Posted on 11/08/2012 3:54:54 PM PST by Tennessee Nana
Thank you to all our wonderful veterans and troops.
Here are some freebies just for you to say THANK YOU from restaurants, stores etc.
Have a very happy and blessed Veterans Day.
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Grace for Vets 2012 Car Wash Participants
As of Nov 08, 2012
Number of Participating Locations: 1910
Australia, Canada, New Zealand & United States
Currently honor military service on November 11 with a FREE wash
http://graceforvets.org/2012/participating.php
Friday, November 9
7pm - Wake Forest Basketball is giving away free game tickets to veterans and active duty military personnel. The game is 7pm at Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem.
It doesn't get any better than that. I get goosebumps every time I see Obama hop down the stairs from AF1 wearing his cool Bomber Jacket.
Do I need to say it?
Happy Veterans Day to those who have Served. Thank you...
Brides Across America
Provides free wedding gowns to qualified military brides.
Fashion Bug
20% off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouses military ID.
Coushatta Casino Resort
The Louisiana casino and resort is offering a free seven-clans lunch or dinner buffet.
MarketPlace Grill & Express
Free entrees.
Masala Wok
The Northern Virginian restaurant is offering a free entree.
Abuelos Mexican Food Restaurants
All veterans and active-duty military receive a free entree.
Carolina Burgers & BBQ
In Matthews, NC is offering a free meal.
Vulcan Park and Museum
In Birmingham, Alabama is offering discounted admission through November to the park and museum.
Greenbay (WI) New Zoo
Free admission to veterans and their families.
Central Florida Zoo
Free admission to the Sanford, Florida zoo with proper ID.
Strategic Air & Space Museum
Free admission for veterans Nov. 11-14 to the Ashland, Neb. museum.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City offers free admission to veterans and five guests from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day.
Natural Elements Spa & Salon
Chesapeake, Virginia, will provide free services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to both active duty and retired military
Build-a-Bear Workshop
Members of the armed services including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Officer Training Corps, will receive a 20% discount Nov. 11-15 on any one transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Participating Coffee Beanery locations across the country will offer a free tall cup of fresh brewed coffee all day on November 11th. Veterans and active duty military will need to provide their military identification for the offer.
B & Bs for Vets
Inns and B&Bs throughout North America will open their doors to active and retired military and vets and one guest and say thank you for your service by offering a free room to those whove served in the military on Sunday, November 11, 2012. However, rooms are offered on a space available basis, and there are far more deserving vets than B&B space allows. Offers are updated daily and may be sorted by state/province, so check back often and scroll down for participating inns and B&Bs. Click here http://www.betterwaytostay.com/current-promotions/bbs-for-vets/bbs-for-vets-more-information-directions-for-registering/ to learn more about how to find a participating inn or B&B and more details about the requirements to participate. Click here http://www.bbcanada.com/bb_vets.cfm to learn about Canadian B&Bs for Vets offers from BBCanada. Look whats in store. We hope all deserving vets will be understanding that innkeepers may fill openings with those whove never had the opportunity to participate in the program.
CVS/pharmacy and Veterans Advantage Partner to Provide Active Military, Veterans and their Families with Savings on CVS.com
Bread Winners Bakery & Cafe, Dallas, TX metroplex
To show their gratitude and respect to those who have served our Country, Bread Winners Bakery & Cafe would like to invite active Military personnel and retired Veterans to join them on Veterans Day, Monday, November 12 from 7 am to 3 pm at any of their 3 locations. Those who have served in any branch of the Armed Forces can show a Military ID to receive a complimentary entree. This offer is for dine-in business only and not valid on to-go orders.
Manny’s Tex Mex Grill
Co-owner Ricardo is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the 1st Calvary Division 1967-68. Manny’s is welcoming a special for all veteran’s on Veteran’s Day. Vets can enjoy anything on the Manny’s Menu for $1.99 soft beverage included. Since the 11th falls on Monday our offer is good Friday the 8th thru Monday the 11th, 2012. Closed on Sunday. Veterans can present their DD214 or Veterans Administration ID — bring your VA ID, DD214 or a ball cap showing your military affiliation.
Mannys is located 6705 Main Street @ 2nd Street, Frisco, TX 75034. 972-377-6765. (Where IceHouse used to be located).
Normas Cafe is offering free breakfast to former and active military personnel on Nov. 11 at its two Dallas locations:
1123 W. Davis Street, Dallas, Texas 75208 and 17721 Dallas Parkway #130, Dallas, Texas 75287.
Normas Cafe is also hosting its postcard campaign to the troops. From now through November 15, guests can send a message of thanks to the troops overseas for their sacrifice and service. The 5,000 postcards will be available at both the North Dallas and Oak Cliff locations for customers to sign, which will be mailed in time to reach the soldiers for the holidays.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Albuquerque, NM
Veterans and military personnel eat from on Veteran’s Day, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Active and retired military personnel eat free. Other guests eat for $5. The doors open at 10 a.m. and food service begins at noon.
“Oh, Boy...this is gonna be great!”
Thank YOU for remembering.
(And I’ll pass the list along to some of the guys I know might need it.)
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