Veterans Day Events 2014/Washington State

Bellevue 
Bellevue College Veterans Day Event November 11, 2014
11:00 am - 2:00 pm "Welcome Home" party. The BCAV is hosting a lunch that is open to everyone.

Bremerton
Kitsap County Veterans Day Celebration November 11, 2014
Booths open 9:00 am
Program 10:30 am
Kitsap County Veterans Day Event
Kitsap County Fairgrounds Pavilion

Olympia
Veterans Day Wreath Laying at Winged Victory Memorial
8:00 am
on Capitol Campus

Olympia
Veterans Day Ceremony
11:00 Thurston County Veterans Council
Capitol Rotunda
Keynote - Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos

Orting 
Washington Soldiers Home Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2014
2:00 pm
The Washington Soldiers Home
Chilson Hall

Seattle
65th Annual Veterans Day Service Evergreen Washelli
11:00 am
Flag placement at 7 am
Music at 10:30 am
Service of Remembrance at the 65th Annual Veterans Day service in Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 11111 Aurora Avenue N., on the grounds of Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park in Seattle.

Spokane
Veterans Day Ceremony Spokane November 11, 2014
10:00 am - 11:00 am Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena

Spokane

Welcome Home - A Community Tribute to all Veterans November 11, 2014
1:00 pm Felts Field

Tacoma
Pacific Lutheran University Veterans Day Event
10:55 am
Ceremony honoring veterans and serving members of the armed forces, along with a gallery of PLU student and staff veterans highlighting their service.

Tacoma
Veterans Day Service - Tacoma
11:00 am Tacoma War Memorial Park
6th Ave and MacArthur St

TV
"Honor & Sacrifice"
The Ray Matsumoto Story 
7:30PM
On KCTS 

Walla Walla 
Walla Walla  Community College Veterans Day Event
All day
7000 mini flags displayed in front of school.



Find more veteran-oriented events at Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Calendar

Free Meals For Veterans & Servicemembers on Veterans' Day 2014

Many Restaurants offer a deal for Veterans on Veterans' Day, Tuesday November 11, 2014. Google "veterans day free meals 2014" and you'll find lots of lists!

• It's a good idea to call ahead to be sure, since many chains have different offerings in different locations. 
• If you don't see your favorite restaurant here, call them and see.
• Bring your proof of service.
• Tip your waitstaff!

ANOTHER LIST:

