EVENTS "Time fo-ah what's goin' on," as the man who owned a television station in Bangor, Maine used to say when presenting community events.
HAPPY FEBRUARY!
February 1st – National Freedom Day – commemorating President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of a joint resolution proposing the 13th Amendment which would abolish slavery in 1865.
February 2nd – Ground Hog Day. Oh please, oh please, oh please … don’t let him see his shadow!
February 3rd – The Day The Music Died. On this date in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash.
February 4th – Thank A Mailman Day.
February 5th – National Weatherman’s Day.
February 6th – Bubble Gum Day – AND – Opening Ceremony at the 26th Winter Olympics in Italy.
February 7th – Send A Card To A Friend Day.
February 8th – Boy Scout Day. This worthy organization was started in 1910. It’s ALSO – Super Bowl Sunday! Seattle Seahawks v. New England Patriots. Kickoff at 3:30 PM PT at Levi’s Stadium in California.
February 9th – National Pizza Day.
February 10th – Umbrella Day.
February 11th – Make A Friend Day.
February 12th – President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. He was born on this date in 1809.
February 13th – Friday The 13th! Spooky…..
February 14th – Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember your sweetie!
February 15th – Susan B. Anthony Day. The women’s rights advocate was born on this date in 1820.
February 16th – President’s Day.
February 17th – Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday. Laisser bon temps rouler!
February 18th – Ash Wednesday.
February 19th – National Chocolate Mint Day.
February 20th – Cherry Pie Day – AND – Love Your Pet Day.
February 21st – National Sticky Bun Day.
February 22nd – President George Washington’s Birthday. The Father Of Our Country was born on this date in 1732.
February 23rd – National Tootsie Roll Day. One of my faves!
February 24th – World Bartender Day. Cheers!
February 25th – Pistol Patent Day. Commemorate Samuel Colt receiving the first U.S. patent for his revolver – the Colt Paterson – in 1836.
February 26th – Carpe Diem Day. Onward and upward!
February 27th – No Brainer Day.
February 28th – Open That Bottle Night. What are you saving it for?!
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