All - Leep Calendar

Go Skateboarding Day, conceived by the International Association of Skateboard Companies, is an awareness campaign to promote the sport of skateboarding. Fundraising events, demos, and related activities occur throughout the country. This event began June 21, 2004, in Southern California. The organizers started with skateboarding lessons offered to the public, and it has since received Congressional recognition.

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Godparent's Day, Intl: June 7

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Godparents began as a tradition in the Catholic Church. Still, today signify the people a couple believes should have a special bond with their children, like an honorary aunt or uncle. In religious families, the role of a godparent is to help the children understand their faith and support them throughout their lives. In secular families and more common today, the godparent is a trusted friend or relative who serves as a mentor, role model, and person second only to grandparents with spoiling rights, showering favor and attention on their godchildren throughout their lives. National Godparent's Day is situated between Mother's Day and Father's Day in the annual calendar, and it's a day to celebrate the village that raises a child. Annually on the first Sunday of June; the Church of England typically celebrates this day on the second Sunday of July.

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Grand Prix of Austria (AT): June 26-28

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The Formula One schedule is set for the next year in the fourth quarter. These dates are estimated. The Austrian Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event held in Austria. It has been a part of the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar on and off since 1964. The race has been hosted at two different venues throughout its history: the Zeltweg Airfield and the Red Bull Ring (previously known as the Österreichring and A1-Ring). The first Austrian Grand Prix was held in 1964 at the Zeltweg Airfield circuit, but due to the track's poor conditions and safety concerns, the race was moved to the Österreichring in 1970. The Österreichring hosted the race until 1987, after which the event was discontinued due to safety issues and the need for circuit improvements. The Austrian Grand Prix returned to the Formula One calendar in 1997, after the circuit was renovated and renamed the A1-Ring. The race took place there until 2003 when it was once again removed from the calendar. In 2014, the event made its return after the circuit underwent further renovations and was renamed the Red Bull Ring. Since then, it has remained a fixture on the Formula One calendar. The Red Bull Ring is located in Spielberg, Styria, and is known for its picturesque surroundings, nestled in the Austrian countryside. The circuit is 4.318 km (2.683 mi) long and features a combination of long straights and fast, flowing corners, making it a thrilling and challenging track for drivers and teams. As with any other Formula One event, the Austrian Grand Prix provides an exciting weekend of racing, with practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race.

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Grand Prix of Monaco (MO): June 5-7

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The Grand Prix of Monaco covering the Circuit de Monaco began in 1950. The race is 78 laps and covers a distance of 260.286 km.

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Grand Prix of Spain (ES): June 12-14

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Grand Prix dates are set in December and January for the following year. Until that time, this date is estimated based on the previous year's event. The Grand Prix of Spain, also known as the Spanish Grand Prix, is a Formula One motor racing event held in Spain. As a part of the FIA Formula One World Championship, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious races in the annual calendar. The history of the Spanish Grand Prix dates back to 1913, but it became a part of the official Formula One calendar in 1951. The Spanish Grand Prix has been held at various circuits throughout its history, such as Pedralbes, Jarama, Montjuïc, and Jerez. Since 1991, however, it has been hosted at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, located in Montmeló, a municipality near Barcelona. The circuit has a length of 4.655 km (2.892 mi) and features a mix of high- and low-speed corners, along with a long straight, making it a challenging and exciting track for drivers and teams. The Spanish Grand Prix is an important event for both fans and teams, as it usually takes place early in the season and often serves as a benchmark for car performance and development. The race is known for its passionate fans, and Spanish drivers like Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz Jr. have enjoyed great support from the local crowd in recent years.

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Jun

Grantsville Days (US-MD): June 26-28

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Grantsville Days is the last full weekend in June with food vendors in the park, a grand feature parade at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, fireworks Friday and Saturday at dark (10:00 p.m.), and a full slate of live music, including The Fabulous Hubcaps!

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Great American Backyard Campout: June 27-28 (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. This event is championed by the National Wildlife Federation; however, various locations throughout the country often choose to hold a backyard camping event on different weekends throughout the summer. Check with your local and national parks for events in your region.

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Jun

Great Get Together, The (UK)(1974): June 19-21

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This community-building initiative marks the anniversary of British parliament member Jo Cox's birthday (Born June 22, 1974). Cox was murdered on June 16, 2016, and strongly supported immigrant rights, Palestinian rights, and the BDS campaign to end apartheid in Israel. The idea of The Great Get Together is to get to know your neighbors and realize that we have more in common than differences. This event first ran in 2017.

