Category: Friends and Family Events

Marriage Day, World: February 9

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World Marriage Day originated in Baton Rouge during the winter of 1981. It was created by conservative groups alarmed at escalating divorce rates and the first rumblings of gay marriage. They successfull...

January

Epilepsy Day, World: February 10

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International Epilepsy Day features art contests, fundraisers, a social media campaign and dozens of other activities to raise awareness and support for people with epilepsy. From the Sponsor: "Started...

January

Family Day (CA-BC): February 10

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Family Day is celebrated in British Columbia a week earlier than the rest of the country to permit Louis Riel Day, which falls on Family Day, its own observance. Family Day is a national holiday in Can...

January

Family Day, Except BC (CA) : February 17

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Family Day (also known as Louis Riel Day) is an national holiday in Canada and is set aside for family activities. It is celebrated in all provinces except British Columbia, which celebrates it a week e...

January

Louis Riel Day (CA)(2008): February 17

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In 2008, the Canadian Government decided to honor one of its folk heroes, Louis Riel. The day commemorates the anniversary of the events of February 17, 1870. Riel was born in 1844 and served in the Cana...

January

Anthropology Day, World: February 20

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The American Anthropological Association is celebrating anthropology and anthropologists around the world through the declaration of Anthropology Day. Anthropology Day is a day for anthropologists to cel...

January

Engineering Family Day, Discover: February...

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Discover Engineering Family Day is one of several events during Engineering Week. Family Day is designed to help students between the ages of 4 and 12 learn about engineering and the importance of techn...

January

Kindness, National Day of (CA): February 2...

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National Day of Kindness is for our members and clubs to celebrate our founding (February 20, 1920) and commitment to serving the community's greatest need. Every community has a need for kindness and peo...

January

Pink Shirt Day to End Bullying (CA): Febru...

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Bullying is a major problem in Canadian schools, workplaces, homes, and over the Internet. The event takes place on the last Wednesday of February. The idea for wearing Pink Shirts to end bully started...

January

Summer's Day, National (AU): February 29

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Summer's Day in Australia is a national day to remember all the children whom have lost their lives as the result of preventable injury and to assist those children and family members who are still strugg...

January

Time Refund Day: February 29

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Every four years we get an extra day in the year known as Leap Day. HR Block, the tax preparation company designated this extra day as National Time Refund Day to encourage individuals to enjoy themselves...

January

Bake for Family Fun Month: February

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Bake at Home for Family Fun Month is about promoting home baking and providing tools and knowledge to perpetuate generations of home bakers. The purpose of this month is to reach influencers in the indus...

January

Friendship Month, Intl.: February

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With so much of February focused on lovers, someone decided friends deserved an even greater honor, the entire month. International Friendship Month celebrates the people you turn to and make life worth...

January

Parent Leadership Month, Ntl.: February

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National Parent Leadership Month is purposed to: 1) Raise public awareness the roles parents play in shaping the lives of their children and families 2) Publicize and expand opportunities for Parent Lea...

January

Pet Dental Health Month, Ntl.: February

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Pet Dental Health Month happens each February and is an educational outreach forum to teach pet parents how to care for their pet’s teeth. Dental health problems can lead to serious systemic conditions...

January

Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, Intl....

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International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month raises awareness and provides information on preventing the transmission of disease from Mother to child. This event has a specific focus on HBV and HIV...

January

Teen Dating Violence & Prevention Month, N...

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Teen DV Month (National Resource Center for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month), is sponsored by Break the Cycle and loveisrespect.com as a collaborative effort. This event began in 2010...

January

Weddings Month, Ntl.: February

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National Weddings Month honors the work and legacy of Saint Valentine. At the time of his martyrdom, he was a Bishop who illegally married couples in the 3rd Century AD Roman Empire. Under Roman law, it w...

January

Children’s Mental Health Week (UK): Februa...

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These dates are estimated. Date is not set until fourth quarter of the previous year. Children’s Mental Health Week occurs annually in the United Kingdom, with each year featuring a different theme. Throu...

January

Children of Alcoholics Week, International...

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International Children of Alcoholics Week celebrates the recovery. Thousands of children (of all ages) have received the help they needed to recover from the pain and losses suffered in their childhood du...

January