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Veterans Day Thank You: Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza offers $11 12-inch pizza and $11 craft beer pitchers to everyone, as well as accepting donations for the Puget Sound Veterans Affairs Volunteer Service Organization. The Ram Restaurant & Brewery will award those with valid military IDs a "buy one entrée, get one free" deal.

Customer Appreciation Day: Norma's Burgers in Olympia hosts a customer appreciation day today awarding $1.11 chocolate or vanilla shakes and $1.11 burgers per person.

30th Anniversary: Salty's at Redondo Beach celebrates its 30th anniversary with a free slice of its signature white chocolate mousse cake for those who wish them a "happy birthday." Friday, Dec. 2, Salty's at Redondo Beach will host a Rockin' ‘80s Party.

Dim Sum In Tacoma: TNT Diner found some in the Lincoln District.

Plan Ahead: Create a sticky and sweet gingerbread house in a festive holiday setting Nov. 26 and 27 at the Gingerbread Jamboree inside the Bicentennial Pavilion in downtown Tacoma. The cost is $36 per house. To register, call 253.527.6031.

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