• 54th Street Grill, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal, up to $12 value, valid for current and former service members (more info). Proof of service required. Locations.
• Stop in to a participating Applebee's on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 to get your Veterans day free meal.You'll be able to choose a meal from a limited Veterans Day menu that includes items likesteak, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, and lots more: Details of the Free Veterans Day Meal at Applebee's. This deal is dine-in only and you'll need to bring in ID that Applebee's considers proof of military service. Check out the link above for everything you need to know about this Veterans Day free meal, including what sorts of ID they consider valid, the full list of menu items you get to choose from, who is eligible, etc. 
• California Pizza Kitchen, Nov. 11, 2014. Choose a pizza, full size salad, or pasta from the special Veterans Day Menu. Dine-in only. Please come in uniform or bring your military I.D. or other proof of service. Find a location near you.
• Carraba’s, Nov. 11, 2014. Free appetizer of your choice for active duty servicemembers and veterans. Military ID or proof of service required. Locations.
• Cattlemens Steakhouse, Nov. 11, 2014. Free 8 oz Sirloin Steak Dinner on Veterans Day. Proof of service required. Locations.
• CentraArchy Restaurants, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal with proof of service at participating restaurants, including Burrito Loco, California Dreaming, Carolina Roadhouse, ChopHouse New Orleans, ChopHouse ’47, Gulfstream Café, Joey D’s Oak Room, and New York Prime. Locations.
• Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal for active and former military members with ID or other valid proof of service. Find a location near you.
• Cheeseburger in Paradise, Nov. 11 2014. Free All-American Burger with fries with purchase of beverage and military ID or proof of service. Available to active military or veterans. Beverages and gratuity not included, dine-in only. Find a location near you.
• Chili’s – free meal, Tuesday, Nov. 11 2014. Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 7 meals during the dinner hour, or any lunch combo during lunch. Offer only available 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.
• Claim Jumper, Monday Nov. 10, 2014. Free entrée from select menu, with official proof of service. Dine-in only. Locations.
• Cotton Patch Café, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal for current and former military members. Choices include full-size chicken fried steak, or chicken fried chicken. Proof of service required. Locations.
• Country Cookin, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal for current and former military. Proof of service required. Locations.
• Denny’s, Nov. 11. Free Build Your Own Grand Slam® on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5 a.m. to noon for all active, inactive, and retired military personnel. Participating locations only. Please call ahead. Locations.
• East Coast Wings, Nov. 11, 2014. Free Appetizer or Desert. Proof of service required. Locations.
• Einstein Bros Bagels, Nov. 11, 2014. Free coffee at participating locations. Available to all active duty members and veterans with ID or proof of service. Locations.
• Fatz Eatz & Drinkz, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal for current and former military members, up to $13.00 value. Proof of service required. Locations.
• Fire & Ice Grill & Bar, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal for military and veterans. Proof of service required. Locations.
• Friendly’s, Nov. 11, 2014. Free breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Breakfast offering is free a Big Two Do breakfast, which includes a coffee and the choice between French toast, buttermilk pancakes, or regular toast along with bacon or sausage links, and some eggs. Lunch or dinner includes an All-American Burger served with fries and a beverage. Offer available for active military and veterans with ID or discharge papers. Participating locations only. Locations.
• Golden Corral – Free meal, Monday Nov. 17, 2014 (5pm – 9pm): The 14th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday dinner will 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, Nov. 11, 2014. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to enjoy a free meal, up to $10.99 in value with any drink purchase, by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location across the country. Locations.
• Hoss’s Family Steak & Sea House, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal form the American Values Menu, Nov. 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Includes soup, salad, desert, and beverage. Dine-in only, valid ID or proof of service required. Locations.
• Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut and small coffee, Nov. 11, 2014. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees, & veterans. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating. Locations.
• Lone Star Steakhouse, Nov. 11, 2014. All veterans and active duty military will be eligible for a free Starter. ID or proof of service required. Please call ahead for verification. Locations.
• LongHorn Steakhouse, Nov. 11, 2014. Complimentary Texas Tonion and non-alcoholic beverage. Offer good for Veterans and active-duty military members. Proof of service required. Visit their site to find a location near you.
• Max & Erma’s, November 11, 2014. Participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering military members and veterans a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo, which includes tortilla soup or side Caesar salad, seasoned fries, and chocolate chip cookies. Dine-in only. Call ahead to verify participation. ID or proof of service required. More info. Locations.
• McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – free lunch or dinner, Sunday Nov 9, 2014: McCormick & Schmick’s is celebrating their 16th annual Veteran’s Appreciation Event on Sunday, November 9th. Veterans will be able to choose a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée from a special menu. 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 highly recommended. For more information visit: M&S Veterans Appreciation Event.
• Menchie’s, Nov. 11, 2014. All veterans and current servicemembers will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on Veterans Day. Locations.
• Noah’s Bagels, Nov. 11, 2014. Free coffee for active duty and veterans. Proof of service required. Locations.
• Olive Garden is having a Veterans Day free meal for all active-duty military and military veterans who provide proof of service on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Veterans can choose a free entree from a special menu of Olive Garden's seven most popular items. All of these entrees come with freshly baked garlic breadsticks and a choice of unlimited soup or salad. Find an Olive Garden near you. 
• Orange Leaf, Nov. 11, 2014. Free frozen yogurt (up to 11 0z.). Proof of service required. Locations.
• Outback Steakhouse – Nov. 11, 2014. Outback Steakhouse is honoring America’s military veterans by offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and a non-alcoholic beverage. This offer is available to Military Personnel and veterans with ID. Also receive 15% off your purchase from Nov. 12-Dec 31, 2014. Locations.
• Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery, Nov. 11, 2014. Participating restaurants are offering current servicemembers and veterans a free Magnificent Seven meal which includes two eggs, three buttermilk pancakes, and a choice of two bacon strips or two sausage links. Beverage not included. Call ahead to verify participation. ID or proof of service required. Locations.
• Pinnacle Entertainment (Casino Chain), Nov. 11, 2014. Select locations are offering a free buffet meal for current military members and veterans. ID or proof of service required. More info and locations.
• Red Hot & Blue, Nov. 10-12, 2014. Free Entrée with purchase of another entrée of equal or greater value. Coupon. Proof of Service required. Website.
• Red Lobster – Monday, Nov. 10 – Thursday Nov. 13, 2014. Free Appetizer on Veterans Day with military ID or proof of service. Vets may choose from a select list of appetizers. Find a location near you.

