CdA Events Calendar - Veterans & Military
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Outreach & Special Events
For assistance from Veterans' Services Officers in our area, call 208-415-3480, or see events calendar (below).
Services provided by state & county VSO are FREE of charge.
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Shoshone County Veterans' Outreach, 10 am-2 pm, at Osburn VFW Post 1675, 318 E. Mullan Avenue on these dates: Nov 6 & Dec 4. Call Dan Merrill, Veteran Service Officer, at 208-752-3331 to schedule app't, or email dmerrill@co.shoshone.id.us.
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Benewah County Veterans' Outreach, 9 am-2 pm, at the new Veterans' Outreach Center, 534 Main Ave., St. Maries on these dates: Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 9 & 23. Call 208-582-4330 for app't or stop in. If events are canceled, call 208-415-3480 for assistance, or to set up app't in Post Falls.
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Plummer Veterans' Outreach, 10 am-2 pm, at Plummer City Hall, 880 C St, Plummer, on these dates: Dec 11. For further assistance call ID Division of Veterans Services at 208-415-3480 to schedule an app't in Post Falls.​​​
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Every 1st Wednesday, 5-7 pm, "Steak Dinners for Veterans" at Wallace Elks Lodge #331, 419 Cedar St., Wallace. Arrive early & enjoy! Meal cost for non-veteran Elks & guests is $16.
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Every 3rd Wednesday, 8-9:30 am, "Veterans Appreciation Breakfast" at Legends Park Assisted Living, 1820 N. Legends Pkwy, CdA. Each month veterans & their families are invited to enjoy a full breakfast - eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, coffee & juices - FREE of charge! Please RSVP to 208-699-6015.
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​​Every Wednesday, 8-10 am, "Coffee & Donuts" at Post Falls American Legion, 138 E. Poleline Avenue. Gather for FREE food & camaraderie with other veterans!
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Every Friday, 5-7 pm, "Burger Night" at Wallace Elks Lodge #331, 419 Cedar St., Wallace. Veterans eat FREE!
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Nov 6 (Thurs), 10 am-3 pm, "Veterans Stand Down Day" at VFW Post #1675, 318 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn. Clothing, blankets, hygiene items, fuel & grocery cards will be available for veterans. Also state & county VSO will be present. Donations are welcome prior to event w/drop-off at VFW.
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Nov 8 (Sat), 11 am, "Veterans Recognition Ceremony" at Lakeland HS, 7006 W. Hwy 53, Rathdrum. Doors open at 10 am, w/ceremony at 11. Community members are invited to attend the celebration to meet, honor & thank veterans. The annual event is presented by Rathdrum Parks & Rec, American Legion Post #154, & Northwest Guardian Riders. Veterans & their families are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch at noon; door prizes too! More info - 208-687-2399.
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Nov 8 (Sat), 1:30-3:30 pm, "Veterans Celebration Movie Matinee" at Kroc Center (Community Room), 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., CdA. Showing "White Christmas", a classic Christmas film, featuring one of our area's favorite actors, Bing Crosby. Movie & snacks/drinks are complimentary.
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Nov 11 (Tues), 11 am, "Veterans Day & Distinguished Veteran Ceremony" at McIntire Family Park, 8930 N. Gov't Way, Hayden. Sponsored by City of Hayden, all are invited to attend. The "Distinguished Veteran of the Year" will be honored as well as all veterans.
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Nov 19 (Wed), 1-2:30 pm, "Advanced Care Planning Workshop" for veterans at Coeur d'Alene VA Clinic, 915 W. Emma Ave., Room CDA-159, CdA. In case of serious injury or illness, create advance directive documents such as "Durable Power of Attorney" & a Living Will. Gain understanding of healthcare decisions & share concerns w/other veterans. Provided by I CARE/U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs. Register by calling 509-434-7983. See QR code & more info on flyer HERE. Also: Dec 17, Jan 21 & Feb 18.
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Dec 13 (Sat), 9 am, "Wreaths Across America" at Pine Grove Cemetery, 6693 Hwy 53, Rathdrum. To honor the brave men & women who served in our Armed Forces, a ceremonial wreath will be placed on each gravesite. More info - call Eric at 208-687-2399, Rathdrum Parks & Rec.
Resources - National, State & Local
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Kootenai County Veterans Services Office
Newby-ginnings of North Idaho
Military Family Community News - N. Idaho
Idaho DOL Veterans Services
Veterans Stand Down 2025
U.S. Government Military & Veterans
Military Organizations - Camaraderie
AMERICAN LEGION POST 143 (STEVEN H. NIPP)
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1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls; 208-773-9054
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Office hours - Monday through Friday, 10 am-3 pm
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Meets on 3rd Monday, 6:30 pm
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Membership eligibility is based on honorable service with the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard.
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Annual membership - $45
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Affiliated groups are Auxiliary, Sons of Legion & Honor Guard
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Drive-up container for proper retirement/disposal of worn flags
AMERICAN LEGION POST 154 (MANUEL SCHNEIDMILLER)​
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Meets on the 4th Thursday, 6 pm, at Rathdrum Lions Club, 16114 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum
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Email: rathdrum154@gmail.com
AMERICAN LEGION POST 149 (CLIFFORD A. HACKNEY)​
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5525 E. Hwy 54, Athol; 208-683-2614
AMERICAN LEGION POST 36 (GUS ZOELLNER)​
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110 N. Hill St., Kellogg; 208-682-5304
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COEUR D'ALENE SQUADRON CIVIL AIR PATROL
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All-volunteer U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
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2410 W. Miles Ave., Hayden; 208-649-6098
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Senior members (adults) & cadets (ages 12-21) volunteer & provide support for Emergency Services, Cadet Programs & Aerospace Education.
