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Today is the day to celebrate the matchmakers in your life, whether your best friend, a cousin, a coworker, or a professional. Matchmakers are the people that bring people together and often introduce us to the love of our life. If you were lucky enough to be matched, use today to thank that person or organization. If you haven't yet, National Matchmaker Day is your chance to reach out and meet someone new. You never know where it might lead!

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Aug

Mead/Home Fermentation Day: August 1

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First held in 2002, Mead Day (Home Fermentation Day) is the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) awareness campaign to bring mead makers together. Mead is a fermented beverage of honey, water, and yeast, and it is believed to pre-date wine. Flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other edibles add to its variety. See the AHA website for recipes and ideas.

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Aug

Meaning of "Is" Day, Ntl. (1998): August 17

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National Meaning of "Is" Day remembers and marks the day former US President Bill Clinton augmented the dictionary. Under oath, he clarified his alleged extra-marital relationship with Monica Lewinsky before a Grand Jury. In his defense, he stated the verb "is" has several meanings: "If the--if he--if 'is' means is and never has been, that is not--that is one thing. If it means there is, that was a completely true statement... Now, if someone had asked me on that day, are you having any sexual kind of relations with Ms. Lewinsky, that is, asked me a question in the present tense, I would have said no. And it would have been completely true." --President Bill Clinton, August 17, 1998.

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Aug

Medic Alert® Awareness Month, World: August

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World MedicAlert Awareness Month educates the public about the MedicAlert Foundation (established in 1956) and how it has saved people’s lives through the identification bracelets. MedicAlert showcases the success stories of patients who have worn such bracelets and newer technologies that alert first responders in the event of an emergency.

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Aug

Men's Grooming Day, Ntl. (UK): August 21

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National Men’s Grooming Day seeks to raise awareness about the importance of good grooming practices and style in men within the United Kingdom. Created and sponsored by American Crew, this event allows women to pamper their men. Salons and barbershops often hold special events to encourage men to buy essential grooming products. And the press in the UK seems to enjoy covering this topic.

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Aug

Miami Spice (US-FL): August 1- September 30

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Initiated in 2001, Miami Spice is a two-month-long annual restaurant festival in Miami, Florida. Over 200 participating restaurants offer special three-course menus at reduced prices, usually for lunch/brunch and dinner, that showcase the best of Miami's diverse food scene, including Latin American, Caribbean, European, and American cuisines. Miami Spice encourages locals and visitors to explore Miami's culinary experiences at a more affordable price. It is a unique opportunity to try high-end restaurants or new dining spots that people might not usually consider. The official Miami Spice website includes the restaurants participating and the special menus for the event. These vary from year-to-year. Reservations are recommended, particularly at popular restaurants that tend to get booked quickly.

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Aug

Middle Child's Day: August 8

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Elizabeth Walker created Middle Child’s Day in 1986 to highlight children often left out. The eldest gets attention because they are the first, and the youngest, quite precocious, gets away with much, leaving the middle child feeling like a footnote. Parents treat their middle children with attention, affection, and honor today, and it is all about the middle.

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Aug

Milwaukee Irish Festival (US-WI) August 13-16

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Pony up on your river dancing, limericks, and sense of humor; it is time for the Milwaukee Irish Festival. The festival features Celtic culture, 17 stages of entertainment, food and beverages, sporting events, and lots of cheer. Annually on the third weekend of August at the Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, this event attracts over 100,000 people annually. 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 unknown until 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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Aug

Minden Day (UK)(1759): August 1

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The British Army celebrates Minden Day to memorialize those who lost their lives at the 1759 Battle of Minden during the Seven Years' War.

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Aug

Minority Donor Awareness Day, Ntl.: August 1

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Created in 2005 by Clive O. Callender, M.D., National Minority Donor Awareness Day increases awareness of the need for more organ/tissue donors, especially from people of color. It occurs on National Minority Donor Awareness Week's first day, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Each year the annual observance reaches out to minorities and focuses on the various fears and obstacles associated with donation. The campaign's goal is to promote healthy living and disease prevention, increase the number of people who sign donor cards, have discussions with their families about their wishes, and become donors. Minority Donor Awareness Day raises awareness of the behaviors that may lead to the need for transplantation, such as smoking, alcohol and substance abuse, and poor nutrition.

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Aug

Minority Donor Awareness Month: August

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National Minority Donor Awareness Month (previously a week) increases awareness of the need for organ, eye, and tissue donors among minorities. It encourages people to register as donors and care for their health to reduce the number of people requiring transplants.

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Aug

Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant and Hermit Crab Races (US-NJ): August 19

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The Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant & Hermit Crab Races is an annual event in Ocean City, New Jersey, designed to celebrate hermit crabs (the city's mascot) and provide family-friendly entertainment for locals and tourists alike. During the Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant, participants are encouraged to decorate their hermit crabs with unique and creative themes. The crabs are then judged based on the originality and presentation of their decorations. Contestants press the boundaries of creativity with elaborate designs and costumes, making the pageant colorful. Following the beauty pageant, the Hermit Crab Races take place. Participants bring their hermit crabs to compete on a specially designed track where crabs are in the center of a circle. The first crab to cross the finish line wins the race and advances to the next round. Winners from each heat compete to determine the overall champion. The Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant & Hermit Crab Races is a lighthearted and unique event that adds to the charm and appeal of Ocean City. It has become a popular tradition for families visiting the area and offers a chance for people to engage with the local community.

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Aug

Moon—First Quarter: August 20

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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 1st quarter typically occurs seven days after the New Moon.

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Aug

Moon—Full: August 28

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A full moon occurs when the moon is illuminated by the sun and on the opposite side of the earth. Its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees. For centuries, people have applied names to full moons to track the seasons and as a point of reference. The names listed below come from Native American and Colonial American traditions passed down through generations. Here are the common names for full moons in each month in the Northern Hemisphere (the Southern Hemisphere doesn't do this tradition): January: Wolf Moon—Named after the howling of wolves during the cold winter nights. February: Snow Moon—Named for the typically heavy snowfall. March: Worm Moon—As the ground thaws, earthworms emerge, attracting birds. April: Seed Moon—Time to plant for the fall harvest. May: Flower Moon—Named for the abundance of flowers in May. June: Strawberry Moon— due to the short harvesting season for strawberries in the northeastern United States. July: Buck Moon—when new antlers grow on male deer (bucks). August: Sturgeon Moon—when sturgeon fish are abundant in North America's Great Lakes. September: Harvest Moon—time to harvest crops. October: Hunter's Moon—game is at its fattest, allowing hunters to stock up for the winter months. November: Beaver Moon—when beavers build their winter dams. December: Cold Moon—long, dark, and cold nights. Full moon names vary between cultures, regions, and traditions; several full moons have alternative names. The above are the most common. A blue moon occurs when two full moons are in a single month, and February is the only month in the year that occasionally does not have a full moon. A blood moon describes a total lunar eclipse.

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Aug

Moon—New: August 12

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The new moon occurs when the earth's satellite and the sun are on the exact elliptical longitude. The moon is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit. From our planet, we usually cannot see it. The new moon is considered the first phase.

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