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Things to do today and this week:

 

Published: Nov. 11, 2012 at 12:05 a.m. PST
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 • In honor of Veterans Day, Brown Bear car washes in Washington are offering its Veterans Day Free Car Wash today. If you are active or former military personnel, head out to your local Brown Bear Car Wash for your free wash. Go to brownbear.com to find a location..

 • Enjoy a free concert as part of Jazz Live at Marine View tonight. Listen to Bobby Medina’s “Samba to Soul” show at 5 p.m. at Marine View Church, 8469 E. Side Drive NE, Tacoma. 253-229-9206, marineviewpc.org.

 • Active military personnel and veterans can enjoy a day at the zoo for free at the Veterans Appreciation Day at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. It’s at 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma. pdza.org.

Go to calendar.thenewstribune.com for more ideas.

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