAY: NORMANDY 1944” is about the largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Yet, few people know in detail exactly why and how (from the end of 1943 through August 1944) this region became the most important location in the world. Blending multiple cinematographic techniques, including animation, CGI and stunning live-action images, "D-Day" brings this monumental event to large screen of P-H-M’s DVT. Audiences of all ages, will discover from a new perspective how this landing changed the world. Exploring history, military strategy, science, technology and human values, the film will educate and appeal to all.
The significance of Veteran’s Day will be a focus in all of P-H-M’s 15 schools on this Friday, Nov. 11. Two of P-H-M’s middle schools, Schmucker and Grissom, will hold their annual student’s Veteran’s Day programs.
Members of Schmucker’s eighth grade class plan the program for the rest of their class. Retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Richard Cardossa will speak to the students. Cardosa served in the Infantry (Brigade and Parachute), Special Forces, Aviation Brigade and the Airborne Division in various locations including Panama and Fort Hood, Texas. The decorated veteran has won numerous medals and commendations, including the National Defense Medal and Army Commendation Medal (twice).
At Grissom, students invited Former Governor of Indiana and Purple Heart Awardee Joe Kernan to speak at their annual Veteran’s Day program.
