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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
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
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– 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

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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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