Veterans Day 2011
 November 11 is Veterans Day, the national holiday dedicated to honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Veterans Day became an official observance in 1954. The holiday replaced Armistice Day, which commemorated the temporary end of hostilities during World War I. For a complete history of Veterans Day, visit www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp.
For information on national and regional observances, resources for students and teachers or to download the Veterans Day poster, visit www.va.gov/vetsday.
Minnesota State Veterans Day Program
In honor of all U. S. Military Veterans, the Commanders' Task Force and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs host the Minnesota State Veterans Day Program at the Inver Grove Heights Veterans Memorial Community Center on November 11.
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Friday, November 11, 2011 |
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Veterans Memorial Community Center
8055 Barbara Avenue
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 |
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8:30 am to 9:30 am - Free Community Breakfast
10:00 am - Program |
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This is the second year the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has selected the Minnesota State Veterans Day Program as an official regional site for the 2011 observance.
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If you have a disability or need a special accommodation for this event, please contact us at mdva.affirmativeaction@state.mn.us or (612) 548-5961, or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 1 (800) 627-3529. |
Discounts for Veterans
NOTE: All events are on November 11 unless stated otherwise.
These products and services are published without compensation and are for informational purposes only. The state of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs do not endorse the products or services listed, nor accept any liability arising from the use of these products or services.
5-8
The 5-8 Clubs in Champlin, Maplewood, and Minneapolis will provide Veterans a free Juicy Lucy on Veterans Day. Veterans must provide a valid ID.
Amazon.com – Discount “Veterans Day Honor” MP3 album download
This downloadable album includes 12 songs as performed by the military bands and ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces. Visit Amazon on Veteran’s Day at
www.amazon.com
Appliance Depot and J.R. Advanced Recyclers Veteran Recognition
Veterans and their families can purchase new, household appliances at cost and recycle old appliances and electronics for free from Nov. 7-12 at the Appliance Depot Inc., in Inver Grove Heights.
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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
www.betterwaytostay.com.
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. For more information visit
www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm.
Free Admission for Veterans and Current Service Members this Weekend at Minnesota History Center
Veterans are featured in the 1968 Exhibit and Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Exhibit
What: In honor of Veterans Day the Minnesota History Center is offering free admission for veterans and current service members throughout the weekend.
When: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 13, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Minnesota History Center
345 Kellogg Blvd. West
St. Paul, MN 55102
Why: Veterans Day honors the duty, sacrifice and service of America’s nearly 25 million veterans. The Minnesota History Center invites veterans and current service members to share their stories with their families and with each other, or to enjoy a personal reflection on their service, while visiting the 1968 Exhibit and Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Exhibit.
The 1968 Exhibit is a major traveling exhibit that explores the causes and legacies of the year’s relentless barrage of events. The Vietnam War, protests and assassinations were in the news. Peace signs, love-ins and psychedelic rock were on the scene. From the darkest hours to the incredible highs, the year 1968 comes alive in this extraordinary new exhibit.
The Minnesota’s Greatest Generation exhibit celebrates the lives and memories of Minnesotans who came of age during the Great Depression, fought in World War II and led the post-war boom years.
Other exhibits include MN150, Open House and Grainland. Spend the day at the History Center, explore the gift store and enjoy lunch at Café Minnesota.
Media Contacts: Megan Lawson, 651-259-3141, megan.lawson@mnhs.org, Jessica Kohen, 651-259-3148, jessica.kohen@mnhs.org or Juianna Olsen, 651-259-3039, julianna.olsen@mnhs.org
Free Canes for Veterans from Hugo
In honor of Veterans Day, Sam’s Club locations nationwide will distribute 36,000 Hugo canes free of charge on November 9th, 10th and 11th, 2011 to U.S. military Veterans in need of mobility assistance.
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Free Car Wash
Thousands of car washes around the country are offering vets a free car wash on Veterans Day. Find a list of participating car washes at Grace for Veterans at
www.graceforvets.org/2011/participating
Free Veterans Day Meals
The following restaurants are offering complimentary food on Veterans Day:
- Applebee’s
- Chili’s
- Golden Corral
- Hooters
- Krispy Kreme
- McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants
- Outback Steakhouse
- Subway
- Texas Roadhouse
- T.G.I. Friday’s
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Home Depot
Home Depot is offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military, Veterans and their families a 10% discount off their purchase in honor of Veteran’s Day. The discount is available on Veteran’s Day.
