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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 28, 2012 by john

September 28 is National Good Neighbor Day. This was established in 2003 when a U.S. Senate resolution was passed. Who’s your good neighbor? It’s a good day to say thanks.

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Family Adventure Day at the History Center

Posted on September 27, 2012 by john

The Orange County Regional History Center presents “Family Adventure Day: Black Hats and Spooky Tales” from 1 to 3pm on Sunday, October 7. Children of all ages are invited to “make a witches hat, explore the history of Halloween, and … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by john

September 27 is Crush a Can Day. Don’t know why or how it got started, but it sure is easier to crush aluminum cans than the ones we had years ago.

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Halloween in the Parks

Posted on September 26, 2012 by john

Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel Columnist, provides a handy guide to Halloween activities planned at the Magic Kingdom, SeaWorld Orlando, Legoland Florida, and Busch Gardens. Check it out at http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-09-20/travel/os-other-theme-parks-halloween-20120920_1_seaworld-s-halloween-spooktacular-halloween-activities-theme-park.

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by john

September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day. John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, was born on this day in 1774. During his lifetime, he traveled throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois planting apple trees and preaching.

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Special Events for Epcot’s 30th Anniversary

Posted on September 25, 2012 by john

Walt Disney World’s Epcot will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Monday, October 1. Beginning at 1pm, a panel of Disney Imagineers will present an hour-long discussion of the past 30 years followed by the Anniversary moment at 3pm at the … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by john

September 25 is National Comic Book Day. Don’t you wish you had kept all those wonderful comic books you had as a kid? I know I do. Enjoy this day with a new comic book or dig out an old … Continue reading →

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Orlando Oktoberfest 2012 is September 29

Posted on September 23, 2012 by john

Orlando Oktoberfest 2012 will be celebrated from 4 to 11pm on Saturday, September 29 at the Bahai Festival Grounds in Orlando. The event promises live entertainment, Schunkel Musik, Schuhplatter Dancing, stein holding contests, beer, brats, potato salad, and pretzels. There … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 23, 2012 by john

September 23 is Checkers Day. Do you want to be red or black? No, Checkers Day refers to that day in 1952, when Richard M. Nixon made a speech denying he had used an $18,000 campaign contribution for personal use. … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready for the Food and Wine Festival?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by john

The start of one of the most popular events at Walt Disney World is just around the corner. The International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot kicks off on Friday, September 28, and continues through Monday, November 12. What’s not … Continue reading →

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