Veterans Day

Veterans DayVeterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Great American Smokeout

The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November, challenging smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. If you or a loved one smokes cigarettes, consider joining the movement, and take the first step toward quitting ci......More

The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November, challenging smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. If you or a loved one smokes cigarettes, consider joining the movement, and take the first step toward quitting cigarettes forever!

February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Awareness Month

March is National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month

March is Women in History Month

March is "Women in History" Month

Read Across America Day - Dr. Seuss' Birthday

Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss Day, is a yearly observance in the USA inaugurated by the NEA (National Education Association). It is held on the school day that is nearest to March 2nd, Dr. Seuss birthday. Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American artist, b......More

Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss Day, is a yearly observance in the USA inaugurated by the NEA (National Education Association). It is held on the school day that is nearest to March 2nd, Dr. Seuss birthday. Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American artist, book publisher, animator, poet, a political cartoonist as well as an author. He is best known for authoring over 60 children's books.

April is National Poetry Month

April is Occupational Therapy Month

Earth Day • April 22

In spring 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to force this issue onto the national agenda. Twenty million Americans demonstrated in different U.S. cities, and it worked!Earth Day is an event observed annually on April 22. It is a day held to demonst......More

In spring 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to force this issue onto the national agenda. Twenty million Americans demonstrated in different U.S. cities, and it worked!Earth Day is an event observed annually on April 22. It is a day held to demonstrate and promote environmental awareness and calls for the protection of our planet. Today, Earth Day, is celebrated in more than 193 countries each year.

Mother's Day

Anna Jarvis originated Mother's Day when, on May 12, 1907, she held a memorial service at her late mother's church in Grafton, West Virginia. Her mother had organized women's groups to promote friendship and health.