Glendale honors veterans at memorial outside library

The public is invited to Glendale’s Annual Veterans Day Ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Veterans Memorial outside the Glendale Main Library, located at 5959 W. Brown St.

This ceremony will honor the service and sacrifice of veterans of the United States Armed Forces and will feature a performance of the National Anthem by Glendale resident Sarina Hernandez, a flag ceremony and remarks from local veterans.

Community members are also encouraged to drop off flags for retirement.

This event is presented by the city in conjunction with the Mayor's Military Mission.

Mayor Jerry Weiers and the Mayor's Military Mission also will lead the annual Stand Up For Veterans event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive.

Stand Up For Veterans is free and open to all veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Information and sign-ups can be found via the Triple M Military and Veterans Committee.