Valley residents can help honor local heroes by attending two special screenings of the story of an American hero.

As a fundraiser for the planned Snoqualmie Valley Veterans Memorial, North Bend Theatre is hosting two showings of the 1941 movie “Sergeant York,” 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17 and Monday, May, 18. The $10 admission includes popcorn and a small drink.

“Sergeant York” is based on the wartime career of Alvin York, the most decorated U.S. soldier in World War I. The Tennessee native was an exceptional marksman but was conflicted about killing due to his strong religious beliefs

During a battle, York’s unit became pinned down during an attack. He worked his way around German positions, and almost singlehandlely took 132 German prisoners and silenced 32 machine guns. York was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his exploit.

York was originally against the idea of a film about him, but relented during World War II, on the condition that Gary Cooper play him.

The Snoqualmie Valley Veteran’s Memorial Committee will be raising money at the showings for a monument to honor Valley veterans.

“It’s a really fine film,” said Christine Chartier, a member of the committee.

“We need to have something very special to honor our veterans,” she said. “It’s been a long time coming.”

The monument, which is planned for a site near the Snoqualmie Post Office, will be made of stone and capped with a likeness of Mount Si. The committee will be selling memorial bricks for a plaza.

The bricks, which will be part of the monument, are an excellent way to honor a loved one, Chartier said.

For more information on the showing, visit the American Legion Web site at www.post79.org.