Veterans Day Observances

Veterans Day events to honor men and women who have served or are serving in the U.S. military are planned throughout the county. Events are Tuesday, unless otherwise noted:

Anaheim

* American Legion Post 72, 936 N. Lemon St.; welcome at 10:50 a.m. followed by chaplain's prayer; 11 a.m., ringing of the bell 11 times, firing squad, raising of the flags and commander's thank you. Information: Lew Erskine, (714) 635-7960.

* Veterans of Foreign Wars, Anaheim Post 3173, 805 E. Sycamore St., 11 a.m. flag-raising ceremony and barbecue. Information: (714) 533-3173.

Brea

* Memory Garden Memorial Park, 455 W. Central Ave.; will fly more than 1,000 American flags on the Avenue of the Flags from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: (714) 529-3961.

* Brea Senior Center, 500 S. Sievers Ave.; 11 a.m., brief remembrance ceremony, luncheon to follow, $1.50 donation for seniors, $3 for others. Information: (714) 990-7750.

Buena Park

* Knott's Berry Farm Independence Hall, 8039 Beach Blvd.; traveling replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the "Moving Wall," today beginning at 10 a.m. through Nov. 16; open 24 hours, no charge. Knott's is also honoring veterans and military personnel, spouses or one guest, and children younger than 12, by offering free admission to the park today through Nov. 16. Military identification or proof of military service is required. Information: (714) 220-5200.

Cypress

* Veterans Park, 4554 Avenida Granada at Ball Road and Denni Street; dedication ceremony of park's new picnic shelter, 10 a.m., with Cypress City Council and members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Information: (714) 229-6780.

* Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4471 Lincoln Ave.; American flags will be placed on veterans' graves on Sunday by area Boy Scouts.

Fountain Valley

* Veterans of Foreign Wars Fountain Valley Post 9557; "Buddy Poppy" program to raise money for needy and hospitalized veterans; accepting donations today and Sunday at Hughes Market at Garfield Avenue and Magnolia Street; Ralphs at Brookhurst Street and Ellis Avenue; Sam's Club, 17099 Brookhurst St. Information or donations: Bob Chermak, (714) 968-3104.

Fullerton

* American Legion Fullerton Post 142, brief ceremony at 10 a.m., Hillcrest Park, at Brea and Harbor boulevards, at veterans memorial. Information: (714) 871-2412.

Lake Forest