The 13th annual Veteran Appreciation Day at the American Legion in St. Ansgar, Iowa, will be on Sept. 10. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m.

According to a press release, veterans, their spouses and the public  is welcome to attend and enjoy free rolls and coffee. Char’s Polka Band will play polkas, waltzes and patriotic music. Lunch will be served by Heather Mitchell and Paradise Pizza. Introductions and the share a story phase of the event will begin at 10 a.m.

The master of ceremonies will be Ken Borchardt of Grafton, Iowa, an Iraq War veteran with the 1133rd Trans Co. of Mason City, Iowa.

Veteran Appreciation Day is sponsored by Phil Fleischer at P.O. Box 253, St. Ansgar Iowa 50472, or 641-736-2346 — not by any veterans organization. The event is alcohol and smoke-free.