Veterans Day Events and Deals

Thank You  For Your Service!                                                                                                 Screening of "Honor Flight: One Last Mission"

When: Nov. 10, 1 p.m. Where: Chautauqua Theatre, Mahtomedi High School About: Opportunity to watch a heartwarming documentary about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give the veterans the trip of a lifetime. Free and open to the public.  More Info: Flyer

Free Entree for Veterans!

When: Nov. 11, 2013 Where: IKEA Twin Cities, Bloomington About: Free entree - includes a sandwich, hot dish entree or entree salad - for active, reserve or retired Servicemembers with military identification. More Info: Website

Free Haircut from Great Clips

When: Nov. 11, 2013 Where: All Great Clips locations About: All veterans and current active duty Servicemembers may receive a free haircut on Veteran's Day. Any civilian that gets a haircut on Veteran's Day may receive a free haircut coupon that can be given to a veteran of the civilian's choice. Also, Great Clips always offers a $2 military discount to any active duty Servicemember.

Build a Burger for the Troops When: Nov. 11, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: White Bear Lake VFW About: FREE hamburger and fries to all veterans and their families, compliments of the White Bear Lake VFW and Yellow Ribbon Chapter of Suburban Ramsey County. More Info: Flyer Veteran's Day events in Mahtomedi When: Nov. 11, 2013 Where: Mahtomedi High School and Mahtomedi's Triangle Park About: Two events to honor veterans include lunch and other programs, performances and speakers. More Info: Event information

2nd Annual LSCV Veterans Recognition Dinner When: Nov. 12, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Lake St. Croix Beach About: The Yellow Ribbon Alliance of Lower St. Croix Valley is hosting a veterans recognition dinner to honor local veterans and their families. The event will include a free dinner, music and prizes. More Info: Flyer

Veterans Play Project - "Created by Footprints Collective" When: Nov. 15 to 24, 2013 Where: Base Camp at Fort Snelling About: Inspired stories gathered from more than one hundred Minnesota military veterans, this new play tells the story of veterans and civilians living in the fictional small Midwest town of Smedley. Those planning to attend may make a paid reservation to guarantee a seat, although those that show up will be allowed to view the performance for free. More Info: Website 2013  Chain Restaurants with Veterans Day Free Meals  Applebees Free Meal On Monday, November 11th, veterans and active duty military can choose from a free signature Thank You Meal menu that includes some of Applebee’s favorite items, including a 7 oz. House Sirloin, Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger, Three-Cheese Chicken & Sundried Tomato Penne, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Double Crunch Shrimp, Chicken Tenders Platter or Oriental Chicken Salad. Must present valid Veteran’s form of identification or be in uniform. Boston Market Stop into any Boston Market on Veterans Day and show your military ID and receive a free whole chicken with the purchase of a family meal. Champps Free Cheeseburger and Fries Veterans and active-duty receive a free handcrafted burger and fries all day. Choose from a select menu. Participating locations only, check to confirm. Chili’s Free Meal Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a special Veterans Day menu on Monday Nov. 11th. Must show proof of military service. Denny’s All You Can Eat Pancakes All active, inactive and retired military personnel, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 11th and at all participating Denny’s restaurants nationwide, diners with a valid military ID will receive free all-you-can-eat pancakes. Einstein Bagels Free Bagel and Shmear This Veterans Day from 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., all active, inactive and retired military personnel are invited to receive a Free Signature or Classic Bagel and Shmear, or any other topping, and no purchase is necessary. Famous Dave’s Free or Discounted Meal Famous Dave’s is providing a variety of free meals and discounts at participating locations to former and current military personnel on 11/11/2013. Offers vary by location. Hooters Free Meal Monday, Nov. 11, Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to a free meal, up to $10.99 in value with any drink purchase, by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location across the country. Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut & Coffee Offering a free doughnut and coffee to all those served or currently are serving. Proof of military service required or those in uniform. Only at participating locations. Little Caesars Free Crazy Bread All United States armed forces veterans and active military members get a free order of Crazy Bread® with proof of military status at participating stores nationwide this Veterans Day, 11/11/13. Olive Garden Free Meal All veterans and military active duty will receive a free meal from a special menu on Veterans Day. Also, all November current military service members and their families get 10% off in honor of Military Appreciation Month. Outback Steakhouse Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage Military personnel and veterans get a Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage. Must have valid identification. Plus, get 10% off all meals from Nov. 12 through Dec. 31. Red Lobster Free App & drink From Nov. 11 – Nov. 14, service members receive a complimentary Texas Tonion appetizer and non-alcohol beverage. Includes veterans and current service members. TGI Fridays Free Lunch Veterans and active duty military service members are invited have lunch on T.G.I Friday’s this Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read more: http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/#ixzz2k5rPTakt

Vets Helping Vets

Volunteers needed-- The RSVP volunteer program can connect you to volunteer opportunities that benefit veterans and the families of deployed military. Volunteers 55 and over receive special benefits. For more info: Call 952-945-4162 or Email 

Join Habitat for Humanity’s Veteran’s Day Build in Robbinsdale

Monday, November 11^th,

8:30 am—4 pm 

Anyone can come — no experience required. 

Sign up at http://tchabitat.volunteerhub.com  More info: tchabitat.org  or  612-305-7114

Thank you for helping provide families with safe, stable and affordable homes!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY: In Honor of Our Service Men & Women

Assemble Care Packages  For Local Troops

Saturday, November 30 - 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon    

Watertown-Mayer Primary School Multi-Purpose Room

Donations needed: The community will be collecting donations beforehand: toiletry items, individually wrapped food items, reading materials etc. A list of appropriate items can be found online at www.ustroopcarepackage.com  or call Community Ed at 952-955-0280 for a copy of the list and drop off sites. Donations at drop off sites will be picked up prior to November 26th.

Together we can make a difference!

Help Wrap Gifts for Children of Deployed Soldiers

-The 850th Horizontal Engineer Company deployed out of Cambridge to Afghanistan in March 2013.  

-Beyond the Yellow Ribbon will host a holiday party for their children on December 7th . 

-Volunteers are needed to assist with gift wrapping for nearly 110 children on November 21st, from 5pm-7pm, in Cambridge. 

-Volunteers also needed for additional gift wrapping sessions and the partyon December 7th.  

Cambridge is a short drive from the northern suburbs. Consider car pooling to help at this important event!

For more information contact Monique Mendyke at: mmendyke@voamn.org   or    call: 612-390-5218.