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America's Kids Day is an annual awareness campaign designed to teach children what it means to be American: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Annually on the last Sunday in June.

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Log Cabin Day is a reminder of a simpler time. People pause and appreciate simplicity. Created in 1986 by the Log Cabin Society in Michigan, founded by the Bad Axe Historical Society and Virginia Hardy, this promotion is the best time to visit historical museums and learn about log cabins. Pioneer Log Village at 205 South Hanselman Street, Bad Axe, Michigan, is the state's largest collection of authentically restored pioneer-era log buildings.

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Jun

Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Ntl.: June 25 - July 1

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National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is an annual event observed in the United States, typically during the last week of June, to raise awareness about the importance of mosquito control, educate the public about the potential health risks associated with mosquitoes, and promote the reduction of mosquito breeding grounds. Mosquitoes transmit various diseases, such as the West Nile virus, Zika virus, dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, posing significant health risks to humans and animals. National Mosquito Control Awareness Week aims to highlight the crucial role that mosquito control plays in preventing and controlling the spread of these diseases. During National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, the AMCA and other organizations and government agencies promote various activities and events to educate the public about effective mosquito control methods. These activities may include: Educational campaigns: Sharing information on mosquito-borne diseases, their prevention, and the importance of mosquito control. Public service announcements: Radio, TV, and social media messages encouraging people to take preventive measures against mosquitoes. Encouraging homeowners to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds: Providing tips and guidelines on reducing standing water in yards and gardens, which serve as breeding sites for mosquitoes. National Mosquito Control Awareness Week encourages everyone to participate actively in mosquito control and prevention. By educating communities and promoting preventive measures, the event aims to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases and improve public health.

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National Day (SI)(1991): June 25

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National Day in Slovenia marks the anniversary of June 25, 1991, the official declaration of the nation's independence from the Soviet Union. National Day is a national holiday.

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Seafarer, Day of the: June 25

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International Day of the Seafarer emphasizes the economic importance of 1.5 million seafarers worldwide and encourages young people to consider a maritime career. Initiated by the International Maritime Organization, this event began in 2011. Image: Fishing boat leaving the harbor in Bahrain.

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Jun

Strawberry Parfait Day, Ntl.: June 25

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National Strawberry Parfait Day is dedicated to this particular parfait. Parfait is French for "perfect," strawberry parfait, served in a glass with cream and strawberries alternating, is a welcome treat in the summer.

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Jun

Windjammer Days, Boothbay Harbor (US-ME): June 25 - July 1

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Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, celebrates the region's rich maritime heritage. The event features a variety of maritime-themed activities, including the centerpiece event, the "Parade of Sails."

The Windjammer Days festival has been a tradition in Boothbay Harbor since the early 1960s and has grown to include a wide range of activities and events, such as:

Parade of Sail: The main event, where windjammers and other sailing vessels parade through Boothbay Harbor, offering a unique and beautiful sight for visitors and locals alike.
Concerts and Live Music: The festival often features live music performances by local and regional artists, with genres ranging from traditional maritime tunes to contemporary styles.
Arts and Crafts Show: Local artisans display and sell their work, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and other handmade items.
Street Parade: A traditional street parade occurs during the festival, featuring marching bands, floats, and local organizations.
Fireworks: A spectacular fireworks display is held over the harbor, lighting up the sky and providing an exciting end to the celebrations.
Boat Races and Regattas: Various sailing races and regattas occur during the festival, including races for small boats and other watercraft.
Children's Activities: The festival offers a variety of activities and events geared toward children, such as face painting, games, and storytelling.
Tours and Exhibitions: During Windjammer Days, visitors can take tours of the historic windjammers and other ships and attend exhibitions and lectures on maritime history and culture.

The Windjammer Days festival is a popular event that draws visitors from all over the United States and beyond, offering a chance to appreciate Boothbay Harbor's maritime heritage, enjoy local art and music, and participate in various family-friendly activities.

ABOUT THE PARADE OF SAILS, A GLOBAL TRADITION

The Parade of Sails is a maritime event that showcases tall ships and other sailing vessels in a celebratory procession, often held as part of prominent maritime festivals or regattas. These events promote maritime heritage, foster international goodwill, and allow the public to learn about and appreciate historic and modern sailing ships.

In a typical Parade of Sails, participating vessels sail in a coordinated procession, usually along a waterfront, allowing spectators to witness the beauty and grandeur of these ships up close. The parade often includes tall ships, which are large, traditionally-rigged sailing vessels, and other sailing ships, like classic yachts, naval vessels, and replicas of historic ships.

Some of the most famous Parade of Sails events are part of larger festivals, such as:

Sail Amsterdam, Netherlands: Held every five years, Sail Amsterdam is one of the most significant maritime events in the world, drawing millions of spectators and featuring hundreds of ships from around the globe.
Tall Ships Races: Organized annually by Sail Training International, the Tall Ships Races are a series of races and events held in European waters that promote sail training and international friendship.
OpSail: Short for Operation Sail, OpSail is an American event held periodically (roughly once a decade) to celebrate maritime history and foster international goodwill.

The event has featured multiple parades of sails in various US ports, with the most recent one held in 2012 to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the US national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." These events offer a unique opportunity for people to learn about maritime history, experience the beauty of sailing vessels, and engage with sailors from different countries and cultures.

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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Barcode Day (1970): June 26

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On June 26, 1974, the first product to have the barcode was swiped in Troy, Ohio—a pack of Wrigley’s gum. Today, the barcode is used in everything from retail to tracking cattle.

