Happy Groundhog Day!

Happy Groundhog Day!

Now what animal is so very adorable, furry, and cute that you absolutely want to see it at least once each February 2nd? It’s your favorite groundhog on Groundhog Day! Well, it’s just as you guessed! Punxsutawney Phil (of Pennsylvania) saw his shadow this morning and predicts six more weeks of winter! How does the […]

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day

We commemorate January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day by remembering the 6 million Jews, Slavs, disabled persons, and others who were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators during the Shoah. Let us never forget the truth of what happened across Europe because of an attack on freedom of speech and private property rights. […]

Winnie the Pooh Day

Winnie the Pooh Day

What is the cuddliest day of the year? Winnie the Pooh Day, of course!  Imagine yourself sitting next to Winnie the Pooh! He is smiling and saying how very much he likes to put his paw in that honey pot for just one more lick of something yummy! We all are in need of the […]

Religious Freedom Day 2021

Religious Freedom Day 2021

Let’s celebrate National Religious Freedom Day 2021!  Your first amendment right says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” This means you have the right to practice your own religion. No one should harass you about your religious beliefs. You have the right to believe in […]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

President Ronald Reagan signed the bill commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday as a national holiday on Nov. 2, 1983 in the White House Rose Garden. It is observed the third Monday of January each year. Martin Luther King Jr. was a U.S. clergyman, civil rights leader, and eventual Nobel Peace Prize winner. He led peaceful […]

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Let’s say a great “thank you” to all the law enforcement professionals for protecting our communities! We can: Wear blue Say “thank you” Send an email or share on social media Fly a blue ribbon on your lawn Share a story how they have helped keep your community safe Give them a smile when you […]

New Year’s Resolution

New Year’s Resolution

A New Year’s resolution is a promise people make to themselves to do something positive to improve their life in the coming year. Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions for 2021? Want to be happier? There are many different ways we can improve ourselves. Here are a few ideas for New Year’s resolutions: Try volunteering […]

Fill-in-the-Blank

Fill-in-the-Blank

Let’s take a trip back in history to 1818, Salzburg, Austria. “Silent Night” is a popular Christmas carol by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. How exciting! Let’s see if we can make some observations and learn from history. Gruberg was a primary school teacher, church organist and composer in the village of Arnsdorf, who is […]

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

The lyrics of this song are based on a poem by Jane Taylor called “The Star” which appeared in 1806. “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is a lullaby song and one of the most beloved nursery rhymes.   Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, Like a […]