Memorial Day events

14th annual Battle of Deep Creek – Today-Monday. Civil War re-enactment and living history encampment sponsored by Washington Civil War Association. Hours are today-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with battles at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Monday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with a battle at 1 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance by phone, email to tickets@ewcav.org or use PayPal. Directions: Take Highway 2 past Fairchild Air Force Base, stay in right lane and turn right onto Deep Creek Road, two miles down on the left. Deep Creek Farms, 811 N. Deep Creek Road, Medical Lake. $10/general, $5/ages 12-16, free/age 11 and younger; ticket good for all three days. (509) 995-8619.

Fairmount Memorial Park – Today-Monday. Small flags will be handed out daily, and the Flag Museum at Kirtland Cutter Rock Chapel inside Fairmount will be open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The cemetery office will be open and staffed to answer questions. On Monday at 11 a.m., there will be a ceremony featuring Spokane Mayor David Condon, Marine Rifles and the Boy Scouts at the Iwo Jima Memorial inside Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave., by Albi Stadium. (509) 326-3800.

Greenwood Memorial Terrace – Today-Monday. Small flags will be handed out daily and the cemetery office will be staffed to answer questions. Sunday at 6 p.m., a Brass Patriotic Band Concert will be held by the Cross of Inspiration. Greenwood Memorial Terrace Cemetery, 211 N. Government Way. (509) 838-1405.

Riverside Memorial Park – Today-Monday. Kirtland Cutter Cottage, just on left before you enter Riverside Cemetery, will be open and staffed to answer questions, and small American flags will be handed out daily. Riverside Memorial Park, 508 N. Government Way. (509) 838-1405.

Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory – Today-Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. “Remembering the Titanic (100-year anniversary) and Other Great Shipwrecks.” Enjoy displays honoring veterans, plus aerospace and classic car displays, including the first showing of a restored, one-of-a-kind 1939 Packard Henney Super 8 hearse, and the Tree of Remembrance. Daily, noon and 1:30 p.m. Titanic-era musical tribute show in the Heritage Chapel by members of the Rockin’ B Ranch, hosted by Tim Behrens. Refreshments in the reception room. Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, 508 N. Government Way. (509) 838-8900.

Spokane Memorial Gardens – Today-Monday, the cemetery office will be open and staffed to answer questions. Monday at 10 a.m., a ceremony hosted by Spokane Greater Elks with an opening prayer, Scout Troop 22 presents colors, drum solo by Sweet Adelines and VFW Honor Guard. Spokane Memorial Gardens, 5909 S. Cheney-Spokane Road. (509) 448-2620.

Evergreen Cemetery - Post Falls – Today-Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, the cemetery office and information kiosk will be open to assist with grave locations. Memorial Day services will be held Monday at 11 a.m., including presentations by local officials and the placement of Memorial Day wreaths. Evergreen Cemetery, 2834 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. (208) 773-0539.

American Heroes Weekend at Silverwood – Today-Monday, all military personnel, police officers and firefighters (identification required) receive free admission to the park and their immediate family members receive half-price general admission when purchasing tickets at Silverwood’s front gate. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Monday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. Highway 95, Athol, Idaho. (208) 683-3400.

Memorial Day Service - Hillyard – Sunday. Presented by Hillyard VFW Post No. 1474 and Ladies Auxiliary at 1 p.m., Hillyard Evergreen Cemetery, west side of Market Street, just south of Mead. (509) 487-3784.

Ceremony Honoring Fallen Service Members – Sunday. The ceremony will include the dedication of more than 40 plaques bearing the names of service members with local connections killed in action since Sept. 11, 2001, area veterans, an Honor Guard, and the Patriot Guard Riders. A patriotic service at 10:30 a.m. will precede the event. The public is invited to attend the church service, the dedication ceremony, and a barbecue after the event, with all proceeds benefiting H.O.M.E. in its ministry to members of the U.S. military and their families. Noon, Valley Fourth Memorial Church, 2303 S. Bowdish Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 995-0716.

Memorial Day Ceremony - Hayden – Monday. Begins at 10 a.m. with the laying of the wreath and tolling of boats at Honeysuckle Beach to honor service members. Ceremony includes a prayer, rifle salute and taps. The main ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the PFC Robert J. Gordon Veterans Memorial Plaza at Hayden City Hall. An A-10 flyover will kick off the main event at 10:45 a.m. at City Hall, which includes a presentation of colors by the Civil Air Patrol, a bagpipe tribute and other activities. Ceremony concludes with taps, a retiring of colors and refreshments. Hayden City Hall, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 772-4411.

Memorial Day Parade - Bonners Ferry – Monday. Presented by American Legion, Boundary County Idaho Post #55. Begins at Boundary County Fairgrounds at 10 a.m. and winds its way through the downtown area. Immediately following the parade, a memorial service at Grandview Cemetery, complete with dignitaries, speakers, firing party and taps.

Washington State Veterans Cemetery - Medical Lake – Monday. Program at 11 a.m. is outdoors and seating is limited, so bring a blanket or chair. Parking will be available along Ritchey Road, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Medical Lake High School, and Denny’s Foods. Carpooling is encouraged. Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Road, Medical Lake. (509) 299-6280.