Peak of Summer

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker

August signals the peak of summer, bringing with it blazing temperatures and long, golden evenings. This month is the perfect time to savor and enjoy summer’s warmth 

Although big celebrations like Memorial Day and Independence Day are in the rearview mirror, August is also packed with unexpected holidays and observances 

AUGUST 1 

International Beer Day, 

Homemade Pie Day, 

National Girlfriend Day, National Planner Day, National Spider-Man Day, Swiss National Day, 

National Mountain Climbing Day, 

World Lung Cancer Day

AUGUST 2

National Campfire Day, National Clown Day, 

National Coloring Book Day,

AUGUST 3

Clean Your Floors Day,

International Forgiveness Day

National Friendship Day,

National Sisters Day

National Watermelon Day, 

AUGUST 4

Assistance Dog Day, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, National White Wine Day

AUGUST 5 

Blogger Day, National Oyster Day

AUGUST 6 

Farmworker Appreciation Day, Fiesta de San Salvador, National Fresh Breath Day, National Root Beer Float Day

AUGUST 7 

National Lighthouse Day, National Raspberries and Cream Day, Purple Heart Day

AUGUST 8 

International Cat Day, National Kool-Aid Day, 

National Dollar Day, National Frozen Custard Day, 

National Mochi Day, 

National Pickleball Day

Take a Penny, Leave a Penny Day

Got an idea for a Celebration or holiday? Let me know and I’ll give you a penny for your thoughts.