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National Clean Off Your Desk Day
The second Monday of January each year recognizes National Clean Off Your Desk Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #CleanOffYourDeskDay This day is an opportunity to begin your new year with a clean and organized workspace. Whether your desk is in a private or shared office, cubicle, home or a make-shift desk on the counter,

National Pharmacist Day
National Pharmacist Day on January 12th annually recognizes and honors all pharmacists across the nation. Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week on Spanning the Need w/Anthony Spano(Opens in a new browser tab) #NationalPharmacistDay The role of pharmacists has shifted over the years. Where once they served as the classical “lick, stick and pour” dispensary, they now serve

National Shop for Travel Day
As the holiday season fades away, our minds turn to our next opportunity for a vacation. While that may seem far off, National Shop for Travel Day on the second Tuesday in January reminds us to start planning now! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #ShopForTravelDay Today, there are more tools and resources than ever before

National Sticker Day
National Sticker Day on January 13th recognizes all the ways stickers brighten up a page or send a special message. The day celebrates all things stickers, from the custom printing of them to sharing stickers. Every sticker has a story. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalStickerDay Historians credit the European merchants in the 1880s as

National Rubber Ducky Day
According to a 1973 Sesame Street calendar, Rubber Duckie’s Birthday is January 13th so around the country it’s National Rubber Ducky Day! A friend of Ernie and Big Bird, Duckie made his debut in a February 1970 episode. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalRubberDuckyDay The rubber ducky (also spelled duckie) has come a long way

National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
Pastrami lovers across the country look forward to their favorite sandwich on January 14th as they recognize National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #HotPastramiSandwichDay Popular delicatessen meat, pastrami is usually made from beef. Others make their pastrami sandwich with pork, mutton, or turkey. Before refrigeration, butchers originally created pastrami as a

National Dress Up Your Pet Day
National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show off their fashion style. Pets do become part of one’s family. Whether you take a visit to the groomer or take it a step further and dress up in matching outfits, be sure your pet

History of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley Restaurants
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County – Main Library 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH, United StatesA lecture on the history of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley restaurants, this will cover past and present eateries. Topics will cover ethnic food, corporate chain restaurants and local well known places that defined the Valley’s cuisine. Wednesday, January 14 from 2:00pm-3:00pm at the Main Library. Registration required – visit The Public Library of Youngstown and

Youngstown Phantoms vs. Team USA
Covelli Centre 229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe Youngstown Phantoms take on Team USA at the Covelli Centre on Wednesday, January 14 at 7:05pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit the Youngstown Phantom’s website.

National Bagel Day
Toast up your favorite flavor on National Bagel Day. On January 15th, don’t forget to pick your favorite schmear, too. Make it for breakfast, lunch, snack, or all of the above! #NationalBagelDay This kosher carbohydrate brings complex flavors to the deli and sandwich bar. In the United States, we love our crunch-on-the-outside-chewy-on-the-inside bread. So they’re

National Hat Day
Hang on to your hats and celebrate in style on National Hat Day. Celebrated each year on January 15th, don your favorite fedora, cap, cloche, derby, or sunhat. Dig out your ceremonial best and tell the story behind it. Wear your warmest tuque, stocking cap, beanie, and share the name you give it. There are

Youngstown Phantoms vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
Covelli Centre 229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH, United StatesThe Youngstown Phantoms take on the Muskegon Lumberjacks at the Covelli Centre on Friday, January 16 (Country Night) at 7:05pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit the Youngstown Phantom’s website.

National Hot Buttered Rum Day
It’s hot. It’s buttered. It’s hot buttered rum! Haven’t had it? No worries. January 17 is National Hot Buttered Rum Day and it’s the perfect opportunity to give it a try. Hot buttered rum is a mixed drink containing rum, butter, hot water or cider, sweetener, and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It

Community Cookbooks: Food, Memory, and Tradition
Poland Library 311 S. Main Street, Poland, OH, United StatesTo celebrate local food traditions, this America 250 program takes a look at “community cookbooks” of the Mahoning Valley. Saturday, January 17 from 10:00am-11:30am at the Poland Library. Registration is required – visit The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County website.

YSU Women’s Basketball
Beeghly Center – Youngstown State University 224 W. Spring St., Youngstown, United StatesYoungstown State University Women’s Basketball home games will be: Monday, November 3 at 11:00am: Thiel at YSU Sunday, November 16 at 2:00pm: Bucknell at YSU Tuesday, November 25 at 6:30pm: Toledo at YSU Tuesday, December 16: Wright State at YSU; TBA Wednesday, December 31 at 1:00pm: Salem at YSU Monday, January 5 at 6:30pm: Oakland

National Winnie the Pooh Day
Winnie the Pooh has been a childhood favorite for generations. Originally created in 1926, his stories have sparked wholesome, honey-loving, childhood dreams for nearly a century. Although there are many other characters within the Winnie the Pooh universe (Kanga, Rabbit, Roo, and Tigger — just to name a few), there is not doubt that the

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Each year on the third Monday of January we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reflect on the work that still needs to be done for racial equality. This January 16, make the holiday more than just a day off and take time to reflect and take action on civil rights issues across the

National Popcorn Day
Join us on January 19 as we celebrate National Popcorn Day! Buttered, salted, kettled, drizzled with caramel, popcorn is one of those snacks perfect anytime, anywhere. It’s great on the go, in the theater, or in your living room! Just be prepared to dig some of it out of your teeth.Salted, buttered, or caramel, National

National Cheese Lover’s Day
On January 20, get ready to ‘havarti’ a ‘gouda’ time, because it’s National Cheese Lover’s Day! Have you ever wondered how the first human discovered cheese? We’ve wondered that too, and we’ll probably never find out. All we know is that it was love at first bite; when the first human tasted the salty, tangy,
















