2023 August Events Calendar
August
Emancipation Day (Canada)
Tuesday, August 1
On August 1st of 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 went into effect across the British Empire, which at that time included what is now Canada. Emancipation Day was celebrated unofficially for almost 200 years before being formally recognized by the House of Commons in 2021.
Springfield Summer Outing
Friday, August 4
Springfield employees, see you at High Meadow Resort in CT from 4:30-10pm for the hottest event of the season!
Salt Lake City Summer Outing
Saturday, August 5
Round up your family and head over to Lagoon Park for a barbecue lunch, drinks, and fun activities and rides, including Lagoon's Cannibal and Colossus coasters, Rattlesnake rapids, Interactive water show, and "Skyscraper" ferris wheel! The park hours are 10am-10pm, and lunch will be served at 3pm.
Atlanta Summer Outing
Saturday, August 5
ATL let's get together for our summer outing at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands! From 10am-2pm we'll be at the Harbor Tent for lunch, volleyball, and festivities. After that feel free to cool off at the water park (hours of operation from 11am-7pm).
Civic Holiday (Canada)
Monday, August 7
Enjoy the long August weekend, Toronto employees! (Don't do anything we wouldn't do.)
Purple Heart Day (US)
Monday, August 7
Purple Heart Day might be an unofficial holiday, but it is far from unimportant. The Purple Heart is awarded to American soldiers killed or wounded in action, and August 7th is a day to honor their sacrifice by listening, saying thanks, and giving back by donating to foundations serving veterans.
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
Wednesday, August 9
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples exists to recognize the millions of unique indigenous cultures around the world. It is also a day of accountability for the human rights violations suffered by many indigenous people, and commitment to protecting cultures that were persecuted and suppressed by colonization.
Women's Equality Day
Saturday, August 26
In 1920, Congress ratified the 19th Amendment, the product of a decades-long civil rights movement which gave women the right to vote. In 1973, Women’s Equality Day was established to commemorate that great step towards equality and to draw attention to the areas where women’s rights are advancing today.
Safety Committee Meetings
Tuesday August 15, 11am EDT (Springfield)
Tuesday August 15, noon EDT (Atlanta)
Tuesday August 15, 3pm PDT (San Diego)
Wednesday August 16, 2pm MDT (Salt Lake City)
Thursday August 17, noon EDT (Battle Creek)
Want to help the DG Safety Committee plan for 2023? Contact Chris Klesse to join the DG safety meetings.
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