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National Parks and Recreation Month focuses on the importance of parks and their contribution to the quality of life. Parks provide a venue for relaxation, socialization, and exercise. Throughout the month, parks hold activities within their served communities.

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Patent Day (1790): July 31

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Patent Day commemorates the passing of the Patent Act of 1790. The US Patent System allows the inventor to protect and profit from a unique product or idea. The Patent Act of 1790 was the first act passed by the United States Federal Government on April 10, 1790, a year after the constitutional ratification. A patent is ‘any useful art, manufacture, engine, machine, device, or any improvement thereon not before known or used.’ Obtaining a patent grants the applicant the ‘sole and exclusive right and liberty of making, constructing, using and vending to others to be used’ of his invention for a specific period.

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Pea, Great British Pea Week: July 4-10

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Inaugurated in 2016, the Great British Pea Week celebrates pea farmers and the wholesome value of peas in the diet. Peas date back to 1000 BC, originating in Thailand. The United Kingdom is Europe's largest producer of peas.

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Peach Ice Cream Day: July 17

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National Peach Ice Cream Day occurs when peaches are at peak harvest during National Ice Cream Month. Peaches are initially from China and arrived in the Americas via the Spanish in the 16th century. Peaches are the second-largest fruit crop in the US, second only to apples.

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Pecan Pie Day: July 12

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Pecan Pie Day is a celebration highlighting one of the most loved pies, the pecan pie. Though a Southern staple, people cannot resist the buttery smell of the pecan pie cooked on this day. The makers of Karo syrup popularized the pecan pie, but the origin of this pie is France, and the French brought it to New Orleans. Personal Story from Laura: "My first encounter with pecans occurred when I was about six. Mom and Dad had another couple over to play Bridge. It turns out they didn't have enough pecan pie for the adults and kids, so they told us kids, all four of us, that we had to be 18 years of age to eat pecan pie. We believed them. I would be 18 the first time I tasted pecan pie. It is my favorite today, but I can't believe my parents coveted it! Or that I believed them. We still laugh about that to this day." So, enjoy your pecans this month, but please don't tell your children they can't eat pecan pie until they are adults. They might believe you!

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Pen Power Day (1972): July 8

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Pen Power or Power of the Pen Day honors those throughout history who have chosen to wield a pen, camera, paintbrush, or music rather than a sword in fighting for human rights, equality, and causes. The date marks the assassination anniversary of one of the Arab world's most respected writers and journalists of the mid-twentieth century, Ghassan Kanafani. Kanafani was born in British Mandate Palestine in 1936. At the age of twelve, he saw the creation of the state of Israel. His family fled the fighting to Lebanon, ultimately settling in Syria as refugees. He began working with the liberation movement during his teen years, advocating for human rights under the new Israeli government. The organization was known as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, which would later become infamous for plane hijackings. Kanafani was not part of that wing. A prolific writer, he told the story of the Palestinian experience as a journalist, as the editor of Jordan's newspaper Al Ra'i and later as the editor of Lebanon's Al-Hurriya. Like many journalists, he was also a novelist. His 1962 novel "Men in the Sun" continues to be one of the most famous and quoted works of modern Arab literature. In 1966, a year before the Six-Day War, he published a novel on life in a Gaza refugee camp entitled "All That's Left for You." Additional titles include "Umm Sa'ad" (1969) and "Return to Haifa" (1970). Kanafani believed ideas and stories were more powerful than any other form of resistance. He became one of the most respected political thinkers of the Palestinian diaspora and the Arab world. He tirelessly advocated for Palestinian rights, fighting only with the pen, never with arms. On July 8, 1972, he and his seventeen-year-old niece got into his car outside his home. As he turned the ignition, the vehicle erupted into a fireball, killing both instantly. He was thirty-six. Years later, the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad admitted they planted the bomb. History is replete with people who have risked their lives to report, draw, photograph, and write hard truths and injustices. They are novelists, journalists, photographers, filmmakers, cartoonists, musicians, and artists who use their talent to communicate ideas and facts. Even today, in the Philippines, Mexico, Egypt, Palestine, China, Russia, Turkey, and other nations, writers, reporters, and activists are jailed, assassinated, and attacked for refusing to remain quiet. Power of the Pen Day celebrates the brave man and woman choosing the pen, camera, paintbrush, or instrument as their weapon in fighting for a cause, freedom, and independence.

