All - Leep Calendar

National Etiquette Week came about in 1997 to improve civility in our society and revisit the customs and traditions that define us. Etiquette has become a lost art in the United States. Often considered a set of rules, etiquette is about the golden rule: do unto others, and you’d have done to you. It is about treating people with respect, observing boundaries, and having a set of protocols to use in unfamiliar situations. This day is an opportunity to learn new processes of etiquette and try them out on your family, friends, strangers, and co-workers.

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May

Facilities Managers Week, World FM: May 5-11

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World Facilities Managers Week showcases the vital work facilities management professionals contribute to businesses worldwide and aims to raise the profile of these crucial roles.

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May

Infrastructure Week, Ntl: May 13-17 (est)

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Infrastructure Week is a national week of education and advocacy that brings together American businesses, workers, elected leaders, and everyday citizens around one message: It’s #TimeToBuild. Leaders and citizens around America will highlight the state of American infrastructure— roads, bridges, rail, ports, airports, water and sewer systems, the energy grid, and more. It encourages policymakers to invest in the projects, technologies, and policies necessary to make America competitive, prosperous, and safe. A bipartisan steering committee and over 150 affiliates host events, drive media attention, and educate stakeholders and policymakers on the critical importance of infrastructure to America’s economic competitiveness, security, job creation, and in the daily lives of every American.

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May

Ivors Week (UK): May 20-24

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Ivor Week is a five-day fundraiser for the The Ivors Academy Trust annd lead-up and celebration of the British music industry leading up to and through the Ivor Novello Awards, or "The Ivors." Artists, celebrities, and music industry craftsmen gather for a week of celebration, networking, workshops, and concerts to celebrate the industry and support each other leading up to the awards ceremony on Thursday night. Anyone who is anyone in the British music industry attends and anticipates the week. Unlike the Grammy Awards, the Ivors focus on craft, creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship rather than commercial success. Categories include Best Song Musically and Lyrically, Best Contemporary Song, PRS for Music Most Performed Work, and other specialized awards that highlight outstanding achievements within the music industry. They are seen as a barometer of musical excellence and have recognized legendary figures, emerging talents, and groundbreaking compositions.

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May

Bike to Work Day, Ntl.: May 17

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National Bike to Work Day occurs each May during National Bike Month. The month seeks to share the joys and benefits of bicycling in communities nationwide. Find out what’s going on in your community: Search our national database for events in your area and get in touch with your local advocacy organization, favorite bike shop, or bike collective to get plugged into the happenings in your community.

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May

Cherry Cobbler Day: May 17

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Cherry Cobbler Day pays homage to the baked dessert of cherry pie filling topped with a butter, sugar, and flour drizzle first served during the 19th century. It is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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May

Constitution Day (NO)(1814): May 17

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On May 17, 1814, Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden, and Norway ratified its first Constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday in Norway.

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May

Defense Transportation Day, Ntl.: May 17

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National Defense Transportation Day recognizes our nation's transportation infrastructure and the men and women who build, maintain, and utilize it. In 1957. by joint resolution, Congress requested the President designate the third Friday in May of each year as National Defense Transportation Day, and, by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962, as amended (36 U.S.C. 133), that the week during which that Friday falls is National Transportation Week. Roads, bridges, and ports are the transportation networks essential to securing the United States and protecting our borders. Repairing our transportation networks is about economic growth and security. Good roads ensure first responders can respond effectively during a crisis. That means protecting our critical infrastructure and repairing roads and bridges that put our people at risk. Together, we can make meaningful progress toward those goals. Let us recommit this week to revitalizing transportation, pioneering new solutions to tough challenges, and making lasting investments in America's infrastructure.

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May

Donkey Welfare Day (KE): May 17

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Donkey Welfare Day is observed in Kenya each year on May 17. It celebrates the contribution to Kenyan life and agriculture by the 1.8 million donkeys. These hardworking animals are essential to transportation, farming, and commerce. The purpose of the day, as outlined by its sponsor, is: a) Distributing advice and information on donkey welfare, management, and husbandry to owners and users; b) Providing veterinary treatment to donkeys in need; c) Sharing ideas about donkey welfare; d) Engaging participants, including the general public, groups, and local councils encouraging local county officials to adopt welfare-friendly by-laws; e) Promoting a positive image of donkeys in society through local and national media. Most festivities occur in the Kenyan counties of Kisumu, Nyandarua, Kajiado, Nakuru, and Kitui.

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May

Endangered Species Day, Ntl.: May 17

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Endangered Species Day is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species and the everyday actions they can take to preserve them. Created in 2006 by the US Congress, Endangered Species Day celebrates the nation’s wildlife and wild places. Every year zoos, aquariums, parks, botanic gardens, wildlife refuges, museums, schools, community centers, conservation groups, and other organizations throughout the country hold tours and host speakers, exhibits, children’s activities, and more to celebrate Endangered Species Day.

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May

Hoarders & Pack Rats Day: May 17

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Hoarders & Pack Rats Day addresses hoarding issues and aims to raise awareness about the seriousness of the problem. When most people hear the word "Hoarder," they view it as funny, and few people manage to recognize hoarding as the obsessive-compulsive disorder that it is. The most famous pack rat of the 20th century is artist Edward Gorey. He collected everything from mummy's heads to salt shakers. Gorey died in 2000.

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May

Homophobia & Transphobia, Intl. Day Against (1990): May 17

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is not one centralized campaign but a multi-level and location extravaganza. May 17 commemorates the World Health Organization’s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia has received official recognition from several states, international institutions such as the European Parliament, and countless local authorities. Most United Nations agencies also mark the day with specific events.

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May

Teacher's Day (US-FL): May 17

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Teacher's Day is set aside on the third Friday in May for the state of Florida to honor educators.

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May

Telecommunications & Information Society Day, World (1865): May 17

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World Telecommunications & Information Society Day (WTISD) is promoted by the ITU, the United Nations' specialized agency for information and communication technologies. WTISD celebrates the telecommunication and information achievements of society, its importance in keeping us apprised of happenings throughout the world. The day marks the anniversary of the first International Telegraph Convention and the creation of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865, in Paris, France.

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May

Virtual Assistant Day, Intl.: May 17

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Virtual Assistant's Day celebrates the men and women who work remotely and assist with secretarial, IT, marketing, and communications work. Annually on the third Friday in May.

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