HONORING U.S. VETS.

Here is a schedule of Veterans Day events scheduled for today:

9 a.m. -- Operation Gratitude kicks off its holiday drive at the California Army National Guard headquarters, 17330 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys. The group hopes to send more than 45,000 care packages to troops overseas and in stateside hospitals this holiday season. Call [phone], or see www.operationgratitude.com.

Veterans Day program, Poindexter Park, 500 Poindexter Ave., Moorpark. Hosted by American Legion Post 502. Call [phone].

11 a.m. -- San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade, with Rear Adm. Joseph Maguire, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, as grand marshal. Starts at Laurel Canyon Boulevard and San Fernando Mission Road in Mission Hills, ends at Richie Valens Park, 10731 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima. Street fair follows.

11 a.m. -- Dedication of Granada Hills Veterans Park, Zelzah and Chatsworth avenues, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Granada Hills

11 a.m. -- Veterans Day tribute, Fire Station 88, 5101 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks. The names of all service members who died in the 9-11 terrorist attacks will be read.

11:30 a.m. -- A Tribute to Veterans luncheon will be held at the Canoga Park Women's Club, 7401 Jordan Ave.

6 p.m. -- Veterans Day dinner with turkey and all the trimmings, VFW Post 10040, 8548 Lankershim Blvd., Sun Valley. The public is invited; an $8 donation is requested.

6:30-9 p.m. -- Los Angeles City Councilman Tony Cardenas will host a Veterans Day candlelight vigil at the Valley Municipal Building, 14410 Sylvan St., Van Nuys. Families are asked to bring photos of their sons or daughters currently serving overseas.

11 a.m. Tuesday -- Daughters of the American Revolution chapters in the San Fernando Valley will host a Salute to Lady Veterans in Building 200 at the Sepulveda VA, 16111 Plummer St., North Hills.