MONDAY
Banks and credit unions: Most banks and credit unions closed. Check with individual locations.
Buses (Metro Transit): Regular bus service.
Government offices: City, state, county and federal offices closed.
Libraries: All Pikes Peak Library District branches open regular hours.
Postal Service: Office closed and no mail service.
Public schools: Some school districts closed; check individual districts.
The Gazette: Open regular hours.
Malls, major department and grocery stores: Most open regular hours
MONDAY EVENTS
Veterans Day events and programs — Many local schools are having programs and events to teach students about Veterans Day. Check with individual schools for programs open to the public.
Pass Giveaway — Three 20-ride tickets for fixed-route buses and/or Metro Mobility will be given to veterans. Enter drawing with name, rank and branch of service under Veterans Day Giveaway post on facebook.com/mountainmetro or send email to mmtveter ans@gmail.com \. Drawing will take place Tuesday.
J.C. Penney — Current and former military personnel and family members of active duty, reserves, guard and retirees can get 20 percent off in-store discount. Details and coupon available at jcp.com / military.
Veterans Day National Roll Call and Resource Fair — 7 a.m.-4 p.m., UCCS Berger Hall, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, free; Heather Kling, hkling@uccs.edu .
Free Car Wash for Veterans — 7 a.m.-7 p.m., local Quick Quack Care Wash locations; www.dontdrivedirty.com .
Veterans Day Celebration — With keynote speaker Col. Gail Colvin, Air Force Academy, music and continental breakfast, 9-10 a.m., Pikes Peak Community College, Centennial Campus Theater, 5675 S. Academy Blvd., free; www.ppcc.edu .
Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Ceremony — Hosted by the Pikes Peak Veterans Council with guest speaker Darrell Levitt, Chairman, Pikes Peak Veterans Council, 11 a.m., The Retired Enlisted Building, 834 Emory Circle, free; 570-9158.
Veterans Day Joint Services Wreath-Laying Ceremony — 11 a.m., Veterans Memorial, Memorial Park, South Union Blvd., free; Dick, 572-5104, rcooper101@gmail.com .
War Dog Memorial Dedication — With award presentation, speaker, poetry reading and war dogs, 11:30 a.m.-noon, Pikes Peak Community College, Centennial Campus, outside on west side of C (Climax) Building, 5675 S. Academy Blvd., free; www. ppcc.edu.
Veterans Day Business Event and Expo — With the Frontier Honor Guard to salute veterans, activities and more, 1 p.m., Colorado Springs City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St., free admission; 629-7924, lnbnetwork.com/nov11.
Veterans Day Remembrance — 4-10 p.m., The Melting Pot, 30 E. Pikes Peak Ave. All military, retired and active, and their families will receive 30 percent off entire bill. Reservations required: 385-0300.
Veterans Day Remembrance — 11 a.m. 1. VFW Post 6461, located at 754 Santa Fe Avenue
Community Tribute to Our Veterans — 2 p.m., The City of Fountain is holding a “Community Tribute to Our Veterans” at Fountain Valley Veterans Memorial Park, 300 Iris Drive (beside the Mayor’s (Caboose) Park off 85/87)
Free order of wings for veterans — Frankie’s, 945 N. Powers Blvd.; www.frankies bargrill.com .
Free beverage — Free any size Cibolo Mountain coffee or Flavors2GO fountain drink to all active and retired military members with military ID, local Corner Stores; corner store4u.com .
Veterans Eat Free — For a list of restaurants, go to www. restaurantnews.com.
