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Los Amigos Homeowners Association

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

MAY 2025

May 6 & 20, 2025

One Nation Food Giveaway

May 26th Memorial Day –Office closed.

Inside this month’s issue:

• Emergency Preparedness

Hello neighbors,

Well, I made it through my first Los Amigos meeting, and think it went pretty well It was nice to meet everyone and it just confirms to me that we live in a special place.

It's that time of the year, when mother nature and the weather can't figure out if winter is over or spring has begun. What I do know is my plants and trees are wreaking havoc on my allergies, as a neighbor told me, “Welcome to HAYward!” Weeds are flourishing right now. Please be mindful of those pesky things – you don't want them to go to seed and spread to your neighbors yards. There is a feature in the This newsletter about how to do that.

While walking the Ranch recently, it's been nice to see the neighborhood taking shape and folks working in their yards. It's time to start prepping your garden spaces and thinking of spring plantings.

The meeting was well attended, and our new executive board walked away with a pretty hefty agenda and goals for the future. A lot of us are new and are going to take it slowly and steadily and I will prioritize safety first. There is much to learn and get acquainted with so please be patient with me.

We had a great open forum for discussions and I learned a lot about what concerns our neighbors have. The meeting minutes will serve as my guide and agenda. So, take a look at meeting minutes to get yourself up to speed about what was discussed.

If you see me walking in the neighborhood please say, “Hi, Ryker” and I will do the same. Cheers

Norgrove

Richard Norgrove & Riker

Los Amigos Home Association Board Meeting Minutes

April 5, 2025

Meeting was called to order at 10:30 AM.

Introduction of new Board Members:

President: Richard Norgrove

Vice President: Derek Nasario

Treasurer: Judy Trahan

Secretary: Aziza Simpson

All Board Members were in attendance, as well as 23 park residents.

President’s goals:

• Re-establish safety protocols for residents for emergency preparedness The Hayward Fire Department will provide and install combo CO2/smoke alarms free of charge for anyone who asks

• Summertime Pool/BBQ parties.

• Spaghetti Feed

• Ping Pong Table

• Agendas will be printed ahead of each meeting.

• Re-activate and re-establish Suggestion Box

• Newsletter will feature Ryker’s corner (President’s dog) in each newsletter; encourage residents to submit photos and/or stories of their pets

• Will send info in newsletter regarding Waste Management junk day pickup.

• Encourage residents to clean weeds since it’s allergy season

Treasurer’s Report: Balance in association bank account: $2,848.98

Old Business

• Food Program continues on the first and third Tuesday of each month. If you want food, please get to the clubhouse early. We open doors at noon and once people enter, the food is pretty much gone within 10 minutes.

• Our community has been robbed of many amenities, including being locked out of the garbage dump area that is supposed to be available to all residents.

• Recently, an investigator from the State came to see the falling fences. Park was given 60 days to have fences fixed, but nothing has been done yet.

• Swimming Pool: Can we request the swimming pool open April 1st instead of May 1st ?

New Business: The President opened the floor to all attendees regarding topics to be addressed in the future:

• Money making ideas:

o Quilt making/selling. There was discussion about the possibility, but Cindy Railing, who headed up the veterans’ quilts project, said this isn’t practical as the cost for materials and quilting (sandwiching quilt with top, batting and backing) is prohibitive. Not to mention the many hours required.

o Events: In the past, Joann Molina has done a spaghetti feed which was quite successful. We have a wide range of people who live in the park and this could be expanded to other dinners, spotlighting a culture’s cuisine and traditions.

• Complaints: Any complaints should be made to Jill to pass on to upper management since Jill doesn’t have much power.

o Hometown America has a budget to fix things throughout the park We should have input on how that money is spent. Can we request an audit of the budget?

o Would we like to request a corporate person attend one of our meetings?

• Dog Park: Many of our neighbors have dogs and would like to have a place where they can gather and play. A request will be made to Jill.

• Topics for future meetings: Possible seminar about estate planning and other legal issues. Does anyone have other ideas for seminars? If so, please submit them to President Norgrove.

• Communication: Many would like to have sandwich boards set up throughout the community to announce association meetings and other park events such as the food giveaway?

• Speeding: One option would be to install speed bumps. Need approval from fire department Also, the pros and cons of such an idea need to be examined.

Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

Respectfully Submitted: Aziza Simpson

Secretary

Board of Directors 2025-2026

Richard Norgrove 707-849-7258 Racer5gogo@gmail.com

Derek Nasario Vice President 510-331-7816.

