The National Girls and Women in Sports Day is an annual day of observance held during the first week of February to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and honor the progress and continuing struggle for equality for women in sports. Each year since its...

The first Friday each February, American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to online communities, neighborhoods to news anchors, this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke.

Student Volunteering Week is the national celebration of volunteering. Let's celebrate the opportunity for you to make a change in your community, and connecting with opportunities to get involved with volunteering, Student Volunteering Week celebrates student volunteering in the following ways: Improves your wellbeing Develops your employability skills Contributes positively to the wider and local...

National Send A Note To A Friend Day on February 7th reminds us to send a note to someone we care about or to recognize the efforts of someone else. We do that by sending a note or message. Throughout the year, we often think about our friends, but how often do we give them...

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality. The campaign theme for International Women's...

National Girl Me Too Day on April 7 recognizes the strength and endurance of women of all ages and is an opportunity to show support for each other. Take a moment to look at the women around us. Neighbors, shopkeepers, sisters, even strangers. If you were to ask anyone of them a single thing they...

Our siblings are a huge part of our lives - they can be our best friends and sometimes so annoying. They are with us to give us encouragement, support, and be our biggest motivators and sometimes competitors. Claudia Evart founded a National Siblings Day and formed Siblings Day Foundation (SDF), as a tribute to her...

Calling all pet lovers! April 11 is National Pet Day. Today is a great day to celebrate the physical and mental health benefits of having a pet. Pets can hold a special place in our hearts but also contribute to our overall health by lowering cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels. National Pet Day started...

Young Women LEAD invites high school girls to attend this year's Young Women LEAD Conference hosted at Ashland Community and Technical College   The YWL conference is for girls and focuses on Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD). The all-day conference features interactive breakout sessions, keynote speakers and lunch. The conference is free to all participants,...