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SUMMARY:The Lyons
DESCRIPTION:The Youngstown Playhouse presents The Lyons March 20-29\, 2026 at The Youngstown Playhouse downtown location. \nBen Lyons is dying. When his wife\, Rita\, and grown children gather to say goodbye\, they learn that\, despite being a family\, each of them is utterly isolated\, afraid of closeness\, and afraid of solitude. They are propelled into foreign territory – human connection. \nShowtimes are: \nFriday\, March 20 – 7:30pm\nSaturday\, March 21 – 7:30pm\nSunday\, March 22 – 2:30pm\nFriday\, March 27 – 7:30pm\nSaturday\, March 28 – 7:30pm\nSunday\, March 29 – 2:30pm \nTickets may be purchased on the Experience Your Arts website or in-person at the DeYor Performing Arts Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm. Ticket sales will be available 1 hour prior to performances at The Youngstown Playhouse downtown location.
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LOCATION:Youngstown Playhouse Downtown\, 220 W. Boardman St.\, Youngstown\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
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SUMMARY:National Little Red Wagon Day
DESCRIPTION:On the last Wednesday in March\, National Little Red Wagon Day celebrates the memories in the making and the ones already made. One iconic toy wields the power of imagination for adults and children alike as it brings us together to explore\, laugh and play. \n\n\n \n#LittleRedWagonDay\nFor nearly 100 years\, Radio Flyer has been bringing smiles to kids of all ages and creating warm memories that last a lifetime. As a brand\, Radio Flyer has always supported unstructured outdoor play and its positive impact on children. With their 100th anniversary on the horizon\, Radio Flyer would like to establish a day that celebrates kids’ imaginations and the vehicles that help them explore it – their wagons. \nThis iconic toy is one of the most enduring toys of all time. For generations\, children have led little red wagons down Independence Day parade routes\, carried out infinite imaginary missions and voyages of childhood fantasy. It is not unusual for a little red wagon to be handed down from one generation to the next\, treasured like a family heirloom. The adventures are enjoyed by all\, regardless of age. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE LITTLE RED WAGON DAY\nAs the weather gets warmer and spring officially begins\, use the day to encourage kids to get outside\, get active and go wherever their imaginations take them. Use #LittleRedWagonDay and tag @RadioFlyer to share on social media. \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Children,Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:Manatee Appreciations Day
DESCRIPTION:Manatee Appreciation Day on the Last Wednesday in March focuses the world’s attention on an herbivore with no known natural enemy. Also known as the sea cow\, manatees are a vulnerable species due to their contact with humans. Boating and pollution\, as well as other external forces\, threaten the manatee. \n\n\n \n#ManateeAppreciationDay\nThese slow-moving herbivores inhabit slow rivers\, canals\, saltwater bays\, estuaries\, and coastal areas around the world. All three species of manatees are considered gentle giants\, spending most of their time eating\, sleeping\, and traveling. \n\nAmazonian – Inhabiting the Amazon River Basin in northern South America\, this species lives exclusively in freshwater.\nWest Indian – This species includes two subspecies – the Florida Manatee and the Antillean manatee. The Florida manatee ranges from the Caribbean and up the coast of Florida toward North Carolina. They have also been spotted near Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. The West Indian manatee prefers slow-moving freshwater but is also found in saltwater\, too.\nAfrican Manatee – Inhabiting both salt and freshwater\, the West African manatee travels all along the West African coastline. While mostly a herbivore\, the West African manatee also occasionally eats fish.\n\nManatees weigh between 300-540 kg (600-1200 lbs) and live up to 60 years. Spending most of their time underwater\, unpolluted habitats are vital to their survival. While they do surface occasionally to replenish their oxygen\, manatees can remain submerged for about 20 minutes at a time. When they do surface\, they are capable of replenishing 90 percent of the air in their lungs. By comparison\, humans only replace about 10 percent. \n\n\n \nMore Manatee Facts:\n\nBelonging to the scientific order\, Sirenia\, they are also related to the dugong.\nManatees are related to the elephant.\nDue to their immense size\, they graze up to 8 hours a day.\nManatees continually replace their teeth. A new set is always growing behind the current set of teeth.\n\nThe observance aims to bring awareness to some of the manatees’ most significant challenges. Due to loss of habitat\, pollution\, hunting\, and climate change\, manatee numbers are declining. While conservation efforts have brought the manatee back from the brink of extinction\, more must be done. \nHOW TO OBSERVE MANATEE APPRECIATION DAY\n\nLearn more about this amazing water mammal.\nSupport saving their habitat.\nTake precautions while boating to prevent harming the manatee.\nRead a book about manatees.\nWhile celebrating National Manatee Appreciation Day\, be sure to use #ManateeApprecicationDay to post on social media.\n\n \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Animals
