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The Georgia State Rodeo is one for the bucket list. There is nothing quite like a rodeo, and everyone should get an opportunity to experience one in their life, even if it has to be through virtual reality. Rodeo competitions include: Saddle Bronc Riding Bareback Riding Tie-Down Roping Team Roping Bull Riding Steer Wrestling Barrel Racing It's an excellent time for the family and one of the 20 officially sanctioned competition rodeos in the United States.

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Get Up Day, Ntl.: February 1

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Sponsored by the US Figure Skating Association in 2017, National Get Up Day celebrates perseverance, strength, and resilience. Everyone falls or fails at some point in life, and people can learn from the fall, let it define them, or get back up and continue. Today is about celebrating the determination of those who try and try again.

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GI Joe Day (1964): February 2

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GI Joe Day marks the anniversary of the launch of the first action figure created for boys, the GI Joe doll, on February 2, 1964. The doll was retired in 1994 but continues in video games. GI stands for "galvanized iron" and was adopted by soldiers in the US Army during World War II as an expression of their strength and unwillingness to bend.

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Girl Scout Cookie Weekend: February 20-22

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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization behind it for our members. In the meantime, we wanted to make sure you were able to include it in your search for events this month and in this category. We appreciate your patience!

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Girls and Women's in Sports Day: February 4

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National Girls & Women in Sports is an annual celebration of the Women's Sports Foundation to honor the contributions, achievements, and importance of women's sports professionally and scholastically. It seeks to highlight the importance of K-12 girls' sports programs in schools and the need for funding these.

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Give Kids A Smile Day: February 6

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The Give Kids A Smile program began in 2003 to allow dentists and related organizations to join together and provide dental services to underserved children. Originally a one-day event in February, many cities have expanded it into a year-round service providing screenings, treatments, and education to children throughout the United States. Each year, approximately 450,000 children benefit from more than 1500 localized events, all because of the efforts of 40,000 or more annual volunteers.

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Giving Hearts Day, Ntl. (US-ND): February 12

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Founded in 2008, Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Each year, Giving Hearts Day provides a platform for charities to fund their missions through an ever-increasing community of donors, many of whom experience the joy of giving for the first time. Giving Hearts Day is the longest-running giving day in the country, Which has helped participating charities raise more than $90 million since its founding.

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Glasgow Film Festival (UK): Februry 25 - March 8

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First held in 2005, the Glasgow Film Festival attracts over 40,000 attendees yearly. The festival highlights the skills and creativity of Scottish artists and film creatives.

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Global Backyard Bird Count, The Great: February 13-16

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The Audubon Society and Cornell University Lab of Ornithology created the Great Backyard Bird Count in 1998, with Bird Studies Canada joining in 2009. In 2013 it became a global event, with people in all 220 nations and territories taking part and sending images (and counts) from their backyards. In 2022, Spain, India, the United States, and Canada have the most active participation. That's a direct challenge to the rest of you to make your country proud! The heatmap of locations is updated throughout the event. TEACHERS & PARENTS The Great Global Backyard Bird Count is an excellent activity for kids and teens. Think of it as a bird census and an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. By participating, you are helping identify species in danger by contributing count observations from your backyard. Learn more: https://www.birdcount.org

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Goat Yoga Month, Ntl.: February

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First held in 2015, National Goat Yoga (yes, this is a real thing) takes the monotony out of the traditional yoga routine. It brings real goats in for strength training, novelty, and companionship. The month is the brainchild of Goat Yoga instructor April Gould and occurs each year in February.

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Gold Heart Day: February 14

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Gold Heart Day, celebrated on February 14, originated from the Variety Club, an international charity formed by show business personalities. Established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1927, the club's focus shifted to charity following the adoption of an abandoned baby in 1928. The U.K. chapter began in 1949. In 1991, the Gold Heart Pins were introduced as a fundraising tool in Great Britain. The day is dedicated to raising awareness and support for disadvantaged and disabled children, helping them reach their potential. It provides vital aid and resources to these children and their families, underscoring the importance of equal opportunities for all children.

