The 10th annual Memorial Day Singing for the Soldiers fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Columbus Veterans Park downtown.

The annual event helps raise money to send care packages to troops overseas through food sales and donations. Smoked barbecue plates, hot dogs and grilled corn will be sold at the event, and a patriotic ceremony will be held in honor of Polk military personnel who gave their lives for their country.

A music concert featuring The Brazells, Colt Creek Bluegrass, Brian Birchfeild and Turning Point will be featured as well.

Any size donation is welcome for admission.

All proceeds will be used to purchase needed items and ship the packages to the troops.

Guests are asked to bring a lawn chair.

In case of rain, the event will be held in the Columbus Fire Department.

The Columbus Veterans Park is located behind the Polk County Courthouse, at the intersection of Ward and Gibson streets.

– Submitted by James Metcalf