Maha Shivaratri
A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.
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... Read more »
Ash Wednesday
Christian observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence
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.... Read more »
Training: Culturally Responsive Program Structure & Staff Practices for Afterschool (Part 1 of 2)
Virtual TrainingThis 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... Read more »
Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid
Virtual TrainingYouth 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... Read more »
Training: Youth Thrive (Day 1 of 2)
Vermont Department of Health 118 Prospect Street, White River Junction, Vermont, United StatesYouth 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... Read more »
Training: Culturally Responsive Program Structure & Staff Practices for Afterschool (Part 2 of 2)
Virtual TrainingThis 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... Read more »
Purim
Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide.
Holi
Hindu spring festival dedicated to the god of pleasure.