Happiness Happens Day
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Happiness Happens Day is an annual holiday celebrated on August 8. It was initiated by the Secret Society of Happy People. The main goal of the holiday is to remind people […]
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Annual Medical Checkup Day
Dates to RememberAugust 11th is Annual Medical Checkup Day. This day serves as a yearly reminder to schedule and prioritize routine medical checkups with a healthcare provider. These checkups are crucial for early detection of […]
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Caregiving: Screening & Discussion Event
WCNY TV Studios 415 W Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesCaregiving Screenings & PanelsWCNY invites you to a special screening and discussion of PBS' new documentary, "Caregiving," on Aug. 14 at WCNY-TV Studios in Syracuse.
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A Cinematic Celebration for Caregivers
Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market 550 Penn Street Northeast, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesCaregiving Screenings & PanelsWHUT, Howard University Television invites you to "Lights, Camera, Care: A Cinematic Celebration for Caregivers", a community engagement event designed to honor and support caretakers. This celebration will create a space where caretakers can connect, share their experiences, and gain valuable insights and resources. The evening will feature a reception, film screening of CAREGIVING, along […]
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National Relaxation Day
Dates to RememberNational Relaxation Day is observed annually on August 15th. It's a day to focus on stress reduction and self-care through relaxation techniques. The day was founded in 1985 by Sean Moeller, who wanted to remind people of the importance of taking time to unwind and de-stress.
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World Breast Cancer Research Day
Dates to RememberWorld Breast Cancer Research Day is observed annually on August 18. This day aims to raise awareness about breast cancer research, promote early detection and screening, and support efforts to find a cure. The date, August 18, is significant as it represents the statistic that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in […]
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World Humanitarian Day
Dates to RememberOn 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five years later, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD). Since then, WHD has become […]
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Caregiving: A Community Conversation Hosted By Nashville Public Radio
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 3421 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN, United StatesCaregiving Screenings & PanelsJoin Nashville Public Radio Editor and Afternoon Host LaTonya Turner for a robust, interactive conversation for and by caregivers in Tennessee. This community event will provide information and resources from experts in the field of caregiving as well as people with lived experiences taking care of aging parents, children with disabilities, spouses, and other loved […]
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World Senior Citizen’s Day
Dates to RememberWorld Senior Citizen's Day is celebrated on 21 August each year. The celebration took place for the first time in 1991. The day is intended to increase awareness of the factors and issues that affect older adults, such as health deterioration and elder abuse.
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Caregiving: Film and Discussion
First United Methodist Church 1551 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesCaregiving Screenings & PanelsJoin us for a free screening of the new film CAREGIVING, and meet two inspiring local caregivers from Sonoma County's Fijian community.
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International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and it’s Abolition
Dates to RememberThe International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and it's Abolition is an international day celebrated 23 August of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade.
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Women’s Equality Day
Dates to RememberWomen's Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.
