All - Leep Calendar

Hop-a-Park Day falls on or around the July 4th holiday in the United States and encourages people to leave their homes and spend the day exploring various local parks. Hop-a-Park Day occurs on the first Saturday in July. Check with your local Parks and Recreation Department for special events in your area.

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Independence Day, (KM)(1975): July 6

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Independence Day in Comoros marks the anniversary of July 6, 1975, the official separation of the nation from France, and is a national holiday.

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Jan Hus Day, (CZ)(1415): July 6

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An early advocate of the Protestant Reformation, Bohemian-born Jan Hus was a theologian and teacher who was burned at the stake for his ideas on July 6, 1415. His movement and followers are called Hussites. The Czech Republic honors his martyrdom with this national holiday.

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Kissing Day, World (UK).: July 6

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World Kissing Day encourages revisiting the simple pleasures of kissing for kissing's sake, as opposed to kissing as a mere social formality or prelude to other activities. Kissing is an expression and experience of intimacy. National Kissing Day began in 2005 in the United Kingdom on July 6.

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Republic Day, (MW)(1964): July 6

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Republic Day in Malawi, formerly Nyasaland, marks the anniversary of July 6, 1964, the official separation from the nation of Great Britain. Republic Day is a national holiday.

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Statehood Day, (LT)(1253): July 6

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The Baltic nation of Lithuania celebrates its Day of Statehood to mark the July 6, 1253 coronation of King Mindaugas. He united the country, ushered in Christianity, and was its first and only king, succumbing to an assassin on September 12, 1263. Day of Statehood is a national holiday.

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Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day: July 6

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Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day shows appreciation to the guy or gal that keeps your online image humming—created and copyrighted by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat.

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Zoonosis Day, World: July 6

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Ebola, SARS, Corona, Avian Flu, West Nile virus, Salmonella, and MERS are Zoonotic diseases that transmit from animal to human, often with deadly effects. World Zoonosis Day seeks to increase awareness of how these diseases develop and transfer and what is required to treat and survive them. Annually 1/3 of the global population falls ill to zoonotic diseases; of these, an average of 2.5 million die.

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Cat, Born Free Cat Nap: July 1-7

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Born Free Cat Nap highlights the plight of the world's largest felines (and an endangered species). This fundraiser asks people to submit pictures of napping cats to social media. The best/funniest becomes the spokescat for the following year's event. Additional activities include wearing cat-themed PJs and sponsoring sleep-ins. Born Free Cat Nap is a freeform fundraising event, meaning dates for localized cat naps may occur any time in July.

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Childhood Obesity Week (UK): July 1-7

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Childhood Obesity Week in the UK seeks to encourage children to play outside and eat better. According to a 2016 report by the British Government: Today nearly a third of children aged 2 to 15 are overweight or obese, and younger generations are becoming obese at earlier ages and staying obese for longer. Reducing obesity levels will save lives as obesity doubles the risk of dying prematurely. Obese adults are seven times more likely to become a type 2 diabetic than adults of a healthy weight which may cause blindness or limb amputation. And not only are obese people more likely to get physical health conditions like heart disease, but they are also more likely to be living with conditions like depression. The economic costs are great, too. We spend more each year on the treatment of obesity and diabetes than we do on the police, fire service, and judicial system combined. The NHS in England spends approximately £5.1 billion on overweight and obesity-related each year. ___________ This month, parents, educators, and communities are encouraged to be involved and create solutions for child obesity. Parents are encouraged to be more active, and schools and administrators should also provide healthier food options. Read the full report summary at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/546588/Childhood_obesity_2016__2__acc.pdf.

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Golf, Take Your Kids to the Golf Course Week, National (US/CA): July 1-7 (est)

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The dates of this week can occur anytime during July. See your local golf course for its dates. Take Your Kids to the Golf Course Week is part of Family Golf Month, sponsored by the PGA of America in the United States and NGCOA in Canada. It's a chance for fathers and daughters to spend time together. Take Your Kids to the Golf Course Week is a grassroots effort (no pun intended) designed to get more girls and boys interested in golf. Golf courses throughout the country may choose to hold this week on any of the four weeks of July, typically near the 4th of July holiday. Many golf courses offer specials this week, including free clinics for girls. For a list of facilities participating in Take Your Kids to the Golf Course Week, visit PlayGolfAmerica.com. or http://kidsplaygolf.ca

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Pea, Great British Pea Week: July 1-7 (est)

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Inaugurated in 2016, the Great British Pea Week celebrates pea farmers and the wholesome value of peas in the diet. Peas date back to 1000 BC, originating in Thailand. The United Kingdom is Europe's largest producer of peas.

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Sundance Film Festival, London (UK): June 6-9

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The Sundance Institute organizes the Sundance Film Festival in London to showcase the work of European and International indie filmmakers. Founded in 1981 by Robert Redford, Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides and preserves the space for artists in film, theatre, and new media to create and thrive. The Institute's signature Labs, granting, and mentorship programs, dedicated to developing new work, occur throughout the year in the US and internationally. The Sundance Film Festival and other public programs connect audiences to artists in igniting new ideas, discovering original voices, and building a community dedicated to independent storytelling.

PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Great American Backyard Campout: July 6-7 (est)

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The Great American Backyard Campout encourages Americans to get outdoors and enjoy nature. It is an opportunity to bond with family and discover the ecosystem present in your backyard.

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Kupala Night: July 6-7

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Kupala Night falls on the night bridging July 6-7 every year in Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia, corresponding to its original dates in the Julian calendar of June 23 -24. Pagan in origin, the Kupala Festival marks the end of the summer solstice. Although this festival falls near the birth date of Saint John the Baptist, its origin is with Kupala, the god of love, harvest, and fertility. During the eve of Kupala, unmarried men and women gather near a pond or stream and build a symbolic fire called the "Kupala fires," where they dance around it and sing erotic songs. They then bathe in the pond as a ritual for cleansing and then play games that are connotative of sex. Meals during supper include eggs, varenyky, and alcohol. During the Kupala eve, worshippers believe that trees move location, revealing the earth's secrets. To know where the ferns bloom is to understand where earth's treasure lay. Pagan rituals state this is the only day of the year ferns bloom. Look for events in the countries listed. Various cities have their own Kupala festivals.

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