Thank You To All Our Veterans!
Saturday, November 9th, 2013
Veterans Day Events
9 a.m. on Sunday, November 10
1360 North Lexington Parkway
Pre-registration is closed – Race Morning Registration Opens 7:45-8:45 a.m.
Website: http://www.charitieschallenge.org
Annual Veterans Day programs at the Veterans Memorial Community Center
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Free community breakfast
10 a.m. – Program
8055 Barbara Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Free Meals and Retail Discounts For Veterans
Sources
- TheMilitaryWallet.com has a great compilation of restaurants and companies that are offering discounts or free meals to veterans. You can see their updated list here: http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/. We have posted some of that information below, as well as updating it for locations that are local to our area.
- Military.com is another great resource for finding discounts for service members on Veterans Day. Check their list out here: http://www.military.com/veterans-day/veterans-day-military-discounts.html.
- Always call ahead to verify locations, times, and participation. Many of the listed companies are franchises and may have different policies.
- Proof of Military Service. Most companies require some form of military ID. These include:
- Military ID Card (active/reserve/retired)
- Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
- Drivers License with Veterans Designation
- Photograph in uniform, Simply wearing uniform (if your service permits)
- Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW)
- Discharge Paperwork (DD214)
- Other restaurants and companies may go by the honor system.
Restaurant Discounts & Free Meals
5855 Blaine Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 451-9029
8418 Tamarack Vlg.
Woodbury, MN.
(651) 735-5050
Chili’s: Free meal for veterans, past and present. Offer valid from 11am-5pm. Proof of military service required.
3625 Pilot Knob Rd.
Eagan, MN
(651) 686-5152
Denny’s: Free all you can eat pancakes
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 432-2022
6485 Cahill Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 457-2001
Outback Steakhouse: A week of free bloomin’ onions and cokes during the week leading up to Veterans Day. Offer valid with Military Personnel with an ID.
5723 Bishop Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 457-7688
Subway: Free six inch sub with Military ID.
6555 Cahill Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
(651) 552-1512
8367 3rd St. N.
Oakdale, MN 55128
(651) 264-1447
Retail Discounts
Bed Bath and Beyond – 20% off entire purchase on Nov. 9, 10, and 11. This is good for active duty, DoD, reserves, guard, retirees, veterans, and military spouses.
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 686-4800
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 456-0175
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-7673
1300 E Mendota Road
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 552-9020
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 501-4676
Lowe’s – 10% discount. The offer is available in stores only.
West Saint Paul, MN 55118
(763) 367-4139
4560 South Robert Trail
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 256-2066