Today's Memorial Day events

Lone Mountain service: Lone Mountain Cemetery invites the public to the Memorial Day services, 1 p.m. today 1044 Beverly Drive. The service will last approximately one hour with various speakers honoring those who gave their lives. Call 887-2111.

Veterans of Foreign Wars to lead tribute

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dayton Valley Post 8660 will lead a tribute to those veterans who lost their lives in the defense of their country, 9 a.m. today at the Dayton Historic Cemetery. The American Legion Post 56 Honor Guard will fire a salute followed by the playing of Taps. Call 246-9374.

Marine Corps to hold ceremony

The Marine Corps League Silver State Detachment No. 630 will hold a brief ceremony to honor those that have died in past wars 10:30 a.m. today at Stewart Indian Cemetery and noon at Lone Mountain Cemetery. All are invited to attend. Carson City High School JROTC will provide the honor color guard. For questions, call 790-0260.

Sierra Interfaith Action for Peace

Sierra Interfaith Action for Peace will hold its annual name reading/flag planting ceremony for those Americans who have died in Iraq, 1-5 p.m. today at the Thompson Federal Building, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno. As names are read, people will be invited to plant flags as they wish. Those who have died fighting in Afghanistan will be added this year. Call 784-1945.