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Blueberries are native to the United States, but they’ve only been part of the American diet for the past 100 years. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, low in calories, and blend well with several flavors, including oats, salads, and pancakes! Blueberry pancakes substitute blueberry syrup with whole blueberries for maple syrup, providing a feast for your senses in color, smell, and taste. Or, blueberries can be baked inside the pancake batter for a tart and sweet treat. Blueberry Pancake Day is your excuse to enjoy this all-American flapjack version of a breakfast favorite.

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Cordova Iceworm Festival (US-AK): January 28 - February 4

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Throughout the glaciers and ice in northern climates, worms thrive. They're an essential part of the ecosystem and enjoy freezing temperatures. Each year, the city of Cordova, Alaska, hosts the Cordova Iceworm Festival to welcome the little worms' emergence before the spring thaw. The tradition started with a single-day event in 1961. Today, festivities cover an entire week. 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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Data Privacy & Protection Day (US/EU)(1981): January 28

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Data Privacy & Protection Day aims to raise awareness and promote healthy privacy and protection practices. Sponsored by several organizations throughout the country, Data Privacy and Protection Day is an educational initiative that focuses on businesses and schools/universities. This date marks the anniversary of the creation of the first data privacy directive on January 28, 1981.

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Idiotarod, (Multiple Dates/Cities): January 28*

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Urban Idiotarods or—Idiot-a-rod—are urban shopping cart races that receive their name from the Iditarod, the 1,000-mile dog-sledding race in Alaska. The storied Iditarod wasn't amused and sued, so it became the Idiotarodorama NYC in New York City. Idiotarods are a funny tradition in which five "idiots" are harassed to a grocery shopping cart/trolley and run through the streets of a city. Sabotage is permitted and encouraged, prompting people to trip each other, throw items and topple obstacles. The event is quite amusing. The first Idiotarod took place in San Francisco in 1994. Still, today you can take part in an Idiotarod in Ann Arbor, Asheville, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Iowa City, New York City, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle, St. Louis, Toronto, Los Angeles, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Washington, D.C., with new cities added every year. The actual date in each city may vary. The date posted is for the New York City event. Image by Erin of Oregon City from the 2008 Idiotarod in Portland, Oregon, via https://www.flickr.com/people/49096113@N00

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Kazoo Day, Ntl. (1852): January 28

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National Kazoo Day celebrates an instrument created during the nineteenth century in the United States. Celebrated on January 28th (or on the fourth Thursday in January), National Kazoo Day was founded by Chaplin Willard Rahn of the Joyful Noise Kazoo Band located at the Homewood Retirement Home in Williamsport, Maryland. The campaign to make the kazoo the national musical instrument of the United States continues to this day. The kazoo is an American musical instrument first developed in the 1840s and introduced to the world in 1852 by Alabama Vest and Thaddeus Von Clegg, a German clockmaker, during the Georgia State Fair. Often referred to as the Down South Submarine, the kazoo creates music via vibrations through the instrument. Changing the humming style of the musician changes the vibration. On this day, kazoo enthusiasts would be delighted to know that kazoos go on sale. It is also when kazoo players meet up, play and share their music.

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Moon—First Quarter: January 28

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The first quarter typically occurs seven days after the New Moon.

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Pediatrician Day, Ntl.: January 28

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National Pediatrician Day honors the medical doctors who care for children. Annually on January 28.

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Quilting, Local Quilt Shop Day, Intl.: January 28

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International Local Quilt Shop Day focuses on the contribution of small business quilt shops to the local economy. Quilters, seamstresses, fabric enthusiasts, and crafters worldwide use this day to share skills and show appreciation for the vendors who make their passion possible. Quilts are a time-honored tradition and means of storytelling and a cherished legacy for each generation.

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Seed Swap Day, Ntl.: January 28

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Seed swapping is an ancient tradition going back thousands of years. It allows farmers to diversify their crops and saves money. Throughout the nation, seed swaps take place. See the website for a Seed Swapping Day location near you. The date may vary by location. Seed categories are as follows: woodies, edibles, herbs, perennials, annuals, and exotics.

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Thank a Plugin Developer Day: January 28

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Thank a Plugin Developer Day was created by WordPress developer and techie Matt Mullenweg in 2009. Plugin Developers, by that year, had already produced over 4000 plugins that make building websites for the average person easy and economical. The day continues to honor those techies who make life easier for the rest of us, who are often a bit technologically challenged.

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Western Week (US-AZ): January 28 - February 5 (est)

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Have you ever dreamed of going back in time and living during the old west days of the United States? If you have, Scottsdale, Arizona, has a treat for you in its annual Western Week Festival. Music, Native American and pioneer food, crafts, rodeos, cattle drive, music, costumes, and lots of horses, all dancing to the vibe of Old Town Scottsdale. Ye haw! 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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AFC Championship Game: January 29

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The American Football Conference (AFC) Championship Game, or AFC Title Game, determines which team from the American AFC will play in the Super Bowl against the National Football Conference (NFC) Championship Game winner. The Super Bowl is played between the top team in the AFC and the top team in the NFC. It is the final professional football contest of the year, and the winner is considered the World Champion. 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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Catholic Schools Week: January 29- February 4

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Organized by the National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Schools Week focuses on the positive impact catholic schools have on society. Catholic schools continue to be the most sought-after alternative to public education.

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Corn Chip Day, Ntl.: January 29

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National Corn Chip Day is a day to acknowledge and honor fried or baked cornmeal, divided into bite-sized pieces, usually sold in bags and eaten alone or with a dip. Since 1932, people have been indulging in corn chips. It started when C.E. "Elmer" Doolin bought a bag of fried corn chips and realized he'd discovered gold. Doolin sold his mother's wedding ring and purchased the recipe, and he immediately began manufacturing them under the name "Frito." Ever since that day, we've been enjoying corn chips.

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Curmudgeon's Day (1880): January 29

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Curmudgeon's Day celebrates the anniversary of the birth of satirist, actor, and writer William Claude Dukenfield, better known as WC Fields, who was born on January 29, 1880. He was famous for his portrayal of pessimistic, aggressive, and suspicious-natured men, better known as curmudgeons.

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