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Watch Chef Curtis Stone Saturday, June 08 at 2pm ET

BEST FRIENDS DAY

Best Friends Day falls on June 8 each year to honor your closest and dearest friend. The relationship between best friends is often fierce and can withstand distance, storms and silence. Whether we’ve known them all our lives or they are more recently acquired, best friends make tough times bearable, fun times memorable, and memorable times priceless.

When it comes to best friends, they run the gamut. They may be exactly like us or our complete opposite. According to a 2018 Pew Research poll, 98% of teens have one or more close friends. And 78% of them say they have one to five close friends. However, as we move into adulthood, our friendship-making ability changes, along with our priorities.

NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY

National Rosé Day on the second Saturday in June each year recognizes a wine that complements many dishes. Rosé is probably the oldest known type of wine, dating back as far as 600 BC. Rosé wines are generally made from red grapes and are very versatile wines. A rosé wine will also be lighter in color than red wine, deeper in color than white wine. The pink color of rosé wine depends on the time the grape skin stays in contact with the juice, also known as maceration. There are also rosé wines that are semi-sparkling or sparkling, with different intensities of sweetness levels and dryness.

Celebrate the day by having a bottle of Rosé wine with dinner or simply invite friends over for h’orderves and enjoy each other’s company. Share your special evening on social media using the hashtag #NationalRoséDay.

NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY HISTORY
In 2014, Bodvár – House of Rosés – a rosé house specializing in rosé wines, founded National Rosé Day to share their love of the rosé and give rosé lovers a day to unite together and celebrate.

The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the day to be observed on the second Saturday in June, annually. The first celebration took place on June 14, 2014.

NATIONAL DRAGONFLY DAY

We are celebrating National Dragonfly Day on the second Saturday in June to bring awareness to one of nature’s most beautiful insects. Join us today as we buzz around learning facts about the big-eyed bug also known as the dragonfly.

Evidence shows dragonflies are nearly 300 million years old. Paleontologists have discovered dragonfly fossils with 3-foot wingspans. Interestingly, some scientists say dragonflies may have been just as large as the size of an eagle today. Let’s celebrate National Dragonfly Day together and learn why this beautiful insect is one of nature’s most wonderful bugs.

Dragonflies are a common summertime insect living in areas of wetlands where you can see them sliding on the surface of the water and then lifting away. They vary in color, ranging from bright metallic to light pastel colors. Their wings are large making them the fastest of all insect species. However, dragonflies must warm up their muscles in order to fly properly.

Dragonflies are expert fliers in comparison to any other insect. The average dragonfly has the ability to fly like a helicopter. In fact, they fly straight up or down, forward, and even hover keeping perfectly level. In addition, the dragonfly is extremely fast and agile. The fastest speed ever documented was 35 mph. Their flying skills and speed help them catch food for survival. If a dragonfly cannot fly, it does not survive.

6 Unusual Facts About Dragonflies

Most adult dragonflies live for only a few weeks, but some do live up to a year.
The average dragonfly has nearly 30,000 eye facets. In fact, they have 360-degree vision, including the ability to see behind them.
Dragonflies help control the mosquito population, eating up to 100 mosquitos per day.
Dragonflies can live in the winter but are normally small and stumpy in size.
Dragonflies use their feet to catch their food.
Dragonflies can live for years underwater.
The dragonfly has symbolic meaning in almost every part of the world. In fact, many cultures believe this insect symbolizes good luck. Because dragonflies have such short lifespans, they also represent new beginnings and change, especially for strength, growth, courage, and happiness. A few ancient cultures say dreaming about a dragonfly indicates you are in a powerful transition in your life.

5 Symbolic Dragonfly Beliefs
Asian culture believes the dragonfly represents good luck, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Native Americans believe a dragonfly symbolizes life transformations.
South American cultures believe the dragonfly symbolizes good luck and prosperity. In fact, artists include the dragonfly in their pieces
Africans believe dragonflies are a sign of spirits and bring good luck. Africans also hold dragonflies in high regard because they are water gods who bring rain.
European cultures see the dragonfly as a symbol of change and adaptability. Unsurprisingly, you can find dragonflies included in many European folklore stories and beliefs.
There are around 5,000 species of dragonflies around the world. A dragonfly is classified as an Odonata, which is a family of flying insects that includes dragonflies and damselflies. Though insects are considered unpopular, dragonflies tend to be watched with fascination because of their beauty.

What are the 3 classifications of dragonflies?

Aeshnidae Super Family is the first classification of dragonflies.
Cordulegastridae Super Family are also known as the Flying Adders and have yellow, black, or brown bodies.
Libellulidae Super Family is the most commonly seen dragonfly. This classification is the largest family of dragonflies and is often referred to as the skimmer dragonfly.

NATIONAL OUTLET SHOPPING DAY™

The second Saturday in June will annually celebrate National Outlet Shopping Day. This shopping holiday is shaking up the retail landscape this summer at outlet centers across North America.

Planning for summer fun begins with having the right apparel and accessories. After a long winter, we look into our closets and realize the choices can be limited. Having the perfect look–comfortable, flattering and on trend–is any shopper’s goal. There is no better way to get summer kicked off with a bang than shopping and saving. Be sure you’ve got the right outfit to go with every occasion on your summer calendar starting today!

Reasons you need that perfect new summer look:

Family reunion
Wedding
Picnic
Trip to the beach
Weekend with girlfriends
Family vacation
If you have a full agenda of summer fun planned then the best place to find those great looks at great prices is at your favorite outlet shopping destination.

Outlet centers are unique because they are made up of a variety of shops, often exclusive to a specific brand. Outlet centers offer a shopper the option to find what they are looking for using multiple store options.

You can find everything, and anything at an outlet center:

Shoes
Handbags
Dresses
Summer shorts and tops
Beach attire
Hats and sunglasses
Jewelry
Gifting ideas

The first outlet center opened in the 1970s in Reading, Pennsylvania. However, the first outlet store opened in the 1930s by Anderson-Little and featured men’s clothing. Today, outlet centers have a variety of clothing and shoe stores, making finding that perfect look easier than ever. In addition, outlet centers are not limited to clothing items anymore, they have stores with just about anything you may need for all your summer fun.