Gobble, gobble
Rocky’s Autos (6350 Federal Blvd.) sponsors “Operation Free Bird”, a free family-friendly event to increase awareness about public-safety issues and help those in need. On Nov. 22, from noon to 4 p.m., the auto dealership will offer food, music, public safety demonstrations, community resource tables, kids’ activities, dental screenings, flu shots and free turkey certificates for those who need a little extra help this Thanksgiving. operationfreebird.com
Cattle call
Put down your steak knives! Those self-preserving Chick-fil-A cows are at it again, putting their bovine twist on TV talent shows to create the “America’s Cattle Call” 2015 calendar. Buy yours at any Chick-fil-A location for $7 plus tax. The laugh-out-loud calendar will help you keep track of next year’s freebies and deals you find in “Cheap Checklist”. Even better, each month you receive a free menu item, including sandwiches, nuggets, sweets and drinks. To get the monthly freebie, just activate the included Calendar Card online and then swipe it when you order. True Chick-fil-A fanatics might purchase a few for a year full of delicious savings. chick-fil-a.com/Cows/Calendar-2015
Shear savings
Want to shave your grooming bill? Through Dec. 12, Great Clips is selling a prepaid Haircut Card for $9.99. With an adult haircut costing about $15, that’s a savings of 33 percent. Load as many discounted haircuts on a card as you want at any U.S. location. The prepaid card never expires, so it’s a great opportunity to “cut” your family’s haircut budget months in advance. The cards cannot be combined with any other offers or coupons, but they can be used by more than one person during a single visit. greatclips.com
Hero’s buffet
Golden Corral honors active and retired military personnel with a free Military Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 17 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Anyone who is or has served in the U.S. military (active, retired, National Guard or Reserves) is eligible for the thank-you meal. No ID required for the service member. However, any accompanying family members pay regular menu prices. There are 10 locations in Colorado. goldencorral.com/military.
Each Monday, Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez compile “Cheap Checklist” at to help you find deals, discounts and freebies. Know of a deal? E-mail info@milehigh onthecheap.com 10 to 14 days in advance.
