Event Calendar

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities.  They’ve answered a call to[...]

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS DAY National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11th brings attention to a crime that leaves a lasting toll on human life, families, and communities around the world. #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay

NATIONAL SHOP FOR TRAVEL DAY As the holiday season fades away, our minds turn to our next opportunity for a vacation. While that may seem far off, National Shop for Travel Day on the second Tuesday in January reminds us to start planning now! #ShopForTravelDay  Looking for deals? Contact our sponsor Amarillo Travel Network!!!

NATIONAL RUBBER DUCKY DAY According to a 1973 Sesame Street calendar, Rubber Duckie’s Birthday is January 13th so around the country it’s National Rubber Ducky Day! A friend of Ernie and Big Bird, Duckie made his debut in a February 1970 episode. #NationalRubberDuckyDay

NATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show off their fashion style. Pets do become part of one’s family. Whether you take a visit to the groomer or take it a step further and dress up in[...]

NATIONAL HAT DAY Hang on to your hats and celebrate in style on National Hat Day. Celebrated each year on January 15th, don your favorite fedora, cap, cloche, derby, or sunhat. Dig out your ceremonial best and tell the story behind it. Wear your warmest tuque, stocking cap, beanie, and share the name you give[...]

STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM DAY Each year, National Strawberry Ice Cream Day on January 15 celebrates one of the choicest flavors of ice cream. All flavors of ice cream are recognized on July 1 in case you’re wondering! #StrawberryIceCreamDay

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY On the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr Day honors the American clergyman, activist, Civil Rights Movement leader. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) is best known for his role in advancing civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King has become a national[...]

POPEYE® THE SAILOR MAN DAY January 17 marks the 95th Birthday of the world’s most famous spinach loving, nautical hero — it’s Popeye the Sailor Man! Today, we are taking epic strides to honor this legendary sailor who is tough and fit with tons of grit, as one of America’s most renown, pop-culture icons. After[...]

NATIONAL THESAURUS DAY National Thesaurus Day, on January 18th, honors Peter Mark Roget, the author of Roget’s Thesaurus, who was born on this day in 1779. #NationalThesaurusDay Memorable Birthdays for January 18 Thomas A. Watson (1854-1934) – Alexander Graham Bell’s assistant who helped with the invention of the telephone.  Daniel Hale Williams (1856-1931) – Cardiologist who performed the first open heart surgery. [...]

NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY National Winnie the Pooh Day on January 18th commemorates author A.A. Milne’s birthday in 1882. He brought the adorable, honey-loving bear to life in his stories, which also featured his son, Christopher Robin. #WinnieThePoohDay  

NATIONAL POPCORN DAY On January 19th, National Popcorn Day pops onto the scene with a crunch we all love to enjoy! The annual celebration recognizes a treat that satisfies munchies, day or night. #NationalPopcornDay Notable Birthdays for January 19 Sarah Helen Whitman (1803-1878) – Poet and romantic interest of Edgar Allan Poe.  Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) – General[...]

NATIONAL DISC JOCKEY DAY Each year National Disc Jockey Day recognizes the DJs playing the music and spinning the records. The observance takes place annually on January 20th. #NationalDiscJockeyDay Notable Birthdays January 20th Harold Gray (1894-1968) – Cartoonist who created Little Orphan Annie. George Burns (1896-1996) – Beloved actor and comedian. DeForest Kelley (1920-1999) – Actor best known for his[...]

SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY On January 21st, Squirrel Appreciation Day recognizes a critter some consider a pest and others see as just fascinating. The creator, Christy Hargrove, is a wildlife rehabilitator in North Carolina and is affiliated with the Western North Carolina Nature Center.  According to Christy, “Celebration of the event itself is up to the[...]

CELEBRATION OF LIFE DAY Celebration of Life Day on January 22nd honors the children and grandchildren who bring joy to our lives. The day is a reminder that each child and each life is to be held as a precious gift with the highest respect and dignity.  #CelebrationOfLifeDay

NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY National Handwriting Day on January 23rd encourages us to put pen to paper and write out our thoughts. According to the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association, it is a chance for all to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting. #NationalHandwritingDay Notable Birthdays for January 23   Joseph Hewes (1730-1779) – Signer of Declaration of Independence signatory.  [...]

NATIONAL PLAN FOR VACATION DAY National Plan for Vacation Day, on the last Tuesday in January, reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The early bird gets to pack their bags and fly away to a little fun and relaxation! #PlanForVacation

NATIONAL BUBBLE WRAP DAY National Bubble Wrap Day (also known as National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day) on the last Monday in January recognizes a fascinating piece of invention. Today, bubble wrap’s primary purpose is to protect fragile items either in shipping or storage. Of course, people also take enjoyment from popping the bubbles in bubble[...]

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY Each year on January 27th, the world remembers one of the most horrific events in modern history on Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust occurred during WWII when Nazi Germany killed millions of innocent victims. #HolocaustRemembranceDay

DATA PRIVACY DAY Data Privacy Day on January 28th reminds us each year to review how our data is used. It’s an excellent opportunity to take stock and evaluate our personal cybersecurity Memorable Events for January 28  1855 – The first locomotive runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean on the Panama Railway. 1915 – The[...]

NATIONAL GIFT OF THE LADYBUG DAY National Gift of the Ladybug Day on January 28th honors all children with critical illnesses. The day is also an opportunity to raise awareness of childhood illnesses and support the children and the families facing medical differences.  Notable Birthdays for January 28 Lewis Wilson (1920-2000) – The first actor to[...]