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TURKEY LOVERS’ DAY

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National Turkey Lovers’ Day on the third Sunday in June each year demands we make room for turkey on the menu this summer.

With turkey being enjoyed more often in the spring and summer than ever before, it is the established year-round meat because of its versatility. Ground turkey, turkey tenderloin, turkey sausage, and turkey bacon are some of the more popular ways to enjoy this delicious meat.

Summertime grilling includes turkey burgers, turkey drumsticks, turkey breast, and turkey hot dogs. Delis offer turkey sandwiches as a popular lunch choice, too. Turkey adds to the fast and fresh convenience for consumers who love the option for its healthy lean protein and tasty flavor.

NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS’ DAY HISTORY

In April of 2016, the National Turkey Federation founded National Turkey Lovers’ Day to celebrate the flavor and recipes turkey offers.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #TurkeyLoversDay

Enjoy your favorite form of turkey today. Invite some friends over, fire up the grill, and make some turkey burgers and turkey dogs. Host a turkey cookoff and challenge your friends to bring their best turkey recipes. Whether they grill, add it to salads or sandwiches, even soups, the results will be amazing! Make it an annual event and keep the flavors coming. Be sure to share the best by posting photos on social media using #TurkeyLoversDay or #NationalTurkeyLoversDay.

NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS MONTH

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National Turkey Lovers Month in June proves that turkey is enjoyed many more times throughout the year than Thanksgiving!

Smoked and grilled turkey are some of the many reasons we slice up this flavorful bird all year long. But we eat more than just the roast turkey. Ground turkey makes a white meat chili that keeps us coming back for more; Renaissance faires live on turkey legs; Grilled turkey breasts make excellent meals, too.

When it comes to nutrition, the bird gets great numbers, too! White meat takes the win over dark meat when comparing fat and calories – 125 to 147 calories and 2 grams to 5 grams respectively for 3 ounces of roasted turkey. Of course, that depends on how the bird is prepared. If the turkey is dunked in a deep fryer, those numbers go up.

Try turkey with pasta.  Turkey Bacon Wraps make a great lunch or dinner.  Brighten a turkey salad with grapes and nuts, a tangy cheese and layer it with crisp lettuce on a crusty bun; serve with iced tea on the back porch on a sunny day with a friend. 

HISTORY

The National Turkey Federation founded National Turkey Lovers Month.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Mix up a few different turkey recipes throughout the month. Share them with friends and family. Use #TurkeyLoversMonth to share on social media.

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NATIONAL SCRABBLE DAY

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Each year on National Scrabble Day April 13th recognizes a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the depression. Still, it wasn’t until 1948, a final name change and a trademark that Butts finally began to produce the game.  

Scrabble is played with two to four players who score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15 x 15 grid.

In the United States, the name Scrabble is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. Scrabble is sold in 121 countries with 29 different language versions. Worldwide, over One hundred and fifty million sets have been sold with sets being found in nearly one-third of American homes.

  • 1984 – Scrabble became a daytime game show on NBC
  • 2004 – Scrabble was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame
  • Some cities sponsor Scrabble tournaments on the weekend closest to National Scrabble Day
  • The word “scrabble” means to “grope frantically.”

NATIONAL SCRABBLE DAY HISTORY

National Scrabble Day commemorates the birth of Alfred Mosher Butts, born on April 13, 1899. However, our research had not identified the founder of the day. 

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalScrabbleDay

Call your friends and play a game or two of Scrabble! Mix it up, too. There are several ways to play the game if you want to change things up a bit. For example, if you’re spending time alone, Scrabble solitaire challenges you at your own game of words. Another version allows players to only play nouns but they earn bonus points for playing nouns that are both a proper noun and an approved Scrabble word. 

Once you’ve played a game, take the final board and create a crossword puzzle using this template. Develop hints to the words and see if others can solve the puzzle. 

Do you have fun alternative ways of playing the game? Use #NationalScrabbleDay to post on social media.

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NATIONAL AUDUBON DAY

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On April 26th each year, National Audubon Day honors the birth of John James Audubon (April 26, 1785 – January 27, 1851).

Audubon was a French-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter noted for his extensive studies of American birds and his detailed illustrations of the birds in their natural habitats. Audubon’s greatest work wasThe Birds of America which is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. His work in this book contains more than 700 North American bird species with 435 hand-colored, life-size prints of 497 bird species.

Spring is an excellent time to observe the birds John Audubon described and painted. As they migrate across the country, set out feeders to welcome them along their journey. Watch them from your window or while strolling on a path.

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at last count approximately 45 million people watch birds. They bird watch while they travel or all year long from their homes. Many trek around the country to see a bird for the first time in its natural habitat. So can you. Learn about their habitats and migration patterns. Or simply watch them for their color and song. 

NATIONAL AUDUBON DAY HISTORY

The National Audubon Society sponsors National Audubon Day. 

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalAudubonDay

Grab the binoculars, the bird book, and see how many birds you can identify. Join local bird watching groups for tips and ideas.

Use #NationalAudubonDay or #Audubon Day to post on social media.

NATIONAL HUG A PLUMBER DAY

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National Hug A Plumber Day on April 25th recognizes those who come to our rescue when pipes leak or drains are clogged. 

Plumbers have kept the water flowing since ancient Rome. Whether it is a minor leak to a major clog, a plumber will have the right tool for the job. They also help us to install the right types of pipes and plumbing when building a house or new business. They’re the water specialists – designing plumbing systems that work when we need it. Thanks to plumbers, we have hot water on demand. Showers come with a variety of options and kitchens provide the ultimate convenience. 

If you consider the contribution of plumbing to human life, the other sciences fade into insignificance. ~ James P. Gorman

Consider how plumbers improve our lives and health in the modern world. Their contributions could be inventions the human race would have a difficult time living without. Given a choice between using only a flush toilet or a smartphone for the rest of your life, which would you choose?

Progress is electricity, school consolidation, church remodeling, second farm tractors,
second farm cars, hay balers, corn-pickers, grain combines, field choppers and indoor plumbing. ~ Ollie from the film Hoosiers

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalHugAPlumberDay

Count all the ways you appreciate plumbers. From the moment you wake in the morning to every glass, flush and wash, a plumber makes life easier even if you never have to call one. Celebrate by thanking a plumber you know. Send them a card or a shoutout online. They will appreciate the recognition, too. And when you do, be sure to use #NationalHugAPlumberDay on Social Media.

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National Hug a Plumber Day on April 25 Pipe Whisperer T-Shirt
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Keep Calm and Hug A Plumber Funny Grunge Distressed Plumbing T-Shirt