Veterans Day - November 11, 2014

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2. Usually I post things about an event on the actual day of the event, but I thought it would be nice if I did my Veterans Day post a few days early. That way more people could have more time to plan their day.
3. Google gives the definition for this as: Veterans Day is an official United States holiday that honors people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11.
4. So many businesses thank these hard working men and woman by offering free or discounted things. 
5. Regarding Nation-wide discounts, here's a list of some of the few discounts.  More discounts can be found at http://www.military.com/
6. 2014 Veterans Day Restaurant Offerings:
7. Applebee’s -- Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu, on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. 
8. Bar Louie – On Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11, veterans and active military personnel get a free meal up to a $12 value.

   Bob Evans -- Veterans and active military personnel receive free all-you-can-eat hotcakes on Tuesday, November 11.

   California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military receive a complimentary entrée from a special menu on Tuesday, November 11.

   Carrabba’s – All active and retired veterans get a free appetizerNovember 8 through 11.

   City Barbeque – All veterans get a free sandwich platter on Tuesday, November 11.

   Famous Dave’s -- On November 11, former and active military receive a free One Meat Salute at participating locations from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.

   Golden Corral -- Golden Corral Restaurants' Military Appreciation Monday free dinner will be available on Monday, November 17, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome. 

   Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream -- Veterans and active duty military get a free single scoop ice cream cone on Tuesday, November 11 at participating locations.

   Hooters – Veterans and active duty military get a free meal up to $10.99 in value with a drink purchase at participating locations onTuesday, November 11.

   Krispy Kreme – Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut and small coffee to all veterans on Tuesday, November 11 at participating locations.

   Krystal -- Active and retired military receive a free Krystal Sausage Biscuit from 6 AM to 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 11.

   Lone Star Steakhouse -- On Tuesday, November 11, active duty, reserve and retired service members get a free appetizer.

   LongHorn Steakhouse – Veterans and current service members receive a complimentary Texas onion appetizer and non-alcoholic beverage from a select menu on Tuesday, November 11.

   Max & Erma's – On Tuesday, November 11, participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering veterans and active military personnel a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo meal.

   McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants -- On Sunday, November 9, participating McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants will offer a complimentary entree to veterans from a special menu.

   Menchi's --  All veterans and active duty will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on Tuesday, November 11.

   Olive Garden – On Tuesday, November 11, all veterans and current service members get a free meal from a limited menu.

   On the Border -- Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free meal from the “Create Your Own Combo menu” on Tuesday, November  11.

   Outback Steakhouse – All active and former service members receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on November 11. Outback is also offering active and former service members 15% off their meals Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.

   Red Lobster -- Veterans, retired and active-duty military personnel receive a complimentary appetizer from a limited menu from Monday, November 10 to Thursday, November 13. 

   Red Robin – Veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Tuesday, November 11.

   Ruby Tuesday -- Veterans, active duty and reserve service members get a free appetizer on November 11.

   Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill -- Veterans and active duty get a free meal from a select menu on November 11.

   Spaghetti Warehouse – On Tuesday, November 11, buy one entrée and get the second entrée free. This deal requires a coupon, which is available starting November 4.

   Starbucks -- Veterans, active duty service members and spouses get a free tall coffee on Tuesday, November 11 at participating locations.

   Texas Roadhouse -- Texas Roadhouse locations nationwide will offer veterans a free lunch on Tuesday, November 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Offer is good for active duty, retired or former U.S. military. 

    TGIFridays -- Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch from a select menu on Tuesday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

   Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop – Active duty military and veterans receive a free donut all day long on Tuesday, November 11.

   2014 Veterans Day Things to do:

   24 Hour Fitness -- Service members receive a weekend of complimentary workouts at clubs nationwide November 8 – 11.

   9/11 Memorial and Museum -- Veterans will receive free Museum admission from November 7 to November 11.

   Army Corp of Engineers Recreation Areas -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on November 11.

   Busch Gardens -- Veterans and active duty military can get 50% off single-day admission tickets through November 11. 

   Colonial Williamsburg – Active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, and their direct dependents receive free Colonial Williamsburg admission for Veterans Day weekend (November 7–11).

   CSI: The Experience -- Active and retired military receive 50% off admission on November 11 at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. Family members accompanied by a veteran will also receive the discount.

   Harley-Davidson Museum -- The Harley-Davidson Museum is offering free admission to military members and families on November 8, 9, and 11 in honor of Veterans Day. 

   Jefferson Lines-- Jefferson Lines offers free travel to veterans onTuesday, November 11. 