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Beautician's Day: June 26

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Beautician’s Day is when people appreciate their beauticians, including hair stylists, make-up artists, colorists, and manicurists. Also called cosmetologists, beauticians care for people’s skin, groom their hair and clean their nails. Today, people recommend their cosmetologists to friends and visit salons.

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Canoe Day, Ntl.(US/CA): June 26

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Created in 2007 as a Canadian Awareness Day, canoe-loving enthusiasts have also made it part of the United States calendar. Canoes are one of the oldest forms of marine transportation, versions of which can exist in nearly every ancient culture on each continent going back thousands of years (8200 BC - 7600 BC). Paddles appeared 1,000 years later. Each culture creates its designs from available materials. Carved-out logs "dugouts" are the most rudimentary; as skill and knowledge grew, more complex canoes using wooden skeletons began to appear. Today canoeing and its cousin, the kayak, are still used for transportation in parts of the world. The most common use remains for sport and recreation.

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Chocolate Pudding Day: June 26

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National Chocolate Pudding Day celebrates the dessert, traced to the 17th century. During that time, a pudding was a moist cake (similar to bread or plum pudding). National Chocolate Pudding Day honors the ubiquitous dessert the old and young enjoy. The style we call pudding today was created in the mid-19th century by Alfred Bird, a chemist.

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Jun

Discovery Day, Newfoundland, Labrador (CA)(1497): June 26

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On June 24, 1497, John Cabot discovered Newfoundland in what was to become Canada. It is a provincial holiday in the regions of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on the Monday closest to June 24 of each year.

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Drug Abuse & Trafficking, World Day Against (1839): June 26

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World Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking was declared by the United Nations through General Assembly Resolution 42/112. This awareness campaign highlights the fight against drug abuse, the illegal drug trade, and more robust courses of action toward creating a drug abuse-free international society. June 26 commemorates the anniversary of Lin Zexu's breaking of the Guangdong opium trade before the first Opium Wars in China in 1839. With his workers, it took 23 days to dump more than one million kilograms of opium into the ocean.

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Energy Shopping Day, Ntl.: June 26

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National Energy Shopping Day encourages consumers and businesses in deregulated states to check their energy contracts and shop for a fixed-rate energy supplier. Annually on the first Monday of Summer. Energy Supply Shopping 101 Most people cannot choose which company delivers their electricity or gas to their homes or businesses, and utilities are essentially monopolies. However, on that gas and electric bill, you're paying three different entities, at the minimum: the service provider (your electric or gas company); the government (taxes and fees); and the supplier, the actual gas or electricity you use. You can't do anything about the service provider (except go off the grid). The only way to change anything about the taxes is to lobby your government. You can do something about the supply, though; that is where Energy Shopping Day comes in. Gas and electricity are commodities. That means they are traded on the commodities market daily, and the actual price fluctuates daily. Most businesses of any size, if they're in one of the 37 states with energy deregulation, tend to apply fixed-rate contracts to their gas and electric supply to protect against price volatility. It is like signing a lease for rent or a fixed-rate mortgage. You know what you'll pay for a set period, and even if the landlord raises everyone else's rent, your rent doesn't go up until your lease ends. For example, after the 2008 economic crisis, electric and natural gas supply prices increased nearly 100% over the next three years. By 2014, they were at all-time highs. Companies and residents locked in their fixed rates with suppliers didn't experience the wild price increases, and they paid whatever they had agreed to pay on their 12-60 month contracts. What about businesses that signed fixed-rate contracts at the height of the market in 2014 and 2015? The market tanked in 2016 and 2017 again. If a company signed up with a broker rather than an individual supplier, they're usually covered. Reputable brokers watch the market and re-negotiate with all their suppliers when the market drops dramatically for an extended period. They then redo their clients at lower rates, choosing from whichever supplier has the best rate for that client's usage. Brokers aren't locked into a specific supplier. The business or residence is protected against large fluctuations in the market while given a "get out clause" if everything goes south. Over three to five years, the Canadian government and US government reporting agencies and several news organizations have shown that companies opting for fixed-rate energy contracts pay less over the full term. There may be a month, quarter, or even a year in that contract that they pay a little more than the variable rate. However, over a long time, choosing a supplier not only increases your accuracy at budgeting (you know what your usage was last year, so you can accurately calculate total cost this year now that you know what the energy will cost) but it also protects you from the unknown: hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, political instability in energy supplying nations, extended cold weather, pandemics and anything else that might affect supply and demand that is beyond your control. What's the caveat? If you're not working with a broker (brokers prevent this from happening), you must keep a close eye on when your contract expires and renew before then. People and businesses that sign up for "introductory offers" or fail to renew their contracts before expiration will start to see their rates skyrocket once out of contract. They return to variable rates, whatever the supplier wants to charge. Going back to the lease versus month-to-month rent, on a lease, your rent cannot go up. Once the lease expires, the landlord can raise your rent monthly if you haven't signed a new one. It's the same principle with energy supply contracts.

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Firearms Day, Ntl. (1934): June 26

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The National Firearms Act (NFA), or Title II of the Federal Firearms Laws enacted on June 26, 1934, imposes a statutory excise tax on the manufacture and transfer of certain firearms and mandates the registration of those firearms. The Act was passed shortly after the repeal of Prohibition. All ownership transfers of registered NFA firearms occur through the federal NFA registry. The NFA also requires that the owner's permanent transport of NFA firearms across state lines must be reported to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF, or BATFE). With the increased attention guns are getting in recent years, National Firearms Act Day is becoming increasingly crucial for gun ownership advocates.

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