August 1

• National Mahjong Day *
• National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
• National Girlfriends Day
• National Minority Donor Awareness Day
• Respect for Parents Day
• National IPA Day – First Thursday in August

• NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY 

  On August 1, National Girlfriends Day encourages women across the U.S. 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.

  Though these types of relationships cross our minds frequently, we often fail to set aside time to spend with each other. The day promotes the laughter and joys girlfriends bring. Rarely do girlfriends let another go it alone. Not only do they enjoy spending time together, they support each other, too. While laughing and sharing secrets, girlfriends offer advice and celebrate successes.  When it’s time for a glass of wine, a chat over a cup of coffee or to go for a long walk, girlfriends are there.

  Friendship is one of the most special connections in life.

  Whether we have one or many, girlfriends make life better, fuller and complete.  These are the friends that can make you laugh at life’s silliest things. A girlfriend is who you turn to when life is not so kind.  In its simplest of form, National Girlfriends Day celebrates the unlimited ways life is better with our girlfriends in it.

  HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY

  Today, let your gal pals know just how much they mean to you and how special they are in your life. Go out for lunch or a drink with a friend. Give a small token of appreciation.  Go to that movie you have been waiting for.  Reminisce about the past.  Plan a future outing.  Share your dreams over a cup of coffee. Be sure these relationships don’t become neglected. Send a note. Write a card. Make that phone call. Whatever you do, reach out often to stay in touch. Post on social media using #NationalGirlfriendsDay.

  HISTORY OF NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY

  The earliest formal announcement of a National Girlfriends Day that National Day Calendar® found was created by mother-daughter authors Kathleen Laing and Elizabeth Butterfield in 2002. They selected September 20th for their celebration along with the publication of their book Girlfriends Getaway.

  However, two other claims to National Girlfriends Day on August 1 go to Mistress Susan and savionaire.com in 2003 and Allie Savarino Kline and Sally Rodgers of sisterwomen.com in 2006.

• 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.

  Parents provide their children the first expression of love and sense of security. As protectors and nurturers, parents set a foundation for leading and teaching children to be responsible. Each parent provides a form of communication and a way of making decisions and correcting mistakes.

  A parent’s role in the community is essential, too.

  In an effort to “make our families become united and strong by recognizing the leadership roles parents have, and to reinstate the respect for parents that was evident in the past,” Respect for Parents Day was born.   These are the words of Marilyn Dalrymple from Lancaster, CA as she created Respect for Parents Day which is celebrated annually on August 1st.

  This day was created as a reminder that parents deserve and require respect and for all to consider the value that parents have in society. This isn’t limited to children only. Those who hold power over families must likewise respect the parent.

  HOW TO OBSERVE

  Make sure you are respectful to your parents. Post on social media using #RespectForParentsDay and encourage others to join in.

  HISTORY

  Marilyn Dalrymple from Lancaster, CA created Respect For Parents Day which is celebrated annually on August 1st.   You can sign the proclamation written by Mrs. Dalrymple at Respect for Parents Day.