As the calendar moves steadily toward Veterans Day, there also are plans to honor our veterans and active duty military personnel a few days early. Natalie Jackson, assistant events coordinator for Waxhaw, filled me in on the plans for the Nov. 2 First Friday celebration 5-9 p.m. in downtown Waxhaw. Jackson said the November event “is about gratitude and supporting those who are currently overseas keeping our country safe. … Waxhaw is probably the most patriotic town in North Carolina.”