COEUR d'ALENE - The 2014 North Idaho Veterans Stand Down will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 10, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

The annual event provides services to homeless and disadvantaged veterans in Coeur d'Alene and surrounding communities. Veterans travel from as far as Seattle and Montana for the one-day event. It is an opportunity for veterans to receive services from organizations that provide medical, dental, counseling, housing, clothing and food assistance.

More than 40 sponsors and organizations will participate, including free examinations and pet care by Lakewood Animal Hospital, haircuts from organic stylist Diana Clark and bike repair and minor tune-ups provided by Bob Peterson.

This is the 21st year of the Stand Down, which serves as a commencement to a program created by St. Vincent de Paul to assist veterans and their families with needed services through the year.

Volunteers are still needed. Anyone interested in volunteering should register online at www.kootenaiunitedway.org. If you are interested in donating to the event, checks may be made out to the North Idaho Veterans Stand Down and mailed to St. Vincent de Paul, 201 E. Harrison Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100 percent of funds raised help provide assistance to veterans through the year.

For information about the Stand Down or veteran assistance, contact St. Vincent de Paul veteran services coordinator Eric Swanbeck at 704-0548.