On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, we honor the service and sacrifice of all of those who have served the country in war or peace and to thank them. This year, Nov. 11 falls on Monday, and many government offices will be closed. The following Veterans Day events are happening in Oakland County:

Birmingham

• The City of Birmingham’s annual public Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony, co-hosted by the Piety Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is set for Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in Shain Park. They will be honoring veterans and placing wreaths at the site of the Civil War and WW II monuments in Shain Park across from the Birmingham City Hall. The guest speaker is John Maten, president of the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak. The Flag Color Guard is from the Oakland Squadron, Civil Air Patrol Cadets. The bugler is Lynn Popa, a DAR member from the Ezra Parker Chapter, Royal Oak. The bagpiper is Frank Stasa, and the soloist is Samantha Stafford. Bloomfield Community Television is broadcasting the event. A reception for veterans follows the ceremony in the Baldwin Public Library, Rotary Room downstairs. All veterans of all eras are welcome to attend. For more information, email local Piety Hill Regent Debbie Harrington at deborah.harrington0@gmail.com.

Clarkston/Independence Twp.

• Independence Twp. Senior Center to host Veterans Day luncheon for local veterans and their spouses, at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at 8047 Ortonville Road. Free for veterans and spouses. Additional meals $7. Pre-registration required by Nov. 1, at 248-625-8231.

Clawson

• The Clawson Senior Center to host a Veterans Days celebration on Thursday, Nov. 7, at noon. served at Clawson Senior Center senior dining room, 509 Fisher Court, Clawson. The Clawson Public Schools Band will perform. Free public event. All ages welcome. Lunch is free to veterans. Confirm that you are a veteran when ordering. Limited space available, advanced registration required ASAP at 248-589-0334

Farmington/Farmington Hills

• The City of Farmington Hills Special Services Adults 50 & Better Division to host its annual Veterans Day luncheon and ceremony to honor local veterans on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., at the Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. Eleven Mile Road in Farmington Hills. This is the 28th year for the celebration. The event will include an honor guard ceremony presented by the VFW and the American Legion, a recitation of veterans’ names, and a special luncheon. All local veterans and their guests are welcome to attend the luncheon, which is open to adults of all ages. Complimentary admission is offered to veterans who live in the cities of Farmington Hills and Farmington. Tickets for non-veterans are $12 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Registration is open through Monday, Nov. 4. Space is limited and walk-ins will not be accepted. Register online at recreg.fhgov.com, or call the Costick Activities Center at 248-473-1830, or visit the center’s front desk. For more information, contact Anna Durham at 248-473-1822 or adurham@fhgov.com.

Ferndale

• The Ferndale Memorial Association hosts its annual Veteran’s Day Observance at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, at the Memorial Mall, on Livernois, just south of W. Nine Mile Road with reception following, at the Ferndale Fire Dept., 1635 Livernois.

Holly

• Great Lakes National Cemetery to host a Veterans Day Ceremony to honor all who have served at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, at 4200 Belford Road, Holly Township. The ceremony will feature patriotic music and wreath presentations and presentation of the colors, rifle salute and Taps. For information, call 866-348-8603 or email greatlakesnationalcemetryac@gmail.com.

• Holly American Legion Post 149 to host a Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 10, at 408 Saginaw St. Adults $10 and Children under 12, $5. Open to the public. For more information, call Joe at 810-348-9960.

• Holly High School to host a free Veterans Day Salute at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at 6161 East Holly Road, Holly. Open to the public and all veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Joe at 810-348-9960.

• The Holly Moose Lodge 1168 to host a Valued Veterans Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 16, at 210 S. Broad St. Holly. The public is welcome. Free for veterans, $8 for everyone else. The awards presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 810-348-9960.

• Holly American Legion Post 149 to host Veterans Day Service at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at Lakeside Cemetery, 860 Thomas St. For more information, call 810-348-9960.

Oakland County

• Oakland County is participating in Operation Greenlight by displaying green lights on the Oakland County Circuit Court Building, starting at approximately 5 p.m. Nov. 9. It will remain green in the evening and overnight hours until dawn on Nov. 13. The National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers invite the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs to join Operation Green Light and show support for veterans by lighting buildings green for Veterans Day. By shining a green light, county governments and residents will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported, www.naco.org.

Oakland County Parks and Recreation Appreciation Days offer free park entry on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, with access to natural areas, trails, dog parks and all park amenities. For information, visit www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/events/-npage-2.

Oakland Twp.

• The Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township to host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 1 to 2 p.m., at 5236 Adams Road, Oakland Township. This ceremony will be a celebration of military service to honor the service of our nation’s veterans — past, present and future. The ceremony will include remarks from the board about the history of Veterans Day and military service, and remarks from guest speakers including Michigan State Representative Josh Schriver. Outdoor seating, covered in the case of poor weather, plus cider and/or coffee and donuts will be provided. The event is open to the public. For information, visit vtotmi.org, or email timreese2011@comcast.net or call 248-464-9210.

Orion Township

• Orion Township to host a free veterans luncheon at noon, Nov. 11, at the Orion Senior Center, at 1335 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion. Each veteran may bring one guest, must pre-register ASAP at 248-391-0304, ext. 3500.

Ortonville

• Ortonville VFW Post 582 will have the 4th annual Ruck Sack Walk to raise funds to help veterans and families in need at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Bearss Fitness, 4 N. Ortonville Road.

• On Veterans Day, the VFW post will place a wreath at 1 p.m., at The Donald Kengerski Veterans Park in his memory, at the corner of South and Mill St. in downtown Ortonville. For more information, call Dennis at 248-627-1065.