   Kingsmill Resort  – Veterans and active duty military enjoy a 25% discount off regular room rates on stays from November 7 to 13.

   Knotts Berry Farm -- Knott's Berry Farm is offering free admission for veterans and active duty military personnel and one guest fromNovember 2, 2014 to January 4, 2015.

   Mariners’ Museum -- Active duty and retired military, veterans and their families receive $5 off admission price Saturday, November 8 to Tuesday, November 11. 

   Mohegan Sun -- Mohegan Sun offers active and retired military members a special hotel $99.00 room rate available from Monday, November 10 to Thursday, November 13.

   Mount Vernon -- All active duty, former, or retired military personnel are admitted for free on Veterans Day, November 11. 

   National Parks -- On Veterans Day, November 11, veterans will have access to over 100 National Parks that require entrance fees for free. 

   Professional Association of Innkeeping International -- Inns and B&Bs throughout the country will open their doors to thank veterans for their service on Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11with free or discounted stays.  

   Queen Mary -- The Queen Mary offers free admission to active service members, retired military personnel, veterans and special discounts for their family members on November 11. 

   Red Roof Inn - Red Roof Inn is offering 15% off stays in the month of November to veterans, active duty military and their families.

   SeaWorld -- Veterans and active duty military can get 50% off single-day admission tickets through November 11. 

   Sesame Place -- Veterans and active duty military can get 50% off single-day admission tickets through November 11. 

   Shark Reef Aquarium -- All active and retired military personnel receive $10 general admission November 7 through 11. Each veteran can bring up to 4 dependents using this offer.

   Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat -- All active and retired military personnel receive complimentary admission fromNovember 7 to 16. Family members receive a $5 discount.

   Southampton Inn – Veterans get a special $100 nightly rate for any stay between November 7 and November 13.

   World of Coca-Cola -- Active duty, reserves and retirees get free admission, and November 8 through November 16, members of the Armed Forces may also purchase up to four half-price general admission tickets for their friends and family.

   2014 Veterans Day Retailer Offerings:

   Barnes and Noble -- Veterans, active duty military members and their families get a 15% discount on all Barnes and Noble Devices on November 11. In-store only.

   Bed Bath and Beyond – Veterans, active duty, Reserves, Guard and spouses get 20% off their entire purchase November 8 through 11.

   Dollar General -- Active duty service members, veterans and their family get an 11% discount on qualifying purchases on November 11.

   Firestone Complete Auto Care --Between November 9 and 16, veterans and active duty personnel receive an additional 10% off the lowest advertised price of any automotive service.

   Great Clips – On Tuesday, November 11, customers who come in for a service can get a free haircut card to give to their favorite veteran. Veterans can also receive a free haircut or get the free haircut card. Haircuts are redeemable until Dec. 31. 

   Grizzly Industrial -- Active, veteran and retired military personnel get 5% off all purchases from November 11-28.

    Harris Teeter – Active duty military personnel and veterans receive 11% off their entire purchase on November 11.

   Home Depot -- Home Depot offers a 10% discount to all veterans on Veterans Day November 11. Home Depot offers the 10% discount year round to for active duty and retirees. 

   JCPenney -- Veterans, active duty, Guard, Reserves and family members receive an extra 20% off select apparel and 10% off select furniture in stores November 3-15 with coupon.

    Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores – Past and present service members  and their families receive 20% off their total purchaseNovember 7-11.

    Jockey -- Active duty military, veterans and their families get a 15% discount online November  7 - 11.

   Lowe's -- All veterans receive a 10% discount on Veterans Day,November 11. The offer is available in stores only. 

   Rack Room Shoes -- Military personnel and their dependents get a 10% discount off entire purchase on Veteran’s Day, November 11. 

   Sleep Number -- From October 14 through November 16, Sleep Number is providing special offers for current and past military personnel.  Save $400-$700 on selected Sleep Number mattress sets. 

   Sport Clips -- Participating locations are offering veterans and active duty service members free haircuts on Tuesday, November 11.

   Steve Madden -- Steve Madden offers everyone 20% off the entire purchase, and service members receive an additional 10% off on November 11.

   Tires Plus -- Between November 9 and 16, veterans and active duty personnel receive an additional 10% OFF the lowest advertised price of any automotive service.

   World Market – Active duty, retirees, veterans, Reserves, Guard, DoD and spouses get 20% off entire purchase November 8-11.

   Mattress Firm -10% military discount. Mattress Firm currently operates over 1000 locations across 28 states with plans to continue to grow. What began in 1986 has grown to become one of the largest and most successful specialty bedding companies in the world. Mattress Firm... Save Money. Sleep Happy. http://www.mattressfirm.com/
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