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CdA Events Calendar - Veterans & Military

Outreach & Special Events

• 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.

• MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES >>

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Military Organizations - Camaraderie

AMERICAN LEGION POST 143 (STEVEN H. NIPP)

• 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls; 208-773-9054

• Office hours - Monday through Friday, 10 am-3 pm

• Meets on 3rd Monday, 6:30 pm

• Membership eligibility is based on honorable service with the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard.

• Annual membership - $45

• Affiliated groups are Auxiliary, Sons of Legion & Honor Guard

AMERICAN LEGION POST 154 (MANUEL SCHNEIDMILLER)​

• Meets on the 4th Thursday, 6 pm, at Rathdrum Lions Club, 16114 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum

• Email: rathdrum154@gmail.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST 149 (CLIFFORD A. HACKNEY)​

• 5525 E. Hwy 54, Athol; 208-683-2614

AMERICAN LEGION POST 36 (GUS ZOELLNER)​

• 110 N. Hill St., Kellogg; 208-682-5304

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COEUR D'ALENE SQUADRON CIVIL AIR PATROL 

• All-volunteer U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

• 2410 W. Miles Ave., Hayden; 208-649-6098

• Senior members (adults) & cadets (ages 12-21) volunteer & provide support for Emergency Services, Cadet Programs & Aerospace Education. 

• CAP Cadet Program is a year-round program focused on leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness & moral/ethical decision-making. 

• Adults meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 pm; cadets meet every Tuesday, 6;30 pm, at Pappy Boyington Field (CdA Airport), Hayden.

• New members welcome

• Annual membership - $38 cadets; $64 adults

VFW (VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS) POST 3603

• 1225 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls; 208-960-4104

• Meets on 4th Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm

• 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

• 406 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene; 208-667-5236

• Meets on 3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm

VFW POST 1473 (ROY RACY)​

• 32119 N. 5th Ave., Spirit Lake; 509-891-6745

• Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays, 6 pm

VFW POST 1675 SHOSHONE

• 318 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn; 208-752-4811

• Meets on the 4th Thursday, 6:30 pm

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.)**