Happy June

The Month of June

·  Birthstone: Pearl

·  Flower: Rose

Flag Day
Fathers Day
Juneteenth
Paul Bunyan Day
National Rose Month
National Dairy Month
African-American Music Month
National Ice Tea Month
National Candy Month

Noteworthy Dates

• June 5 is World Environment Day—a day meant to raise environmental awareness across the globe.
• June 14 is Flag Day (U.S.). Be sure to raise the flag! Learn about the U.S. Flag Code, which provides guidelines for displaying the American flag properly.
• June 20 is the summer solstice, which heralds the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s the day with the most hours of daylight, so enjoy! In the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins at this time.
• June 21 is Father’s Day. Find activity ideas and learn about the history of Father’s Day here.
• June 21 is also National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada).
• June 24 brings Midsummer Day, traditionally the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting.

“Just for Fun” Days

·       June 1: Say Something Nice Day
June 3: Chimborazo Day
June 6: National Yo-Yo Day
June 8: Upsy Daisy Day
June 21: Go Skateboarding Day
June 30: Asteroid Day