Oxford

• Veteran’s Ministry at LakePoint Community Church to host its free veterans annual dinner at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1550 W. Drahner, Oxford, honoring all those who have served. Veterans may bring a guest. RSVP is required ASAP by calling 248-628-0038.

Rochester

• Oakland University’s Veterans Appreciation Week is Nov.11 to Nov. 14. Join fellow veterans, community members, campus students and staff for days of events designed to inspire, support and commemorate those who served. All events are free and are at various campus locations. For more information, call 248-370-2100 or email vss@oakland.edu and visit https://oakland.edu/veterans.

• The Rochester American Legion Post 172 Auxiliary will host a free Veterans Day Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Nov. 11, at The Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow St., Rochester. Veterans and the public are invited. For more information, call Terri Williams at 248-651-8137.

Rochester Hills

• Veterans Day Ceremony is 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial Pointe, 1015 S Livernois Road, Rochester Hills. For more information, visit Rochesterhills.org.

Royal Oak

• The Royal Oak Veterans Events Committee (RO VEC) will host its annual Ruck 22 March on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. at Centennial Commons, corner of Third and Troy Streets, Royal Oak. Register at www.surveymonkey.com/r/WZD8FZZ. Registration fees have been waived by the Royal Oak Veterans Events Committee to encourage participation and the collection of non-perishable food/personal items for veterans in need. All food will go to the Vietnam Veterans of America 154 food pantry. For those who would like to donate money, the RO VEC will be collecting donations to go to the John Dingell VA in support of mental health. To sponsor the RO VEC Ruck 22 event, call Dave Wandoff at 248-505-8115. The top four sponsors will be recognized with a sign at each of the legs of our event.

• The Royal Oak Veterans Day Service is Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at or near the Royal Oak War Memorial in Barbara A. Hallman Memorial Plaza in Centennial Commons (Troy and Second Streets). For more information, visit romi.gov/492/Veterans-Events-Committee.

Southfield

• The Southfield Veterans Commission would like to honor any residents of Southfield or Lathrup Village who have served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces that would like to be recognized at this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road. Any veteran who would like to be recognized at the ceremony is requested to email communityrelations@cityofsouthfield.com with their name, branch of service, rank and any other service details or accolades that they would like included. All veteran tribute recognitions received by Monday, Nov. 4, will be included during the program. The Southfield Veterans Commission invites all community members to attend this event. For more information, contact Community Relations at 248-796-5130 or email communityrelations@cityofsouthfield.com.

Troy

• The City of Troy to host annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Troy Veterans Plaza, in front of City Hall, 500 W Big Beaver, Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. to honor and remember the service of all United States Military Veterans. The program will include Raising of Colors, Rifle Salute and Taps by the Troy Police Honor Guard as well as the Laying of the Memorial Wreath at the Veterans Monument. Music will be provided by the Heritage Concert Band of Troy. The public is invited to bring individual flowers, bouquets, small flags, and other appropriate mementos to be placed on the walk of honor or at the base of the Veterans Memorial in honor of a loved one or all veterans. For information contact Cindy Stewart at 248-524-1147 or visit www.troymi.gov.

• White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy will display more than 400 U.S. flags on the grounds of the cemetery, 621 W. Long Lake Road, Troy, weather permitting, www.whitechapelcemetery.com.

Waterford Twp.

• Waterford Recreation Center to host free Veterans Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp. Free to veterans, members $12, non-members $14. Must pre-register by Nov. 1. No refunds. Doors open at noon. The luncheon includes a turkey dinner, 50/50 raffle. For more information, call 248-674-4881.

• The Waterford VFW Post 1008 Honor Guard will participate at Great Lakes National Cemetery event, Nov. 11.

Veterans Day promotions

• True Rest Float Spa to host free float sessions for active-duty military members, reservists and/or veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Each flotation therapy session is 60-minutes. U.S. military members (active-duty, reservists, or veterans) interested, call a participating spa, and mention they qualify over the phone and provide a military ID or their DD Form 214 on the day of the appointment. Limited appointments are available. The location at 30911 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills is participating. For more information, call (248) 702-6805 or visit www.truerest.com.

• Participating Sport Clips Haircuts locations will donate an additional $2 per haircare service on Nov. 11, to support “Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarships” for service members and veterans. The program is in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). Many locations are also offering free haircuts to service members and veterans on Nov. 11, with valid military identification. Visit sportclips.com/promotions-partnerships/help-a-hero/help-a-hero for participating locations. Sport Clips is collecting in-store donations to Help a Hero through Nov. 16, at the check-out kiosk following a haircut or by texting “HERO” to 71777.

• Team Schostak-owned Applebee’s, Olga’s Kitchen, MOD Pizza and Del Taco restaurants to offer free meals to veterans and active military personnel on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. For details and locations, visit www.teamschostak.com.

• White Castle restaurants celebrate Veterans Day by giving a complimentary combo meal or breakfast combo to veterans and active-duty service members who dine at a participating White Castle restaurant, Nov. 11, www.whitecastle.com.

• Golden Corral Military Appreciation Night is 5 p.m. to close, Nov. 11, featuring a complimentary “thank you” meal to all active-duty military personnel, National Guard, reserves and veterans, www.goldencorral.com.

• For more restaurant and retailer discounts for veterans and active military on Veterans Day, visit www.military.com/veterans-day/restaurants-veterans-day-military-discounts.html.

Wayne County

• Detroit Veterans Day Parade is Sunday, Nov. 10. For more information, visit mdvcmi.org/parade-registration.

The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@aol.com.