Memorial Day will be observed with the traditional ceremony at VFW Post 308 on Monday, May 26, at 11 am.

All are welcome to attend. The men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces will be remembered by members of the local VFW post.

The Newtown VFW is on Freedom Defenders Way (formerly 18 Tinkerfield Road), off Wasserman Way. The post is open to the public daily from 10 am until 9 pm. Free Wi-Fi is available. A canteen is also on premises for beverages, soft drinks, coffee etc.

More information about the post and other upcoming events — Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy student essay contests, and monthly visits to Masonicare of Newtown — is also available on  the post’s Facebook page.