Several programs are taking place this weekend in honor of Memorial Day. They include:
CHESTERTON
A Memorial Day program takes place at 10 a.m. Monday at Chesterton Cemetery, 300 E. Porter Ave., before proceeding to the Beirut Memorial Monument at Porter Avenue and Ind. 49, behind the Northwest Health ambulance garage.
CROWN POINT
The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Parkway hosts their annual wreath laying ceremony at 1 p.m. Monday at the Lake County Korean Veterans Memorial at the intersection of 145th Avenue and US 231, just east of Leroy. Korean War veteran Francis Eenigenburg will lay the wreath at the wall of the 101 soldiers from Lake County who died during the war. Francis served in the Army and retired as Private 1st Class.
The city of Crown Point hosts a Memorial Day Parade at 10:30 a.m. Monday, from Joliet Street to Main Street, south to Wells Street, ending at Historic Maplewood Cemetery. American Legion Post 20, Mayor Peter Land, and Crown Point City Council members will hold a program at 11 a.m. at the cemetery, 347 Maple Lane.
HEBRON
The Lake County Parks Department’s annual Memorial Day ceremony takes place at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Stoney Run County Park, 9230 E. 142nd Ave.
HIGHLAND
Highland hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday at Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Road, with remarks from local officials and veterans, a presentation of colors and a moment of silence in remembrance.
MUNSTER
The Munster VFW Post 2697 and American Legion Post 16 will conduct a ceremony where the community can gather in remembrance at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Community Veterans Memorial, 9710 Calumet Ave.
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PORTAGE
American Legion Post 260 and the city of Portage are hosting a Memorial Day program at noon Monday at Founders Square Park. A lunch of hot dogs and chips, sponsored by the American Legion, begins at 11:30 a.m.
VALPARAISO
The Valparaiso Community Concert Band holds its annual concert at 3 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana St. Admission is free but seats are limited. The one-hour program includes a selection of patriotic band music and historical narratives. Non-perishable food items for the Christian Food Pantry of Valparaiso are welcome.