Monday, November 12, 2012
Local government offices, schools and retail shops are open; federal, state, county offices and banks are closed in observance of holiday.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
In observance of Veterans Day, here is what's open and closed Monday, Nov. 12. Bethlehem City Hall and Bethlehem Township municipal offices are open. Bethlehem Area School District schools are open. Bethlehem Area Public Library is open. Northampton County Courthouse is closed. Lehigh County Courthouse is closed. Northampton and Lehigh county government offices are closed. District Judge offices are closed. State offices are closed. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation driver's license and photo centers are closed. (Online services are available. www.dmv.state.pa.us) Most Pennsylvania Liquor stores are open. (Some will have alternate hours. A directory of stores are at www.FineWineandGoodSpirits.com so that you can call to check …
There are more than 21 million veterans in the United States and Patch says "thank you" on Veterans Day!
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Here's a rundown of Veterans Day 2012 facts from the U.S. Census Bureau: Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Thank a veteran! Add your note of thanks in our comments section below. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Who They Are 21.5 million: The number of …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Restaurant chains like Olive Garden and Denny's are observing Veterans Day with free meals
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Restaurant chains are offering free meals for veterans in honor of Veterans Day 2012. Keep in mind three things to take advantage of these specials: There are many other military freebies available all year round, according to About.com/Freebies. Visit About.com/Freebies for a complete list of free Veterans Day meals at Olive Garden, Denny's, Texas Roadhouse, Applebee's, TGI Friday's, Chili's and more.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Chicago blues at Godfrey's or party at the Stacks for the kids at Donegan Elementary.
Good morning Bethlehem. Today is Friday, November 11, 2011 – 11/11/11. Here comes the weekend.
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Godfrey Daniels Coffee House
7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA
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Post a picture, a poem or a comment about the veterans in your life and in our country.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Chances are you know a veteran. There are more than 21.8 million of them in the United States, according to the 2010 Census. Each year, on Nov. 11, the country honors their service … please add your pictures, comments, stories and memories about your service, or about the veterans in your life. About Veterans Day (Source: 2010 American Community Survey) Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. About …
Mary B
12:43 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
Thank you for your service to all veterans! If you are active and in harms way, deepest respect and gratitude - godspeed and bring you safely home. more ›