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SUMMARY:International Day of Families
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. The International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social\, economic and demographic processes affecting them. It has inspired a series of awareness-raising events\, including national family days. In many countries\, this day is an opportunity to highlight different areas of interest and importance to families. \n\n\n \n#DayOfFamilies\n“A happy family is but an earlier heaven.” —George Bernard Shaw \n“Family is a life jacket in the stormy sea of life.” – J.K. Rowling \nCELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES\nInvite your family to work together on a project. Decide together what should be that project\, the timeline\, and details.\nCelebrate your family with your family trivia\n1. How many generations are in our family\, alive and well today?\n2. Who is the longest living family member with us today? (If female\, give her a rose\, if male\, give him a family reunion hat or koozie.)\n3. Who is the newest family member here today? (Could be a baby or a new marriage.)\n4. Who are the newest newlyweds?\n5. How many states does our family live in?\n6. Who recently retired?\n7. How many military members are in the family? (Give them each a little flag to recognize.)\n8. In what year did our family make it over to the United States?\n9. What is our family’s native language?\n10. How many people are in our family total?\n11. Who plays what musical instruments?\n12. Who has traveled to the most countries? The most states? \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:All for the Kids Day
DESCRIPTION:Chronic and terminal illnesses impact the lives of tens of thousands of children daily in the United States. These conditions affect not only the everyday life and activities of a child but present challenges for parents\, siblings\, families\, and friends. Children with chronic and terminal illnesses also require extensive therapies and medical care all of which can come at a great cost\, to families financially and emotionally. All for the Kids Day\, a national day of recognition\, provides hope and support for these kids and their families. \n\n\n \nIn an effort to raise awareness Anthony Spano\, Founder & Executive Director of The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley\, saw the need for assisting these families right in the Mahoning Valley. But he knew that the need for assistance reached well beyond the valley. So Anthony joined with a national network of organizations\, community leaders and legislators all sharing a mission to proclaim May 15 the National All for the Kids Day in March of 2016. In December 2016\, Gov. John Kasich signed Ohio HB 580 into law\, which included companion legislation offered by Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni\, D-33\, establishing the National All for the Kids Day for May 15. Click here to see the state law. \n\n\n \nHow can you get involved? You can make a direct impact on the quality of life for these children and their families by supporting the national National All for the Kids Day. Donate today. Your tax-deductible financial donation will help provide the needed resources to support these children. Purchase a T-shirt and wear it on May 15th. Be a part of a nationwide movement to gain federal recognition for the National All for the Kids Day and show these children and their families that they are not alone. Spread the word on social media. You can support this worthwhile cause by making our presence visible as far and wide as possible. #AllforKidsDay | #ItsALLfortheKIDS \n\n\nHow Does National All for the Kids Day Help?\n\n\n\n\nBy raising awareness on a local\, state\, and national level\, All for the Kids Day focuses more attention on the pervasiveness of families who are struggling with serious medical conditions. By helping the National All for the Kids Day you will join with thousands of families and organizations across America that share mission work to provide assistance and support to families who require financial and volunteer support. \nAnthony Spano and The Hope Foundation started the All for the Kids Day national movement with the goal that we will be able to generate increased community awareness and support for children nationwide. \n\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Pizza Party Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on the third Friday in May\, millions of pizza lovers across the nation join in extolling the qualities of pizza on National Pizza Party Day. \n\n\n \n#NationalPizzaPartyDay\nSince pizza is one of America’s favorite foods\, it comes as no surprise we would celebrate a day that features a pizza party. Pizza parties bring friends together. They’re also an excellent way to reward a team or group for a job well done. Birthdays and some minor achievements are also celebrated with pizza parties\, too. Although\, just about any excuse can be used for a good pizza party. \n\n\n\nIn ancient Greece\, the Greeks covered their bread with oils\, herbs\, and cheese\, which some attribute to the beginning of the pizza.\nIn Byzantine Greek\, the word was spelled “πίτα\,” pita\, meaning pie.\nThe Romans developed a pastry with a sheet of dough topped with cheese and honey\, then flavored with bay leaves.\nOur modern pizza had its beginning in Italy as the Neapolitan flatbread.\nThe original pizza used only mozzarella cheese\, mainly the highest quality buffalo mozzarella variant. It was produced in the surroundings of Naples.\nAn estimated 2 billion pounds of pizza cheese was produced in the United States in 1997.\nThe first United States pizza establishment opened in New York’s Little Italy in 1905.\nThe largest pizza ever made\, according to Guinness World Records\, weighed 26\,883 pounds. It was made in Norwood\, South Africa\, on December 8\, 1990.\nAs far as pizza eating contests go\, the winner goes to Kelvin Medina\, who ate a 12-inch pizza in 23.62 seconds on April 12\, 2015.\n\n\n\n \n\n\nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY\nCome up with a reason for a pizza party and start ordering! We’ll give you a few ideas: \n\nIt’s someone’s half birthday.\nYour car hit 84\,324 miles.\nYour best friend found out he likes raisins.\nA bee flew by\, and you didn’t gasp.\nThe sun came out.\nSomeone correctly used the word “literally” in a sentence.\nYou woke up.\n10 days without road rage.\nYou went to the beach and your toddler didn’t eat sand.\nIn a conversation with Snoop\, he wasn’t a smarty pants.\nYou have a conversation with Amy where she doesn’t cuss like a trucker.\nYou write a sentence that Michele doesn’t correct the grammar.\nLaura asks\, “Did someone say Nacho Pizza?”\n\nCelebrate by inviting friends and family to share a night of fun at your favorite pizzeria.  Another way to celebrate is with a homemade pizza with fresh toppings or by having one delivered. Make individual pizzas so everyone can enjoy their favorite pizza. Order gift cards for future pizza parties to support local businesses. \nShare photos of your pizza party on your favorite social media and include #PizzaPartyDay. \nEducators and families\, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for projects and ideas to #CelebrateEveryDay! \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Bike to Work Day
