All - Leep Calendar

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, as the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) proclaimed. May is the peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers. The month is devoted to limiting exposure to allergens and helping people who have them manage them.

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May

Asthma Day, World: May 6

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World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care worldwide. World Asthma Day occurs on the first Tuesday in May. GINA launched in 1993 as a collaboration with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, USA, and the World Health Organization.

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May

Auctioneers Day, Ntl: May 3

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National Auctioneers Week and National Auctioneers Day (on Saturday) celebrate the Auctioneering profession and seek to educate the public on auctions. Each day has a different theme leading up to the last day celebrating the profession. Toolkits are available on the National Auctioneers Association Website.

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May

Autoimmune Arthritis Day, World: May 20

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World Autoimmune Arthritis Day was created in 2012 by the International Foundation for Autoimmune Arthritis (IFAA) and occurs on the same day each year. Each year 100s of thousands of people participate in various virtual activities designed to raise awareness of Autoimmune Arthritis and provide support for the patients and families afflicted by it.

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May

Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day (1868), Ntl.: May 24

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National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day marks the anniversary of the birth of Charles Edward Taylor on May 24, 1868. Taylor is regarded as the father of aviation maintenance. He played an essential role in defining the vocation of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft. In 1901, Charles Edward Taylor began working as a machinist for Orville and Wilbur Wright at the Wright Cycle Company in Dayton, Ohio. Using only a metal lathe, drill press, and hand tools, Taylor built, in six weeks, the 12-horsepower engine that powered the first flying machine of the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903. His entire career spanned 60 years. The Charles Edward Taylor Master Mechanic Award bears his name and recognizes individuals with 50+ years of aviation maintenance experience. It is among the highest honors available to men and women in the field.

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May

Baby Day, Ntl.: May 2

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Who doesn’t love babies? They’re so cute, curious, and just plain lovable! National Baby Day has no sponsor and is an unofficial holiday in early May, a week before Mother’s Day. It’s an opportunity for retailers to have sales and moms to show off the latest edition to the family. Like many events in the LEEP, this came into being simply by people proclaiming and celebrating it. Enjoy National Baby Day.

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May

Babysitters Day, Ntl.: May 10

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The United States celebrates National Babysitters Day every Saturday before Mother's Day. It is a time to thank babysitters for all they do to help raise this nation's children and show gratitude for the time off they give parents. It is sponsored annually by the babysitter training company Safetywhys.

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May

Backyard Games Week, Ntl.: May 19-25

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The National Backyard Games Week is the brainchild of the children’s edutainment brand Playmonster. The first National Backyard Games Week occurred in 1998. The purpose of the week is to get kids and parents outside, playing together and enjoying physical exercise.

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May

BaconFest (US-IA): May 3 (est)

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Recognized as the world’s premier bacon festival, the much talked about Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, affectionately known as BaconFest, takes place annually in Des Moines, IA. Organized and promoted by the Iowa Bacon Board, the festival offers food, fun, and, most importantly, international bacon fellowship. Bacon enthusiasts from around the world gather for extensive bacon sampling, bacon lectures, bacon-inspired dishes, bacon competitions, beer, an annual bacon queen contest, bacon awards, live entertainment, and more.

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May

Bank Holiday (UK): May 26

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Bank holidays are public holidays in several countries, most notably the United Kingdom and its former colonies. Bank holidays are days the banks are closed. Often the general population is given the day off as well, but this is not guaranteed.

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May

Bank Holiday (UK/IE): May 5

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May

Barbecue Month, Ntl.: May

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Every May, to kick off the summer, Americans celebrate National Barbecue Month. Whether you’re a sucker for tri-tip or a master at grilling veggies, this is the month to take the kitchen outside and discover the delicious flavors of flame-cooked food. Barbecue parties are a worldwide tradition, bringing together families and friends. Every culture barbecues and loves to bbq, and this is the month to celebrate it.

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May

BBQ Week, Ntl. (UK): May 26 - June 1

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First held in 1996, National BBQ Week in the United Kingdom is a time to show off your grilling IQ, gather with friends, and share the best outdoor cooking available. Brits love their barbies, and this is one of the most anticipated awareness weeks of the year with full coverage in the media and locally.

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May

Be a Millionaire Day: May 20

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Be a Millionaire Day is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor. It is a day to dream, buy lottery tickets and spend the day living as if you were a millionaire. It’s also a great day to get your finances in order, check 401K balances, and plan for your future so that one day you aren’t just playing at being a millionaire—you have become one! Bear in mind that becoming a millionaire is no easy task, and although luck is needed, most millionaires make their fortune by grinding, working, and never giving up. Kudos to all millionaires and all of those who are on their way to joining this prestigious club!

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May

Be Kind to Animals Week: May 4-10

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Created in 1915, Be Kind to Animals Week® is one of the longest-running consecutive annual awareness weeks. Organized by the American Humane Association. Every year, an estimated four million animals must be euthanized at our nation's shelters because they cannot find loving homes. Help animals find a second chance at happiness by adopting your next pet from your local shelter or rescue group. American Humane Association has tips for finding the right animal companion for you and developing a bond that will last a lifetime. A few ways to celebrate this day are: taking care of your pet, appreciating wildlife, reporting animal abuse, and adopting a pet.

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