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Do you have a plan for your pets if your house catches fire, is flooded, caught in an earthquake, or landslide, is snowed in for an extended period, or is a victim of a volcano, tornado, hurricane, or any one of hundreds of disasters that can befall you and your family? Most people don’t. Yet when everything goes wrong, losing beloved pets can make it so much worse. National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day is a FEMA initiative designed to help you think about what can happen to your pets in an emergency and to prepare for that possibility. Create a plan. Ensure you have signs on your front door to let fire and emergency personnel know how many pets are in the house and what types they are. Have you made arrangements with friends or family to care for your pets should you become hospitalized for an extended period or incapacitated? Do you know where the local shelters can take pets if you find yourself temporarily displaced? An ounce of planning is worth a pound of prevention. Use today to make sure no matter what happens, your pets will be cared for in an emergency.

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May

Ascension Day (C): May 9

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Ascension Day is 40 days after Easter and is a traditional feast day in the Christian faith. Christians believe Jesus Christ ascended to heaven on this day after his resurrection, which Easter marks. Ascension Day was first observed in 68 AD

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May

Birth Control Pill Day (1960): May 9

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Gregory Pincus, bolstered by the advocacy of Margaret Sanger and funding from heiress Katherine McCormick, created the first birth control pill using synthesized hormones in 1952. The idea of birth control is not new. In antiquity, women created cotton-based suppositories soaked in honey, dates, and acacia, which fermented inside and effectively killed sperm. However, it wasn't until the 1950s that the idea of a pill became a reality. The first trials, 100% successful, occurred in 1954. However, as many states had anti-birth control laws, Puerto Rico became the location for testing the new contraceptive. In 1957 the FDA approved the drug for severe menstrual disorders but not birth control, which would have to wait another three years. On May 9, 1960, the pill was approved by the FDA for birth control. By 1962 over 1.2 million women were using it. The pill gave women control over their sexual health, desires, lives, and careers. It remains controversial with some faith-based groups and others who are against sex outside of marriage or oppose birth control under any circumstance. Carl Djerassi concurrently explored a similar idea to Pincus' pill using hormones but did not have access to distribution or testing facilities.

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May

Butterscotch Brownie Day: May 9

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With a consistency similar to chocolate brownies, butterscotch brownies are light in color and often look like really dense chocolate chip cookies with golden chips. Butterscotch Brownie Day is an unofficial Event with no sponsor.

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May

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, Ntl: May 9

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Children's Mental Health Awareness Week occurs during the first full week of May and is observed in Canada and the United States by various organizations. Children's Mental Health Day occurs on Thursday during the week. It is also known as the Green Ribbon Campaign, a positive message campaign designed to provide hope and funding for resources dedicated to children's mental health. In Canada, see Children's Mental Health Ontario for details.

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May

Lost Sock Memorial Day: May 9

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Why is it that when you put two socks in the dryer, often only one comes out? This puzzle has baffled man and woman for as long as we’ve worn socks, which is pretty much throughout human history, beginning in 700 BC. That’s a lot of lost socks! Today, honor those orphan socks by finding something to do with them. Some retailers will give discounts on new socks if you bring orphans in. Our favorite use? Stuffing them with catnip and letting the kitties rip! With dogs? Stuff them with an old tennis ball. Balls in bags are much easier to hurl if you’re light on the upper body strength. Plus, this makes for a great tug-of-war. Lost Sock Memorial Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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May

Performance Marketing Awards (UK): May 16

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The Performance Marketing Awards (PMA) feature the work of advertisers, publishers, media owners, agencies, networks, startups, technology providers, and individuals in the Performance Marketing sector active within the United Kingdom. Established in 2007, the awards feature over 30 categories of competition, ranging from technology platforms that provide an edge to creative promotions. The PMAs celebrate the evolving and innovative marketing industry, highlighting the challenges and achievements of brands, agencies, and supporting industries.

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May

French Open (FR): May 26 - June 9

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The French Open, or Roland Garros, is one of the most venerated tennis tournaments in the world. As one of the Big Four tennis tournaments referred to as the Grand Slam, it is a match of champions. A distinctive peculiarity about Roland Garros is that it is one of the few tennis tournaments played on clay courts, a slower field than grass courts. The men's tennis player with the most wins at Roland Garros post-1925 is Spaniard Rafael Nadal (twelve); for women, it is the legendary American Chris Evert (seven in total).

