Events

* * * * *VETERANS DAY * * * * *

Observed November 11, 2098
Legal Holiday - COD will be closed

Check out the following events

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - Applebee's - Vets eat free today!
In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to eat free at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurants this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
     All U.S. veterans and active duty military with proof of current or former military service will eat free at all Applebee's nationwide on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
     Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform.
     For additional details, visit: http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx   When you go to this site, you will find locations in your area.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 – Downtown Palm Springs
3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade
13^th Annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade paying tribute to our Veterans, both young and young at heart. Parade begins at 3:30 p.m. at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon and heads northbound on Palm Canyon to Alejo Road. Immediately following the parade , there will be a post-parade concert at the intersection of Palm Canyon and Amado Road. Concert concludes with fireworks display. For information call (760) 323-8272.

Tuesday, 11/11/2009 – 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ~ Freedom Park (Palm Desert) To honor the sacrifices of those who have served our nation throughout its history and to recognize the dedication of those who continue to serve. Freedom Park is located at 77-400 Country Club Drive at Liberty Drive behind Ronald Reagan Elementary School. For more information, please call 346-0611.

Knotts' Berry Farm 19^th Annual Salute to Our Armed Forces
Nov. 1^st through Thanksgiving Day, 2009
Knott's Berry Farm pays tribute to past and present U.S. armed forces personnel during Veteran’s Month with free park admission for them and a guest November 1-26 only. Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for only $15 each. Military ID or DD214 required for discount.

HERE'S TO THE HEROES
Sea World
Anheuser-Busch is honored to salute the men and women of our armed forces and their families - any active duty, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman is entitled to free admission under the Here's to the Heroes program. Throughout 2009, members of the military and as many as three direct dependents may enter any one of Anheuser-Busch's SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with a single-day complimentary admission. For more information and/or to register go to their website at: herosalute.com
For your service and sacrifice, we thank you.

Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
In celebration of Veterans Day, the Aquarium of the Pacific honors veterans, military personnel, police officers, and firefighters. These men and women are invited to enjoy the Aquarium with free admission (with valid service ID on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2009. For more information: www.aquariumofpacific.org or
(562) 590-3100, ext. 0.

General Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit
For more information: General Patton Museum

Palm Springs Air Museum
For more information: Palm Springs Air Museum

OUTWARD BOUND WILDERNESS

ANNOUNCEMENT!!
OEF/OIF Veterans Program Open-Enrollment Course Offerings for 1/1/2009 – 3/31/2010
listings are available on their website at www.outwardboundwilderness.org/veterans.html

Thanks to the generous funding grant from the Sierra Club Foundation, we are again proud to be offering these Outward Bound outdoor expeditions cost-free to our OEF/OIF military veterans. All costs, to include lodging, food, equipment, staff instruction, and state-side roundtrip transportation to and from the expedition site, are fully supported by this grant.

All of us at Outward Bound are proud and thankful for your selfless and honorable military service.

In our 1/1/2009 – 3/31/2010 schedule, we anticipate having at least 400 slots available for our OEF/OIF veterans. As you know, we will fill them on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay in submitting your application. Based on the demand and interest we have received, we believe that the available slots will fill quickly. Your best chance of securing one of the available slots in our 1/1/2009 – 3/31/2010 open-enrollment schedule is go to the web page on and submit an application immediately.

SIERRA CLUB Military Family Outdoor Initiative
Connecting military families with the healing powers of our natural heritage.

The Sierra Club's Military Family Outdoor (MFO) Initiative supports organizations that provide military Veterans, Service Members and their families with the mental and physical benefits of outdoor experiences. By sending the child of a deployed parent to summer camp, providing a much-needed weekend getaway for a military family to reconnect, or creating challenging wilderness adventure courses for Combat Theatre Veterans and Active Duty Service Members, together we are working to ensure that those protecting our country get to enjoy its natural wonders.
Check out their website: SIERRA CLUB Military Family

The Coming Home Project Upcoming Events

     The Coming Home Project is a non-profit organization devoted to providing compassionate care, support and stress management tools for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families.
     The Coming Home Project offers a range of free services: workshops and retreats; psychological counseling; training for care providers; and community forums. Their programs address the mental, emotional, spiritual and relationship challenges faced by veterans and families before, during and after deployment.
     Check out their website at: Coming Home for more information.

* * * * * ARMED FORCES DAY * * * * *

Observed 3rd Saturday in May
May 15, 2010
Armed Forces Day is observed in the United States on the third Saturday in May
to honor those serving in the American armed forces.

Armed Forces Day

* * * * * MEMORIAL DAY * * * * *

Observed May 31, 2010
Legal Holiday - COD will be closed

Memorial Day information

The origin of the Poppy

VA's Memorial Day Website

* * * * * FLAG DAY * * * * *

June 14th

American Legion Flag Etiquette

Flag Day information

* * * * * 4th of JULY ~ Independence Day * * * * *

Observed July 4, 2010

4th of July information

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