All - Leep Calendar

Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular. If you can't make it an official Eagle Days event mid-month, you can still enjoy eagle-viewing on your own. View eagles perched in large trees along the water's edge from late December through early February. Get out early in the morning to see the eagles flying and fishing.

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Economic Forum, World (CH): January 16-20

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The World Economic Forum meets once a year and is attended by leading politicians, policymakers, and business people from around the world. Its primary goal is promoting Public-Private Cooperation in initiatives that create a better world for all. The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. It was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit in Geneva, Switzerland. The Forum strives in all its efforts to demonstrate entrepreneurship in the global public interest while upholding the highest standards of governance. Moral and intellectual integrity is at the heart of everything it does. 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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Economy—Year of Economic Cooperation (EG/TN): 2023

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Egypt and Tunisia declared 2023 as their Year of Economic Cooperation in May 2022. It is apropos as two of the largest and most vibrant economies in North Africa. On May 13, 2022, Foreign Policy Magazine published the article, “It’s Africa’s Century—for Better or Worse,” with the subheadline, “Asia gets the attention, but the real economic revolution is the inevitable growth of an overlooked continent.”

Egypt and Tunisia have Mediterranean seaports, and establishing a fixed maritime trade route is a crucial objective. Both are desirable tourist destinations with relatively stable governments. Africa is the next growth market, and Nigeria has shown that. Egypt and Tunisia will benefit through their proximity to Europe and legacy cultures.

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Education Day of, Intl.: January 24

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Initiated by the United Nations in 2019, International Day of Education seeks to highlight the correlation between peace and education. Education is the 4th of the United Nation's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). It aims to promote education as a human right and provide opportunities for all people to achieve a lifetime of learning.

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Ellis Island Day (1892): January 1

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Today marks the anniversary of the opening of Ellis Island on January 1, 1892. Ellis Island was the immigration gateway into the US on the East Coast from the late 19th Century through the mid-20th Century. Approximately 17,000,000 immigrants were admitted through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954, when it closed. Ellis Island was reopened in the fall of 1990 and remains a top tourist attraction in New York City.

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Elvis Presley Day, Ntl. (1935): January 8

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Today is the birthday of "the King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977). Elvis was an American singer and actor who is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century.

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EM Forster Day (1879): January 1

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EM Forster was born on January 1, 1879, and lived until June 7, 1970. The English author is best known for his novels: Where Angels Fear to Tread (1905), The Longest Journey (1907), Room with a View (1908), Howard's End (1910), and A Passage to India (1924).

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Energy, Cut Your Energy Costs Day, Ntl. (CA/US): January 10

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National Cut Your Energy Costs Day occurs annually in the US and Canada. It is an education and awareness outreach program designed to help citizens reduce their energy usage and save money by replacing obsolete appliances and changing habits.

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Epiphany (C): January 6

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Epiphany, or the 12th day of Christmas, marks the official end to the festive season known as Christmastide. Epiphany is the day that the three wise men (magi), following the star of Bethlehem, came upon Jesus Christ, Mary, and Joseph in the manger. It is also the day years later when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. In the West, Christians began celebrating the Epiphany in 361 AD.

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Escape Day, Ntl.: January 30

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National Escape Day is your license to escape from what you are doing to do whatever you want to do. Situated at the end of January in the doldrums of winter, it is also the perfect time to plan your next vacation. Where would you like to be right now? Skiing down a mountain? Sailing Croatia? Basking in Bali? Today is your day to plan your escape and live it—even if it is only within your mind. There are many ways to celebrate this day, but the most important thing is to have fun.

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Eskimo Pie Day (1921): January 24

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On this day in 1922, Christian Kent Nelson of Onawa, Iowa, and his business partner Russell C. Stover obtained US patent number 1,404,539 for the "Eskimo Pie" ice cream bar. At the time, it was a new concept. Nestle SA now sells the Eskimo Pie.

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Euro Day (EU)(2002): January 1

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On this day in 2002, the twelve countries of the European Union signed an agreement to adopt the single currency, the Euro. Today, 19 states within the European Union use the Euro. Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.

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European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: January 16-22

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Every day women lose their life to Cervical Cancer, and nine are diagnosed with it in the United Kingdom. Yet 75% of instances can be prevented with an annual pap smear and the HPV vaccination if you're a girl between 11 and 18. European Cervical Cancer Awareness Week is about educating women about what they can do to avoid this cancer and how to recognize its signs. European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week originally ran in the United Kingdom and is now observed throughout the European Union.

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Eye Care Month, Ntl.: January

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National Eye Care Month safeguards one of your most valuable senses, your eyes. Steps you can take now to help ensure your eyesight include: • Have a complete eye exam with glaucoma test every 1 to 2 years. • Take extra care if you have diabetes or a family history of eye disease. • See an eye doctor immediately if you have any loss or dimness of eyesight, eye pain, double vision, or extreme redness or swelling of your eye or eyelid. Resources and outreach events are available throughout the month. Check with your local optometry specialists for details.

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Family Fit Lifestyle Month: January

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The United States Department of Agriculture wishes to remind all families about the importance of eating healthy, avoiding canned and processed foods, and sitting down for family dinners. With globalization in full force, it is easy for families to reach for the not-so-healthy foods when time is scarce and incorporate the benefits of regular exercise in each member of the family’s life. First Lady Michelle Obama gained national attention when she pushed for better and healthier meals for schools around the country.

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