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 […]
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Caregiving: A Community Conversation Hosted By Nashville Public Radio
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 3421 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN, United StatesScreenings & 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 […]
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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 […]
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Caregiving: Film and Discussion
First United Methodist Church 1551 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesScreenings & 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.
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Free Preview of Caregiving
The Wright Center for Community Health - Scranton 501 South Washington Avenue #Suite 1000, Scranton, PA, United StatesScreenings & PanelsJoin us for a heartwarming screening of Bradley Cooper’s PBS documentary on caregiving followed by a lively discussion.
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Caregiving Screening & Community Conversation
South Florida PBS 3401 South Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL, United StatesScreenings & PanelsSouth Florida PBS invites you to attend a special screening of Caregiving, a PBS documentary executive produced by Bradley Cooper, which examines the challenges and triumphs caregivers experience across the nation while navigating the complexities of the health care system. Following the screening, guests are welcome to remain for a moderated panel discussion and interactive Q&A session. […]
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Individual Rights Day
Dates to RememberIndividual Rights Day is celebrated on August 29th, coinciding with the birthdate of John Locke, a philosopher who heavily influenced ideas about individual rights. The day was created to honor Locke's contributions and to remind people of the importance of individual freedoms.
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International Overdose Awareness Day
Dates to RememberEvery August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to take action on overdose.It is a global platform that provides tools, resources and a space for communities to connect and drive change. Through events – both in person and online – communities honor lives lost, educate their families, friends and […]
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Dates to RememberOvarian cancer awareness month is observed in September. Purpose: Activities: Get screened for ovarian cancer, especially if you have risk factors. Wear teal ribbons, the color associated with ovarian cancer awareness. […]
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Healthy Aging Month
Dates to RememberSeptember is designated as Healthy Aging Month, a time to raise awareness about the positive aspects of growing older and encourage individuals to prioritize their well-being as they age. This observance focuses […]
