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SUMMARY:National Weatherperson’s Day
DESCRIPTION:Always celebrated on February 5th\, National Weatherperson’s Day (also known as National Weatherman’s Day) honors all individuals working in meteorology\, weather forecasting\, and broadcast meteorology. The day also recognizes volunteer storm spotters\, observers\, and others who work in the weather field. \nPOTW: Karen Conklin\, The English Center of Youngstown \n#WeatherpersonsDay\nThis annual holiday commemorates the birthday of John Jeffries\, born on this day in 1744. Dr. Jeffries\, a scientist and a surgeon\, is considered one of America’s first weather observers. He kept weather records from 1774 to 1816. Additionally\, Jefferies pioneered the field of ballooning in the United States and took his first balloon observation in 1784. \nDuring this celebration\, those honored work hard to accurately forecast and report the constantly changing and often unpredictable weather. Despite new technological advances\, meteorologists face challenges in predicting the weather. Even with the most state-of-the-art technology\, predicting “Mother Nature” and what path she may choose is a very daunting task. \nKnowing the weather forecast is valuable to us in so many ways. We often look at the forecast to plan our activities for the upcoming days. It affects what we do\, how we dress\, where we go\, or even if we go at all.   Being prepared for impending storms\, hurricanes or tornadoes saves lives. \nTiny Alabama Town Shocked to Learn Farmer had Secretly Paid People’s Pharmacy Bills for a Decade \nNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:\n“The primary mission of the Weather Service (NWS) forecast office is to provide the American public with the best possible warning service to save lives. Recent severe weather statistics show that we continue to improve our capability to warn the public of impending hazardous weather. \nNationally\, lead time for flash flood warnings improved from 22 minutes in 1993 to 78 minutes in 2008. Accuracy over the same time period increased from 71 percent to 91 percent. Lead time for tornado warnings has increased from 6 minutes in 1993 to 13 minutes today. Tornado warning accuracy increased from 43 percent to 72 percent. Winter storm accuracy in 2008 was 89 percent with an average lead time of 17 hours. Since 1990\, the Tropical Prediction Center’s 24 to 72-hour tropical storm forecast track errors have been reduced by more than 50%. These more accurate and longer lead time warnings help communities stay safe.” \nHOW TO OBSERVE WEATHERPERSONS DAY\nThank your local weatherperson. It may be the person you turn to on the news to keep you up to date on the latest storms. Or\, it may also be the storm spotters who report to the National Weather Service. Their warnings alert us to more imminent dangers. Weather changes often impact our lives and livelihoods\, so their dedication is valuable. Consider how weather affects our daily lives and how much you appreciate an accurate forecast whenever possible. Share your experiences and give a shout-out to the weatherperson doing an outstanding job in your area! \nUse #WeatherpersonsDay to post on social media. \nSource Link + Add New Category
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SUMMARY:National Carrot Cake Day
DESCRIPTION:National Carrot Cake Day on February 3rd\, celebrates one of America’s favorite flavors of cake. In the carrot cake\, we get to eat our cake and veggies\, too! \n\n\n\n#NationalCarrotCakeDay\n\n\n\nCarrot cake closely resembles a quick bread from its preparation to its final consistency. Quick breads mix the wet and dry ingredients separately before combining\, and the final product is coarser than a traditional cake. Creamy frosting separates the layers and often complements the spice of the cake. Cinnamon and nutmeg go well with the natural sweetness of carrots. Many bakers add nuts or raisins to their recipes as well. \n\n\n \nThe carrot’s natural sweetness may have been selected as a substitute in the Middle Ages when sugar was hard to find or expensive. Carrot cake most likely developed from a carrot pudding which could be savory or sweet. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY\nBake a carrot cake to celebrate. Include friends and family by inviting them to join you. Serve a hot beverage or two. If you need a recipe\, we found several worth trying. While you’re enjoying the cake\, look ahead to other celebrations on the calendar.
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CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
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SUMMARY:National Groundhog Day
DESCRIPTION:National Groundhog Day on February 2nd each year asks one question. Will he see his shadow? Ok\, well\, maybe it asks another question. Will there be six more weeks of winter? The day is celebrated each year in the United States and Canada. \n\n\n \n#NationalGroundhogDay\nTraditionally the groundhog awakens from his nap for a nice welcomed break during the winter to see if he can see his shadow. Many believe if the groundhog sees his shadow\, there will be six more weeks of winter. If this is so\, he retreats into his den and goes back to sleep. However\, if he does not see his shadow\, the groundhog remains outside to play\, and people celebrate\, believing spring is just around the corner. \nTradition\nThe tradition of predicting the length of the remaining winter is intertwined with the Christian holiday\, Candlemas. The clergy would bless candles symbolizing the ‘light of the world’ to give to their congregations. Another tradition associated with this day is eating crepes. Germans practiced the art of predicting the winter with a hedgehog. When they arrived in the United States\, they settled in the hills of Pennsylvania\, and the groundhog became the official predictor. \nPunxsutawney\, Pennsylvania\, has hosted the annual Groundhog day event. Thousands of people come to the town of Punxsutawney on Groundhog Day for this day of celebration. \nAlthough already a well-known day\, Groundhog Day received widespread attention due to the 1993 film Groundhog Day\, which was set in Punxsutawney and portrayed Roger Rininger as the groundhog. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GROUNDHOG DAY\n\nWatch Punxsutawney Phil and see if he sees his shadow.\nMake your own prediction for National Groundhog Day.\nWatch a documentary about groundhogs.\nWatch Groundhog the movie. And then\, watch it again.\nRead the Farmer’s Almanac to determine the likelihood of an early spring. Does Phil agree?\nLook for your shadow.\nUse #NationalGroundhogDay on social media.