DESCRIPTION:National Bike to Work Day takes place on the third Friday in May\, right in the middle of National Bike Month. The observance encourages us to bike to work\, but it also raises awareness of cyclists as they commute to and from work each day. \n\n\n \n#BikeToWorkDay\nAs more and more people take to bicycles for transportation to and from work\, it’s important for both cyclists and drivers to share the road safely. Both must be aware of the traffic laws and follow them. More and more communities are adding bike lanes to improve safety. In the United States\, from the year 2000 to 2011\, the number of bicycle commuters grew by more than 47 percent. National Bike to Work Day promotes the bicycle as a healthy and safe alternative for commuting to work. \nSome of the benefits of commuting to work by bicycle include: \n\nPhysical fitness – Cyclists get an aerobic workout before and after work. It’s also low impact exercise that is easy on the joints\, unlike jogging.\nFuel savings – They save fuel costs\, which puts more money back in their pockets.\nSmaller carbon footprint – By cycling\, they reduce carbon emissions resulting in cleaner air.\nAutomobile longevity – Get more life out of their motor vehicle by using it for more necessary trips.\n\nSafety First\nBiking is an enjoyable activity. But\, like all outdoor activities\, it’s important to remember safety is the key to enjoying your biking experience. \n\nAlways wear a helmet.\nWear reflective clothing.\nLimit distractions.\nRide with the flow of traffic\, not into traffic.\nLearn hand signals and use them.\n\n\n\n \nPARTICPATION IS CELEBRATION\n\nAttend a community biking event.\nShare biking tips with a child.\nTake a bike safety course.\nBike to work every day during the summer.\nCreate a biking club.\nLearn the history of bikes.\nShare your biking journal on social media using #BikeToWorkDay.\n\nSource Link
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LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:NASCAR Day
DESCRIPTION:This year NASCAR Day is celebrated on the third Friday in May and recognizes the drivers\, celebrities\, corporate partners\, media and millions of fans. \n\n\n \n#NASCARDay\nIn 2006\, the NASCAR Foundation brought family together to support the cause of health and lives of children across the whole country. Today\, the observance kicks off a fundraising event dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. \nThe NASCAR Foundation is the leading charitable organization that works to improve the lives of children in the NASCAR community. They believe every child deserves a chance at a healthy life. By making children’s health their main priority\, the foundation helps make the medical needs of children their top priority. \n“We believe our greatest asset is the power and passion of our NASCAR fans: passion both for the sport and for giving back.  NASCAR Day is an annual celebration of this NASCAR spirit.” \nChildren who have long term illnesses have anxiety about what is happening around them. Luckily\, their hospital stay can be one less thing to worry about. Each child in any Speediatrics unit no longer feels overwhelmed during their hospital stay because each room is made to alleviate uneasiness.\nNot So Common Fun Facts\n\n1948: Red Byron wins the first NASCAR race driving a Ford.\n1959: More than 41\,000 fans attend the the first Daytona 500.\n1963: Wendell Scott becomes the first African-American to win a NASCAR race.\n1977: Janet Guthrie becomes the first women to compete in the Daytona 500\, qualify 39th and finishing 12th.\n2013: Danica Patrick becomes the first female to win a pole in NASCAR history.\n\n\n\n \nYOUR SUPOPRT IS NEEDED\n\nLearn more about the NASCAR Foundation.\nVolunteer at a local event.\nDonate money to the organization.\nShow your support by posting #NASCARDay on social media.\n\nSource Link
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LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:Inextinguishable
DESCRIPTION:Join the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a powerful concert that celebrates both deep roots and bold new horizons! The concert will be on Friday\, May 15 at 7:30pm at Stambaugh Auditorium. \nMussorgsky’s Dawn on the Moskva River opens the concert. Maestro Ochsner chose this as evocative introduction to the dawn of a new\, exciting season for the YSO. They continue their journey with Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s ARCHORA. Composed in 2022\, it is a compelling work that explores the idea of an omnipresent\, transforming\, and primordial energy — an essential piece that fuels the longevity of orchestral art. The first half concludes with the optimistic spirit of Mendelssohn’s Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage\, a musical wish for success in this new chapter. \nThey then return to the Maestro’s Nordic heritage with Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4\, “The Inextinguishable.” Written during the First World War\, this triumphant work is a celebration of the elemental will to live. It is not an expression of doubt\, but a powerful testament to the inevitable endurance and flowering growth of the human spirit — and of music itself. \nFor ticket information\, visit the Experience Your Arts website.
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LOCATION:Stambaugh Auditorium\, 1000 Fifth Ave.\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44504\, United States
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