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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T193000
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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:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
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SUMMARY:National Let's Laugh Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, National Let’s Laugh Day on March 19th reminds us to add a little humor to our day. It’s never good to be serious all the time and letting the laughter bubble up from time to time is good for all of us! \n#LetsLaughDay\nWe have all heard the saying\, “Laughter is the best medicine.” This is the day to take your medicine. \nSome studies have shown that laughter may boost your immune system\, relieve tension and help you relax. Who does not need any of those things in our busy and hectic world? \nLaugh at yourself first\, before anyone else can. ~ Elsa Maxwell \nWe don’t laugh because we’re happy — we’re happy because we laugh. ~ William James \nAs we all know\, laughter can also be contagious. Even faking it seems to have some benefits. Classes called “laughter yoga” engage the abdominal muscles\, lungs\, arms\, and facial muscles while using humor to get us laughing to cure what ails us. \nWhen you and a friend have those long bouts of uncontrolled laughter that end in tears and aching stomach muscles that last a good 10 minutes or longer\, you burn between 10-40 calories per 10 minutes. So\, keep giving each other those don’t-look-at-me-or-I’ll-start-laughing-again looks and you’ll keep right on burning more laugh-healthy calories and you’ll enjoy a good memory\, too! \nHOW TO OBSERVE LET’S LAUGH DAY\n\nAdd a laughing baby ringtone to your phone.\nUse humor to make someone’s day.\nEducators\, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for more fun ways to celebrate the day\, too!\nTake some time to laugh and use #LetsLaughDay to post on social media.\nTry laughter yoga to get you started.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Lifestyle
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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SUMMARY:National Supreme Sacrifice Day
DESCRIPTION:On March 18th\, National Supreme Sacrifice Day honors those who have made tremendous sacrifices for the sake and the good of others as well as those who sacrifice their lives every day for us. \n\n\n \n#SupremeSacrificeDay\nWe may most readily call to mind the men and women in uniform who have laid down their lives protecting their country and communities. This day also honors those who may have stepped forward during times of crisis to rescue a stranger or a neighbor and gave the supreme sacrifice that day. \nThese sacrifices come in many forms. We don’t always recognize them when we see them\, nor do we always expect them. Like in the case of one young Miner who saved the lives of 11-year-old Emmet and 8-year-old Myrdith when the sleigh they were in overturned during a blizzard so fierce they couldn’t see their house\, though they were only 200 yards away. Wind howling so loudly\, they couldn’t hear their father’s voice calling to them. On March 15\, 1920\, they’d set home from school in rural North Dakota and been caught up in the blizzard. Their 16-year-old sister\, Hazel Miner protected her siblings with her body\, keeping the blankets in place over her siblings through the night. Hazel Miner died that night\, but her actions saved her siblings’ lives. \nThese sacrifices don’t always come in uniform and are often unsung. Often\, these heroes step up when we least expect it and when we need it most. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE SUPREME SACRIFICE DAY\n\nHonor someone who gave the ultimate sacrifice.\nVisit with their families\, support them and the people in uniform who place their lives on the line\, daily.\nVisit a local memorial and learn the names of local heroes.\nParticipate in events around your state that support the military and first responders.\nUse #SupremeSacrificeDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Military
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SUMMARY:National Awkward Moments Day
DESCRIPTION:On March 18th\, we recognize National Awkward Moments Day. This is an annual day that every person can relate to. We have all had our awkward moments from time to time. They are a part of life; they just happen. \n\n\n \n#AwkwardMomentsDay\nAwkwardness or embarrassment is defined as an emotional state of intense discomfort with oneself. \nHave you ever called someone by the wrong name\, tripped over nothing\, walked into a door\, had the completely wrong words come out of your mouth\, or just forgotten what you were doing?  The list could go on and on. Sometimes\, things just do not seem to go right and something happens that may make you feel like you want to run and hide. No matter the day\, today\, or any other day\, everyone has them. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE AWKWARD MOMENTS DAY\n\nFind the ability to laugh at yourself\, see the humor in awkward moments and have fun with them.\nRelive old awkward moments by telling stories about them. Laugh over them and enjoy the memory.\nHelp someone else recover from an awkward moment. They may be embarrassing at first. However\, the humor in these moments shows just how human we can be.\nKeep in mind that no one is perfect\, ever.\nWear humility like a cloak and laugh at yourself.\nUse #AwkwardMomentsDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:World Social Work Day