\n\nNATIONAL GROUNDHOG DAY HISTORY\nAn early American reference to Groundhog Day can be found in a diary entry by storekeeper James Morris\, dated February 4th\, 1841\, of Berks County\, Pennsylvania. \n“Last Tuesday\, the 2nd\, was Candlemas day\, the day on which\, according to the Germans\, the groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and if he sees his shadow he pops back for another six weeks nap\, but if the day be cloudy he remains out\, as the weather is to be moderate.” \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Toughest Monster Truck Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Toughest Monster Truck Tour roars back into the Covelli Centre on January 30 & 31! See some of the biggest trucks in the world take on the toughest obstacles for an unforgettable night of thrills and family fun. \nFriday\, January 30\, 2026 – 7:30pm\nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026 – 3:00pm \nTicket Prices:\n$18.00 Reserved-Kids (applicable fees may apply)\n$37.00 Reserved-Adult (applicable fees may apply)\n$42.00 Gold Circle (applicable fees may apply) \nTickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and at the Southwoods Health Box Office. All prices are $5.00 more day of show. \nPit Party will start at 5:30pm on Friday and 12:30pm on Saturday. Pit Passes are $15.00 each and must be purchased separately to enter into the building early. Anyone without a Pitt Pass will not be permitted in the building until general public doors. Doors open 60 minutes prior to the start of the show. \nFor more information\, visit the Covelli Centre website.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/toughest-monster-truck-tour-6/
LOCATION:Covelli Centre\, 229 East Front Street\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Family-Friendly,Winter Events
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SUMMARY:Groundhog Beerfest
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Youngstown’s 8th annual Groundhog Beerfest will be held on Saturday\, January 31\, 2026 at Stambaugh Auditorium. First session is 1:00pm-4:00pm and second session is 5:00pm-8:00pm. Featuring craft beers\, wine\, non-alcoholic beer and new for 2026\, Gorant’s Candy will be offering a chocolate bar with non-alcoholic beverages. \nGeneral admission tickets and a limited quantity of premium admission for both sessions available (premium admission includes private seating with special access to charcuterie\, unique tastings\, brew master visits\, VIP badges and beer steins). Mocktail/non-alcoholic tickets will also be offered with access to a full assortment of non-alcoholic beverages. Food vendors will be in attendance along with a live DJ and band. \nTo purchase tickets\, visit the Stambaugh Auditorium website.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/groundhog-beerfest/
LOCATION:Stambaugh Auditorium\, 1000 Fifth Ave.\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Winter Events
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SUMMARY:Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
DESCRIPTION:Always observed on January 31st\, Inspire Your Heart With Art Day encourages us to ponder how art affects our hearts. Art is valued and appreciated for all sorts of reasons. \n\n\n \n#InspireYourHeartWithArtDay\nOf the broad spectrum of art created in the world\, the pieces that move us to tears or cause us to burst out into joyous laughter remain with us for a lifetime. Whether we are touched by music or see into an artist’s soul through their work\, art has the power to change us\, to inspire our hearts. \nThe day encourages us to explore the many genres of art and let it inspire us. \nBe sure and check out our featured Artist for Inspire Your Heart With Art Day\, Pam Nielsen. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE INSPIRE YOUR HEART WITH ART DAY\n\nVisit an art gallery.\nAttend a live theatre performance.\nRead a good book.\nListen to music.\nAttend a ballet performance.\nStart your masterpiece.\nTeach someone how to play an instrument.\nAttend an art lecture.\nExplore a new technique.\nSee an inspirational film.\nShare your art with others.\n Use #InspireYourHeartWithArtDay to post on social media.\n\nINSPIRE YOUR HEART WITH ART DAY HISTORY\nNational Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this national art celebration. \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
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SUMMARY:National Hot Chocolate Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on January 31st\, National Hot Chocolate Day warms up people across the country by celebrating the timeless cold-weather beverage. \n#NationalHotChocolateDay\nHot chocolate is a warm beverage made with ground chocolate\, heated milk or water\, and sugar. In America\, we often use the terms hot chocolate and hot cocoa interchangeably. However\, the two beverages are different. \n\n\n \nCocoa vs Hot Chocolate \nWe make hot cocoa with cocoa powder\, heated milk or water\, and sugar. We’re able to do this thanks to a process developed by father and son chemists. For the thicker\, more flavorful beverage\, we make hot chocolate from ground chocolate containing cocoa butter. It is also called drinking chocolate. Hot chocolate has also been around longer than hot cocoa. In the early 1800s\, Casparus van Houten Sr. developed a process to separate the cocoa solids from the butter. His son\, Coenraad Johannes made those fats more soluble in water. Together their processes made cocoa powder possible. \nBut before then\, everyone drank hot chocolate. This thicker\, creamier beverage often offered medicinal benefits for stomach ailments during the 19th century. In fact\, long before the beverage’s popularity in Victorian times\, it served in ceremonial culture. \nHowever\, humans have been drinking chocolate for a long time. The Mayans likely created the first chocolate beverage 2000 years ago. The Aztecs also included a cocoa beverage as an essential part of their culture by 1400 AD. When Europeans began exploring Central and South America\, explorers brought chocolate and the beverage back with them to Europe from Mexico. \n\n\n \nMake it and Benefit\nHot chocolate can be enjoyed in a variety of combinations\, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows. Sometimes a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dash of peppermint makes the chocolate extra special. In the United States\, many people enjoy an instant form of hot chocolate. It is made with hot water or milk and a packet containing mostly cocoa powder\, sugar\, and dry milk. \nThere are health benefits to drinking hot chocolate. Cocoa contains significant amounts of antioxidants that may help prevent cancer. Studies have shown the flavonoids in chocolate may have a positive effect on arterial health and memory. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HOT CHOCOLATE DAY\n\nMake some hot chocolate.\nAdd a variety of toppings.\nInvite a friend to join you for hot chocolate.\nSample different flavors of hot chocolate.\nTaste the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa.\nTake a photo and use #NationalHotChocolateDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-hot-chocolate-day/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T193000
