Week of Events
National Weather Observers Day
National Weather Observers Day on May 4th provides a day for the people who enjoy watching and observing the weather. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #WeatherObserversDay Weather observers often assist the National Weather Service as Storm Spotters. These hobbyists are valuable resources for communities. This day is also an opportunity to get out and learn
National Star Wars Day
May the Fourth be with you each year on National Star Wars Day. Or is it, “May the force be with you?” It all depends on whether you like using puns or not. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalStarWarsDay Thousands of Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate this day each year with parties and celebrations around the
National Cartoonists Day
Observed on May 5th each year, National Cartoonists day honors all those creative ink-stained artists, past and present, and the fascinating pieces they have created. Throughout the years, their talents bring humor, entertainment into our lives while provoking thought and debate, too. #NationalCartoonistsDay American comic strip writer and artist, Richard Outcault (January 14, 1863 –
National Astronaut Day
National Astronaut Day on May 5th each year celebrates Astronauts as true heroes. The day’s mission is to inspire ALL to “reach for the stars” by sharing “out of this world” Astronaut stories and experiences. #NationalAstronautDay On May 5th, 1961, Astronaut Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. became the first American in space aboard the Freedom 7
Cinco De Mayo’s Day
Cinco De Mayo’s deeply rooted history in the Franco-Mexican War influenced Mexican-Mexican American communities in the early years of the American Civil War. In the early 1860s, as the Civil War erupted, these communities took up the banner of the Cinco De Mayo celebration as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy.
National Foster Day
We are raising our voices on the first Tuesday in May to celebrate National Foster Day and encourage everyone to wear blue in support for foster youth in the U.S. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #FOSTERCAREBLUE As we kick off Foster Care Month, we are providing the platform to help repair a system that is plagued
National Teacher Appreciation Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day is on the Tuesday during first full week in May as a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. We are using this National Day to say thank you to all teachers for their time and dedication to educate our children. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #TEACHERAPPRECIATIONDAY National Teacher Appreciation Day
National Nurses Day
National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6th. On this day, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society. This day is also the first day of National Nurses Week and is sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalNursesDay