Veterans Day gratitude and honors

Veterans Day 2018 is this Sunday. Here are a few ways that Kootenai County residents will be honoring and thanking the men and women, and their families, who have served this great nation.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

8 a.m. | Hungry Heroes: Free Veterans Breakfast at Garden Plaza, 545 N. Garden Plaza Drive in Post Falls. (This ongoing event happens the first Tuesday of every month.) RSVP to 208-773-3701.

8 a.m. | Coffee and Doughnuts at the VFW Post 889, 406 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Camaraderie, sea stories and new friends. Find out what’s going on in the veterans’ community every Tuesday. Free.

Saturday, Nov. 10

2 p.m. | Veterans Recognition Ceremony, presented by American Legion Post 154, the N.W. Guardian Riders, Military Order of the Purple Heart and the City of Rathdrum. Meet, honor and thank our veterans at Lakeland High School, 7006 W. Highway 53, in Rathdrum. This year, special recognition will be given to Vietnam era veterans. 208-691-7964.

6 p.m. | Annual Veterans Dinner at American Legion Post 149, 5525 E. Highway 54 in Athol. Hosted by the Post 149 Auxiliary Unit. Dinner is free for all military personnel. Non-military attendees, $7.

Sunday, Nov. 11

10:45 to 11:30 a.m. | Veterans Day Program at McEuen Park. Presented by American Legion Post 143 and VFW Post 889. Honor veterans with songs, speakers and a ceremonial bell ringing.

The Roosevelt Inn in downtown Coeur d’Alene offers available rooms to veterans and active duty military members on Veterans Day, in which they will enjoy all of the services of the Roosevelt and be served a complimentary breakfast the following morning. Reservations began on Sunday and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 208-765-5200 to RSVP.

Applebee’s invites all veterans and active-duty military to enjoy a complimentary, full-size entree from an exclusive menu. Visit applebees.com/vetsday or call 208-762-1000 to learn more.

Monday, Nov. 12

11 a.m. | City of Hayden Veterans Day and Distinguished Veteran Ceremony next to Hayden City Hall at McIntire Family Park, 8930 N. Government Way. Honor our veterans, celebrate the 2018 Distinguished Veteran and listen to a fascinating presentation by a guest speaker. Immediately following the ceremonies, refreshments will be served in the City Council Chambers to celebrate of the 2018 Distinguished Veteran, Gregory “Mac” McCarty. 208-209-1080.

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