DESCRIPTION:World Social Work Day on the third Tuesday in March recognizes the hard work and dedication of social workers. A global organization of social workers comes together for social justice\, human rights\, and social development all through the promotion of best practices in social work. \n\n\n \n#WSWD\nSocial workers serve many roles in their communities. They assess their client’s needs and challenges. As advocates\, they speak for their clients\, getting them access to the resources they need to improve their lives. Social workers also respond to crisis situations. \nThey work in many settings\, too. Social workers find positions in medical facilities\, child welfare and human service agencies\, and schools. They can also work in education\, teaching new social workers. \nWorld Social Work Day celebrates the achievements of social work globally and locally. It also recognizes the efforts of individuals who’ve chosen social work as a profession. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY\n\nBe sure to give a shout-out to social workers in your community.\nIf you’re a social worker\, share your experience.\nAttend a job fair and encourage future social workers.\nIf you’re interested in becoming a social worker\, learn more about their educational path.\nTo find out more visit ifsw.org.\nAnd use #WSWD on all your social media posts throughout this day.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick Day
DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s Day kicks off a worldwide celebration also known as the Feast of St. Patrick. On March 17th\, many will wear green in honor of the Irish and decorate with shamrocks. According to lore\, the wearing of the green tradition dates back to a story written about St. Patrick in 1726. St. Patrick (c. AD 385–461) used the shamrock to illustrate the Holy Trinity and worn green clothing. And while the story is unlikely to be true\, many will revel in the Irish heritage and eat traditional Irish fare\, too. \n\n#StPatricksDay\nIn the United States\, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated since before the country was formed. At times\, the holiday has been a bit more of a rowdy one\, with green beer\, parades\, and talk of leprechauns. However\, in Ireland\, St. Patrick’s Day takes on a more solemn mood. It wasn’t until events in the United States broadcast in Ireland that some of the Yankee ways spread across the pond. One Irish-American tradition not common to Ireland is corned beef and cabbage. \nHOW TO OBSERVE ST. PATRICK’S DAY\n\nWear green.\nRead up about St. Patrick’s Day.\nCook up an Irish feast!\nUse #StPatricksDay to post on social media.\n\nCheck out this delicious Reuben Casserole from #holidayfoodies. You won’t regret it! \n 
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CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:National Panda Day
DESCRIPTION:On March 16\, National Panda Day draws attention to one of the world’s unique bears. Pandas are also one of the world’s most endangered and adored animals. Conservationists and animal lovers alike spread the word about the increasing efforts of the international community dedicated to protecting and restoring habitats. \n\n\n \n#NationalPandaDay\nNative to China\, giant pandas are members of the Bear (Ursidae) family. Their rapidly shrinking habitat is a major cause for concern. As an endangered species\, successful panda breeding programs are rare. In the wild\, there are approximately only 1\,864 (according to the World Wide Fund for Nature) and 100 living in zoos around the world. \nWith their white face and black eyes and body\, panda bears are easily identifiable. However\, their black and white coloring was designed for their natural habitat. They disappear into the snowy mountains and temperate forests of southwest China. And despite their sweet disposition\, they tend to isolate themselves in the wild. They eat mostly plants and do not hibernate in the winter like many other bears. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PANDA DAY\n\nShare your love for pandas! You can do that by learning more about them and supporting panda sanctuaries.\nPromote ways to protect their shrinking habitat.\nSupport breeding and research programs.\nWatch a documentary about pandas.\n\nDirector Lu Chuan filmed Born in China. It follows not only a panda family but also golden savvy monkeys and the snow leopard.\nDrew Fellman and David Douglas direct Pandas. Researchers from the Chengdu Research Base for Giant Panda Breeding seek to take the program to a whole new level. Actress Kristen Bell narrates.\n\n\nUse #NationalPandaDay on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Animals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T180500
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SUMMARY:Youngstown Phantoms vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
DESCRIPTION:The Youngstown Phantoms take on the Dubuque Fighting Saints at the Covelli Centre on Friday\, March 13 (Billet/Parent Night) at 7:05pm; and Saturday\, March 14 (St. Patrick’s Day Game) at 6:05pm. Experience exciting USHL hockey. For tickets\, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit the Youngstown Phantom’s website.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/youngstown-phantoms-vs-dubuque-fighting-saints-7/
LOCATION:Covelli Centre\, 229 East Front Street\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Fall Sports,Family-Friendly,Phantoms Hockey,Sports
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