Veterans Day Specials - 2009

VETERANS DAY SPECIALS 2009: :woohoo:

Following are some Veteran Day specials for 2009. In addition to this list
many companies, restaurants, and recreational sites offer military discounts
which are not well advertised. When making purchases it is always a good
idea to first ask if a military discount is available for your veteran status:

• NOV 01-26: KNOTT'S BERRY FARM - Knott's Berry Farm pays tribute
to past and present U.S. armed forces personnel during Veteran's Month
with park admission at no charge for them and a guest 1-26 NOV 09 only.
Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for only $15 each. Military ID
or DD214 required for discount. Not valid for the evening event - Halloween Haunt.
For details refer to www.knotts.com/public/admission/prices/deals.cfm# .
• NOV 06-11: Lowes - Lowe's Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve,
honorably discharged retired military personnel and their immediate family
members a 10% discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the
Veterans Day holiday Nov. 6 thru 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.co, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards.
In addition to offering military discounts at specific times during the year
Lowe’s has extended benefits for its employees serving in the military and
offers employment opportunities to military personnel after their military
service has ended. www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck/lowes-veterans-day-discount.asp .
• NOV 07: Costco - Herocare San Diego and Costco have partnered
to offer a special shopping event in recognition of those who serve as heroes
within the community. The event is being held Saturday 7 NOV from 1800 - 2000
at Costco store locations in Santee, San Marcos, Vista, Poway, Temecula,
Carmel Mountain, Carlsbad, Rancho Del Ray, La Mesa, Chula Vista, Lake Elsinore,
and SESD. The event is to recognize those who work, at any level, active or
retired in the following industries: Military Schools, Colleges, Medical, Fire, Police,
CHP, Sheriff, State, City, County or non-profit agencies. Employees and their
families are invited to attend for pictures with Santa Claus, refreshments,
food samplings and opportunity drawings. Some locations will feature
entertainment from local schools, police cars and fire trucks.
• NOV 08: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants is honoring
veterans who have served in war and peace on Sunday, 8 NOV with a
complimentary entree from a special menu upon presentation of proper
authentication when you visit the restaurant. Acceptable ID includes VA card,
VFW card, American Legion card, discharge papers, DD214, or other veteran's ID.
For details refer to www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-pr...ppreciation-Day.aspx
• NOV 11: Applebees - Choose from five dinner entrees which will
be provided at no charge at participating stores during business hours on
Wednesday, 11 NOV to veterans who can identify themselves with an active/reserve/
retired ID card or Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW).
For details refer to www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx .
• NOV 16: Golden Corral - The 2009 Military Appreciation Monday
dinner will be held on Monday, 16 NOV from 1700 to 2100 in all Golden Corral
Restaurants. The no cost "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. Some form of ID indicating
your service is required. For details refer to www.goldencorral.com/military .


Additional discounts are available to active duty and retirees :woohoo: at the following:

• Home Depot Home Depot: The Home Depot offers at participating
stores all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military veterans, and their
families a 10% discount off their purchases up to a maximum of $50 or $200
depending on the time of year.
• Sea World: Military Members can receive up to 4 free tickets for
themselves and their dependants (discounted tickets after your four free for
those of you with many rugrats) each year.
• Disney World: Complimentary 5-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute”
ticket which includes admission to all Disney World theme parks, including the
water parks and DisneyQuest. Eligible military members can purchase discounted
Disney tickets for their friends and family - adult or child 5-day “Disney’s Armed
Forces Salute Companion” ticket for up to 5 people for $99 per ticket
(add $25 for access to all parks). A limited number of discounted Disney
Resort hotel tickets are available. Offer Expires 23 DEC 09.
• San Diego Zoo/Wild Animal Park: The zoo and wild animal park
are free to active duty military all the time.
• USS Midway Tour: Tour the USS Midway (a great piece of WWII history)
for free with your Military ID.
• Deep Sea Fishing: Deep sea fishing is available in San Diego and
Oceanside and offer great rates for military members sometimes up to half off.
• Restaurants/Stores/Shops: Many restaurants, stores and shops
offer military discounts in the San Diego area (large military population)
you just need to ask for it many times.
• ITT: Information, ticket + Tours (ITT) offices on Camp Pendleton,
Miramar, MCRD, and other bases offer great rates on tickets to many of the
other attractions throughout the area. You can also get vouchers for hotels
in Primm (48 mi from the strip) and Las Vegas Nevada through the ITT ticket
offices.

HUGO FOLDING CANE SALUTES OUR VETERANS:

• NOV 11: SAMS CLUB - A national program will provide 25,000 canes at no charge :woohoo: to veterans of the United States Armed Forces in need of mobility assistance to honor them for their incredible contributions to our country. The program "Hugo Salutes Our Veterans" will be launched Veterans Day, 11 NOV 09 and will provide Hugo Folding Canes at all Sam's Club locations nationwide, while supplies last. Sam's Club Membership is not required. Proof of U.S. military service may be required in order to be eligible. AMG Medical Inc., headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, first launched the Veterans program in 2007, giving away 5,000 canes. The program was to honor the parents and relatives of its employees who served in the U.S. military and to give back to those who graciously gave so much to America.

The Hugo Folding Cane to be given out on Veterans Day, which retails for about $29.99, is a beautiful metallic blue with an ergonomic comfort grip handle, appropriate for both left and right handed users. Sturdy, functional and stylish, it has multiple height settings to comfortably meet the needs of most people. The Hugo Cane easily unfolds and locks into position for use. To store, the cane conveniently folds into four sections and also includes a handle safety strap for extra confidence. The cane can be viewed at www.hugosalutes.com .

For additional information about The Hugo Salutes Our Veterans program, refer to www.hugosalutes.com . [Source: VVA msg 20 Oct 09 ++]

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Turtle Wax Car Wash – Free Carwash for all Veterans & Active Military
at participating locations),

A free meal is nice. But go to these places the rest of the year and let them know that you are there in part because of what they do for Veterans on Veterans Day. :S

DoggyDaddy wrote:

Turtle Wax Car Wash – Free Carwash for all Veterans & Active Military
at participating locations),

Where is this at? I never heard of the Turtle wax car wash.

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