National Take a Chance Day is a day that encourages people to step outside their comfort zone and take a chance. Whether it's trying something new, taking a risk in your career, or making a big life change, this day is all about embracing uncertainty and taking action towards your ...

National Take a Chance Day is a day that encourages people to step outside their comfort zone and take a chance. Whether it's trying something new, taking a risk in your career, or making a big life change, this day is all about embracing uncertainty and taking action towards your ...

The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. The National Audubon Society is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation. Located in the United States and incorporated in 1905, Audubon is one of the oldest ...

The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. The National Audubon Society is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation. Located in the United States and incorporated in 1905, Audubon is one of the oldest ...

Also known as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, this day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Since 2010, the Drug Enforcement Administration event has collected more than 6,800 tons ...

Join Rosewood Gallery and Dayton Metro Libraries in a lively discussion about a current book featuring art and/or artists as central elements. Enjoy light refreshments and the company of fellow art and book lovers at our quarterly events. This quarter we are reading The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins. Books are made ...

At the end of the 19th century, “The Lady With the Lamp” — or as she is more widely known, Florence Nightingale — founded modern nursing. Thanks to her strict use of hand-washing and hygiene practices while caring for wounded soldiers in the Crimean War, Nightingale and her helpers reduced ...

At the end of the 19th century, “The Lady With the Lamp” — or as she is more widely known, Florence Nightingale — founded modern nursing. Thanks to her strict use of hand-washing and hygiene practices while caring for wounded soldiers in the Crimean War, Nightingale and her helpers reduced ...

Military Spouse Appreciation Day, also known as Military Spouse Day, is an annual celebration on the Friday before Mother's Day. It honors and recognizes all the support and sacrifices of the spouses of the soldiers in the United States Armed Forces. Military Spouses are often what keep soldiers going while ...

Where it all started…Since 1952 Hamvention® has been sponsored by Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA). For many years it has been the world\’s largest amateur radio gathering, attracting hams from throughout the globe.About 1950, John Willig, W8ACE, had asked the Dayton Amateur Radio Association to sponsor a HAM Convention but ...

Held in honor of federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty, Peace Officers Memorial Day began in 1963 after President John F. Kennedy had signed a bill into law designating May 15 to honor law enforcement officers. Each year, the Fraternal Order of Police ...

Held in honor of federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty, Peace Officers Memorial Day began in 1963 after President John F. Kennedy had signed a bill into law designating May 15 to honor law enforcement officers. Each year, the Fraternal Order of Police ...

Where it all started…Since 1952 Hamvention® has been sponsored by Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA). For many years it has been the world\’s largest amateur radio gathering, attracting hams from throughout the globe.About 1950, John Willig, W8ACE, had asked the Dayton Amateur Radio Association to sponsor a HAM Convention but ...

Where it all started…Since 1952 Hamvention® has been sponsored by Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA). For many years it has been the world\’s largest amateur radio gathering, attracting hams from throughout the globe.About 1950, John Willig, W8ACE, had asked the Dayton Amateur Radio Association to sponsor a HAM Convention but ...

Clarissa Harlowe Barton, known as Clara, is one of the most honored women in American history. Barton risked her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers in the field during the Civil War. She founded the American Red Cross in 1881, at age 59, and led it for the ...

Observed on May 24th, this is a celebration of brotherhood for biological brothers, fraternity brothers and brothers bonded by union affiliation or lifetime experiences. C. Daniel Rhodes from Alabama is credited with coming up with the event, as he felt that a special day apart from National Siblings Day (which ...

Observed on May 24th, this is a celebration of brotherhood for biological brothers, fraternity brothers and brothers bonded by union affiliation or lifetime experiences. C. Daniel Rhodes from Alabama is credited with coming up with the event, as he felt that a special day apart from National Siblings Day (which ...

Made from fermented fresh grapes and other fruits, wine has been part of human life for 8000 years. The yeast breaks down the fruits during the fermentation process making them alcoholic. Winemakers combine different varieties to come up with better and more complex flavors. For this reason, 25th May is ...

World Bicycle Day also known as International Bicycle Day is a global celebration on June 3rd every year. It is supported by the United Nations and aims to promote physical activity and the use of bicycles for transportation. It encourages people to choose cycling as a greener option and raises awareness ...

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes around 38 pounds of cheese per year. Cheese is used in many popular American dishes, such as pizza, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and more. In addition to its use in traditional American dishes, cheese ...

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes around 38 pounds of cheese per year. Cheese is used in many popular American dishes, such as pizza, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and more. In addition to its use in traditional American dishes, cheese ...

It might seem odd to have a day for one flavor of ice cream, but chocolate ice cream was one of the earliest variations, pre-dating the more common vanilla. The earliest frozen chocolate recipes were published in Naples, Italy in 1693 in Antonio Latini's The Modern Steward. Chocolate was one of ...

It might seem odd to have a day for one flavor of ice cream, but chocolate ice cream was one of the earliest variations, pre-dating the more common vanilla. The earliest frozen chocolate recipes were published in Naples, Italy in 1693 in Antonio Latini's The Modern Steward. Chocolate was one of ...

Women Veterans Day was established to commemorate the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. While Women Veterans Day has not yet been recognized as a national holiday, Congressional legislation intending to change that was introduced in 2019 and 2020 while garnering bipartisan support. Eleven states to take part with most ...

Women Veterans Day was established to commemorate the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. While Women Veterans Day has not yet been recognized as a national holiday, Congressional legislation intending to change that was introduced in 2019 and 2020 while garnering bipartisan support. Eleven states to take part with most ...

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th to commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14th, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress, in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops fought under many different flags with various symbols—rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles—and slogans—” ...

Join the celebration of the U.S. Army Birthday on June 14 as we remember its creation in 1775. The army originally consisted of volunteer soldiers with roots to the Continental Army — and was formed to fight the Revolutionary War.

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th to commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14th, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress, in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops fought under many different flags with various symbols—rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles—and slogans—” ...

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger led thousands of federal troops to Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War had ended, and slaves had been freed. Approximately 250,000 Texan slaves had no idea ...