Events

  • Happiness Happens Day

    Dates to Remember

    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 that they are happier than they think because happiness is hidden in the small things. The Secret Society of Happy People (SOHP) was founded in […]

  • Annual Medical Checkup Day

    Dates to Remember

    August 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 potential health problems and maintaining overall well-being. 

  • Caregiving: Screening & Discussion Event

    WCNY TV Studios 415 W Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY, United States
    Caregiving Screenings & Panels

    WCNY invites you to a special screening and discussion of PBS' new documentary, "Caregiving," on Aug. 14 at WCNY-TV Studios in Syracuse.

    Free
  • A Cinematic Celebration for Caregivers

    Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market 550 Penn Street Northeast, Washington, DC, DC, United States
    Caregiving Screenings & Panels

    WHUT, 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 […]

    Free
  • National Relaxation Day

    Dates to Remember

    National 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.

  • World Breast Cancer Research Day

    Dates to Remember

    World 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 […]

  • World Humanitarian Day

    Dates to Remember

    On 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 […]

  • Caregiving: A Community Conversation Hosted By Nashville Public Radio

    Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 3421 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN, United States
    Caregiving Screenings & Panels

    Join 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 […]

    Free
  • World Senior Citizen’s Day

    Dates to Remember

    World 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.

  • Caregiving: Film and Discussion

    First United Methodist Church 1551 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa, CA, United States
    Caregiving Screenings & Panels

    Join us for a free screening of the new film CAREGIVING, and meet two inspiring local caregivers from Sonoma County's Fijian community.

    Free
  • Women’s Equality Day

    Dates to Remember

      Women'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 […]

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