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Beginning of Ramadan

9th month on Islamic calendar, devoted to the commemoration of Muhammad's reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur'an. The event begins when authorities in Saudi Arabia sight the new moon of the 9th month. It is the holiest period of the Islamic Year. There is strict fasting from sunrise to sunset. Observed Feb.... Read more »

Beginning of Lent

A Christian time of reflection and preparation for Holy Week and Easter. A forty day time of intense devotion, it is observed by fasting, frequent worship and acts of charity. Observed March 5-April 19, 2025.

Ash Wednesday

Christian observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence

Training: Culturally Responsive Program Structure & Staff Practices for Afterschool (Part 1 of 2)

Virtual Training

This workshop will expand upon the influences of cultural humility, institutionalized racism and marginalization, and how they impact student sense of belonging in your program. Using the eight practices of culturally responsive program structure and staffing practices, participants will develop a greater understanding of how to create programs that better connect with students who have... Read more »

Free

Training: Flourish Lab: Bank of Trust – Diversifying Your Investment

Online Workshop

What do eco-systems have to do with trust? At any given moment, trust is either quietly built, or broken. So, when we take the time to invest in a Bank of Trust with parents, guardians, co-workers, principals and others in a child’s support system—trust grows. In fact, when we engage children’s broader communities, they tend... Read more »

Free

Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid

Virtual Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental... Read more »

Free

Training: Youth Thrive (Day 1 of 2)

Vermont Department of Health 118 Prospect Street, White River Junction, Vermont, United States

Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24. Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can... Read more »

Free

Training: Culturally Responsive Program Structure & Staff Practices for Afterschool (Part 2 of 2)

Virtual Training

This is the second session in a 2-part series, but attending Part 1 is not a requirement. This workshop will expand upon the influences of cultural humility, institutionalized racism and marginalization, and how they impact student sense of belonging in your program. Using the eight practices of culturally responsive program structure and staffing practices, participants... Read more »

Free

Purim

Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide.

Holi

Hindu spring festival dedicated to the god of pleasure.