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CAP Cadet Program is a year-round program focused on leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness & moral/ethical decision-making.
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Adults meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 pm; cadets meet every Tuesday, 6;30 pm, at Pappy Boyington Field (CdA Airport), Hayden.
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New members welcome
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Annual membership - $38 cadets; $64 adults
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KOOTENAI COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE
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120 E. Railroad Ave., Post Falls; 208-446-1090
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Offices for County VSOs; Tom Freeman, director
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Advocates for veterans & their dependents, providing technical & referral services to assist veterans in obtaining entitled benefits:
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Disability compensation, VA pensions, dependency & indemnity compensation, burial benefits
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Claims, employment assistance, education, correction of military records, awards & decorations
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Hospitalization, medical, counseling & rehabilitation care
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Veterans' transportation service for taking veterans to area medical facilities; reserve by calling 509-434-7537
VFW (VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS) POST 3603
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1225 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls; 208-960-4104
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Meets on 4th Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm
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Membership requirements - U.S. citizenship; must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces & either received an honorable discharge or be currently serving; & have served in a war, campaign or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters
VFW POST 889
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406 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene; 208-667-5236
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Office open Tuesdays, 8-10 am. Stop in for social time, coffee & donuts.
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Meets on 3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm
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32119 N. 5th Ave., Spirit Lake; 509-891-6745
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Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays, 6 pm
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318 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn; 208-752-4811
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Meets on the 3rd Tuesday, 5:30 pm
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534 Main Ave., St. Maries; 208-582-4330
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Offers a wide range of services to help veterans such as mental health support & suicide prevention, a gathering place & food bank, FREE meals & events.
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PAPPY BOYINGTON #966 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
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Meets on the 2nd Thursday, 6 pm at Elks Lodge #1254, 1170 W. Prairie Ave., CdA
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Provides mentorship, career counseling, Veteran Service Officer VA support, assistance with transitions, & opportunities for families
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Contact: Dennis Dodd; 208-952-6725
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590 S. Pleasant View Rd., Post Falls; 208-415-3430
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64-bed skilled nursing facility w/centralized community center, chapel, therapy room, dining room, sports bar w/big screen TVs & canteen
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Also a common food preparation area, laundry facility & maintenance supply areas. Covered pickup/drop-off area; parking for 90 vehicles
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Opened November, 2022
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See application HERE
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Two State Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) from Office of Veterans Advocacy have offices in bldg to assist area veterans, family members/survivors
Free or Discounted Meals, Items & Services
These businesses recognize the value of service to our Nation...one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty & justice for all.
**Note there may be variations in FREEbies, or they may be dependent upon participation of local establishments.**
**Ask for discounts if not offered. Take proof of military service (VA card, Active ID, Driver's License w/Veteran Designation, or DD214.)**
Store Discounts
EVERYDAY DISCOUNTS ON VETERANS' PURCHASES
**Take proof of military service.
**May have to register w/store's program.
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Advance Auto Parts
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Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's
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Big 5 Sporting Goods
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Foot Locker
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Home Depot
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Lowe's
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Michael's
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O'Reilly Auto Parts
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores
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See BLOGS/VA.GOV/VAntage for more veteran discounts; & MANY MORE for active duty military!
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services discounts
EVERYDAY DISCOUNTS ON SERVICES FOR VETERANS
**Take proof of military service.
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Verizon Wireless
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AT&T
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24-Hour Fitness
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Avis
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Budget
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car
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Hertz
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National Car Rental
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EVERYDAY DISCOUNTS ON SERVICES & PURCHASES FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
All of the above, plus these categories:​
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Automotive
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Car Rentals
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Clothing/Shoes
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Computer/Electronics/Gaming
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Education
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Entertainment
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Eyeware
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Financial & Insurance
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Fitness
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Flowers/Gifts
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Food
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Health & Beauty
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Home & Garden
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Jewelry
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Miscellaneous
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Restaurants
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Retail
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Service
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Shipping/Storage
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Sporting Goods/Equipment
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Travel & Lodging
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Wireless & Internet
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Refer to BLOGS/VA.GOV/VAntage for detailed list in each category.
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VETERANS DAY FREEBIES
VETERANS DAY FREEBIES
(Franchise Restaurants)
**Take proof of military service.
**Check local establishments' participation, variations & times.
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7-Eleven - quarter-pound beef hot dog
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Applebee's - full-size entree from special menu & $5 Bounce Back Card
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Buffalo Wild Wings - order of 10 boneless wings & fries
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Chili's - meal from select menu
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Cracker Barrel - Solo 1-item pizza & regular pop
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Denny's - Grand Slam from 5 am-noon
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Little Caesar's - lunch combo from 11 am-2 pm
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Red Lobster - meal vouchers for shrimp & chips to be used Nov 13-Dec 10 for dine-in only
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Red Robin - Red's Big Tavern Burger w/endless side of steak fries
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Starbuck's - 12-oz hot or cold brewed coffee
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Texas Roadhouse - meal voucher from 11 am-2 pm
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Wendy's - breakfast combo from 6:30-10:30 am
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See MILITARY.COM for more FREEbies.
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