(MSC News)---Friday is Veterans Day, and several local events are planned to mark the occasion.

In Sabetha,  all area veterans along with family members and friends are invited to attend a buffet breakfast at the Buzz Café, beginning at 7:00 in the morning.

All military veterans’ meal will be free, courtesy of Sabetha Memorial Post 7285 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Your asked to RSVP by calling the Buzz Cafe at 785-284-3177.

In Doniphan County, Veterans Day programs are planned at the Troy and Riverside High Schools.  

The annual veterans assembly will be held in the Troy High School gym starting at 9:30.  

The Riverside High School Veterans Day ceremony will be held in the auditorium at the high school, beginning at 10:00, with lunch following.

In Holton, a Veterans Day parade is planned around the Square at 1:00 in the afternoon.  The event is being organized by the Holton Rotary Club, and area floats featuring veterans are encouraged, as well as other clubs and organizations.

In Horton, the annual Veterans Day parade sponsored by Horton American Legion Post 7 will be held beginning at 2:30 in the afternoon down Central and East 8th Streets.

In Hiawatha, the annual Brown County Veteran’s Day Dinner will take place Friday evening, starting at 6:00 at the National Guard armory.

A free meal featuring smoked meat with all the trimmings will be provided for Brown County veterans and their spouses.  No reservations are required.

The guest speaker will be Lt. Colonel Thomas Powers, assistant division commander of the 35th Infantry Division of Fort Leavenworth.

All veterans along with VFW and American Legion Auxiliary members are invited to  attend.  

Those who need help with transportation are asked to make your reservation by calling  646-5605.