
CdA Events Calendar - Veterans & Military
Veterans & Military - We Honor You
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
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Outreach & Special Events
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May 28 (Sat), 6 pm, "Honor & Remember Memorial Weekend Dinner" at American Legion Hall, 5525 E. Hwy 54, Athol. Provided by American Legion Auxiliary #149, the menu will be sweet/sour chicken & rice, salads & desserts at a cost/donation of $8. Eat in or carry out. All are welcome (do not need to be a member of the American Legion). Note: "Friday Night Bingo" returns on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month. Refreshments & purchase of Bingo packs at 5 pm; Bingo begins at 6 pm.
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May 31 (Tues), 9 am-2 pm, "Idaho Veterans Services Officer Outreach" at Benewah Co. Courthouse basement, 701 College Ave., St. Maries. Call 208-446-1096 for app't or stop by. Also June 14.
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June 2 (Thurs), 10 am-2 pm, "Idaho Veterans Services Officer Outreach" at VFW Post 1675, 318 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn. Call Mac Gibler, 208-752-3331 or IDVS, 208-446-1097 for app't.
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June 6 (Mon), 9 am-3 pm, "Spokane Mobile Vet Center" at Newby-ginnings of North Idaho, 570 S. Clearwater Loop, Unit A, Post Falls. For all veterans as well as active duty, National Guard & Reserves - connect with resources, VA benefits (disability compensation, burial & medical), counseling, re-adjustment, & to answer questions/concerns about benefits earned. No app't needed. Direct questions to Stu Sturtevant, 509-444-8387.
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June 20 (Mon), 9 am-3 pm, "Spokane Mobile Vet Center" at Dept of Veteran Affairs, N ID Clinic, 915 Emma Ave., CdA. For all veterans as well as active duty, National Guard & Reserves - connect with resources, VA benefits (disability compensation, burial & medical), counseling, re-adjustment, & to answer questions/concerns about benefits earned. No app't needed. Direct questions to Stu Sturtevant, 509-444-8387.
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 2022
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
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
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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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

liberty
"I believe our flag is more than just cloth & ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, & freedom. It is the history of our nation, & it's marked by the blood of those who died defending it." --John Thune

the brave
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." --Elmer Davis

freedom
"There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, & many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again & again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires." --Nelson Mandela
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.)**
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memorial day ceremonies
"VFW AT McEUEN PARK"
May 30 (Mon), 9 am
McEUEN PARK VETERANS MEMORIAL PLAZA, downtown CdA
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A special Memorial Day service; all are invited
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Prayers, guest speaker, laying of wreath in Lake CdA
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Honor Guard & "Taps"
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 889
"HONEYSUCKLE BEACH
WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY"
May 30 (Mon), 9:30 am
HONEYSUCKLE BEACH
East end of Honeysuckle Ave., Hayden
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To honor servicemen & women lost at sea, witness laying of wreath & Tolling of Boats in Hayden Lake
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Rifle salute & "Taps"
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City of Hayden Veterans Commission
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More info - 208-209-1080
"PF MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE"
May 30 (Mon), 10 am
EVERGREEN CEMETERY
2834 N. Spokane St., Post Falls
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Annual event to pay tribute to veterans; all are invited
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Prayer, speeches, honor/color guard
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Placement of individual flags upon each veteran's gravesite
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City of Post Falls & American Legion Post 143
"CdA MEMORIAL GARDENS"
May 30 (Mon), 10 am
COEUR D'ALENE MEMORIAL GARDENS
7315 N. Government Way, CdA
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Honoring those who sacrificed their lives
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Public is welcome

Store Discounts
EVERYDAY DISCOUNTS ON VETERANS' PURCHASES
**Take proof of military service.
**May have to register w/store's program.
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Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's
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Home Depot
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Lowe's
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O'Reilly Auto Parts
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Advance Auto Parts
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Foot Locker
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Big 5 Sporting Goods
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See BLOGS/VA.GOV/VAntage for more veteran discounts; & MANY MORE for active duty military!

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
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.

VETERANS DAY FREEBIES
VETERANS DAY FREEBIES
November 11, 2022
**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 from Veterans Day menu