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Penuche Fudge Day, Ntl.: July 22

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National Penuche Fudge Day is a food holiday focusing on the penuche, a fudge variety native to New England. Penuche may have originated with Boston Bruins player Mark Penuche in 1924, a maple syrup lover. Some claim it is Mexican in origin as the word "penuche" derives from the Spanish word "panocha," or raw sugar. What makes penuche different from other styles of fudge? Brown instead of white sugar is used, and pecans are commonly included. With a caramel-like taste, penuche is sometimes called brown sugar fudge candy. Penuche can also be used as frosting.

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People with Different Colored Eyes Day (Heterochromia Iridium): July 12

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People with Different Colored Eyes Day celebrates those born with heterochromia iridium. Heterochromia iridium is a condition where the color of one iris differs from the other. This condition, though rare, happens when there is an increase or decrease in iris pigmentation.

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Perseid Meteor Shower: July 17-August 24

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The Perseid Meteor Showers are visible from the earth in the constellation of Perseus annually between July 17 and August 24 each year. When over 60 'falling stars' can be seen per hour, the peak days occur between the 9th and 14th of August.

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Personal Chef's Day, Ntl.: July 16

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National Personal Chef's Day is the day to appreciate one's chef and the service they offer. Believed to have originated with the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA), the day is currently not on their annual calendar of events, and we've been unable to confirm its origin with the organization. Therefore, this event is currently unofficial and without a sponsor.

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Pet Fire Safety Day: July 15

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First held in 2007, Pet Fire Safety Day emphasizes the safety of pets in case of emergencies. Supported by the American Kennel Club, ADT Security Services, the National Volunteer Fire Council, and hundreds of International organizations, on Pet Fire Safety Day, pet owners learn how to protect homes, families, and pets from starting fires and what to do when a fire occurs. Order your Free Pet Safety Pack from the ASPCA at: https://secure.aspca.org/take-action/order-your-pet-safety-pack

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Pet Hydration Awareness Month, Ntl.: July

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Your pet is 80% water, and compare that to a human who is at 60%. Like you, animals get heat exhaustion and heat stroke; unlike you, many cannot sweat to cool down. Healthy pets need 1 ounce of water for each pound of body weight. PetSafe, noting that many pets are dehydrated during the summer months, declared Nation Pet Hydration Awareness Month to educate pet parents about this serious threat to their furry, feathered, and scaled children.

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Pet Remembrance Day (UK): July 5

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National Pet Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom is a day set aside for pet parents to celebrate the lives of their deceased and missing pets while taking time to honor all they contributed to family and quality of life. This event also raises funds for UK charity, The Oldies Club re-homes dogs over seven with forever families. Event champion Pets Magazine provides the following advice for observing this day: On Pet Remembrance Day, there are many ways in which people can remember deceased pets, including: • A memorial service in a place where the pet liked to walk or play. • A living memorial by planting a tree or flowerbed. • A pet sculpture or portrait featuring the pet or their image printed on a coaster or other accessory. • A scrapbook with photos and other reminders of the pet. • An online memorial with photos of the pet. • A poem about the pet. • Donating to charities like The Oldies Club or volunteering at an animal rescue center. National Pet Remembrance Day began in 2015.

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Pet, All American Pet Photo Day: July 11

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Created in 2014 by Veterinary Wellness Center (AWC), All American Pet Photo Day has taken a life on a life of its own in the social media world. Though AWC no longer holds an annual contest, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms will be bursting with proud pet parent and pet children photos on July 11 each year.

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Pet, ID Your Pet Day: July 1

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The second half of the year begins with a little safety check. Is your pet tagged and microchipped? A family pet is lost every two seconds in America, with July 5 being the day with the most entering shelters due to July 4th fireworks. One in three pets become during their lifetime, with only 10% ever found, and fewer than this making it home again. The ASPCA designated July 1 as National ID Your Pet Day to remind pet parents to ensure their pets are tagged and chipped before the July 4 holiday. After may be too late.

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