Memorial Day observances listed here

<p>Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. Here is a list of weekend observances.</p><p>SANTA ROSA</p><p>Monday, 10 a.m.: 37th annual Avenue of the Flags. Marine Corps League honor guard, music by the Redwood Chordsmen, rifle salute. Speaker Col. L. “Pete” Peterka, ret. U.S. Army. “Remember Me” display to honor Wes Pennewell. American Legion Post 21, Marine Corps League Detachment 686, Vietnam Veterans of America.</p><p>“All-American Fare” hot dog sale and food drive to benefit Redwood Empire Food Bank. Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1900 Franklin Ave. For information, call 542-1580.</p><p>Monday, 9 a.m.: Rural Cemetery observes “Decoration Day.” Beyond the New Horizons Band to lead sing-a-long of patriotic and vintage tunes. “President Lincoln” to commemorate the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Pie and milk, rose cuttings, flags and books for sale. 1-3 p.m.</p><p>Cemetery open for vehicle access 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, except during Monday’s program. Veterans’ graves will be decorated with flags. Franklin Avenue and Monroe Street. For information, call 573-0103.</p><p>ROHNERT PARK</p><p>Monday, 9:30 a.m.: “Avenue of Flags” ceremony sponsored by American Legion Post 338. Rohnert Park Community Band. Color Guard to lead a procession past 170 flags at 10 a.m. Speaker Stephen R. Donley, Rohnert Park City Manager. Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane. For information, call 795-3963.</p><p>PETALUMA</p><p>Monday, 10 a.m.: Speeches, music and color guard. American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ladies Auxiliary, Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America, Merchant Marines, Boy and Girl Scouts, Salvation Army to provide coffee and donuts. Cypress Hill Cemetery, 430 Magnolia Ave. For information, call 765-2402.</p><p>SONOMA</p><p>Monday, 11 a.m.: Sonoma County Veterans Memorial Park. Veterans groups include American Legion Jack London Post 49 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Ceremony includes flyover by vintage aircraft. Address by retired Col. Brendan P. Kearney, USMC. Honors to Supervisor Valerie Brown, Rep. Mike Thompson, Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart, retired Major General Mike Myatt, Blue Star Mothers and Pfc. Kyle Jordan, being deployed to Iraq. First Street West, north of Sonoma Plaza. For information, call 996-8386.</p><p>WINDSOR</p><p>Monday, noon: American Legion Post and Unit 111, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 768 in one-hour service beginning at noon. Shiloh District Cemetery, Shiloh and Windsor roads. For information, call 838-6684.</p><p>HEALDSBURG</p><p>Monday, 8:30 a.m.: Flag-raising ceremony with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. 8:30 a.m. Oak Mound Cemetery, 601 Piper St. 738-8867.</p><p>Monday, 10 a.m.: Color guard, 21-gun salute, taps, service and speakers. American Legion Post and Unit 111. 10 a.m. Oak Mound Cemetery, 601 Piper St., Healdsburg. For information, call 433-3733.</p><p>CLOVERDALE</p><p>Monday, 10 a.m.: Ceremony is at the Cloverdale City Plaza. The William Russell Ledford American Legion Post 293 will be joined by the Cloverdale Fire District members to present a program honoring local fallen comrades. For information, call 894-4102.</p><p>GEYSERVILLE</p><p>Monday, 11 a.m.: Color guard, 21-gun salute, taps, service, speakers. American Legion Post and Unit 111. Olive Hill Cemetery, Canyon and Chianti roads. for information, call 433-3733.</p><p>YOUNTVILLE</p><p>Sunday, 6 p.m.: Traditional Watch Fire, with food and entertainment at the Veterans Home of Yountville.</p><p>Monday, 10 a.m.: Ceremony at the Veterans Home, 100 California Drive. For information, call 944-4931.</p><p>ST. HELENA</p><p>June 3: Tour of the Grand Army of the Republic Plot, in which Union Civil War veterans were buried. Presentation by Dean Enderlin will include the history of the G.A.R. in St. Helena, as well as stories of some of the veterans buried there.</p><p>St. Helena Historical Society. 4 p.m. June 3. St. Helena Cemetery, 2461 Spring St. Reservations required. For information, call 967-5502.</p><p>UKIAH</p><p>Monday, 10:30 a.m.: Parade from <UStags>Alex Thomas Plaza, School and Clay streets, to Ukiah Cemetery, 940 Low Gap Road, assembles at 10 a.m. and starts at 10:30 a.m. Ceremony at noon includes presentations by veterans groups, music, Avenue of Flags and a VFW ritual. Sponsored by VFW Post 1900, American Legion Post 76 and the Mendocino County Veterans Services Office. For information, call 485-7867.</p><p>LOWER LAKE</p><p>Monday, 9 a.m.: Coffee and pastry 7 a.m. Flags displayed by graves. Service at 9 a.m., followed by memorial wreath to be dropped off of the Veterans Bridge over Cache Creek. Flags removed at 4 p.m. Lower Lake Cemetery, 9040 Lake St. Veterans of Foreign Wars. For information, call <UStags>994-4748.</p><p>POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE</p><p>Monday, 2 p.m.: Service at the Historic Life-Saving Cemetery to honor four surfmen who died while attempting rescues at sea. National Park Service and United States Coast Guard attending. 2 p.m.</p><p><UStags>Cemetery is off Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Park in lot on the Coast Guard access road, hike up the hill. For information, call (415) 464-5137. www.nps.gov/pore.</p><p>— Susan Church</p>