National Coaches Day on October 6 honors the men and women who inspire players to work harder and do their best. Across the country in every community, a coach organizes teams, plans practices and training, motivates players to strive to be the best they can be. At the same time, coaches pinpoint areas for improvement... Read more

Dictionary Day celebrates the birth of Noah Webster, an American writer who was born in 1758. Webster is best-known for publishing the first dictionary in 1806, which he continued to compile and expand for the next 27 years. When his dictionary was published in 1828, it was a powerful resource packed with useful words and... Read more

National Youth Confidence Day is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and fostering self-confidence in young people. The day encourages connecting with and inspiring youth by sharing positive stories, providing tools for growth, and supporting their potential to achieve success.

National Make A Difference Day brings community service to a whole new level each year. Organizations join forces on the fourth Saturday in October to make a difference, big or small. Making a difference can come in many forms so this day is wide open for participation!

Happy Halloween! This day is a time when people dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and carve jack-o’-lanterns from hollowed out pumpkins. Ghosts and witches are popular costumes of the children who go from house to house saying, “Trick-or-treat!” The treat is usually candy. The origins of Halloween date back to several ancient festivals held... Read more