Memorial grove

A Veteran’s Day ceremony will be held at Van Cortlandt Park’s World War II Memorial Grove near Broadway at West 246th Street, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

The event is sponsored by Memorial Grove Restoration Group, which has been working to ensure the veterans honored there are remembered.

For more information, call 718-548-6832.

Toastmasters club

Bronx Toastmasters club invites new members to join its meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Riverdale Neighborhood House, 5521 Mosholu Ave.

The club aims to teach participants how to listen effectively, think on their feet and speak confidently. These leadership skills are taught in a supportive, non-intimidating environment, organizers say.

The group meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

For more information, call Tony Desimone at 718-796-6671 or go to http://bronx.freetoasthost.com.

Vet’s Day

All Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants, including the one at 76 W. 225th St. in Kingsbridge, will honor U.S. veterans and active duty military with a free meal on Veteran’s Day.

All guests with proof of current or former U.S. military service will receive a free entrée from a selection of six signature favorites, the restaurant says. The offer will be available lunchtime through dinner hours for dine-in guests. For more information, go to www. applebees.com/vetsday.