Veteran's Day: Events and discounts around the Valley

MEDFORD, Ore. — There are a number of events coming up for this long weekend, meant to celebrate those who have made sacrifices for our country.

Southern Oregon University is hosting a community breakfast for veterans and military at 8:30 a.m. Monday morning in the Veterans Resource Center in the Stevenson Union building.

Central Point will have a Veteran’s Day Commemoration at 9 a.m. at the Don Jones Memorial Park Oregon Fallen War Heroes Memorial.

The 173rd Fighter Wing will also be conducting flyovers throughout the state on Monday morning. F-15 Eagle fighter jets will be over Veteran’ss Memorial Park in Klamath Falls at 11:00, in downtown Roseburg at 11:15, and in downtown Albany at 11:45. All passes will be around 1,000 feet above ground level and traveling about 400 miles per hour.

Plus, Veterans can get discounts at restaurants around the region including:

Buffalo Wild Wings: Free small order of boneless wings and fries Monday.
Chipotle: Buy-one-get-one-free Monday, in-restaurant only.
Cracker Barrel: Free slice of cake or Pumpkin Pie Latte.
Denny’s: Free “Build Your Own Grand Slam” from 5 a.m. to noon Monday, Dine-in only.
IHOP: Free red, white and blueberry pancake combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday
Little Caesars: Free Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday.
Olive Garden: Free entree from a select menu Monday.
Outback Steakhouse: Through Monday, Outback has a 20% heroes discount for military members, police officers, firefighters and first responders. There’s also a 10% everyday Heroes Discount for servicemen and women, police officers and firefighters.
Papa Murphy’s: According to the company’s website, a “limited number of our stores offer various discounts, including senior and military discounts. Please inquire at your local store as this discount is not offered or required at all locations.”
Red Lobster: Free appetizer or dessert Monday for dining in and takeout orders picked up in-restaurant Monday.
Red Robin: Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with fries Monday.
Starbucks: Free 12-ounce coffee
Texas Roadhouse: Free lunch from special menu 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday.