Posts Tagged American Red Cross
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May Dates and Facts
By Eloise Graham Welcome to the merry month of May! The birthstone is the emerald, and the flower is the Lily if the Valley. May Day, the first day of May, is a frivolous celebration of dancing around a flagpole, flower baskets and candy. The month ends with the Memorial Day weekend, a solemn ce...
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Keep Kids Safe… Prevent Choking
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Choking is one of the leading causes of accidental death among young children and, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the most common cause of accidental death in children under age one. By avoiding fo...
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Seniors Learn About Disaster Preparedness
By Angela Campbell PR/Programming Coordinator Davenport Public Library It is important to prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies. Natural and human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at anytime and anywhere. There are three actions everyone can take that can help make a d...
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March Facts
By Jennifer Kohel Monthly Observances American Red Cross Month Deaf History Month Employee Spirit Month Honor Society Awareness Month National Caffeine Awareness Month National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Sing with Your Child Mon...
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The Boy Scouts of America History Through the Decades
1910s The Boy Scouts of America is incorporated on February 8 under the laws of the District of Columbia by W.D. Boyce. The first awards for heroism are presented by the National Court of Honor. By 1912, Scouts are enrolled in every state. After signing of the armistice, the slogan “Th...
