Veterans Day is Monday, and several events are planned in Cumberland County to mark the day.
The following are events planned in Fayetteville, Hope Mills and Spring Lake, as well as government office holiday closures.
Veterans Day events
Hope Mill’s Blue Star Ceremony
The Blue Star Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony is 11 a.m. Monday at the Hope Mills Recreation Center, 5766 Rockfish Road. The event is sponsored by the Cross Creek Briarwood-Garden Club and hosted by Hope Mills Parks & Recreation and VFW Post 10630.
Veterans Day Observance Ceremony at FTCC
Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Veterans Day Observance Ceremony is 11 a.m. Monday at the Student Terrace gazebo at the campus at 2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville. The guest speaker is retired Col. Amy Jackson. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.
Spring Lake Veterans Day event and art unveiling
Spring Lake’s Veterans Day event and the Art Mural Unveiling is at 11 a.m. Friday at 412 S. Main St. A mural on the outside wall of the Stitch-In-Time building will be unveiled.