The 2010 Great American Teach-In, part of Pinellas County Schools’ American Education Week celebration, is Thursday, Nov. 18, at various schools throughout the county.
In its 17th year, the Teach-In continues to surprise, delight and educate the district’s students with its wide array of topics. Teach-In has become one of the most anticipated events of the entire school year. Approximately 15,000 volunteer presenters are expected this year.
Since 1994, participants have given presentations on everything from archeology to yoga. In those years, a total of 68,687 volunteers gave 179,525 presentations in Pinellas County’s public schools. They’ve come in costume, brought their equipment, put on plays, offered potentially life-saving information, performed magic, showed off their pets, demonstrated sports, discussed career options, shared precious souvenirs, performed songs and dances, and cooked delicious meals. I will visit my grandson's class and discuss insurance.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout®.
Did you know that, on average, nonsmokers celebrate 10 more birthdays than smokers? In that time, nonsmokers can watch their children blow out their birthday candles ten more times.
Thursday, November 18, 2010, is the annual American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout®. If you’re a smoker, we hope you’ll take this opportunity to learn more about smoking and make an effort to quit. If you’re not a smoker, please encourage loved ones to quit so you can celebrate more birthdays with them. Get information on smoking and help with quitting at the Great American Smokeout.
Thursday, November 18, 2010, is the annual American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout®. If you’re a smoker, we hope you’ll take this opportunity to learn more about smoking and make an effort to quit. If you’re not a smoker, please encourage loved ones to quit so you can celebrate more birthdays with them. Get information on smoking and help with quitting at the Great American Smokeout.
Monday, November 1, 2010
It's time again to turn our clocks back
Please remember to set back your clocks on Saturday evening before you go to bed. Officially the clocks loose one hour on November 7th at 2:00AM. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep this Saturday night.
History of Veterans Day November 11th
What is Veterans Day;
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.
It's a special time for all of us to give thanks to the many men and women and the sacrifices their families made for our countrys freedom and way of life. A special thanks to America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.
It's a special time for all of us to give thanks to the many men and women and the sacrifices their families made for our countrys freedom and way of life. A special thanks to America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
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