Friends of the Napa City-County Library will host a Tribute to Veterans at the Library Community Room 6:30-8:30 p.m. While all veterans who contributed to preserving the freedoms we enjoy today will be honored, special recognition will be given to World War II vets. Music from that era will be provided by the Napa Jazz Trio (bassist Jay Goetting, pianist Dan Davidson and saxophonist Kent Cohea). There will also be short readings from “The Greatset Generation” and other books describing those wartime conditions at home and abroad. Refreshments include homemade cookies and apple pie. The event is free but reservations are suggested due to limited space. If you have a family member who is a WWII veteran you would like to see given special recognition on this special day, or to make reservations contact Mike Joell at mjoell@napanet.net or 252-0708.

Recognition dinner

There’s a veterans recognition dinner at the Calistoga Seventh-day Adventist Church at 2102 Grant St. at 5 p.m. Sunday. All veterans of the armed services are invited. Info, 942-4877.

Operation Recognition

Veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War who left high school before graduation to serve in the Armed Forces will be receiving their high school diplomas in ceremonies from 2-4 p.m. at the Yountville Veterans Home in Grant Hall. 

The celebration will continue with a Senior Prom tea dance, sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Napa Valley, to be held following the graduation in Grant Hall from 4-6 p.m.  A Veterans Home band will play the tunes popular during those eras for your dancing enjoyment.

Veterans who are interested in participating and receiving their high school diplomas, or who have questions about Operation Recognition should contact Veterans Service Officer Pat Jolly at 253-3818. 

American Canyon

American Canyon Troop Support and the city of American Canyon are sponsoring a Veterans Day ceremony featuring the Color Guard from the VFW Post 11099. Speakers include female veteran Beth Marcus, Melissa Rodezno representing Rep. Mike Thompson and Mayor Leon Garcia delivering a proclamation from the city. Refreshments will be provided after the ceremony. 1 p.m., at the Community Center gym, 100 Benton Way in American Canyon. Info,  Community Services Dept., 648-7275.

Monday Nov. 12 events:

Vets services

Veterans Day religious services, 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl Street, Napa. Services will feature the American Legion Honor Guard and prayer offerings from Chaplain H. Marlowe Link and Pastor Peter Shaw. Speakers from the city and county of Napa will be followed by a musical tribute to all branches of the armed forces. The service will end with an armistice tribute, with a poppy presentation. Info, 226-3978.