CdA Events Calendar - Veterans & Military
Veterans & Military - We Honor You
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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: June 5, July 3 & Aug 7. 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: June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, Aug 5 & 19. 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 is suspended until Fall, 2025. Please call ID Division of Veterans Services at 208-415-3480 to schedule an app't in Post Falls; or call 208-582-4330 to set app't in St. Maries.​​​
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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 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 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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June 15 (Sun), 10 am-noon, "Annual Father's Day Car Show" at Idaho State Veterans Home, 590 S. Pleasant View Rd., Post Falls. In its 3rd year, celebrate Father's Day with veterans & classic cars! Owners of vintage cars, trucks, hot rods, muscle cars & rat rods are invited to show up at 9 am. Due to limited space in the parking lot, please RSVP by calling 208-415-3436 or email kady.aamot@veterans.idaho.gov. BBQ lunch available for purchase.
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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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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