Although the most traditionally active holidays for veterans to get involved in the local community are in the rearview mirror for the year, that doesn't mean there is a lack of events for local veterans to get out and enjoy as summer winds down.

Here is a list of a few.

Motorcycle ride to benefit the Veterans Innovations Program

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (July 31)
Where: The ride starts at Hinshaw's Motorcycle (1611 West Valley Highway, Auburn) and ends at Everett Powersports (215 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett).
Cost is $20 to register the day of the event. The last bike leaves Hinshaw's at 11:15 a.m. There will also be games and prizes awarded throughout the day.

Vietnam veteran Era Remembrance Day

When: 1 p.m. Aug. 7
Where: Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis
Soldiers, family members and the public is invited to attend the event. Retired Col. Bruce Crandall, a 2007 Medal of Honor recipient, will be in attendance.

Storm Military Appreciation Night

When: 7 p.m. Aug. 7
Where: KeyArena, Seattle
The WNBA's Seattle Storm take on the Tulsa Shock and will host special in-game presentations and features, including a special recognition of women veterans. Also, the first 4,000 fans will receive a Lauren Jackson bobblehead. Group tickets for Military Appreciation Night start at $15. Visit www.stormbasketball.com for ticket information.

Veterans Resource Fair hosted by Congressman Jay Inslee

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 16
Where: Eagle's Nest at the Kitsap County Convention Center, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd., Bremerton.

For more information, call Pete Mills, Mendy Droke or Kiersten Hutchins at
(206) 361-0233 or e-mail at pete.mills@mail.house.gov, mendy.droke@mail.house.gov and kiersten.hutchins@mail.house.gov.

Washington State Veterans Golf Tournament

When: Aug. 28
Where: Moses Point in Moses Lake
The proceeds benefit the Fisher House. For more information, call Ron Laney at (509) 750-7023 or visit http://vetsgolftournament.webs.com/.

Operation Welcome Home veterans

When: 7 p.m. Sept. 2
Where: Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
The Tacoma Rainiers are teaming up with VetsMeetVets and Heroes to Hometowns to bring veterans and their families out to Operation Welcome Home night at Cheney Stadium. Tickets are $15 and come with a ballpark meal (hot dog, chips and soda), and $5 of each ticket will directly benefit the efforts of VetsMeetVets in serving veterans. To purchase tickets or donate tickets to veterans, contact Rod Wittmier at (253) 861-7100 or e-mail rod@vetsmeetvets.com.