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May

Tomato, British Tomato Fortnight: May 27 - June 9 (est)

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Tomatoes are a staple in so many of the foods we eat, from sauces to salads. Each year the British Tomato Growers' Association hosts British Tomato Fortnight with events, cooking ideas, and tasting events throughout the country.

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May

Beer Week, Philadelphia (US-PA): May 31 - June 9

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Over 2,000 locations throughout the Philadelphia metro area in Pennsylvania participate in Philadelphia Beer Week. This ten-day celebration of all things beer includes prizes, discussions, happy hours, and various themed parties throughout the city and suburbs. If you love beer, Philadelphia puts on its party shine during this annual celebration.

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May

Air Quality Awareness Week: May 6-10 (est)

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Created in 2006 by the US Environmental Protection Agency, National Air Quality Awareness Week seeks to educate the public about various forms of pollution and toxins that can inhibit air quality indoors and out. It further seeks to help people and communities make small changes that improve their lives and those of their loved ones.

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May

Charter Schools Week, Ntl.: May 12-18

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National Charter Schools Week brings students, parents, teachers, and communities together to celebrate charter schools. Charter schools appeared in the United States in 1991 due to the state of Minnesota passing legislation to allow tax-payer-funded schools that could operate foreign of various regulations in exchange for increased accountability and elevated student achievement. The idea behind charter schools originates in the privatization movement, which believes government-run institutions are inefficient. Ideally, charter schools give educators more flexibility and autonomy to innovate and experiment with different teaching methods. Independent organizations, including nonprofit and for-profit companies, are paid by tax dollars to administer charter schools. Charter schools have been controversial since their inception, with critics arguing that they drain resources from government-run public schools and exacerbate inequalities by cherry-picking students and families. Supporters point to their success in improving student achievement and offering innovative approaches to education. Both sides have good arguments, successes, and failures. The US government states that 74-94% of students who started ninth grade graduated from high school in 2019-2020. Arizona had the lowest percentage; Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas had the highest, with over 21 states averaging over 90%, regardless of public, private, or charter. In poorer districts like Philadelphia, charter schools graduate more students within four years than public schools. In wealthy suburbs, there is little difference. Charter schools can accept or reject students. Government-run public schools cannot. Overall, no definitive evidence points to charter schools as a better quality system than government-run public schools. Location, tax base, student body, local economic conditions, teaching staff, and other factors impact both types of schools and lead to good and bad results within each system. For parents navigating education for their children, judge quality on a school-by-school basis, not on its purpose (public education, private or charter for-profit/nonprofit). Good and bad examples can be found in each system. This event began in 2010.

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Apr

Childhood Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week: April 29 - May 3

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Childhood Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week occurs during the spring each year. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the men and women who help create nutritional meals for school children. Ideas that allow you to show your appreciation, whether a director, teacher, student or parent, include: Post an Appreciation on the Wall View List of Appreciated Employees Send an E-Card Give a real card Most of all, remember to say thank you for all your hard work. Sponsored by the School Nutrition Association.

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May

Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week (SubWeek): May 6-10

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National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, or SubWeek, is five days dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of individuals that fill in for permanent teachers every day in the United States. It occurs the first full school week in May. SubWeek is declared each year by the United States House of Representatives with the purpose of: Bolstering morale with substitute teachers. Fostering a sense of loyalty to the district. Increasing the activity of substitute teachers. Assisting in awareness by permanent teachers of the contributions of substitute teachers. Providing incentives for permanent teachers to keep lesson plans current and interesting. Motivating new individuals to apply for substitute teacher positions. Facilitating a survey of substitute needs and training for the next school year.

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May

Teachers Appreciation Week: May 6-10

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Sponsored by the National Parents and Teachers Association, National Teacher Appreciation Week takes place during the first whole school week of May since its launch in 1984. Teachers play a crucial role in student success, and sometimes a simple “thanks” is all a teacher needs to feel valued. The decision to teach often comes with low-to-moderate pay and around-the-clock hours. Support from families can ease the difficult work teachers do.

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