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Jun

Great Outdoors Month: June

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Great Outdoors Month focuses on the importance of outdoor activities. From 1996 until now, national leaders who focus on recreation convene in Washington DC to talk about policies that can promote the great outdoors as a source of recreation and economic importance. This awareness month began as the Great Outdoors Week Festival 1998. Great Outdoors Month arrived in 2004 via a Presidential proclamation. Some activities to try during this month-long event include low-cost or free outdoor activities, including camping and fishing. This month's events include National Trails Day, the Great American Backyard Campout, and National Get Outdoors Day.

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Jun

Green Week, Great Big (UK): June 6-14

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GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK A Celebration of Climate Action and Sustainability The United Kingdom's Great Big Green Week is a nationwide event that underscores the critical importance of environmental conservation, climate action, and sustainability. This annual celebration brings together communities, organizations, and individuals from across the country to champion the cause of a greener, more sustainable future. Launched in 2011, Great Big Green Week began as a response to the growing need for grassroots climate action. Climate Coalition, a diverse group of over 140 organizations dedicated to addressing climate change and promoting environmental stewardship, champions the event. It seeks to raise awareness about the urgent need for climate action, engage the public in sustainability efforts, and inspire lasting change. The week-long event typically takes place in September and features various activities, from local community events to large-scale national campaigns. Participants include schools, businesses, non-profit organizations, and individual citizens, all united by a common goal: to protect the planet for future generations. Activities during Great Big Green Week are varied and designed to cater to all age groups and interests. They include educational workshops, environmental fairs, tree-planting drives, litter clean-ups, and sustainability-themed arts and crafts. Additionally, there are public discussions, film screenings, and social media campaigns to spread the message of environmental responsibility. One of the key highlights of Great Big Green Week is the involvement of local governments and councils, which often organize events and initiatives to support the cause. This collaboration ensures that the movement has a broad reach and can effect tangible changes at the community level. Since its inception, Great Big Green Week has grown significantly, attracting participation from thousands of people across the UK. It has become a vital platform for environmental advocacy, providing a space for sharing ideas, fostering collaboration, and showcasing innovative solutions to climate challenges. As the event continues to evolve, its mission remains clear: to mobilize the nation in the fight against climate change and to promote sustainable living practices. Through the collective efforts of its participants, Big Green Week aspires to create a more resilient and eco-friendly future for all.

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Jun

Greencare for Troops Month: June

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As the weather warms and the grass grows, Greencare for the Troops Month (formerly week) encourages volunteers to help with outdoor care (mowing lawns, pulling weeds, watering plants) at the homes of families of deployed active servicemen and women, the deceased, elderly, and injured veterans. Project Evergreen also hosts a Snowcare for the Troops Week each winter. See the organization's website for information on participating within your area, either as someone needing help or as a volunteer. http://projectevergreen.org/greencare-and-snowcare-for-troops.

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Jun

Gun Violence Awareness Day, Ntl.(1998): June 2

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Wear Orange on June 2 to honor the memory of the over 30,000 people a year that die from gun violence in the United States (with an additional 70,000+ injured). Of these, 33 percent are homicides, and 66 percent are accidental. National Gun Violence Awareness Day takes place on the birthday of Hadiya Pendleton (June 2, 1998). Hadiya died by gunfire on January 21, 2013, at 15.

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Jun

Gurgadi (S)(1606): June 11

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Guru Hargobind Sahib became a guru in the Sikh faith on this day in 1606.

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Haemochromatosis Week, World: June 1-7

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World Hemochromatosis Week addresses the issue of too much iron in the body. The disease most often appears in men and women over 40 and can be instigated through heredity, diet, vitamin pills with iron, and alcohol consumption. This advocacy week urges people worldwide to get tested and provides resources for those affected by the disease.

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Handshake Day, Ntl.: June 25

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Handshakes are a part of business culture, which originated with the need to make sure the person you were speaking with wasn't concealing a dagger up their sleeve. Today they are the most common form of greeting in the world. How you shake hands is the first impression people get of you. The perfect shake is about five seconds, a firm with 2-3 up and down gestures, with neither person in a dominant position. Today is the day to check your shake and see if you're making the impression you hope to on National Handshake Day.

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