The annual Veterans Day observance at the Hays VFW, 22nd and Vine, is scheduled for Tuesday, beginning at 11 a.m.

The program is to start outdoors with the traditional raising of the colors by the Marine Corps Honor Guard, followed by the playing of Taps and the rifle salute.

Participants will then move indoors for the remainder of the program, featuring a speech by Col. Jim Spiess, Ret. Spiess is a 1965 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays and now lives in Wichita.

Special music will be provided by Mark Nebel.

This year’s event will include a special honor and tribute to local World War II veterans, according to VFW Post 9076 Chaplain Stan Dreiling.

A meal prepared by the Sons of the VFW will be served after the program with dessert provided by Equity Bank.

The Russell program also begins at 11 a.m. in the Russell County Veterans Memorial Park followed by an open house at VFW Post 6240, 248 Bob Dole Dr.

Lunch will be served by the Russell VFW Ladies Auxiliary.