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
In Appreciation of our Veterans Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is offering Veterans 20 percent off at the ReStore From November 7- 12.
Located at:
510 County Road D West
New Brighton, MN 55112
Veterans Day Events
View our on-line calendar for other events and more at calendar.mdva.state.mn.us. If you have a Veterans Day event not listed, e-mail us at mdva.webmaster@state.mn.us.
NOTE: All events are on November 11 unless stated otherwise.
Apple Valley
Apple Valley High School will again be hosting a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 9-9:50 a.m. (actual program time), in the AVHS gymnasium. We are very happy and proud to show our support for the many living Veterans and active military personnel who live in the Dakota County area. We extend this invitation to any Veteran or active military adult living in the AV area. Steve Degenaar, Principal – AVHS.
stephen.degenaar@district196.org
Armistice Day Celebration – Partners in Peace
Please join us by participating in the Armistice Day Celebration, ’Partners in Peace’, on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment (1110 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the program begins at 7:00 p.m. This event is hosted by Brit’s Pub in collaboration with the British, Canadian and French Consulate.
Armistice Day (also known as Remembrance Day) commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front, which took effect at eleven o’clock in the morning—the ’eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month’ of 1918.
Please be a part of this year’s Armistice Day Celebration. This event hopes to achieve a more harmonious conflict resolution among parties. Last year over 100 people attended the Armistice Day Celebration and this year we are expecting even more. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy live music, good times and great food. Cash Bar available all evening!
This site is wheelchair accessible. If you need any other information or disability accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, or materials in alternate format, contact Alexis Pennie at 612.998.2382 or
alexispennie@afmsp.org.
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Costco Wholesale Event Honoring Military Service
Join at this event and receive an exclusive offer for new members. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Contact Kate McGuire at (612) 486-1756 : Email w01021mbr@costco.com or Ryan Elie at (763) 582-9635 : Email w733mbr@costco.com for more information.
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Dunwoody College of Technology
Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis, is hosting their second annual Veterans Day, day of remembrance on 11.11.11 at 12 p.m. The primary speaker of the day’s events is 1LT Nathan Grams, Minnesota National Guard, two time combat Veteran in Iraq, Executive Officer for C company 834th ASB, currently attending Metropolitan State University in St. Paul. Father of two, and dedicated to the pursuit of higher education and advanced learning.
Habitat for Humanity Veterans Builds: Columbia Heights & Woodbury
On November 10, Habitat for Humanity will be holding a Women Veterans Build at our WomenBuild House in Columbia Heights. Invitation extends to all Women Veterans. If you are interested please contact Trista Matascastillo:
trista.matascastillo@tchabitat.org 612-305-7136.
November 11, 2011, Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a build in Woodbury, Minn. The invitation is extended to all Veterans to come out and build with Habitat. Interested Veterans should contact Mike Hughes:
mhughes@msbcollege.edu 651-332-8068.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity or our programs visit
www.tchabitat.org.
Hastings
Hastings Middle School will have a Veterans Day Program on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. in the gymnasium. Veterans and active military members will be recognized as in the past by the playing of various armed forces hymns.
Lakeville – Military Appreciation Dinner
A military appreciation dinner will be held Friday, November 11, 2011 from 6-9 p.m. at the Trinity Evangelical Free Church - 10658 210th Street West, Lakeville. Special guest speaker will be Retired Major General Shellito. Veterans - We invite you and a guest to join us for dinner and an evening of camaraderie with fellow Veterans. Dinner, entertainment, and prizes are provided. FREE, but registration is required. To register, call (612) 382-4022 or visit ci.lakeville.mn.us.
Mall of America
Mall of America, in partnership with Chapel of Love, plans to host a wedding of 11 couples on 11-11-11 at 11:11 a.m. What better way to celebrate Veterans Day than by marrying the one you love! Veterans and military who are interested in participating should contact Bridget Jewell with Mall of America public relations at
bridget.jewell@moa.net or 952-883-8846.
