Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11, marks the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, when World War I ended. Veterans of all wars are honored on that day. The following services are planned to observe Veterans Day in local communities:

St. Ignace

A Veterans Day assembly will take place Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. in the middle school gymnasium to honor area veterans. Seventh grade students will serve as greeters and escort veterans to their seats. The U.S. Coast Guard will present the colors. Guest speaker will be Charlie Fowler.Veterans are invited to stay at the school for a light brunch following the program.

Mackinac Island

A Veterans Day service will be held at the Mackinac Island school Tuesday, November 11, at 2:30 p.m. Students will participate by singing songs.

Veterans and the public are welcome to attend.

Les Cheneaux

There will be a program Tuesday, November 11, at 10:10 a.m. in the high school gymnasium. The program will include a guest speaker and the school band. A few students will address the assembly.

All area veterans and the public are invited.

Pickford

American Legion Post 323 of Pickford and the Raber Am Vets will host a public assembly at the high school gymnasium Tuesday, November 11, at 10:45 a.m.

The assembly will include the presentation of the colors, a brief explanation of Veterans Day, and the announcement of the essay contest winners on the importance of veterans fighting for citizens' right to vote.

All area veterans and the public are invited.

Rudyard

A Veterans Day assembly will take place Tuesday, November 11, at 10 a.m., in the Rudyard High School gymnasium.

Veterans and their families are invited to attend.

Refreshments will be served.

Engadine

Students will recognize veterans Tuesday, November 11, at 1 p.m. in the gymnasium at Engadine Consolidated Schools.

The band will provide patriotic music, and high school and junior high students will read their Voice of Democracy essays.

Veterans and the public are invited to attend.

Mackinaw City The American Legion will host a Veterans Day potluck dinner Tuesday, November 11, at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post at 106 South Huron Street.

Members and guests are asked to bring a dish to pass and tableware.