In The Sun Chronicle area, those who wish to show their support of Veterans Day have the following options to do so:

Attleboro

CEREMONY - At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the City of Attleboro will hold a brief Veterans Day ceremony on the Veterans Common in the downtown area, led by Phillip Audette, commander of the Attleboro Veterans War Council.

To make the ceremony as meaningful as possible, Audette urges all veterans and veteran supporters to join members of the city's Veterans War Council at the VFW-American Legion Post on Park Street at 10 a.m. to walk as a group to the Veterans Common.

The ceremony will include a beginning prayer, speeches, a rifle salute, the playing of Taps, and a moment of silence at 11 a.m. Following the ceremony, participants will be invited back to the VFW-American Legion Post for a collation. South Attleboro

CEREMONY - At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, American Legion Post 312 will sponsor a rededication of Veterans Memorial Park, located at Lees Pond. The rededication will take place, thanks to the city, say organizers, with a new memorial stone and plaque to be unveiled.

The original dedication of the South Attleboro Veterans Memorial Park took place on Sept. 10, 1954. The guest speaker will be Paul Spera, Past National Commander of the VFW. Following the ceremony, a collation will be held at American Legion Post 312 on Newport Avenue, with all invited to attend.

Foxboro

PROGRAM - At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, members of American Legion Post 93 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2626 invite all veterans and their families to join them for brief program, which will include presentations and refreshments, at the Lawrence W. Foster Post 93 American Legion Hall on Mechanic Street.

Special recognition will be given during the program to Mary Callahan and Kitty Carbone, two nurses who were part of the Victory Nurse Corp., later reorganized as the Cadet Nurse Corp., for which the government launched the program, paid them a stipend and helped them complete their education. They performed extraordinary service during World War II, but whose branch of the service was not afforded veterans' status. The event is open to the public and also will feature a patriotic medley by the Serenading Seniors and a presentation on "Foxboro and Its Veterans" by Town Historian Jack Authelet. The program also will include speeches by Foxboro High School students and the participation of local Scouts.

Mansfield

PARADE - At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Mansfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3264 invites residents to show their patriotic colors and march in the annual Veterans Day parade. Led by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3264, the parade will step off from Memorial Park on Hope Street and proceed in a circular route along North Main Street to the North Common and South Common for ceremonies at war memorials and then back to the Memorial Park.

The parade will feature the Mansfield High School Marching Band, local and state officials, civic groups and Scout troops.

In case of inclement weather, ceremonies will be held in the Mansfield High School gymnasium. An open house will follow immediately at Phillips-Welch Post 3264 at 88 Chilson Avenue for all veterans and their families, as well as the public, with free food and refreshments. North Attleboro

CEREMONY - At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, the North Attleboro Veterans Services Department will conduct its traditional Veterans Day Ceremony at Barrows Park, intended to pay tribute to all veterans and also serve as a visible source of support to all U.S. troops currently in the field. State Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, state Rep. Betty Poirier, R-North Attleboro, Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgkins and Chairman of Selectmen Paul Belham are among the invited guests expected to be on hand to assist with the ceremony.

Norton

PARADE - At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, The Norton Veterans Council invites residents to participate in its observance of Veterans Day, which begins, weather permitting, with a parade scheduled to step off from the Yelle Elementary School.

The parade will feature formations and brief ceremonies along the route directed by American Legion Post 222. The parade route will travel east on Main Street to the Triangle at the corner of Main and Pine streets for a brief ceremony, including prayers, a gun salute and the playing of "Taps."

Following the ceremony, the parade will reform and proceed west on Main Street to Fillmore-Nason Square (the town common) for another ceremony. This ceremony will include the offering of prayers, speeches by invited guests, a gun salute by the 20th Regiment Massachusetts Company D Civil War Re-enactors, followed by the playing of "Taps," and a musical offering by the Norton High School Band. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served at both American Legion Post 222 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8049.

Plainville

BREAKFAST - At 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, the town's annual veterans breakfast will be held at the Council on Aging. Entertainment will also be provided at 9 a.m. by Jack Craig, who will present "A Tribute to Veterans in Music and Words." The event is open to all Plainville veterans who may bring a guest. Out-of-town veterans will be put on a waiting list.

Veterans are welcomed to bring memorabilia to be displayed, including a photograph of themselves to be included on the Veterans Wall of Fame. The breakfast is free, but reservations need to be made by Monday, Nov. 9, by calling 508-699-7384.

Rehoboth

PASTA NIGHT - At 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, the Sons of the American Legion will hold its 11th annual Veterans Day Pasta Night at the post. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 11. For more information, call the post at 508-252-9079.

CELEBRATION - At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, all residents are invited to participate in the Veterans Day celebration, which begins with a flag ceremony conducted by American Legion Post 302 at the flagpole, located at the corners of Danforth Street, Bay Road and Route 44.

LUNCHEON - At noon on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Rehoboth Triad will sponsor a free luncheon for all veterans in the town of Rehoboth at the Council on Aging on Bay State Road. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 508-252-3372.

Wrentham

CEREMONY - At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9658 and American Legion Post 225 invite and encourage residents to show support for all veterans by attending a brief ceremony at the World War II and Korea/Vietnam monuments on the town common.

- Compiled by Janette Boulay