Welcome to August!
Summer is half over and it has been too hot for my taste. I thumbed through our 2010 issue of
Chase Calendar of Events which is our go to book when planning our displays (I have written about this book before). Sometimes they list serious information, other times wacky information. August plays host to many celebrations. Celebrate one or all.
Here are some cool site to let you about the hot events I hand picked for you:
American Adventures Month: August 1-31.
Celebrate vacationing in the Americas. Tourists are encouraged to explore South, Central and North America.
Audio Appreciation Month: August 1-31
Encourages listeners to learn more about the history and current status of audio books in the United States.
National Panini Month: August 1-31
The Sargento company salutes the panino, a sandwich made with a small loaf of bread, typically ciabatta, that is usually served hot or grilled.
National Clown Week: August 1-7.
On August 2, 1971, President Richard Nixon signed Proclamation 4071 proclaiming that the week of August 1-7 be National Clown Week. I hope you all indulge me with this piece from their website
“No one really knows who the first clown was, though Mel Brooks has an answer for that question in his hysterically funny movie, "History of the World Part One," in which the earliest belly laugh is caused when a cavorting, stand-up caveman comedian gets eaten by a dinosaur in the middle of his monologue -- to his tribe's great amusement".
National Underwear Day: August 5 ( New York, NY)
Each August, underwear ambassadors storm the streets of New York City, modeling some of today’s hottest brands and conducting surveys on undergarment choices. Enthusiastic New Yorkers caught in the grip of underwear frenzy join in-men drop their pants and women flash their bras in support, while passerbys are asked to sign a petition for official recognition of National Underwear Day.
Twins Day Festival: August 6-8 (Twinsburg, OH)
According to Guinness Book of World Records, this is the world’s largest gathering of twins.
National Mustard Day: August 7 (Middleton, WI)
Mustard lovers across the nation pay tribute to the king of condiments by slathering their favorite mustard on hot dogs, pretzels, circus peanuts and all things edible. The National Mustard Museum holds the world’s largest collection of mustards and mustard memorabilia
Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbors’ Porch Night: Aug. 8.
Due to overzealous planting of zucchini, citizens are asked to drop off baskets of the squash on their neighbors’ doorsteps.
National Hobo Convention: August 12 (Britt, IA)
Held since 1900, the National Hobo Convention celebrates current and retired hoboes and the independent lifestyle they lead.
Blame Someone Else Day: August 13
Share the responsibility and the guilt for the mess we’re in. Blame someone else!
Bad Poetry Day: August 18
Invite some friends over, compose some really rotten verse and sent it to your old high school English teacher. (www.wellcat.com)
National Men’s Grooming Day: Aug. 20
Participating salons and barbershops host a day of grooming events for men.
The above list is just a representation of what and how we celebrate August. You are welcome to come in and see how else the country celebrates each day (and even some other countries).
