On this Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st, several area communities are planning to hold activities, including:

• The Atlantic Memorial Day Service at the Atlantic Cemetery Field of Glory will include a cannon fired by members of The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War – Camp #23 at 10 am. There will be a speaker, placement of wreaths, Atlantic Color Guard and SUVCW (Rifle Squad “Fall In”) and an Honor the Dead flyover at approximately 11 am.
• Adair Memorial Day Service will be held at 10 am at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier at Sunnyhill Cemetery in Adair. Volunteers are welcome to help take down the flags today, at 4 pm.
• Anita Memorial Day Service will be held at 10:30 am at the Anita Evergreen Cemetery. All Legion members wanting to participate should be at the Legion Hall by 9 am. Sponsored by the Anita American Legion Post #210. The service at Caring Acres will be held at 9:30 am. Bleachers will not be provided, all those attending will need to bring their own chairs.
• Anita Congregational UCC’s Annual Memorial Day Dinner will be held from 11 am – 1 pm. They are celebrating 150 years! They will be serving ham balls, cheesy potatoes, corn, green beans, dinner roll, drinks and desserts. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for kids and kids 4 and under are $4. Carry-outs: Lynn Stephenson – 249-2392; Tim Miller – 250-0307; Eric Miller – 250-0121. Public is welcome!
• Newtown Avoca Historical Society Ice Cream Social will be held from 1-4 pm at Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum (504 N. Elm St.). Enjoy free ice cream while you check out their NEW Quilt display and Silent Auction Fundraiser for Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum. Museum hours: Memorial Day and weekends 1-4 pm.
• Brayton American Legion Post #350 Memorial Day Services will start at the East Nishnabotna river bridge east of Brayton at 10 am. Services will also be at Oakfield Cemetery, Bowen Cemetery and Oak Hill Cemetery.
• The Exira Lions are having a Memorial Day breakfast at the Exira Community Center from 8 am to 1 pm. Serving pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. Free will offering. We will be open for in house dining.
• Griswold Memorial Day Service will be held 10:30 am at the Griswold Cemetery Circle of Flags. Featured speaker: Lieutenant Colonel Bill Backhaus. Handicap accessible parking available. In case of rain, services will be held at the Griswold Community Building. Sponsored by the American Legion Post #508.
• Lewis Volunteer Fire Department Memorial Day Breakfast: Serving Pancakes and Sausage. Drive Thru Orders Available for your Free Will donation, from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
• the Red Oak Scouts BSA, the Montgomery County Court of Honor, and the Montgomery County Family YMCA’s Togetherhood Committee will be placing American flags throughout the Evergreen Cemetery and at the graves of respected veterans. Service projects are designed to make a meaningful impact while being rewarding and convenient There’s no need to register, just bring face mask coverings to wear to practice safe social distancing practices, gloves, walking shoes or hiking boots, hat, and water down to the Evergreen Cemetery and come with family or friends to place flags around headstones.
• The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Court of Honor will be placing large American memorial flags along the walkways throughout the cemetery starting at 6 a.m. And the Red Oak Scouts BSA will be placing small flags around the cemetery by the grave sites of our Veterans at 6:30 a.m. Both projects will need people to take down the flags at 4 p.m. as well. The beautiful Evergreen Cemetery is located at 1900 North 8th Street in Red Oak, Iowa and the meeting place for this project will be at the front of the cemetery. If inclement weather comes in later the flags may need to be taken down early.
• Prescott United Church Disciples’ Memorial Day Dinner (405 6th Ave, Prescott, IA), Quilt Bazaar and Bake Sale, 11-a.m. until 1-p.m; Menu includes Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, green bean casserole and dessert. Dining room will be open and you can also call ahead and take out 515-669-5375. Adults $8 with Kids 5-12 $4 and under 5 FREE.