• Red Robin. Veterans and active duty military can stop into Red Robin on Tuesday, November 11 to get a free Red's Tavern Double burger and Bottomless Steak Fries. Be sure to bring your military ID to take advantage of this Veterans Day freebie. Not all locations are participating, so it's best to call ahead to make sure your local Red Robin will be offering this free meal. 

• Rib City (St. Louis, Missouri), Nov. 11, 2014.  50% Military Appreciation Meal Discount everyday to all Veterans and Active Duty Military. Eat in or carry out. (Des Peres and Cottleville, MO) More info.
• Shoney’s, Nov. 11, 2014. Free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty servicemembers. Dine-in only, Proof of Service required. More info. Locations.
• Sizzler Restaurants, Nov. 11, 2014. Free lunch served until 4pm. Choice of 3 entrees, and a free coffee, tea, or fountain drink. Valid with proof of military service. Dine-in only, not valid for salad bar or gratuity. Locations.
• StarBucks, Nov. 11, 2014. Free tall brewed coffee for active duty, veterans, and their spouses. Participating stores only. Please call ahead.
• Tap House Grill, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal for servicemembers and veterans with proof of service. Dine-in only. Locations.
• Texas Corral – Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. Free entrée (dine-in only). Offer available to all active duty members and veterans with ID. Locations.
• Texas De Brazil Churrascaria, Nov. 11, 2014. 50% off for all current and former servicemembers at participating locations (please call ahead). Locations.
• Texas Land and Cattle Steak House, Nov. 11, 2014. Free appetizer or shared plate for current servicemembers and veterans. ID or proof of service is required. Locations.
• Texas Roadhouse will be giving awayVeterans Day free meals for lunch on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 to active, former, or retired military.
  Free entrees include your choice of steak, country fried chicken, country fried sirloin, pulled pork, pork chop, cheeseburger, BBQ chicken sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, grilled chicken salad, or chicken critter salad plus your choice of sides. You'll also get a free coca-cola product, tea, or coffee.
  You'll need to bring in a military ID, Veterans Affairs card, or Discharge papers for proof of service. Dine-in only at a Texas Roadhouse near you
• Tim Hortons, Nov. 11, 2014 – all US locations are offering a free donut to all active duty servicemembers and veterans. No purchase necessary. Proof of service required. Locations.
• Travel Centers of America, Nov. 11, 2014. Free meal for CDL holders who are also veterans. Participating locations only; proof of service required. More info.
• Twin Peaks, Nov. 11, 2014. Free 2015 calendar with $160 in coupons to first 100 servicemembers and veterans at each location. Free mealat following locations: Greenville, Jacksonville, Knoxville, Pensacola, Orlando, Concord. Please call ahead to verify participation. Locations.
• Uno Chicago Grill, Nov. 11, 2014. Free individual pizza or entrée with the purchase of a pizza or entrée of equal or greater value. Available for all active duty and veterans. No coupon necessary; proof of service required. Don’t forget to tell the staff you are there that day to support Fisher House, and a portion of your party’s check will go to benefit the Fisher House Foundation, an awesome military charity. Find a location near you.
• Village Inn, Nov. 11, 2014. Free breakfast any time of day (choice of three menu items). Veterans will also receive a “Thank You for Your Service Card” valid for 20% off their total bill on their next visit when they dine at Village Inn on Veterans Day. Participating locations only. Please call ahead. Locations.