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SUMMARY:Toughest Monster Truck Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Toughest Monster Truck Tour roars back into the Covelli Centre on January 30 & 31! See some of the biggest trucks in the world take on the toughest obstacles for an unforgettable night of thrills and family fun. \nFriday\, January 30\, 2026 – 7:30pm\nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026 – 3:00pm \nTicket Prices:\n$18.00 Reserved-Kids (applicable fees may apply)\n$37.00 Reserved-Adult (applicable fees may apply)\n$42.00 Gold Circle (applicable fees may apply) \nTickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and at the Southwoods Health Box Office. All prices are $5.00 more day of show. \nPit Party will start at 5:30pm on Friday and 12:30pm on Saturday. Pit Passes are $15.00 each and must be purchased separately to enter into the building early. Anyone without a Pitt Pass will not be permitted in the building until general public doors. Doors open 60 minutes prior to the start of the show. \nFor more information\, visit the Covelli Centre website.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/toughest-monster-truck-tour-5/
LOCATION:Covelli Centre\, 229 East Front Street\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Family-Friendly,Winter Events
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SUMMARY:YSU Men’s Basketball
DESCRIPTION:Youngstown State University Men’s Basketball home games will be: \nMonday\, November 10 at 6:30pm: Penn State Shenango at YSU\nFriday\, November 28 at 3:00pm: Chicago State at YSU\nWednesday\, December 3: Wright State\, TBA\nSunday\, December 14 at 2:00pm: Thiel at YSU\nSaturday\, December 20 at 1:00pm: University of South Carolina-Upstate at YSU\nMonday\, December 29 at 6:30pm: Detroit Mercy at YSU\nThursday\, January 1 at 1:00pm: Oakland at YSU\nWednesday\, January 7 at 6:30pm: Purdue Fort Wayne at YSU\nFriday\, January 9 at 11:00am: Bryant & Stratton College at YSU\nThursday\, January 22 at 6:30pm: Green Bay at YSU\nSaturday\, January 24 at 2:00pm: Milwaukee at YSU\nFriday\, January 30 at 6:30pm: IU Indy at YSU\nSaturday\, February 7 at 4:30pm: Robert Morris at YSU\nWednesday\, February 18 at 6:30pm: Cleveland State at YSU\nSaturday\, February 21 at 2:00pm: Northern Kentucky at YSU \nAll home games will be held in the Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center on the YSU campus. For more information\, visit the YSU Men’s Basketball website.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/ysu-mens-basketball-11/
LOCATION:Beeghly Center – Youngstown State University\, 224 W. Spring St.\, Youngstown\, 44502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Sports,YSU Sports
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
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SUMMARY:Library Shelfie Day
DESCRIPTION:The fourth Wednesday in January offers a unique opportunity for book lovers on Library Shelfie Day. \n\n\n \n#LibraryShelfieDay\nSome collectors of books tend to arrange their collections so their spines can be admired pleasantly. Others have a system of organization that results in an alternative art form. However our books are organized on the shelf\, they are meant to be photographed and shared on social media. \nLibrary Shelfies offer book stores\, libraries\, schools\, and individuals an opportunity to express their reading preferences through a single photograph. Whether they frame their favorite authors\, titles\, genres or cover art\, readers share a bit of their library in creative ways. With or without dust jackets\, signed and unsigned\, dogeared and in mint condition\, bibliophiles love books of all kinds. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE LIBRARY SHELFIE DAY\nWhether you have a small library with a few select favorites or are a true bibliophile\, arrange your collection on a shelf and take a picture. Express your inner artist! Build a tower of babbling books or a wall of words. Invite others to join you in your aesthetically pleasing book-building adventure. Some suggestions include: \n\nArrange by color\nOrder books by height\, thickness\, width\nArrange book titles so they send a message\nStack books artistically\nPlace books in the order in which they were read\nRely on the good ol’ alphabetical order by author\nDisplay a biography only shelfie\n\nOnce you’ve taken your library shelfie\, visit a local library and check out theirs. You might find they’ve developed clever ways to entice you to new books and old ones\, too. Have fun displaying your collection in fun ways! Don’t forget to use #LibraryShelfieDay to share on social media. \nOnce you’ve shared your shelfie\, explore 8 Unique Libraries In The United States for more shelf inspiration. \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
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SUMMARY:National Plan for Vacation Day
DESCRIPTION:National Plan for Vacation Day\, on the last Tuesday in January\, reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The early bird gets to pack their bags and fly away to a little fun and relaxation! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#PlanForVacation\n\n\n\nWith the frigid temperatures and growing snow piles\, it’s easy to start daydreaming of sunny skies. Who else is dreaming of sandcastles and the vacation days to come? But\, for many Americans\, those vacation dreams turn out to be just that: a dream. \nEach year\, Americans leave more than 600 million vacation days unused. Our work martyr attitudes combined with a culture of silence in the workplace is keeping workers at their desks instead of using their time off. \nTo change this\, National Plan for Vacation Day reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. When it comes to taking a vacation\, it is the planners of the world who get the job done. Planners are more likely to take all their vacation time in a given work year and take more extended vacations than non-planners. They are also happier with their jobs\, relationships\, and health. So don’t knock the planners who get out the door to vacation! Get planning!! \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE PLAN FOR VACATION DAY\nThree Easy Steps to Planning a Vacation\nPlanning a vacation does not have to be a monumental task. Here are three easy steps to make it happen: \n\nDetermine how much time off you earn. Look up the number of vacation days you earn by checking with your finance or HR team. Don’t forget to make a note of any office closures.\nCoordinate calendars. Plot out your year—enter the number of days you earn\, put your vacation dreams on the calendar\, and use your custom link to get your family and friends involved in the planning.\nShare your plans. Once you have your days determined\, use the calendar to export your plans to Outlook\, Gmail\, or other electronic calendars to share with your boss\, co-workers\, and family.\n\nAs we close out a month of resolutions\, make this the year you focus on your bucket list—not your to-do list. \nGet ready to plan your vacation and use #PlanForVacation on social media. \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Travel
