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Triangle Veterans Day

Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members two days in November

Triangle's Train: New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is offering free train rides to military service members for Veterans Day. The rides are: Order a free ticket and bring your military ID or copy of your DD214 to the Ticket Office on the day of the event. Guests of the military service member can ride at regular price. The hour-long ride travels on … [Read more...] about Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members two days in November

North Carolina Veteran Art Show Nov 14-17

Operation ART at The Joel Fund offers low-cost art classes for military veterans and families. To celebrate Veterans Day, The Joel Fund and Heart2Hand Veteran artist Lt. Colonel (retired), Bernardine Donato, are hosting the Third Annual North Carolina Veteran Art Show in partnership with Durham Art Guild. The exhibit will be at the Durham Bottling Company, 105 Ramseur Street, Durham, … [Read more...] about North Carolina Veteran Art Show Nov 14-17

Golden Corral’s Veterans Day Military Appreciation Night: free dinner Nov 11 for anyone who has served

Many restaurants offer a free meal or a discount to veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day. Make sure to check out our huge list of Veterans Day freebies and deals for 2024. You'll also find non-food freebies, and Veterans Day events, like parades, ceremonies and festivals, on the list. One of the longest running Veterans Day's freebies is the free meal that Golden Corral offers. … [Read more...] about Golden Corral’s Veterans Day Military Appreciation Night: free dinner Nov 11 for anyone who has served

Veterans Day Observance in Garner

The Town of Garner is presenting a Veterans Day Observance on Monday, November 11, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. it will take place at Aversboro Road Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner. This free event is open to the public. Enjoy music by the Garner Magnet High School band and a keynote address. This free event is co-sponsored by the Garner Veterans Advisory Committee. … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Observance in Garner

Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony

The Orange County Veterans Day Celebration takes place Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Orange County Veterans Memorial, 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. This event is free and open to the public. Agenda Introduction & WelcomeJohn H. Cocowitch, Captain, US Navy (Ret.) Presentation of ColorsJoint Color Guard, UNC-CH ROTCAsst. MOI GySgt Wade Perry Pledge of … [Read more...] about Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Day 2024 in the Triangle: free meals for veterans, plus ceremonies, parades and more

Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them a free meal or other gift on Veterans Day, which is Monday, November 11, 2024. If you're a member of the military, please check out this list, and see if there's a deal that you might be able to take advantage of. If you're not a military member, you probably know one. Why not share this information and also thank them … [Read more...] about Veterans Day 2024 in the Triangle: free meals for veterans, plus ceremonies, parades and more

Veterans Day Observance in Cary

The Town of Cary will hold a Veterans Day Observance on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Veterans Freedom Park, 1517 N. Harrison Ave., Cary. The event will feature remarks from Cary Town Council, special guest speaker Colonel Bret Batdorff, and patriotic music from Old North State Brass Band. Attendees are invited to visit the Freedom Tower Monument at the park and enjoy … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Observance in Cary

Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo — free admission for military Nov 9-15

The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week. From Saturday, November 9, to Friday, November 15, 2024, military members and their spouses get free admission. In addition, the military member or spouse can bring three guests for free. (Total of four free admissions, including the ID … [Read more...] about Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo — free admission for military Nov 9-15

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