NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY
National Apple Pie Day, America’s favorite dessert, is observed annually on May 13th. The first apple pie recipe printed was in England in 1381. The list of ingredients included good apples, good spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron, and cofyn (a type of pastry crust). We do not have that recipe but we do share one right here…
NATIONAL FROG JUMPING DAY
Observed each year on May 13th, National Frog Jumping Day is a favorite of young and old alike. Read more…
NATIONAL DANCE LIKE A CHICKEN DAY
National Dance Like a Chicken Day on May 14 encourages everyone to dance like a chicken! This day entertains from start to finish with people flapping their arms and strutting chicken-like. Read more and share your dancing skills with us…
NATIONAL DECENCY DAY
National Decency Day on May 14 celebrates the basic standard of civility that every American deserves. DECENCY is a non-partisan grassroots movement launched to inspire decency in everyday life – in both conversations and actions. By raising awareness, the movement aims to encourage schools and local community groups to embrace DECENCY and integrate it into both curriculum plans and service projects. Discover more…
NATIONAL RECEPTIONISTS’ DAY
Each year National Receptionists’ Day falls on the second Wednesday in May as a day to give recognition to receptionists and the valuable contributions they make to the companies where they work. Learn more here…
NATIONAL THIRD SHIFT WORKERS DAY
National Third Shift Workers Day falls on the second Wednesday in May and recognizes the workers who face the night to keep businesses running, hospitals staffed, and streets safe. The day is also known as National Night Shift Workers Day. Read more…
From: Terrie Campbell 
Subject: Older Americans Month Celebration
We are excited to celebrate and honor our older adults! Could you please post our community celebration on the Eblast?
Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle and our Community Sponsors will Flip the Script on Aging in May
You are invited to join the celebration!
When: Wednesday, May 14th from 9:00am-3:30pm
Where: Region 16 Education Service Center, 5800 Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109
Call: Anna Ojeda at 806-331-2227 to register for this free event
Thank you so much,
Terrie
Terrie Campbell, LBSW
Benefits Counseling Program Specialist
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
PO Box 9257
Amarillo, TX 79105
Office (806) 331-2227
Fax (806) 350-7896
Ezekiel Johnston: The Amarillo musician heads underground at the Barfield’s Paramount Recreation Club speakeasy. (7 p.m. 600 S. Polk St.; 806-414-2200)
Music at Wellington Square Courtyard: West Texas A&M University music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha’s big band kicks off the outdoor concert series. (7 p.m. 1601 Kentucky St.; cover $15; 806-584-9571)
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
May 15 honors Peace Officers Memorial Day to tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice or been injured in the line of duty. The observance takes place during Police Week. Read more…