CONGRESSIONAL STARTUP DAY

Around the country, Congressional Startup Day creates a platform for entrepreneurs to connect with their lawmakers. The day is designed for startups to express concerns.

MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS DAY |

On August 1, Minority Donor Awareness Day focuses attention on the need for minority donors. Minority Donor Awareness Day highlights the need, especially among minorities, for more organ, eye, and tissue donors. This important day is part of the awareness campaign of National Minority Donor Awareness Week.

NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY

National Raspberry Cream Pie Day on August 1 takes advantage of ripe raspberries available this time of year. If you’re fortunate enough to enjoy some fresh-baked raspberry cream pie, it’s a day to celebrate!

Raspberries are the edible fruit of the raspberry plant. Not only do they grow on woody stemmed perennials, but they’re a very commercial crop, too. The raspberry bush is part of the rose family, which is why their stems are prickly like rose bushes.

RESPECT FOR PARENTS DAY

On August 1, Respect for Parents Day recognizes the leadership roles parents play in not only a child’s life, but also in our communities. Join National Day Calendar as we celebrate parents and parental role models around the globe.

NATIONAL WATER BALLOON DAY

Fill ’em up! The first Friday in August ushers in National Water Balloon Day just in time for the hottest days of summer!

INTERNATIONAL MAHJONG DAY | AUGUST 1

On August 1st, International Mahjong Day deals a game to get the celebration started! Play your tiles well, and perhaps you’ll honor the day with a win.

The 19th-century strategy game became popular in the United States in the 1920s. While we play the game with tiles, it’s much like rummy. The players meld beautifully designed tiles with Chinese characters and symbols to earn points. Melds include pongs, kongs, chows, and the mighty Mahjong.

Because Mahjong traveled great distances, it challenges people from many different backgrounds. As a result, Mahjong also breaks down communication barriers, bringing neighborhoods and communities together. Since people of all ages play, the game also bridges the gap between generations.

There are also a variety of styles of Mahjong, including American, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japanese, just to name a few. Find the version you enjoy best to play. Learn several different ways to play and play them all. If you’ve never played, the season is perfect to learn.

NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY

On August 1 we celebrate National Girlfriends Day to encourage women across the globe to get together and celebrate their special bond of friendship.

Girlfriends fall into many categories. While many grew up together, others meet through work or college. Still, others share a bond much deeper; sisters and mothers meet the definition of girlfriends, too.