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Full Moons Remaining in 2025

Worm Moon: Monday, March 17, 2025  

Pink Moon: Wednesday, April 16, 2025  

Flower Moon: Friday, May 16, 2025  

Strawberry Moon: Sunday, June 15, 2025  

Buck Moon: Tuesday, July 15, 2025  

Sturgeon Moon: Thursday, August 14, 2025  

Harvest Moon: Saturday, September 13, 2025  

Hunter’s Moon: Monday, October 13, 2025  

Beaver Moon: Wednesday, November 12, 2025  

Cold Moon: Friday, December 12, 2025  

Federal Holidays Remaining in 2025

– Monday, May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day

 

– Thursday, July 4, 2025 – Independence Day

 

– Monday, September 1, 2025 – Labor Day

 

– Monday, October 13, 2025 – Columbus Day

 

– Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Veterans Day

– Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Thanksgiving Day

 

– Thursday, December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day

March

March Observances

American Red Cross Month or Red Cross Month

Credit Education Month

Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science & Engineering Month

International Listening Awareness Month

Irish-American Heritage Month

Music In Our Schools Month

National Caffeine Awareness Month

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

National Ethics Awareness Month

National Eye Donor Month

National Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month

National Kidney Month

National Kite Month (3/28-5/3)

National Ladder Safety Month

National March Into Literacy Month

National Nutrition Month

National On-Hold Month

National Peanut Month

National Pet Vaccination Month

National Social Work Month Link

National Umbrella Month

National Women’s History Month

Optimism Month

Play The Recorder Month

Poison Prevention Awareness Month

Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Quinoa Month

Sing With Your Child Month

Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Small Press Month Link

Social Work Month

C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distributions in Massac County

C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distribution takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Metropolis at 1013 North Avenue from 9am until 3pm.  Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County Residency.

Brookport Distribution – 9A- 12P – Christian Church building that is directly behind the Harry Statham gymnasium . Every 3rd Thursday of the month 9A-12P – (618)524-3635

Joppa Distribution – 10A-12P – Civic Center next to Joppa City Hall. Every 3rd Saturday a month. Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County residency. (618) 524-3635.

(618) 524-3635

March

– Saturday, March 22

Earth Hour: 22 (4th Saturday) (Not to be confused with Earth Day. This pertains to turning off lights at 8:30 pm local time.)
*National Goof-off Day: 22
*Talk Like William Shatner Day: 22
*World Daffodil Day: 22 (Northern Hemisphere) (August 22 Southern Link )
*World Day for Water (aka World Water Day) : 22





– Sunday, March 23

National Cleaning Week: 23-29 (Last Week) Link
World Optometry Week: 23-29 Link (Always has 23rd in it)*National Puppy Day: 23
*National Chia Day: 23 Link
*National Tamale Day: 23
*Near Miss Day: 23
*World Meteorological Day: 23
*World Optometry Day: 23

Shawnee Development Council Hosts Walk-In Thursdays for Community Support

WMOK (Metropolis, IL) – The Shawnee Development Council is excited to announce that Thursdays will now be designated as walk-in days for community members seeking assistance. This initiative aims to make services more accessible to residents without the need for prior appointments.

Each Thursday, individuals can visit the council and receive the support they need in a convenient, no-hassle setting. Those interested in utilizing this service are encouraged to bring all required documentation to ensure a smooth and efficient process.

The walk-in program reflects the council’s commitment to serving the community and addressing the needs of residents effectively. By eliminating the need for appointments, the Shawnee Development Council hopes to create a welcoming environment for anyone seeking help.

 

March

– Monday, March 24

Shakespeare Week: 24-30 Link
*National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day: 24 Link
*National Cocktail Day: 24
*World Tuberculosis Day: 24

7p-8p City Council Meeting
106 W 5th St, Metropolis
Metro City Council

 


– Tuesday, March 25

*National Medal of Honor Day: 25
*Old New Year’s Day: 25
*Pecan Day: 25
*Tolkien Reading Day: 25
National Farm Workers Awareness Week: 25-31 Link
*National Physicians Week: 25-31 Link

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis


– Wednesday, March 26

*National Science Appreciation Day: 26 Link
*Purple Day: 26 Link
*Spinach Day: 26

International Balloon Animal Day: 26 (4th Wednesday)
*Legal Assistants Day: 26
Little Red Wagon Day: 26 Link (Last Wednesday)
*Live Long And Prosper Day: 26

7am WMOK News Check with Massac Memorial Hospital Wellness Wednesday! 

Listen on 920AM or streaming worldwide at 920wmok.com

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:



– Thursday, March 27

National Scribble Day: 27
*Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day: 27 Link
*World Cheese Day: 27

 

Following the 8am WMOK News Check, WMOK’s Community Affairs Program Coffee Break
Today’s Guest:

 

12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at  Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.





– Friday, March 28

*Barnum & Bailey Day: 28
*National Triglycerides Day: 28 Link
*Weed Appreciation Day: 28 Link

Nifty Needles Group
Metropolis Public Library – 317 Metropolis Street –
Fridays – 4:30pm-5:30pm





– Saturday, March 29

*National Mom & Pop Business Owner’s Day: 29*
National Vietnam War Veterans Day: 29 Link
*Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day: 29
Whole Grain Sampling Day: 29 (Last Saturday)
World Piano Day: 29 Link (On the 88th day of the year. Normally March 29, except on leap year. There is also Piano Month in Sept.)





– Sunday, March 30

*Doctors Day: 30
*I Am In Control Day: 30
*International Day of Zero Waste: 30
*International Laundry Folding Day: 30
Pencil Day: 30
Virtual Vacation Day: 30
World Bi-polar Day: 30





– Monday, March 31

Bunsen Burner Day: 31
Cesar Chavez Day: 31
National Crayon Day: 31



Joppa High School
911 Joppa N Ave
01:00 PM – 06:00 PM

April

April Observances

Adopt A Ferret Month
Adopt A Horse Month (4/26 – 5/31)
Adopt A Greyhound Month
Arab American Heritage Month Link
Amateur Radio Month
Autism Acceptance Month Link
Autism Awareness Month Link
Beaver Awareness Month
Car Care Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month Link
Dog Poop Awareness Month Link
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
Fair Housing Month Link
Financial Literacy Month Link
Home Improvement Time (April-Sept.30)
Honor Society Awareness Month (Different Sponsor Than March)
International Customer Loyalty Month
International Guitar Month Link
Jazz Appreciation Month
Medical Cannabis Education and Awareness Month
Move More In April
National 9-1-1 Education Month
National Cannabis Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Card and Letter Writing Month
National Decorating Month
National DNA & Genomics & Stem Cell Education & Awareness Month Link
National Frog Month Link
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month
National Garden Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
National Humor Month
National Kite Month
National Knuckles Down Month
National Landscape Architecture Month
National Lawn Care Month
National Licorice Month
National 9-1-1 Education Month
National Occupational Therapy Month
National Pecan Month Link
National Pest Management Month
National Pickleball Month
National Poetry Month
National Safe Digging Month Link
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month Link
Nationally Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Month
National Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAM)
National Social Security Month
National Toddler Immunization Month
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
Rosacea Awareness Month
School Library Media Month
Second Chance Month
Soy Foods Month
Straw Hat Month
Stress Awareness Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Tulip Month
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
World Autism Awareness Month Link
World Habitat Awareness Month

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