Sparta - The Sparta Republican Club is hosting a brunch at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 23, at the Lake Mohawk Golf Club in Sparta to honor local veterans recently returned from Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo. Don LeFante, president of the club, will make the presentations and thank the veterans for their service to the country. The event is open to the public. For more information or for tickets, call 973-827-1425.