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SUMMARY:National Medal of Honor Day
DESCRIPTION:National Medal of Honor Day on March 25th recognizes all Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for valor in the United States and was created in 1861. \n\n\n \n#MedalOfHonorDay\nOn March 25\, 1863\, Secretary of War\, Edwin Stanton presented the first Medals of Honor (Army) to six members of  “Andrews Raiders” for their volunteering and participation during an American Civil War raid in April of 1862. \nThe Medal of Honor is awarded only to US military personnel by the President of the United States in the name of Congress for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. \nThere are three versions of the Medal of Honor; one for the Army\, one for the Navy\, and one for the Air Force; Personnel of the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard receive the Navy version. \nSince its creation\, 3\,468 Medals of Honor have been awarded to the country’s soldiers\, sailors\, airmen\, Marines\, and coastguardsmen. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE MEDAL OF HONOR DAY\n\nSome federal\, state\, local\, and military organizations may hold events recognizing Medal of Honor recipients. These events may be public or private.\nVolunteering for your local veteran organization\nDonate to a veteran service organization\nAdopt a Medal of Honor gravesite\nFly the U.S. flag at your home or business\nVisit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier\nVisit local memorial sites\nUse #MedalOfHonorDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Military
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SUMMARY:National Cocktail Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate all your favorite cocktails on March 24th. National Cocktail Day ushers in all the best ways to savor a beverage at the end of a long workday. Whether you like a fruity drink\, blended or on the rocks\, this day is for you. Mocktail\, virgin\, or the real thing\, celebrate the lemon\, lime\, bitters\, liquors\, and liqueurs that make your favorite beverages the best in your bartender book. \n\n\n \n\n#NationalCocktailDay\nIt’s probably no surprise that nearly every month on the calendar celebrates a cocktail. The only exception is April\, and since it’s National Alcohol Awareness Month\, it makes sense to take that month off. \n  \nA cocktail contains a spirit or a mix of spirits. While a beer is not considered a cocktail\, there are beer cocktails where beer is added to a distilled ingredient. The same applies to wine. \nThe other months pay homage to histories\, ingredients\, and the makers of some legendary cocktails. January begins the year dedicating a day to the Bloody Mary\, and there’s also a day for her Canadian counterpart\, the Bloody Caesar\, in May. January also devotes an entire week to Mocktails. In February\, you can celebrate the Margarita and Kahlua. March brings us International Whisk(e)y Day\, among others. Skipping back to May\, you can imbibe in both Palomas and Mimosas for your celebrations. \n\n\n \nJune & July\nJune and July compete for the most cocktail-related days. From Martinis and Bourbon in June to Pina Coladas and Daiquiris in July\, the two months cover the spectrum. There are even a few bottles of wine in between. Not only do they celebrate specific cocktails but they also celebrate the places we enjoy them. National Dive Bar Day in July invites us to celebrate the places that serve our favorite cocktails\, even if it’s an ice-cold beer. \nThe rest of the year covers all our chilled and heated cocktails. By December\, we readily reminisce National Repeal Day and the Bartenders who keep that era and the skills alive. \nWe have only skimmed the surface of the cocktails celebrated on the calendar\, so National Cocktail Day allows you to celebrate whichever one you like! \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL COCKTAIL DAY\n\nCreate your favorite cocktail to celebrate.\nExplore cocktail ingredients or read a bartender’s manual.\nLearn the finer elements of mixing cocktails and expand your home bar.\nVisit a speakeasy or take a tour of your favorite distillery.\nHost a cocktail tasting session. Create a classic menu with a professional bartender who provides history and describes the nuances behind the ingredients.\nAttend a cocktail tasting party. You will learn more about how and why ingredients are combined the way they are.