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SUMMARY:National Animal Crackers Day
DESCRIPTION:National Animal Crackers Day on April 18th each year celebrates a childhood favorite. A box of these sweet animal-shaped crackers not only provided a delicious snack\, but they also offered a little entertainment\, too! \n\n\n \n#NationalAnimalCrackersDay\nThe celebration brings us back to our childhood memories and the many boxes of Animal Crackers we shared with our friends. Animal Crackers refer to a type of small cookie baked in the shape of circus or zoo animals\, such as a lion\, tiger\, bear or elephant. The most common variety is light-colored and slightly sweet. However\, makers also offer chocolate and frosted varieties\, too. Even though animal crackers are made with layered dough\, much like crackers\, they are sweet like cookies. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL ANIMAL CRACKER DAY\nIt’s a perfect day to celebrate that childhood memory again. Pick up some animal crackers at your local grocery store and share them with family and friends. \n\nMake your favorite dessert using animal crackers.\nThey’re great for dipping or adding to a fruit tray\, too. S\nhare your photos of your Animal Crackers Day celebration using #NationalAnimalCrackersDay.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Lineman Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going.  If the power is on where you are reading this article\, you likely have a lineman to thank. \n\n\n \n#NationalLinemanAppreciationDay\nFrom the power plant\, the grid crisscrossing the country both above and underground\, and right up to the meters on our homes\, these men and women build and maintain the system that keeps our nation running. \nRegardless of the source\, the electricity has to be transported by employing transformers and other equipment. Due to the dangerous conditions power poses\, safety is of utmost importance for both the lineman and the consumer. \nWhen mother nature destroys what our linemen have built up\, they are on call to build it back up again as quickly as possible. These men and women work tirelessly to get emergency systems back in working order and urgently return service to remaining areas. \nEven when there is no crisis\, they work under dangerous conditions on a daily basis. Whether they are working in trenches\, near water\, or on high towers\, the risks are extreme. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY\n\nGive a shoutout on social media to linemen everywhere.\nYou can celebrate the day by thanking your local linemen.\nShare your experiences as a lineman.\nAttend a job fair and learn about the work linemen do.\nUse #NationalLinemanAppreciationDay and #thankalineman on Social Media\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:National Columnists Day
DESCRIPTION:National Columnists’ Day on April 18th honors all newspaper columnists and their contributions to the truth in black and white. \n\n\n \n#NationalColumnistsDay\nColumnists have the ability to inspire a plethora of emotions that often result in action. What many may not realize is that it is their intent.  If their readers are not moved by their column\, they have not done their job. \nWith their own flavor of humor or satire\, some columnists lighten the mood or play a role. Others strictly provide us with a different perspective\, hard facts and solid research. Whatever their style or approach\, each columnist’s hard work connects them to the world. \nWell-known columnists have certainly inspired ire and laughter at many a breakfast table. They poke fun and holes at political leaders while commenting on today’s gossip. Depending on their area of expertise\, they may also share a little bit of gossip. Whether it’s about fashion\, movies\, politics\, sports\, business or family matters\, columnists like Walter Winchell\, Molly Ivins\, Maureen Dowd\, William Safire\, Dave Barry and Ernie Pyle engaged readers with their wit and insight. Columnists spur debate and cause us to consider our positions. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL COLUMNISTS DAY\n\nCelebrate by acknowledging all the people who do the research and write the columns that we read on reading each day.\nShare your favorite columnist or newspaper writer with a shout-out.\nLearn about Ernie Pyle\, the war correspondent and newspaper columnist.\nJoin the conversation on social media using #NationalColumnistDay.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Kiss Me Kate – University Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Concluding YSU University Theatre’s 2025-26 season will be Kiss Me Kate\, a musical by Cole Porter and Bella and Samuel Spewack\, for one weekend only\, April 16-19. Centered around a production of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew\, this show follows the on- and off-stage conflict between its characters\, particularly exes Fred and Lilli and their turbulent relationship as they both start seeing other people. \nPerformances are April 16\, 17 and 18 at 7:30pm and April 19 at 2:00pm in YSU Ford Theater\, located in Bliss Hall. Tickets for this event may be purchased by visiting ysu.tix.com. Parking is available in the Wick Avenue Deck (M30) for a $5 fee payable in cash only. \nFor more information\, contact Katie Merrill\, Cliffe College Coordinator of Community Engagement and Events\, at 330-941-2307 or kamerrill@ysu.edu.
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LOCATION:Ford Theater\, Bliss Hall – Youngstown State University\, One University Plaza\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44555\, United States
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