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SUMMARY:Holocaust Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Holocaust Remembrance Day – Each year on January 27th\, the world remembers one of the most horrific events in modern history. This tragic event is known as the Holocaust. The holocaust occurred during WWII when Nazi Germany killed millions of innocent victims. The day is also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. \n\n\n \n#HolocaustRemembranceDay\nNazi Germany is one of the evilest regimes that ever existed. They persecuted and killed millions of people in just under four years. One group in particular that suffered were those of the Jewish faith. It is believed that six million Jews were killed during the Holocaust. The Nazis’ persecution of the Jews became a genocide. \nGenocide occurs when those of a particular ethnic group is deliberately killed. However\, the Nazis killed more than just Jews. Hundreds of thousands of other groups of people died under the evil regime. These included: \n\n7 million Soviet civilians\n3 million Soviet prisoners of war\n1.8 million Polish civilians\n312\,000 Serb civilians\nUp to 250\,000 people with disabilities\nUp to 250\,000 Gypsies\nAround 1\,900 Jehovah Witnesses\nPossibly thousands of homosexuals\n\nMost Jews died in concentration camps. The most notorious concentration camp is Auschwitz\, where approximately one million Jews died. While some of the Jews in the concentration camps died from disease or starvation\, others died in the gas chambers. Other groups of people were forced to live in ghettos where they died of sickness or starvation. Still\, others were rounded up\, shot\, and buried in mass graves. \nMany famous books and movies have been produced about the holocaust. One of the most famous books is Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. The book is a real-life account of the two years that Anne Frank and her Dutch family hid from the Nazis. The family was discovered and deported to a concentration camp. Anne was 15 years old when she died in the camp from typhus. Other books include The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom\, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne\, and Born Survivors by Wendy Holden. Movies include Schindler’s List\, The Reader\, Denial\, and The Devil’s Arithmetic. \nThere are many other works\, such as theater productions\, music\, and poetry. Many of the works were created by victims and survivors of the holocaust. Other works commemorate the many heroes who helped save thousands of Jews and other victims from certain death. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY\nMany events are held throughout the world to commemorate this solemn day. The United Nations hosts a Holocaust memorial ceremony. The ceremony includes testimonies by Holocaust survivors\, special music\, and memorial prayers. There are also photographic exhibits\, panel discussions\, film screenings\, and book signings. Sadly\, there are some that try to deny the holocaust ever happened. This is one more reason to take part in this day. If the holocaust is forgotten or denied\, it will be easier for history to repeat itself. Share this day on social media with #HolocaustRemembranceDay or #NeverForget. \nHOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY HISTORY\nOn January 24\, 2005\, the United Nations General Assembly marked the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps. Later that year on November 1\, the UN General Assembly designated January 27th as the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. It is also referred to as Holocaust Remembrance Day. It was on January 27th in 1945 that Soviet troops liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/holocaust-remembrance-day/
CATEGORIES:Community,Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20230127T151504Z
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SUMMARY:National Chocolate Cake Day
DESCRIPTION:National Chocolate Cake Day celebrates the cake more people favor. And more often than not\, we celebrate our special occasions like anniversaries\, birthdays and weddings with cake. Why not enjoy chocolate cake on January 27th every year? \n\n\n \n\n#ChocolateCakeDay\n\nIn America\, chocolate was consumed primarily as a beverage until the 1830s or 40s. Chocolate cakes\, as we think of them today\, mostly did not exist then.  According to the Dover Post\, the chocolate cake was born in 1765 when a doctor and a chocolate maker teamed up in an old mill.  They ground up cocoa beans between huge millstones to make a thick syrup. The liquid was poured into molds shaped like cakes\, which were meant to be transformed into a beverage.  A popular Philadelphia cookbook author\, Eliza Leslie\, published the earliest chocolate cake recipe in 1847 in The Lady’s Receipt Book.  Unlike chocolate cakes we know today\, this recipe used chopped chocolate.  Other cooks of the time such as Sarah Tyson Rorer and Maria Parloa all made contributions to the development of the chocolate cake and were prolific authors of cookbooks. \nThe first boxed cake mix was created by a company called O. Duff and Sons in the late 1920s. Betty Crocker released their first dry cake mixes in 1947. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY\nWhen it comes to food holidays\, we know how to celebrate. This one is no different. Have some cake. Share it with someone else. Visit your favorite bakery and give them some credit\, too. Or\, if you have some mean baking skills\, show them off! We want to see them\, too. That means\, share your recipes\, take some pictures\, make a video and show off those delicious\, chocolatey cakes! We love how you celebrate these days\, so celebrate them with us! \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-chocolate-cake-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20230126T134422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T134422Z
