Grand opening and free food

Walmart Supercenter, 20823 Route 3, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m. Wednesday for its expanded store. During its expansion project, the store more than doubled in size, adding a supermarket and four retail spots filled by Woodforest Bank, hair salon Smart Style, Dunkin' Donuts and a Walmart Vision Center.

According to a press release from the company, the store also features an expanded electronics department, lower shelving and energy-efficient technology and environmentally-friendly features, including 150 skylights and LED lighting. The store's expansion allows for 250 new employees.

The store said it's also giving $5,000 in grants from the Walmart Foundation to the following area organizations:

• Urban Mission
• North Country Children's Clinic
• Citizens for Recovery Institute
• Toys for Tots
• Jefferson County Sheriff's Department “Shop with a Cop”

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1238 Arsenal St., will give away entrees on Wednesday to veterans and active military service members as part of a Veterans Day celebration. The offer lasts all day, beginning at 11 a.m. Veterans and soldiers can choose among six entrees with proof of military service.

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