The 21st annual North Idaho Veterans Stand Down will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 10, at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d'Alene.

The event is held annually to provide services to homeless and disadvantaged veterans in the region.

The event provides an opportunity for veterans to receive services from organizations who provide medical, dental, counseling, housing, clothing and food assistance. Lakewood Animal Hospital will be available to provide free exams and pet care.

Diana Clark from Organic Stylist will be available to do haircuts and Bob Pearson will be on site as well to perform bike repair and minor vehicle tuneups.

Anyone interested in volunteering at the event should register at kootenaiunitedway.org. Tax-deductible donations can be made to North Idaho Stand Down and mailed or dropped off to St. Vincent de Paul at 201 E. Harrison, Coeur d'Alene, 83814.

For more information, call Eric Swanbeck, St. Vincent de Paul veteran services coordinator, at 704-0548.

Sponsors of event include: St. Vincent de Paul, United Way of Kootenai County American Legion Post 143, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Lakewood Animal Hospital, Catholic War Veterans Post 1950, Idaho Forest Group, Buck Knives, Coeur d'Alene Kiwanis, Cannon Hill Industries, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, The Disabled American Veterans, 2nd Harvest, U-Rent, U.S. Submarine Veterans Farragut Base, Mica Flats Grange, Fedora Pub and Grille, Rossi Insurance, Stoddard Chiropractic, VFW Post 889, The Elks Lodge 1254, StandOut Printing, Lake City Rental, Dr. Charles Cardarelli, Northern Lakes Fire, Regan Equipment. Eclipse Traffic and Control, Pepsico, American Legion Auxiliary Post 149 and the Rathdrum Lions Club.