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SUMMARY:National Spouses Day
DESCRIPTION:National Spouses Day on January 26th each year celebrates the bond between two people and sets aside time for couples to show each other gratitude. \n\n\n \n#NationalSpousesDay\nDedicated to recognizing spouses everywhere\, the observance reminds us to take time for our mate. From being thankful for the fulfillment and security of a long-term relationship to the boost of morale and well-being provided by spouses\, there are many reasons to celebrate. This day is a time to show your spouse that you care and appreciate all of the things that he or she does for you and the home. \nLife gets busy\, and we can often take for granted how our spouse improves our life. Pay a heartfelt thank you or compliment to the love of your life. Since the day is a non-gift giving day\, spend time together and reconnect. Don’t forget to say\, “I love you.” \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SPOUSES DAY\nIf it has been a while since you have expressed appreciation to the one with whom you are married\, now is your chance. Again\, this day is not about giving gifts but spending time together\, enjoying each other\, and appreciating each other. Use #NationalSpousesDay to post on social media. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-spouses-day/
CATEGORIES:Lifestyle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20251031T112941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T141541Z
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SUMMARY:The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
DESCRIPTION:The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 100th Anniversary World Tour to the Covelli Centre on Sunday\, January 25\, 2026 at 3:00pm. \nFor 100 years\, the Harlem Globetrotters have been spreading smiles\, family fun\, and jaw-dropping basketball skills across the globe. Now it’s your chance to experience the slam dunks\, trick shots\, and unforgettable moments right here in Youngstown. Tickets will be available on Ticketmaster.com.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/the-harlem-globetrotters-100-year-tour/
LOCATION:Covelli Centre\, 229 East Front Street\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Youngstown,Event,Events,Family-Friendly,Winter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20251031T112941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T141533Z
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SUMMARY:Fantastique!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the musical memories of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s new Music Director\, Erik\, as he takes you on a symphonic journey! The Youngstown Symphony proudly celebrates his appointment with a program of programmatic works close to his heart. The performance will be on Sunday\, January 25 at 2:30pm at Stambaugh Auditorium. \nFirst\, revel in the power of Richard Wagner’s hero\, Siegfried\, before soaring with the iconic Olympic and E.T. music of John Williams. As a tribute to his mother’s Finnish heritage\, the first half concludes with Jean Sibelius’s picturesque tone poem\, Night Ride and Sunrise. \nThe climax of the evening arrives with Hector Berlioz’s revolutionary Symphonie fantastique. This groundbreaking 1830 masterpiece plunges you into a composer’s feverish\, hallucinatory dreams of obsessive love. The orchestra becomes his storyteller\, guiding you through dreams\, a swirling waltz\, a lonely country scene\, climactic march to the gallows and a climatic dream of a Witches’ sabbath.  \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of drama\, story\, and spectacular sound; works that shaped the new director’s passion for music. \nFor ticket information\, visit the Experience Your Arts website.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/fantastique/
LOCATION:Stambaugh Auditorium\, 1000 Fifth Ave.\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Winter Events,Youngstown Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20251031T112829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T021238Z
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SUMMARY:YSU Women’s Basketball
DESCRIPTION:Youngstown State University Women’s Basketball home games will be: \nMonday\, November 3 at 11:00am: Thiel at YSU\nSunday\, November 16 at 2:00pm: Bucknell at YSU\nTuesday\, November 25 at 6:30pm: Toledo at YSU\nTuesday\, December 16: Wright State at YSU; TBA\nWednesday\, December 31 at 1:00pm: Salem at YSU\nMonday\, January 5 at 6:30pm: Oakland at YSU\nThursday\, January 8 at 6:30pm: Northern Kentucky at YSU\nSaturday\, January 10 at 2:00pm: Purdue Fort Wayne at YSU\nSaturday\, January 17 at 2:00pm: IU Indy at YSU\nSunday\, January 25 at 1:00pm: Cleveland State at YSU\nThursday\, February 5 at 6:30pm: Milwaukee at YSU\nSaturday\, February 7 at 2:00pm: Green Bay at YSU\nWednesday\, February 11 at 6:30pm: Robert Morris at YSU\nWednesday\, February 25 at 6:30pm: Detroit Mercy at YSU \nAll home games will be held in the Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center on the YSU campus. For more information\, visit the YSU Women’s Basketball website.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/ysu-womens-basketball-9/
LOCATION:Beeghly Center – Youngstown State University\, 224 W. Spring St.\, Youngstown\, 44502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Sports,YSU Sports
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20230125T141424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T141424Z
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SUMMARY:National Irish Coffee Day
