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Here's how to score free lipstick this weekend ahead of National Lipstick Day Source: Yahoo! News July 26, 2019
Aside from National Tequila Day, National Puppy Day and National Pasta Day, National Lipstick day ranks pretty high among our favourite pseudo-holidays. Kicking off the celebration, M∙A∙C Cosmetics will be giving away complimentary full-size lipsticks from July 27 through National Lipstick Day on July 29. Yes, you read that right: free lipsticks! For the opportunity to get your hands on a complimentary lipstick in select shades, shoppers must spend a minimum of $35 in-store at any M∙A∙C location. Hurry fast, the offer stands while supplies last.
Jordin Sparks - Celebrate National Waterpark Day at Kalahari! Source: WKYC Channel 3 News July 25, 2019
Nothing says summer like spending time in the water on a family vacation. In fact, studies show that children who are strong swimmers are healthier and gain social and motor skills that can be applied to all areas of life. Mother, singer and entrepreneur Jordin Sparks says that summer family vacations are essential to stay grounded in the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. She joined us this morning in advance of National Waterpark Day to discuss her family vacations and why it’s important to her that water is a part of them!
Gunfights, chuckwagon dinners and a parade on tap Saturday for Day of the Cowboy Source: The Wichita Eagle June 27, 2019
Saturday is National Day of the Cowboy, an annual observation held since 2005 on the fourth Saturday of July to celebrate the pioneer heritage and cowboy culture. Several places in Kansas and in neighboring state Oklahoma — whose histories are rich with pioneers, cowboys, cattle and other American West icons — have planned events for the day.
Briscoe Western Art Museum celebrates National Day of the Cowboy with free event Source: KSAT ABC Channel 12 News June 27, 2019
"The National Day of the Cowboy is the fourth Saturday of July every single year. It's actually a national holiday," said Meredith Balzen, marketing coordinator at Briscoe Western Art Museum. "We celebrate it by having a free public event.
Duncan residents celebrate National Day of the Cowboy this weekend Source: KFDX Channel 3 News June 27, 2019
Folks in Duncan are celebrating the original National Day of the Cowboy Saturday with games, music and special exhibits, plus the 4-D experience theatre. It opens at 10 a.m. at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center and runs up to 5 p.m. and best of all, it’s free.
Hot Dogs are America's favorite pass time snack, served in school lunches and at ball games the world over. But do you know the history of what you are eating?
Everything you want to know about Hot Dogs can be found here...or not..
Washington, D.C. - July 4, 2019 - (The Stuff Gazette) -- “The Fourth of July is a time to remember how privileged we are to be Americans, to be a part of this remarkable country that we too often take for granted, and to remember the men and women who today are serving our country, helping us keep the freedoms we’ve had for so many years,” Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) said. “And the Fourth of July is also a time to have fun. In the Alexander family, we load the grandkids into our old Volkswagen, decorate it in red, white and blue, and drive it around West Miller’s Cove in the Fourth of July parade. I hope you have a great Fourth of July with your family.”
U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) and Niki Tsongas (D-MA) have introduced a resolution to designate July as “Park and Recreation Month” to celebrate federal, state and local public parks and recreation systems.
H. Res. 406 recognizes the important role that public parks, recreation facilities and activities play in the lives of Americans and the contributions of employees and volunteers who work daily to maintain public parks across the nation.
“As a lifelong resident of rural Pennsylvania and an avid outdoorsman, I strongly support our nation’s parks and recreation facilities,” Rep. Thomson said. “Our parks provide countless recreational and educational opportunities for individuals and families to engage in the outdoors. This resolution simply recognizes and supports Park and Recreation Month and the many benefits that our parks provide to all Americans.”
“With Park and Recreation Month we encourage kids and families to get outside and enjoy the beautiful parks that play such an important role in our communities,” Rep. Tsongas said. “Our public spaces bring communities together, provide unique places to explore and learn about nature and help maintain our quality of life. I thank Rep. Thompson for his partnership in this effort and look forward to visiting some of the great parks in my district this summer.”
RESOLUTION HIGHLIGHTS
Park and recreation facilities generate opportunities for people to come together and experience a sense of community. They pay dividends to communities by attracting businesses and jobs and increasing housing values.
In the United States, public park operations and capital spending generates nearly $140 million in economic activity annually.
Ninety percent of people in the U.S. agree that public park recreation facilities and activities are important government services, a figure that displays a base of support that spans across all people in the country regardless of race, income, gender or political party affiliation.
Nearly 75 percent of Americans agree that it is an important to ensure all members of their community have equitable access to public park and recreation facilities.
The most economically sound communities are those with ample and healthy public park and recreation facilities and activities.
A key factor in business expansion and location decisions is the quality of life for employees with a premium placed on adequate and accessible public parks and open space.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS IMPACTS
Public parks and recreation facilities foster a variety of activities that contribute to a healthier society.
People who use public parks and open spaces are three times more likely to achieve the recommended levels of physical activity than non-users.
Americans living within a 10-minute walk of a park have higher levels of physical activity and lower rates of obesity.
Recreation programs at public parks provide children with a safe place to play, access to healthy foods, opportunities to be physically active and enrichment facilities that help prevent at-risk behavior such a drug use and gang involvement.
