Events coming up for veterans

There are several local events coming up to honor those who have served our country.

The Museum of the Soldier in Portland is celebrating the United States Marine Corps’ at 2 p.m. Sunday by honoring those who have served or are currently serving the country. Libby Prifogle, a Jay County resident and retired Marine Corps major, will be the guest speaker.

Portland American Legion Post 211 will host its Veterans Day presentation at 10:45 a.m. Monday at Jay Community Center. Prifogle will speak at the ceremony.

Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur will offer its annual free meal to all veterans and one guest of their choice on Monday. Veterans may attend lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the hospital cafe. For more information, call (260) 724-2145. Reservations are not required.

Mercer Health is also hosting a free meal for those who have served the country. Local veterans are invited to visit Mercer County Community Hospital of Coldwater, Ohio, for a free lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday. Veterans are asked to bring their military identification cards.