DESCRIPTION:National Irish Coffee Day kicks off January 25th each year with a mug of strong coffee\, Irish whiskey\, sugar\, and topped with a layer of cream. \n\n\n \n#NationalIrishCoffeeDay\nOn a cold\, wet day in 1942 weary travelers to the small Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland found their way to a restaurant and chef Joe Sheridan. To warm his guests\, he served them hot coffee\, spiked with whiskey and topped with whipped cream. The passengers asked if the beverage was Brazilian coffee. Sheridan responded that it was Irish coffee.\nClick play and enjoy a story about National Irish Coffee Appreciation Day featuring our founder\, Marlo Anderson.  If you enjoy the 2 minute show\, subscribe with your favorite podcast player. \nA travel writer\, Stanton Delaplane\, brought Irish coffee to the United States after having it at Shannon Airport. \nDelaplane brought the idea to the Buena Vista Cafe on November 10\, 1952. After much trial and error\, sampling\, and a trip back to Ireland for a taste of the original\, Delaplane\, along with Buena Vista owners Jack Koeppler and George Freeberg\, were able to replicate the delicious coffee and the method for floating the cream on top of the coffee. \nHow to Make an Authentic Irish Coffee\nStarting with a warm glass\, fill 2/3rds full of freshly brewed coffee. Stir in a heaping teaspoon of sugar.  Add 1 ounce of Irish whiskey. \nAdding the cream\, so it floats is the tricky part. According to the Buena Vista account\, and at the suggestion of San Francisco’s mayor\, a dairyman\, cream that is 48 hours old\, is best. However\, others recommend whipping cream (not whipped cream) that has been lightly whipped or foamed. \nWhen the coffee has stopped swirling from stirring in the sugar\, pour the foamy cream over the back of a spoon. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL IRISH COFFEE DAY\nWarm up with an Irish coffee. Use #NationalIrishCoffeeDay to post on social media. \nIf you want to explore more cocktails and their history\, read A-Z Cocktail Origins. \n\n\n \nNATIONAL IRISH COFFEE DAY HISTORY\nNational Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this hot beverage celebration. While we do\, we hope you’ll enjoy a mug with a friend or two. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-irish-coffee-day/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T180500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T180500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20251031T112940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T141541Z
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SUMMARY:Youngstown Phantoms vs. Team USA
DESCRIPTION:The Youngstown Phantoms take on Team USA at the Covelli Centre on Friday\, January 23 at 7:05pm; and Saturday\, January 24 (Multi-Cultural Night) 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-team-usa-11/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20251031T112829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T141532Z
UID:49439-1769263200-1769263200@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:YSU Men’s Basketball
DESCRIPTION:Youngstown State University Men’s Basketball home games will be: \nMonday\, November 10 at 6:30pm: Penn State Shenango at YSU\nFriday\, November 28 at 3:00pm: Chicago State at YSU\nWednesday\, December 3: Wright State\, TBA\nSunday\, December 14 at 2:00pm: Thiel at YSU\nSaturday\, December 20 at 1:00pm: University of South Carolina-Upstate at YSU\nMonday\, December 29 at 6:30pm: Detroit Mercy at YSU\nThursday\, January 1 at 1:00pm: Oakland at YSU\nWednesday\, January 7 at 6:30pm: Purdue Fort Wayne at YSU\nFriday\, January 9 at 11:00am: Bryant & Stratton College at YSU\nThursday\, January 22 at 6:30pm: Green Bay at YSU\nSaturday\, January 24 at 2:00pm: Milwaukee at YSU\nFriday\, January 30 at 6:30pm: IU Indy at YSU\nSaturday\, February 7 at 4:30pm: Robert Morris at YSU\nWednesday\, February 18 at 6:30pm: Cleveland State at YSU\nSaturday\, February 21 at 2:00pm: Northern Kentucky at YSU \nAll home games will be held in the Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center on the YSU campus. For more information\, visit the YSU Men’s Basketball website.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/ysu-mens-basketball-10/
LOCATION:Beeghly Center – Youngstown State University\, 224 W. Spring St.\, Youngstown\, 44502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Sports,YSU Sports
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20230124T155638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T155638Z
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SUMMARY:National Compliment Day
DESCRIPTION:National Compliment Day on January 24th offers a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day or to give credit for a job well done!  Give an extra compliment annually on January 24th and any time one is deserved. \n\n\n \n#NationalComplimentDay\nA compliment has a powerful effect. It can instill confidence in a child\, or validate someone’s hard work. A compliment not only improves the receiver’s mood\, but it also says something about the giver. It tells them you noticed. Whether we recognize someone’s achievement or their classic style\, a compliment can go a long way. \nTo give a great compliment\, first be sincere. People have a way of knowing when we are fake. If you don’t mean it\, it’s worse than getting a thoughtless birthday gift. \nComplimenting character versus a new haircut are different rewards. The first says you respect the person and the other tells them you paid attention. Sometimes the receiver needs to hear one or the other\, or both. \nHuman beings like to be unique\, original. Strive to give a compliment about what makes a person stand out above the rest. Take the time to reflect on what you admire about the person. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY\nMake sure to compliment someone. Share the compliments you receive that make your day. Do they improve your day? Make a list of different ways to give a compliment and use #NationalComplimentDay to post on social media. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-compliment-day/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20230124T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T155106Z
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SUMMARY:National Peanut Butter Day
DESCRIPTION:National Peanut Butter Day on January 24th recognizes an American staple in our pantries. Whether creamy or chunky\, with chocolate or with jelly\, peanut butter gets the recognition it deserves each year on this day. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#NationalPeanutButterDay\n\n\n\nThe early peanut butter made by the Aztecs and Incas around 1000 BC was more of a paste and not nearly as creamy as the peanut butter we know now. \nClick play and enjoy a story about National Peanut Butter Day featuring our founder\, Marlo Anderson. If you enjoy the 2-minute show\, subscribe with your favorite podcast player. \n\nPeanut butter didn’t become widely used until the 20th century. First\, the peanut had to be considered more than animal feed\, which wasn’t until the late 1800s. At the turn of the century\, inventions that made planting\, cultivating\, and harvesting the legume (the peanut isn’t a nut at all) made it possible to see the peanut as a retail and wholesale food item.