Veterans Day events around the region

Those who served our country are being honored with Veterans Day events around the Valley. 

The origins of honoring veterans began with the signing of the peace treaty to end World War I, known as Armistice Day. It was made a legal holiday in 1926. In 1954, the day to honor only WWI vets was changed to honor WWII vets and future vets. Veterans Day is Monday, November 11.

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>>PROGRAMS FOR VETS<<

NOVEMBER 7

Military Records Search: The Canfield Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley is holding a genealogy and local history event from 6pm to 7:30 pm in the meeting room at the library. The program will help those interested in researching common and unusual military records and how to find them. Those interested in joining need to register for the event.

NOVEMBER 8

Dedication of flags, veterans ceremony: South Range High School students will have a ceremony honoring veterans in the courtyard with a Dedication of Flags at 8:30 am, followed by a first-grade program for veterans in the auditorium. The ceremony will include the singing of the National Anthem, a flyover by the US Air Force, the high school choir singing, and a recitation of the Gettysburg Address. It will conclude with the playing of Taps. The guest speaker for the program is Dr. Marshall Bah, a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan and recent inductee into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.  

Stadium Drive Elementary: Boardman students will hold a breakfast to honor invited current and former veterans at 8:30 am in the school cafeteria. Veterans will be honored with school-wide clap out for their veterans.

Leetonia Veterans Day assembly: The Leetonia High School Band will play at its school assembly at 9:15 am and will then perform at the Washingtonville V.F.W. for a 12:30 pm to thank all veterans. The band will then travel to Washington, DC, to perform at the National Veterans Day on November 11.

Mercer Annual Veterans Day Program: Veterans and active military members are invited to Mercer Elementary School for its program to honor vets for their service and sacrifice. The program begins at 9:30 am, and doors open at 8:30 am.

Newton Falls High School Veterans Day Program: Open to public at the high school auditorium at 9 am. 

NOVEMBER 10

Austintown Fitch Chili Cookoff and Veterans Day Concert: Annual chili cook-off at 2 pm in the Fitch High School Cafeteria, followed by the Veterans Day Concert at 5 pm in the Fitch High School Gymnasium. Dinner and concert $10. Veterans and children under 5 are free.

Halliday Winery Disabled Veterans Fundraiser: Fundraiser benefiting Disabled American Veterans (DAV) from 11 am to 3 pm. 2400 NE River Rd., Lake Milton. Buffet is $26.95, kids for$14.95. Menu includes red, white, blue salad, fruit tray, broccoli cheddar soup, sausage, bacon, quiche, turkey and ham paninis, veggie chips, assorted dessert, coffeee, soft drinks and tea. Ten percent of the profit will go to DAV. All the proceeds from the liquor raffle basket and door prizes will go to the DAV, plus the winery is donating 10 percent of the profit from the event.

NOVEMBER 11

Veterans ceremony:  Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation residents, Levy Gardens Assisted Living tenants, and Adult Day Services at Heritage Manor clients are being honored with each veteran being recognized, given a certificate and pin, and saluted. The event will take place at 517 Gypsy Lane in Youngstown. The event is scheduled for 1:30 pm.

West Blvd. Elementary Veterans Luncheon: The Boardman school is inviting veterans to share lunch and stories at 11 am in the school cafeteria.

Boardman Center Intermediate Lunch with a Vet: Students are inviting a veteran relative or friend to share lunch and stories at the school at 11:15 am and 1:10 pm

Boardman High School Veterans Lunch: Invited veterans, including current and former BHS staff members they served, will share lunch and stories of the military experience with students. The event is scheduled for 11 am. 

Sebring Veterans Day Ceremony: Honoring vets. Sebring Mkinley High School, 8:30 am; BL Miller Elementary school, 9:30 am

Sticks and Slices: Veterans receive free cigar, and slice of pizza from 160 Lowellville Road from 6 pm to 8 pm. Sponsored by Brier Hill Pizza and Wings and Cut & Toast Cigars.

NOVEMBER 12

Patriotic Concert: Third graders at Robinwood Lane Elementary perform a short concert of patriotic songs for parents of students and invited family and friends who’ve served. The concert will take place at 9 am.

>>BUSINESSES HONORING VETS<<

NOVEMBER 11

Applebees, November 11: Veterans and active duty can get a free lunch or dinner from select menu and receive a $5 discount card towards another visit in the next three weeks.

Amazon: The online retailer is offering 20 percent off select items for Veterans Day. Click here to see deals.

Bob Evans Restaurants, November 11: Choice of seven menu options free for veterans and active duty military. 

Buffalo Wild Wings, November 11: All vets and active-duty military can get a free small traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries.

Cracker Barrel, November 11: Military veterans will receive free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake when dining in the restaurant. 

Denny's, November 11: From 5 am to noon, veterans and active duty military receive a free Original Grand Slam with Military ID.

Dunkin', November 11: Free donut in-store for vets and active duty with ID in participating locations.

Great Clips, November 11: Free haircuts on Veterans Day to veterans and active military service members or receive a card for a free haircut for a future visit. This is the 12th year Great Clips has offered free haircuts on Veterans Day. 

IHOP, November 11: From 7 am to 7 pm, veterans and active duty military get a free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo.

Little Caesars, November 11: Participating locations are offering a free four-slice Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi beverage.

Midas: Active duty and veterans can get a valid coupon for 15% off for tires or repair services for November with a Military ID.

Office Depot/OfficeMax, November 9-11: Active duty, veterans and dependants receive 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchases. To use this offer, you must present a valid military ID, military dependent ID or form of veteran ID at the time of purchase.

Primanti Bros.: Active and retired military receive a free Almost Famous sandwich (dine-in only).

Red Lobster, November 11: Veterans and those in the military can get free dine-in-only shrimp and chips with Military ID at participating locations. 

Regal Cinemas, November 11: Regal, along with the Gary Sinise Foundation is offering free tickets to retired or active duty US armed services members to the showing of "Lonesome Soldier" and "The Real American." Civilian guests can purchase tickets for $5. Also, Regal will donate $1 for each popcorn sold on November 11 to the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Sheetz, Novenber 11: All veterans and active duty military personnel can get a free half-turkey sub and a regular-size fountain drink at any Sheetz location. The offer includes extras & add-ons to the sub. Sheetz locations with a car wash also offer a free car wash to veterans and active duty military with a military ID. 

Starbucks, November 11: Free 12 oz. brewed coffee (hot or cold) for veterans or active duty military.

Sunrise Inn of Warren: Veterans and active duty military are invited to enjoy a free meal, but dine-in only, alcoholic beverages, and desserts are excluded. 9 am to 9 pm. 

Tractor Supply Company, November 11: Active duty and veterans will receive 10 percent discount with completion of Hometown Heroes Benefits verification form.

Walgreens, November 8-11: 20% off regular-priced eligible items in the store for veterans and military families.

Wendy's, November 11: Free breakfast combo during breakfast hours to vets and active duty military.

Panera Brea, November 11: Veterans and active duty military can receive a free hot or iced coffee and a bagel of choice (dine-in only) at participating Panera Bread locations. To participate, veterans and active duty military must be in uniform, or show valid ID or discharge papers.