Memorial Day events around Napa County
Today
Veterans Home of California at Yountville:
• Posting of Colors takes place at 8:30 a.m.
Sunday
Veterans Home of California at Yountville:
• Decoration Ceremony, 4 p.m. The public is encouraged to bring flowers and greenery.
• Watch Fire, starts at 6 p.m.
Monday
American Canyon:
• Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11099 hosts an event at the American Canyon Police Station, 2185 Elliott Drive, at 11 a.m. Post Commander Juan Salas is the master of ceremonies. American Canyon City Councilman Ed West will speak.
Calistoga:
• Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2611 hosts a ceremony at Pioneer Cemetery at 10 a.m.
Napa:
• American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and includes the Knights of Columbus Color Corps, American Legion Post 113 Honor Guard, a prayer offering by Rev. Marlowe Link; the National Anthem from Genevieve Sarciapone; Welcome Remarks by Napa Mayor Jill Techel; Keynote Remarks by state Sen. Patricia Wiggins, D-Santa Rosa; “Taps” by Vintage High School bugler Catherine Glenn.
St. Helena:
• Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 199 hosts a service at 10 a.m. at St. Helena Cemetery. The event begins at 10 a.m. and includes an Air Force ROTC Color Guard, remarks from St. Helena High School delegates to Boys State and Girls State and a 21-gun salute.
Veterans Home of California at Yountville:
• Memorial Day Ceremony, at cemetery, 10 a.m. Info, 944-4931 or 944-4541./Register
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