\n\nPeanut butter is a good source of vitamin E\, B6\, niacin\, calcium\, potassium and iron\, is packed with protein and is rich in healthy monounsaturated fat. \n\n\n\n\nBringing Peanut Butter to the Masses\nWe can thank four men for the inventions and processes that bring us the creamy\, smooth peanut butter we enjoy today: Marcus Gilmore Edson of Canada\, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg\, Dr. Ambrose Straub of St. Louis\, Missouri\, and chemist Joseph Rosefield. \nIn 1884\, Edson developed a process to make peanut paste from milling roasted peanuts between two heated plates. The famous cereal maker and health food specialist of the time\, Kellogg\, patented a process with raw peanuts in 1895. Dr. Straub is responsible for patenting a peanut butter making machine in 1903. \nPeanut butter was introduced to audiences at the 1904 Universal Exposition in St. Louis at C.H. Sumner’s concession stand. \nBut the man who brought us the peanut butter we know and love today was Joseph Rosefield. In 1922\, through homogenization\, Rosefield was able to keep peanut oil from separating from the peanut solids. He later sold the patent to a company that began making Peter Pan peanut butter. Rosefield then went into business for himself selling Skippy peanut butter through Rosefield Packing. He also supplied peanut butter for military rations during World War II. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY\nMake your favorite peanut butter recipes. Whether it’s a sandwich or a baked good\, someone is sure to enjoy it with you. Be sure to share a photo or recipe using #NationalPeanutButterDay on social media. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-peanut-butter-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20251031T112940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T141531Z
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SUMMARY:Youngstown Phantoms vs. Team USA
DESCRIPTION:The Youngstown Phantoms take on Team USA at the Covelli Centre on Friday\, January 23 at 7:05pm; and Saturday\, January 24 (Multi-Cultural Night) 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-team-usa-10/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20230120T211003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T211003Z
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SUMMARY:National Pie Day
DESCRIPTION:National Pie Day on January 23rd celebrates one of the Nations’ favorite desserts. No matter how you slice it\, pie in just about any form makes a crowd happy. Fruit pies\, berry pies\, cream pies – they are mouthwatering servings of homemade goodness. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#NationalPieDay\n\n\n\nNational Pie Day simply celebrates the pie. Everyone is invited to bake their favorite pie\, but more importantly\, the day reminds us to enjoy eating pies! The only other question to ask is\, will it be al a mode? \nDid you know\, the first pies appeared around 9500 BC in the Egyptian Neolithic period or New Stone Age? So\, humans have been eating pies for a very long time. And with so many to choose from\, we shouldn’t have any problem finding one we like. After all\, we celebrate the day twice a year (plus their cousin National Pi Day). \nFun Tidbit – Pie throwing:\nCream-filled or topped pies are favorite props for humor. Throwing a pie in a person’s face has been a staple of film comedy since Ben Turpin received one in Mr. Flip in 1909. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PIE  DAY\nCheck out our Celebration Deals page for the latest National Pie Day offers. If you know of a tasty Pie Day offer that isn’t listed yet\, Contact Us and let us know! We will get it listed as soon as possible. We don’t want you to miss out on a delicious slice. \nThe day also offers a perfect opportunity to give a shout-out to your favorite bakery. They always serve up the best and flakiest crusts. And we know\, sometimes that bakery is known as Grandma’s House. Use the holiday to honor her by learning to bake her best recipes. Take a lesson or two from the master! Or try a new recipe together. \nNo matter how you celebrate\, be sure to use #NationalPieDay to post on social media. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-pie-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20260403T142927
CREATED:20230127T151427Z
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SUMMARY:National Fun at Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Fight the workday doldrums during National Fun At Work Day on the last Friday in January! National Day Calendar makes it so easy to do when everyone around the workplace has a birthday for one example. Just head over to Search here! and enter any date for the current week (January 28 for example) to discover National Days to celebrate at work. \n\n\n \n\n#FunAtWorkDay\n\nMany people spend a good portion of their lives at work\, so why should they not try to enjoy it? While looking to find fun things to do at work\, let your imagination be the leader. Make sure to obtain your boss’s approval for whatever fun and exciting things you choose to do. Better yet\, get your boss involved in the fun! \nDave Hemseth and Leslie Yerkes\, co-authors of 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work say\, “Organizations that integrate fun into work have lower levels of absenteeism\, greater job satisfaction\, increased productivity\, and less downtime.” \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE FUN AT WORK DAY\n\nHost a boss look-alike contest.\nOrganize a chili cook-off.\nGo office to office singing random songs.\nCreate a healthy potluck with a variety of fruits and veggies.\nSet up a corn hole game in the break room or in any appropriate space.\nCelebrate the National Days with National Day Calendar\n\nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-fun-at-work-day/
CATEGORIES:Business,Professional
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T183000
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SUMMARY:YSU Men’s Basketball
DESCRIPTION:Youngstown State University Men’s Basketball home games will be: \nMonday\, November 10 at 6:30pm: Penn State Shenango at YSU\nFriday\, November 28 at 3:00pm: Chicago State at YSU\nWednesday\, December 3: Wright State\, TBA\nSunday\, December 14 at 2:00pm: Thiel at YSU\nSaturday\, December 20 at 1:00pm: University of South Carolina-Upstate at YSU\nMonday\, December 29 at 6:30pm: Detroit Mercy at YSU\nThursday\, January 1 at 1:00pm: Oakland at YSU\nWednesday\, January 7 at 6:30pm: Purdue Fort Wayne at YSU\nFriday\, January 9 at 11:00am: Bryant & Stratton College at YSU\nThursday\, January 22 at 6:30pm: Green Bay at YSU\nSaturday\, January 24 at 2:00pm: Milwaukee at YSU\nFriday\, January 30 at 6:30pm: IU Indy at YSU\nSaturday\, February 7 at 4:30pm: Robert Morris at YSU\nWednesday\, February 18 at 6:30pm: Cleveland State at YSU\nSaturday\, February 21 at 2:00pm: Northern Kentucky at YSU \nAll home games will be held in the Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center on the YSU campus. For more information\, visit the YSU Men’s Basketball website.
