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Father's Day: the exact date doesn’t really matter so much (in Toms River Patch)

Although this day is celebrated on a variety of other dates worldwide, many countries, but NOT all, celebrate the observance of this special day on the third Sunday in June, just like in the U.S.

2012 is a Bicentennial - of a Forgotten War (in Toms River Patch)

in 1812, the U.S. entered into a war with the British Empire which took place along the Atlantic Coast and Great Lakes. The war gave us our National Anthem and a national identity.

Monday, May 28th is Memorial Day …..

Every year on the last Monday in May, U.S. citizens observe Memorial Day, the holiday which celebrates all those who have served in the military for our country.

May is *Get Caught Reading* Month (in Toms River Patch)

GCR is a national campaign to promote the joys of recreational reading - reading for the fun of it - for readers of all ages.

Week of the Young Child (in Toms River Patch)

*Week of the Young Child* is a time to recognize that children's opportunities are part of everyone's responsibility.

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Celebrate National Poetry Month!

National Poetry Month started back in 1996 as a way for learners of all ages to appreciate the beauty of poetry.

It’s Springtime! Here comes the Sun …

The Spring Equinox is finally here, signalling springtime and some of the spring fests ..

March is *Music in Schools Month* (in Toms River Patch)

*Music In Schools Month* aims to focus the attention of parents, grand-parents and others to the significance of music education for young children, especially those of pre-school age.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! (in Toms River Patch)

On Friday, March 2nd, many preschools, schools and libraries around the country will celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss (a.k.a. American author, Theodore Seuss Geisel) as *READ ACROSS AMERICA* day.

February 28 is National Tooth Fairy Day (in Toms River Patch)

Losing baby teeth can sometimes be upsetting and disturbing to little children, so parents turn to the tradition of the tooth fairy and soothe children’s worries with a promise of a visit from her.