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).
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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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Shoshone County Veterans' Outreach, 10 am-2 pm, at Osburn VFW Post 1675, 318 E. Mullan Avenue on these dates: Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7. Call Dan Merrill, Veteran Service Officer, at 208-752-1264 to schedule app't.
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Benewah County Veterans' Outreach, 9 am-2 pm, at Benewah County Courthouse (basement), 701 College Ave., St. Maries. Call 208-415-3480 for app't or stop by Oct 3, 17, 31; Nov 14, 28; Dec 12, 26.
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Veterans' Outreach, 10 am-2 pm, at Plummer City Hall, 880 C St., Plummer. Dates are: Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13.
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Oct 3 (Tues), 9 am-2 pm, "Supplying the Basics" giveaway at Athol Community Center, 30355 3rd Street. Bestowing the Basics will provide FREE of charge: personal care & hygiene items, household products, pet food, medicine, winter scarves/gloves/hats, T-shirts & non-perishable food items.
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Oct 4 (Wed), 5-7 pm, "Steak Night - Vets Eat FREE" at Wallace Elks Lodge 331, 419 Cedar Street. Veterans are treated to a steak dinner. Elks & guests pay $15. Take-out available for an extra $2. Held the 1st Wednesday of each month.
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Oct 5 (Thurs), 10 am-3 pm, "Veterans Stand Down" at VFW Post #1675, 318 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn. Clothing, blankets, hygiene items, fuel & grocery cards, plus state & county Veteran Service Officers will be present.
Resources - National, State & Local
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Military Family Community News - N. Idaho
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Idaho Dept. of Labor Veterans Services
Kootenai County Veterans Services Office
Veterans Stand Down Locations 2023
Newby-ginnings of North Idaho
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
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
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Offering assistance to veterans & their families
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
VFW POST 1675 SHOSHONE
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318 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn; 208-752-4811
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Meets on the 4th Thursday, 6:30 pm
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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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Dedicated November 11, 2021
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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
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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.)**
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
**Take proof of military service.
**If franchise, check local establishments' participation, variations & times.
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Applebee's - FREE lunch or dinner. Choose from (7) different meals
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Buffalo Wild Wings - FREE wings & fries
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Chili's - choice of FREE meals from Veterans Day menu (dine-in only)
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Cracker Barrel - FREE double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake dessert
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Denny's - build a FREE Grand Slam
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Little Caesar's - FREE lunch pizza combo (small pizza & drink), 11 am-2 pm
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Olive Garden - FREE meal
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Perkins - FREE breakfast (2 bacon strips & pancakes)
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Red Lobster - FREE appetizer or dessert (dine-in)
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Red Robin - FREE burger w/bottomless steak fries
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Starbuck's - FREE 12 oz. coffee
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Texas Roadhouse - FREE meal
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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Joann Fabrics
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Lowe's
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Michael's
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O'Reilly Auto Parts
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See BLOGS/VA.GOV/VAntage for more veteran discounts; & MANY MORE for active duty military!
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More resources
VETERANS GUIDE & ADVOCACY CENTER
Luke Daniels, Outreach Director
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VA Disability Calculator
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VA Disability & Benefits
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Toxic Exposure
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Veteran Health
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NAVDA (National Association of Veterans’ Disability Attorneys)
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Resource links HERE for: Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF), Military OneSource, American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, American Veterans (AMVETS), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Student Veterans of America (SVA), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS), & Blinded Veterans Association (BVA)
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