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LOCATION:Beeghly Center – Youngstown State University\, 224 W. Spring St.\, Youngstown\, 44502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Sports,YSU Sports
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Life Day
DESCRIPTION:Though Celebration of Life Day\, which lands on January 22\, was originally instituted to celebrate the children in our lives\, it has come to signify all that’s good about being alive. It’s easy to forget sometimes\, but we are all fortunate to be here. Take time to celebrate that the good far outweighs the bad in this life. It all starts with gratitude and appreciation for where you are right now\, and wherever you hope your dreams take you. Every life is precious\, individual\, and a huge gift\, so take a little extra time today to celebrate it. \n\n\n \nThough Ronald Regan originally established the holiday to send an anti-abortion message\, the Celebration of Life Day has come to be a day to celebrate both the lives of children and ourselves. Celebration of Life Day was originally called National Sanctity of Human Life Day and was proclaimed in January 1984 by Ronald Regan. At the time\, President Regan chose to harken back to the landmark abortion case Roe v Wade by placing National Sanctity of Human Life Day on the 11-year anniversary of the decision on the case. \nAnti-abortion groups championed the holiday and felt that it expressed their sentiments on the importance of human life at all stages. This belief has been echoed in Donald Trump’s statement on the day from 2019. Organizations who champion the right to choose\, like Planned Parenthood\, denounced the day as a way of limiting women’s rights to autonomy over their bodies. \n\n\n \nThe history of National Sanctity of Human Life/Celebration of Life Day has been rocky. Though both Bush presidencies continued the holiday\, it was discontinued for eight years under President Bill Clinton. Donald Trump has continued the holiday throughout his presidency\, as well\, and some churches have even marked it as a holy day on their calendars. The holiday routinely falls on a Sunday for this religious reason\, although only in 2018 Donald Trump proclaimed it be celebrated on a Monday. \nToday\, many view the Celebration of Life Day as a day to spend extra time with their nieces\, nephews\, children\, grandchildren\, or even just kids they babysit. Every human life is precious\, and today is the day to remind ourselves we are all lucky to be here and lead the lives we do. Despite our individual and group challenges\, there is always good to be found and gratitude to be shown – and what better day to find the positive than Celebration of Life Day? \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Community,Lifestyle
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120
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SUMMARY:National Cheese Lover's Day
DESCRIPTION: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\, delicious goodness of cheese\, they were hooked. And we can definitively say that human history was forever changed. Cheese might have had mysterious beginnings over 7\,000 years ago\, but it’s insanely popular today. In the U.S\, one-third of all milk produced in this country goes into cheese production. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry! We’re ready to celebrate it. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWe celebrate and explore the wonderful flavors of cheese on National Cheese Lovers Day on January 20. \nIt seems like cheese has been around forever. There aren’t any records pinpointing the exact event when cheese was created\, but the earliest record of pasteurizing cheese dates back to 5500 B.C. in the geographical region that’s now Poland. The earliest cheeses were mostly cottage cheese churned at home\, and this is likely how cheesemaking started. \nThousands of years ago\, milk was transported by people by storing it in the stomachs of sheep. When left for a few days\, the milk would separate into whey and curd. Retaining this residue and preserving it with salt led to the formation of cheese. Today\, there are more than 1\,800 types of cheese in the world. \n\n\n \nThe rest of the history of cheese is as extravagant and full of flavor as cheese itself. Enjoyed by royalty\, the poor\, and modern-day consumers\, there is something for everyone. Some parts of the world are very secretive about their cheese heritage\, keeping the ingredients and techniques private. \nCheesemaking itself is a very sensitive process. Everything from the environment\, to the temperature of the milk will impact the taste and aroma of the cheese.
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CATEGORIES:Food
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SUMMARY:National Popcorn Day
DESCRIPTION: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 Popcorn Day celebrates this delectable snack on January 19. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that the corn we eat and the corn we pop are two different varieties of maize? In fact\, the corn you’d find on your dinner table is most likely unable to pop at all! Only one variety of corn is able to become popcorn: Zea mays everta. This particular corn variety has small ears\, and the kernels burst when exposed to dry heat. \nIn 1948\, small heads of Zea mays everta were discovered by Herbert Dick and Earle Smith in the Bat Cave of west central New Mexico. Ranging from smaller than a penny to about two inches\, the oldest Bat Cave ears were about 4\,000 years old. Several individually popped kernels were also discovered\, which have since been carbon dated and shown to be approximately 5\,600 years old. There’s also evidence of early use of popcorn in Peru\, Mexico\, and Guatemala\, as well as other places in Central and South America. \n\n\n \nAztecs used popcorn to decorate their clothes\, create ceremonial embellishments\, and also for nourishment. Native Americans have also been found to consume and utilize popcorn in their day to day lives. In a cave in Utah\, thought to be inhabited by Pueblo Native Americans\, popcorn has been found that dates back to over 1\,000 years ago. French explorers who traveled to the new world discovered popcorn being made by the Iroquois Natives in the Great Lakes region. As colonists moved around North America\, and as the USA came to be\, many people adopted popcorn as a popular and healthy snack.
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CATEGORIES:Food
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION: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 globe.\n\nMartin Luther King Day is observed every year on the third Monday of January — on January 16 this year. King was an influential civil rights leader — best known for his work on racial equality and ending racial segregation in the United States. His life and achievements are remembered and celebrated on this day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe concept of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday was promoted by labor unions. After King’s death\, U.S. Representative John Conyers and U.S. Senator Edward Brooke introduced a bill in Congress to make King’s birthday a national holiday. The bill first came to a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1979; however\, it fell five votes short of the number needed for passage. Two of the main arguments mentioned by opponents were that a paid holiday for federal employees would be too expensive and that a holiday to honor a private citizen would be contrary to longstanding tradition\, as King never held public office. At the time\, only two other figures had national holidays honoring them: George Washington and Christopher Columbus. \n\n\n \nSoon after\, the King Center looked for support from the corporate community and the general public. The success of this strategy was cemented when musician Stevie Wonder released the single ‘Happy Birthday’ to popularize the campaign in 1980 and hosted the Rally for Peace Press Conference in 1981. Six million signatures were collected for a petition for Congress to pass the law and is considered the largest petition in favor of an issue in U.S. history. \nPresident Reagan originally opposed the holiday\, citing cost concerns. But on November 2\, 1983\, Reagan signed a bill\, proposed by Representative Katie Hall\, to create a federal holiday honoring King. The bill had passed the Senate by a count of 78 to 22\, and the House of Representatives by 338 to 90. The holiday was observed for the first time on January 20\, 1986. It’s observed on the third Monday of January rather than directly on Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s birthday because it follows the guidelines of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
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CATEGORIES:Community
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