[Northkeep] FWD: Veterans Eat Free on Veteran's Day

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This was distributed at my work so I wanted to pass it on:

Free Meals, Activities & Discounts for Veterans Day 2011

This list is for informative purposes only and does not constitute an 
endorsement or recommendation by the United States Department of 
Veterans Affairs. The United States does not warrant or guarantee the 
products, services or information provided.

Applebee's – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11: Applebee's is offering a free 
meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veteran's 
Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. There will be 7 entrées to choose from. 
Military ID or proof of service required. Find locations at 
http://applebees.com/.

Chili's – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11. Chili's is offering all military 
veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is 
available during business hours on November 11, 2011 at participating 
Chili's in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and 
gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show 
proof of military service. Visit their website to find locations: 
http://www.chilis.com/EN/Pages/home.aspx.

Golden Corral – Free meal, Monday Nov. 14: The 10th annual Golden Corral 
Military Appreciation dinner will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011 
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in all Golden Corral Restaurants nationwide. The 
free "thank you" dinner is available to any person who has ever served 
in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently 
serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to 
participate in Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner. For 
more information visit http://www.goldencorral.com/military/.

Hooters – Free Meal, Friday, Nov. 11. Hooter's is serving up a free meal 
to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all 
veterans and active duty military personnel. Choose one of the new 
specialty items on the Hooter's menu. Offer valid at participating 
Hooters only; open to all active duty and military veterans with valid 
military ID or proof of military service. Drink purchase required. For 
more information, visit www.HootersVeteransDay.com.

Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut. Available only at participating Krispy 
Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans on 
Friday, November 11th. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy 
Kreme is participating.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants – free lunch or dinner, Sunday 
Nov 13, 2011: McCormick & Schmick's is celebrating their 13th annual 
Veteran's Appreciation Event on Sunday, November 13th. Veterans will be 
able to choose a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée. Veterans must 
provide proof of military service. Be sure to contact your local 
McCormick & Schmick's as this is valid at participating restaurants 
only. Also, Space is limited and reservations are highlyrecommended. For 
more information 
http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-promotion/veterans-appreciation-event.aspx.

Outback Steakhouse – A week of Free Bloomin' Onions and Cokes Monday 
Nov. 7 – Friday Nov. 11. Outback Steakhouse is honoring America's 
military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free 
Bloomin' Onion and a Coca-Cola product during the week leading up to 
Veteran's Day. This offer is available to Military Personnel who have 
one of the following forms of identifications: U.S Uniform Services 
Identification Card, U.S Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, 
Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), DD form 214 Veterans 
Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), Photograph in 
Uniform, Wearing Uniform. For more information, visit, 
http://outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday.aspx.

Subway – Free Six Inch Sub. Select Subway locations offer a FREE six 
inch sub to military veterans on Veteran's Day. However, Subway 
restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available 
everywhere. Please call ahead.
Texas Roadhouse – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11. Some Texas Roadhouse 
locations offering a free meal from opening until 4 p.m. on Veterans 
Day. Other locations may vary in offer, hours, or availability. Call 
ahead to your local restaurant for more information.
T.G.I. Friday's – Buy one get one free Nov 11-14. At participating 
locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. November 11-14.

Uno Chicago Grill, Friday, Nov. 11. Uno's is offering a free entree or 
individual pizza with a purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or 
greater value. Offer good for all military for veterans and active duty 
military. ID or proof of service required: Show up in uniform (if your 
service permits), provide military ID, show a picture of yourself in 
uniform, or have other ID showing proof of service.

Home Depot: The Home Depot is offering all active duty personnel, 
reservists, retired military, veterans and their families a 10 percent 
discount off their purchases in honor of Veteran's Day. The offer is 
valid on purchases of up to $2,000 for a maximum of $200 and is 
available at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center 
locations, Yardbirds and EXPO Design Center locations. The 10% discount 
is available everyday for active duty and retirees, but not all 
veterans. Home Depot makes this offer available to all veterans on most 
military holidays.

Lowes: Lowe's Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve, honorably 
discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family 
members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the 
Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Nov. 7 – Nov. 11. The 
discount is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to 
$5,000. To qualify, individuals must present a valid military ID or 
other proof of service. Excluded from the discount are sales via 
Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards. 
Lowes offers this discount daily to active duty military members, but 
not to veterans. However, they extend the offer to military veterans on 
military holidays.

Colonial Williamsburg Free Admission. Colonial Williamsburg offers free 
weekend-long admission tickets to active-duty military, reservists, 
retirees, veterans, and their immediate dependents from Friday, Nov. 11 
through Sunday, Nov. 13th. The complimentary ticket includes admission 
to Colonial Williamsburg exhibition sites, art museums, and most daytime 
programs, as well as free parking and use of the shuttle bus system. 
Tickets are only available at on-site ticket sales locations. Tickets 
are also available to families of deployed servicemembers.

Fee Free Day at National Parks. To honor America's service men and 
women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that areas 
managed by the National Park Service would not charge entrance fees for 
Veteran's Day weekend – November 11-13, 2011. Over 100 national Parks 
will be participating in this event.

Bed and Breakfast for Vets. In the third year of the program, B&Bs for 
Vets has organized over 485 (and counting) participating Bed and 
Breakfasts and Inns across the US and Canada which will be offering 
veterans a free night's stay on November 10th, the night before Veterans 
Day. This offer is available to both active duty military members and 
veterans with ID, but space is limited. Each Inn and B&B has at least 
one room available for this promotion and reservations must be made 
directly through the participating Inns and B&Bs. For more information 
visit http://www.betterwaytostay.com/current-promotions/bbs-for-vets/.

Free Hugo® Canes for Veterans. Sam's Club locations nationwide will 
distribute 36,000 Hugo canes free of charge on November 9th, 10th, 11th, 
2011 to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Limited 
quantities available, while supplies last. Sam's Club Membership is not 
required, but proof of military service may be required. For more 
information, visit HugoSalutes.com.