Veterans Day program to be held today

The annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration will be held at 10 am. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the SalvationArmy Harbor Light Village, 6723 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.

The event is presented by the Kansas City, Kan., Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

This year’s event, from 10 a.m. to noon, will include a special recognition of Vietnam War veterans, on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Groups expected to participate in the event include the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department Drum and Pipe Corps, Piper High School Music in Motion and Salvation Army Music Ensemble.

There will be special speakers, veteran resources, commemorative displays, free giveaways and a brunch.

Partners and sponsors of the event include the Kansas City, Kan., Convention and Visitors Bureau, Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, VFW Post 6401 and auxiliaries, Wyandotte County Museum, Providence Medical Center and Salvation Army Harbor Light Village.