Here are events planned for Veterans Day:
Arlington: A parade is planned along Olympic Avenue in Arlington at 11 a.m. today by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1561 and Arlington American Legion Post 76. Lunch follows at 12:30 p.m. at 115 N. Olympic Ave. It’s free for veterans, $5 for all others.
Everett: The Snohomish County Central Memorial Committee offers a Veterans Day service at 11 a.m. today at the Eternal Flame at the Snohomish County Courthouse, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The guest speaker is U.S. Navy Cmdr. Donald Leingang from Naval Station Everett.
Everett Elks Lodge No. 479 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2100 plans to honor veterans with a dinner at 5 p.m. Monday at the VFW hall, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett. The menu includes Swiss steak, red potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert. Dinner is free to all veterans, $8 for others. For information, call 425-252-4179 or 425-252-2100 today.
Lynnwood: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040 and American Legion Post 37 plan to honor veterans at 11 a.m. today at Veteran’s Park, 19300 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. The ceremony is expected to include bagpipe players, bugle taps and an honor guard rifle squad.
Marysville: A Veterans Day chili luncheon is planned by American Legion Post 178 from noon to 3 p.m. Monday at the Post Hall, 115 Cedar Ave., Marysville.
Mill Creek: Advent Lutheran Church plans a Veterans Day worship service at 7 p.m. Monday at 4306 132nd St. SE. The Rev. Rod Voreb, of Bethany of the Northwest, will preach. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War. All offerings received will be given to homeless ministries in Snohomish County. Candlelight prayers will be offered for soldiers overseas. All are welcome.
Sultan: A free turkey dinner for veterans and friends is planned for 5 p.m. Saturday at the Sky Valley Eagles, 1112 E. Main St. Donations are accepted. The event’s hosts are Sultan VFW Post 2554 and Sky Valley Eagles Post 4149.
Holiday closures
Government: Federal, state and most local offices will be closed today and Monday.
Schools: Most public and private schools are closed Monday.
Post offices: Closed today and Monday, but Express Mail service continues.
Banks: Most banks will be closed Monday.
Transportation: Buses and ferries will be on regular schedules today and Monday.
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