\nVisit your local bookstore and pick up a cocktail or bar book. Follow the recipes and read about the histories these bartenders share. We recommend The Essential Bar Book by Jennifer Fielder\, The Art and Science of The Perfect Cocktail by Janice Dreese\, and Craft Cocktails at Home: Offbeat Techniques\, Contemporary Crowd-Pleasers\, and Classics Hacked with Science by Kevin Liu.\nVisit your local bar and pick your bartender’s brain. Some like to share their techniques. Ask them what their favorite cocktail is. And\, be sure to tip them well for their advice and service.\nTry making a mocktail. Especially on those weeknights when work is busy\, and you need to keep up. Many of them infuse nutrients many of us are lacking. Keep these recipes on hand for your friends who are designated drivers\, sober for life\, supporting a friend\, or for any reason.\nAs always\, ANY TIME we are indulging in spirits and alcohol\, DON’T drink and drive. Designate a sober driver. Call a taxi\, Uber\, Lyft\, or friend.\nWhen you celebrate\, share your favorites by using #NationalCocktailDay on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:National Puppy Day
DESCRIPTION:Observed each year on March 23rd\, National Puppy Day celebrates the unconditional love and affection puppies bring to our lives. Their cuddles and wiggles make us smile and without a doubt\, there are squeals of delight when there are puppies around! \n\n\n \n#NationalPuppyDay\nThe day also brings awareness to the need for care of and homes for orphaned pups as well as to educate people about the horrors of puppy mills across the country. Puppies are a big responsibility. Be sure to consider everything involved and adopt from a shelter. The puppies there need love and a home just as much as any other and they grow into loyal pets\, too! \nAccording to the ASPCA\, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. Some of these dogs come with litters of puppies. If you’re seeking a puppy to start your furry family\, check the shelters first. When these abandoned and abused animals find their way to a shelter\, each one needs a forever home and their potential is limitless. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PUPPY DAY\n\nUse #NationalPuppyDay and post photos of your puppy on social media.\nGo to the dog park and let your puppy play.\nPick up a special treat for your puppy.\nGo for a walk with your young friend.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Pets
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SUMMARY:The Lyons
DESCRIPTION:The Youngstown Playhouse presents The Lyons March 20-29\, 2026 at The Youngstown Playhouse downtown location. \nBen Lyons is dying. When his wife\, Rita\, and grown children gather to say goodbye\, they learn that\, despite being a family\, each of them is utterly isolated\, afraid of closeness\, and afraid of solitude. They are propelled into foreign territory – human connection. \nShowtimes are: \nFriday\, March 20 – 7:30pm\nSaturday\, March 21 – 7:30pm\nSunday\, March 22 – 2:30pm\nFriday\, March 27 – 7:30pm\nSaturday\, March 28 – 7:30pm\nSunday\, March 29 – 2:30pm \nTickets may be purchased on the Experience Your Arts website or in-person at the DeYor Performing Arts Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm. Ticket sales will be available 1 hour prior to performances at The Youngstown Playhouse downtown location.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/the-lyons-3/
LOCATION:Youngstown Playhouse Downtown\, 220 W. Boardman St.\, Youngstown\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Theater
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SUMMARY:National Goof Off Day
DESCRIPTION:National Goof Off Day on March 22nd each year gives everyone the opportunity to have a little extra fun. The day is also known as International Goof Off Day. \n\n\n \n#NationalGoofOffDay\nIt is a day to relax\, enjoy and goof off. Do something fun and leave the work until tomorrow. Everybody needs to take a break from time to time. It is often so easy to get so involved in the work and pressures in our lives. So stop\, take a break\, find something different! \nLet any goofy idea pop into your head. Make paper airplanes from seed packets. Doodle pictures of poodles in puddles in Peru. Play a game of Jenga with randomly stacked spice jars. Or do the obvious and spend the day in your pajamas doing nothing. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GOOF OFF DAY\n\nCatch up on some sleep or read a good book.\nYou might also watch a good movie or even play a board game.\nMaybe even get caught goofing off with some of your friends.\nStrictly speaking\, goofing off is the avoidance of work. So whatever you do\, try not to look like you are working.\nGoof off with your kids. Check out these 5 Great Ways to Goof Off with Your Kids.\nUse #NationalGoofOffDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Comedy
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