Metropolitan State University- St. Paul Campus
Metropolitan State Veterans Network with support from the Center for Community-Based Learning will host Remembrance Day National Roll Call “Honoring the Fallen” on Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is taking place all across the country at nearly 100 schools, and has participating readers ranging from student Veterans, VFW's, elected officials, American Legions, family members of fallen soldiers, and many more. This event entails reading the names of the fallen soldiers in increments, from OIF/OEF which total 6245.
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Minnesota Veterans Home – Hastings
The Veterans Day Program at the Minnesota Veterans Home – Hastings will begin at 2 p.m. in the gym. The program will feature special singing performances by some of the Residents of the Home.
Minnesota Veterans Home – Luverne
Many Minnesotans have made the supreme sacrifice in defending the freedom and liberty Americans enjoy and which are longed for by people all over the world. On Friday, November 11, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne will observe Veterans Day and honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of our country. Please join us in saying thank you to these men and women. Our speaker will be Major Dave Haugom, MN ARNG, Retired. Musical selections will be performed by a Resident at the Home.
Minnesota Veterans Home – Minneapolis
The Minnesota Veterans Home – Minneapolis will be holding their Veterans Day Program on Friday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. in the Building 15 Auditorium. The guest speaker this year is Col. Rodney Gerdes. Refreshments will be served following the program.
Minnesota Veterans Home – Silver Bay
11:00 a.m. – Veterans Day Program begins in the Great Room
12:30 p.m. – Prime rib and shrimp lunch
3:00 p.m. – Boy Scout Pack 357 meeting begins with our Veterans, followed by games and refreshments.
MN Warriors vs. NHL Alumni Hockey Game
The game will be held on November 11, from 7:15–9:15 p.m. at the Chaska Community Center.
Tickets: Adults–$5, Children, Seniors and Students–$3 Veterans with Military ID–Free.
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
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Rochester – New Life Worship Center
The Veterans Day Event at the New Life Worship Center in Rochester, MN will feature speakers, entertainment Color Guards and more. Event information is below.
Date: November 11, 2011
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Free breakfast
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Entertainment
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Program
Place: New Life Worship Center
6301 34th Ave. NW (Highway 52 N. and 65th St.)
Rochester, MN
For more information contact Wayne Stillman (507) 289-8981.
Sabathani Community Center Veterans Day Ceremony
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, the Sabathani Community Center and Southside Community Health Services invite you to join us in a community celebration honoring Veterans and those who support them. The ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m. Details can be found in the flyer below.
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Wheaton American Legion Post 80 Veterans Day Program
The Veterans Day Program at Wheaton American Legion Post 80 will be Friday, November 11, 2011 at 6 p.m. Major Todd Walsh will be the guest speaker. For reservations, call (320) 563-8808.
White Bear Lake
The White Bear Lake Veterans Day Observance will be Friday November 11, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the St. John Wilderness Cemetery which is located at the intersection of White Bear Ave and South Shore Blvd.
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Willmar
The annual Veterans Day Observance will be held in Willmar on November 10, 11, & 12 at the War Memorial Auditorium. All events are open to the public, group visits are available. Please contact
info@usmhc.org for further information.
A display of military items from the Civil War through the Present will be on display and open to the public all three days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The collections of Jon Lindstrand of Kandiyohi and Dale and Sharon Koenen of Clara City will make up the display. The New Ulm Battery will have their original Civil War Cannon on display in the auditorium.
An Observance Program will be held at the Auditorium on Friday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. This year’s guest speaker will be Captain Andrea Bond. Captain Bond is a rated Blackhawk helicopter pilot and has served a tour of duty in Iraq. She is currently serving.
The West Central Connection Men’s Chorus will provide music for the program, along with LCDR Mitch Schueler, U.S. Naval Academy Graduate and member of the Naval Reserve.
For Veterans interested in learning about available benefits, the local Veterans Service Officers will be attending the event this year along with representatives from the MN Department of Veterans Affairs. This information will be available November 10, 11, and 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On Saturday, November 12, a special program will be held honoring Vietnam Veteran Ron Mackedanz who is receiving the Silver Star for his actions in Vietnam that took place 42 years ago. Mackedanz served with Charlie Company (Bandido Charlie) 1/16 Infantry, 1st Division. The ceremony will take place at noon with a reception that lasts until 4 p.m.
Veterans Day Observance – Willmar War Memorial Auditorium
311 6th St SW – Willmar, MN
November 10, 11, and 12, 2011
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
www.usmhc.org
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