November 10: Webcast - Advocating for Veterans: The Basics on VA Benefits, Discharge Upgrades and Veteran Cultural Competency

IMPORTANT!!
If You Intend To Use This Training To Get On The VA List, You Must GET ACCREDITED BY THE VA BEFORE YOU ATTEND THIS TRAINING.
However, nothing in the registration seems to prevent veterans from listening to this webcast for their own education. Just be careful not to break any rules!

Title:
Advocating for Veterans: The Basics on VA Benefits, Discharge Upgrades and Veteran Cultural Competency
When/Where:
November 10, 2014 9:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!
Also presented in-person in San Francisco.
Description:
There are over 21 million veterans in the U.S; many of them are not aware of the benefits to which they are entitled. Medical and financial assistance are available to men and women who have served in the military, but some who can qualify are not receiving the benefits that they need. Attorneys can assist veterans with the problems that preclude them from receiving benefits, such as:

• Lack of proper paper trails to “service-connect” their injuries
• Ineligibility for benefits for those given less than fully honorable discharges for behaviors that were related to post traumatic stress disorder or minor disciplinary infractions.

What you will learn Nearly 45% of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan seek compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for service related injuries. A stunning 30% suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Many of those who should receive benefits will be denied. All of them will wait months or years for the VA to issue decisions on their claims. Learn how to navigate the VA claims process and to become an effective advocate for veterans in need. This all day program will provide an overview of VA disability law and military discharge review law. You will gain an understanding of different types of military discharges, why they are important, and how you can help veterans with less than Honorable discharges. The three one-hour morning sessions provide the basics you need to represent veterans before the VA. The morning session fulfills the VA’s requirement for qualifying CLE within the first 12 months of your VA accreditation. The 1:45 session, Veteran Cultural Competency: Combat to Community will help veterans’ advocates to understand the challenges that veterans face in their transition to a noncombat community, and provide tips on interviewing and providing legal services to veterans with disabilities. The 2:45 to 5:00 sessions will provide attorneys with the tools that they need to assist veterans in upgrading their discharge status and removing stigmatizing information from their discharge documents. They will also cover the interactions between VA benefits and other public benefits, such as SSI and SSDI. Who should attend Attorneys seeking meaningful pro bono opportunities and any advocate who wants to help change the life of a veteran with a disability. Attorneys seeking to meet VA’s CLE requirements for new and continuing VA accreditation should also attend. Finally, attorneys who hope to expand their practice areas to include veterans’ cases where fees are available, should register for one or more of the sessions.
Speakers:

• Becca von Behren ~ Staff Attorney, Swords to Plowshares
• Devin Bissman ~ Equal Justice Works Fellow, Swords to Plowshares
• Michael Blecker ~ Executive Director, Swords to Plowshares
• Starlyn Lara ~ Women Veteran Program Manager, Community Educator and Outreach Program Manager, Swords to Plowshares
• Nicole M. Perez ~ Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
• Kate Richardson ~ Staff Attorney/Pro Bono Coordinator, Swords to Plowshares
• Co-Chairs:
• Theresa Mesa ~ Program Developer, Office of Legal Services, The State Bar of California
• Teresa Panepinto ~ Legal Director, Swords to Plowshares
• Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

Continuing Legal Education Credits:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
By:
Practising Law Institute
Cost:
Free
More Information And Registration

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