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SUMMARY:National Record Store Day
DESCRIPTION:On National Record Store Day\, owners\, employees\, and music lovers gather in the place that created a culture of its own. \n\n\n \n#NationalRecordStoreDay\nFrom vinyl to digital and back to vinyl again\, the brick and mortar store celebrates a love of not just the music\, but the art of jacket covers\, words\, and style. Through a variety of events\, record stores across the country and the world hold one day events and promotions. \nEven though independent record stores have dwindled in the last decade\, around 1\,400 still remain in operation in the United States. Most of those are operating in major metropolitan areas like New York City\, Chicago\, Los Angeles\, Minneapolis\, and Seattle. However\, other smaller metro areas also cater to vinyl and disc\, too. Think Duluth\, Fargo\, Des Moines\, and Terre Haute. They all have record stores full of classic albums waiting for you to discover your favorite cover. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY\n\nVisit your favorite record store online and give them a shoutout or buy a gift card to show your support.\nPlay your favorite vinyl record find.\nVisit www.recordstoreday.com to find a record store event near you.\nUse #NationalRecordStoreDay to share on social media.\n\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Independent Bookstore Day
DESCRIPTION:On the last Saturday in April\, Independent Bookstore Day brings together the celebration of classics\, entrepreneurship and the joy of browsing through aisles of books. \n\n\n \n#IndependentBookstoreDay\nMake your way down to your locally owned bookstore where the shop owner knows your interests. Chat with other bibliophiles over collections or discover a new favorite. Introduce nieces and nephews to your childhood favorites and let them wow you with their knowledge of the latest trilogies. Get lost in biographies or historical fiction while debating the value of a mint condition cookbook from the 1860s. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY \nIndependent bookstores offer a peaceful place and a community often filled with local authors and voices who share stories. Visit your local independent bookstore and discover more for your imagination.  Use #IndependentBookstoreDay to share on social media. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:First Ladies Day
DESCRIPTION:National First Ladies Day on the last Saturday in April honors all First Ladies of the United States and commemorates the founding of the First Lady upon President George Washington’s inauguration on April 30\, 1789. Martha Washington became First Lady of the United States that day. She and all those who followed in her footsteps have played in molding our nation. \n\n\n \n#FirstLadiesDay\nSince 1789\, a first lady has accompanied every president. Starting with Martha Washington\, who was born on June 2\, 1731\, first ladies have helped set a tone in the highest office of the land. Even the country’s only bachelor president\, James Buchannan\, required someone to act as hostess. Harriet Lane\, the president’s niece\, stepped into the role of the first lady. She presented a well-ordered White House with tact and grace. Lane isn’t the only relative to serve in the role of the first lady. Several other presidents held office as widowers requiring someone to step into the role as a de facto first lady\, too. \nWhile they aren’t elected\, many of them campaign alongside their spouse. Others have served as elected or appointed officials in many different capacities. First ladies have been teachers\, Girl Scouts\, educated\, and adventurous. \nMore First Lady Facts\nAnother first lady with a unique history is Abigail Adams. The first to live in the White House when John Adams was elected the 2nd President of the United States\, Adams was also the mother of another president – John Quincy Adams. First Lady Barbara Bush repeated that circumstance 176 years later when her son George W. Bush was elected. \nOnly two first ladies were born outside the United States – Melania Trump was the most recent. Do you know who the first was? \n\n\n \nTradition and Firsts\nWhile nearly every first lady since Martha Washington has been dedicated to a charitable cause\, Lady Bird Johnson made it a formal platform. Since then\, the country has come to expect the next first lady to continue the tradition. \nAbigail Fillmore was the first teacher to ascend to the role of the first lady. The most recent was Laura Bush. \nWhile there are many firsts in the world of first ladies\, two recent ones include the first African American and the first to earn a doctorate degree – Michele Obama and Dr. Jill Biden. \nFirst Lady Tragedy\nEight first ladies have become widows while living in the White House. The first was Anna Harrison. Notably\, she was also the grandmother of Benjamin Harrison\, the 23rd President. Of these eight\, four were the wives of presidents who were assassinated. Mary Lincoln\, Lucretia Garfield\, Ida McKinley\, and Jacqueline Kennedy fall into this tragic list. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FIRST LADIES DAY\n\nOn National First Ladies Day\, learn more about the women who’ve set tradition\, supported the president\, and become role models for many.\nRead memoirs\, tour museums\, and watch documentaries about the first ladies.\nHave you met a first lady or two? Share your experiences or how you think the first lady role will change over time.\nUse #FirstLadiesDay to share on social media.\nAre you looking for more facts? Read 7 Fascinating First Lady Facts to learn more.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Pool Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on the last Saturday in April\, National Pool Opening Day encourages pool owners across the country to prepare their swimming pools for a summer of fun\, fitness\, and enjoyment. \n\n\n \n#PoolOpeningDay\nSwimming pools offer many benefits including physical exercise\, social interaction and psychological benefits. Exercising in a swimming pool allows us to do many things that are difficult on land. The water makes us buoyant\, so we don’t put as much strain on our joints. It also creates resistance\, so every move becomes more of a workout. Another benefit is the cooling effect of water. It helps prevent overheating while exercising. Socializing at the swimming pool can be relaxing and fun. It can help relieve stress while enjoying friends and family. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE POOL OPENING DAY\nTest and balance your water to ensure it is healthy and safe. Check your pool equipment for proper operation. Get out your favorite pool accessories so you can fully enjoy your pool. Post photos of you and your family enjoying your pool on social media using #PoolOpeningDay. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Sense of Smell Day
DESCRIPTION:Held on the last Saturday in April\, National Sense of Smell Day celebrates one of the five senses. Our sense of smell is more than a way to know when dinner is ready. It also plays a role as an early warning system\, triggers memories\, and interacts with our other senses. \n\n\n \n#SenseOfSmellDay\nDid you know\, scent cells renew every 30-60 days and are the only sense nerve cells that can regenerate. Those scent cells allow us to recognize smells from childhood\, triggering memories of Play-doh\, grandma’s cookies or pipe smoke. It’s also the only sense directly connected to the brain where all those memories are stored. \nTake a woman when house shopping. She’s more likely to smell unwelcome odors such as smoke\, pet urine\, or mold before a man. Women naturally have a better sense of smell. \nWhile the loss of smell occurs naturally with age\, it can also be a sign of illness\, especially a neurological disorder such as Parkinson’s disease or an early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. \nA human’s odor is like a fingerprint. Even when we wear deodorant or fragrances\, our scent combines with those for a unique combination. Babies recognize the smell of their mothers. Spouses know the scent of their partners\, too. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE SENSE OF SMELL DAY\nMuseums\, children’s museums\, and science centers across the country participate in celebrating this holiday by offering hands-on activities and informational displays about the sense of smell. \nFor fun\, do a smell test at home. Collect items such as the ones listed below. Place a small amount of each item in individual containers. Cover them with a cloth and then take turns blindfolding family members to see if they can pass the smell test. \n\nlemon peel\nvanilla extract\ncoffee grounds\ntoothpaste\nchocolate\noil\nsawdust\nflower petals\nsomeone’s soap\n\nUse #SenseOfSmellDay to post on social media. \nSource Link
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