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Golden Retriever Day, Ntl.: February 3

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National Golden Retriever Day is an unofficial event dedicated to one of the most beloved dog breeds, the Golden Retriever. This day is marked by dog lovers and owners showcasing their affection and appreciation for these friendly, loyal, intelligent canines. The history of the Golden Retriever breed dates back to the mid-19th century in Scotland. Lord Tweedmouth, at his estate near Inverness, is credited with developing this breed. He aimed to create a dog adept at retrieving games in the Scottish highlands. The breeding program began with a now-extinct yellow-colored retriever, "Nous," and a Tweed Water Spaniel named "Belle." The result was a litter of puppies with excellent retrieving capabilities and a gentle, trainable nature. Golden Retrievers were officially recognized as a breed by The Kennel Club of England in 1911. The breed reached North America in the early 20th century and received recognition by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1932. The popularity of Golden Retrievers rests on their versatility and agreeable temperament. Known for their intelligence, they are relatively easy to train and are often used in roles such as search and rescue, guide dogs for the blind, and therapy dogs. Their friendly and tolerant demeanor makes them excellent family pets, suitable for homes with children and other animals. Golden Retrievers are revered for their beautiful golden coats, ranging from light cream to a rich golden hue. Their appearance, coupled with their playful and affectionate nature, endears them to many. Dog owners and enthusiasts celebrate National Golden Retriever Day in various ways. Activities include special walks or outings with their pets, organizing meet-ups with other Golden Retrievers and their owners, and sharing photos and stories on social media. Many also use this day to promote awareness about breed-specific health issues and to support Golden Retriever rescue organizations. In summary, National Golden Retriever Day is a day of appreciation for a breed that embodies loyalty, intelligence, and affection. It celebrates the bond between Golden Retrievers and their owners and acknowledges the breed's contributions as working dogs and loving companions. The Golden Retriever's enduring popularity as a pet is a testament to its adaptable, friendly nature and striking appearance.

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Grain Bin Safety Week, Ntl: February 15-21

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This is one of those events that if you live in a city, the dangers inherent probably never occurred to you. You may be aware of this danger if you work on a farm or in an industry with sand, sawdust, or other granular mediums. Nationwide Insurance created Grain Bin Safety Awareness Week in 2014 to highlight the dangers to farmers entering grain bins when machinery is active. Several dozen farm workers die yearly or are injured when caught in the quicksand of grain bins, which can cover a person in seconds. This awareness campaign supports the training of first responders and the supply of rescue tubes to departments. Grain Bin Safety Awareness Week is one of two events focusing on bin safety. Stand Up for Grain Safety Week is the second, in late March.

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Grain Free Day, Ntl: February 21

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Gluten-free has become a buzzword and a highly sought-after characteristic in food. Grain Free Day began in 2019 as a promotional venue for Siete Family Foods, a grain-free traditional Mexican and American foods manufacturer. Gluten is an organic protein found in plants called prolamin. People with celiac disease and those with a wheat allergy—less than 1% of the global population—experience inflammation and other side effects from gluten. For this extreme minority of people, their diets must be gluten-free. Today is a day to learn about that and empathize by going a day without grain. However, like many current and former food fads, the majority of people who insist on gluten-free do not need it. Their reasons are self-serving, including: Vanity reasons (e.g., demanding gluten-free without a disease gets a person a lot of attention via disruption at any event with food and sympathy). Psychological reasons (e.g., they think it's healthier because some influencer says so; it is something they can control (and be pitied for), or they have imagined symptoms medical tests cannot confirm). Regrettably, the gluten-free bandwagon boy-who-cried-wolf embracing of the fad diminishes the reality and urgency for the small percentage of people with an actual health need for a gluten-free diet—people with celiac or a diagnosed allergy. It trivializes their condition by making it a fad. For them, it is not a fad. It is life and death. For the record, gluten has zero negative impact on non-celiac and non-wheat allergic people. In fact, as a protein, it is highly favorable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

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Grammy Awards (US-CA): February 1

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The recording industry's most prestigious award, the GRAMMY, is presented annually by The Recording Academy. The Recording Academy's voting membership awards a GRAMMY to honor excellence in the recording arts and sciences. It is a peer honor awarded by and to artists and technical professionals for artistic or technical achievement, not sales or chart positions (GRAMMY Awards Voting Process). The annual GRAMMY Awards presentation brings together thousands of creative and technical professionals in the recording industry worldwide.

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