Judy Trahan Treasurer 510-363-9076 jmtrahan2@comcast.net

Aziza Simpson Secretary 510-882-2262

Volunteer Board Vacancies

Your newsletter team

Feel free to submit articles, photos or events for consideration to be included in the newsletter to barbarajaye1@gmail.com or cindy.railing@gmail.com

All submissions should be submitted by the 8th of the month to be considered for the upcoming publication

Cindy Railing Editor 510-427-8988 cindy.railing@gmail.com

Barbara Jaye Newsletter Layout and Design barbarajaye1@gmail.com

If interested, please reach out to a board member if interested in volunteering some of your time.

• Welcome & Welfare Director

• Activities Director

Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.

Los Amigos Community Events

May 6th & 20th

One Nation Food Giveaway

12 Noon in Club House (bring bags)

Note: if truck arrives late… the doors will open later

Donuts with friends!

3rd Friday of each month 10:00 am - May 16th Clubhouse

Game Night

Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in Club House

Memorial Day Monday, May 26th . Office closed

Senior Resources

PG&E Energy Partners 888-216-8463

Free weather stripping, caulking, compact fluorescent lights, showerheads, replacement of energy-hog refrigerators, and repair/replacement of broken or unsafe furnaces and water heaters.

PG&E CARE Program 866-743-2273

Discounts on gas and electric bills for low-income people.

PG&E CARE Program 866-743-2273

Discounts on gas and electric bills for low-income people.

Alameda County Minor Home Repair 510-670-5398

Grant program for emergency home repairs for homeowners. Maximum grant is $2,499 or the actual cost of repairs, whichever is less.

Oakland Housing & Development 510-238-3909

They offer grants for access improvement, lead safe housing and paint program, and minor home repairs. They also offer loan-based programs for home maintenance and improvement, emergency home repair, as well as weatherization and energy retrofit.

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley 510-251-6304

They have two programs to help low-income seniors with a variety of interior and exterior repairs. One is a grant for up to $15,000 and you’ll pay nothing until the home is sold. They call the other a loan, but it actually works the same. No payments, no interest, but the principal will be deducted from the proceeds when the home is sold. That one is for much more; they appraise your house and provide an amount.

ReCares Equipment Recyclers 510-251-273

Free medical equipment recycling program. Obtain used canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, etc. You can also donate unneeded medical equipment for use by others.

Center for Elders’ Independence 510-251-2273

Health plan for seniors aged 55 and older who prefer not to move into a nursing home but who need help of health caregivers to stay at home.

Meals on Wheels 510-582-1263

Home-delivered meals for seniors unable to purchase or prepare meals for themselves.

Hayward Area Senior Center 510-881-6766

Located at 17800 Redwood Road, Castro Valley. Provides classes and activities, monthly lunches, social services, travel opportunities and special events.

Also, you can dial 211 and an operator can refer you to a wide range of service.

Senior Food Resources

Monday 3-6 PM: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward, Walk-up only.

Tuesday

1-4 PM: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward, Walk-up only

1:30-2:30 PM: Hope 4 the Heart, 22035 Meekland Ave. Hayward

Wednesday

• 11:00 AM – Noon: Community of Grace, 380 Elmhurst St., Hayward

• 6:30 – 8PM: House of Faith International, 1265 B Street, Hayward

• 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 PM: Eden United Church of Christ, 21455 Birch Street, Hayward

• 3rd Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 PM: Longwood Elementary School, 850 Longwood Ave., Hayward

Thursday

• 1-4 PM: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward, Walk-up only.

• 2-4 PM: New Life Christian Church Food Pantry, 1265 B St., Hayward

Friday

• 1-3 PM: Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League, 2700 Fairmont Dr., San Leandro. Drive through or walk up

• 1-4 PM: South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward, Walk-up only.

• 1st & 3rd Friday, 5-6 PM: City Team Ministries, 1497 E. Street, Hayward.

Saturday

• 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10:00 AM – Noon: United Smith Memorial CME Church, 28105 Mission Blvd. Hayward. Bring your own bags and any form of ID

• 3rd Saturday, 7:30-8:30AM: Alameda County Community Food Bank 800-8703663

Other Food Related Services

• Meals on Wheels Low-income SENIORS age 60+ might be eligible for. Contact (510) 981-5250 for more info.

• CAL FRESH - California's Food Stamp Program. To be eligible, you must meet income and resource limits. Any senior with a low income (↓ 200% of poverty) is eligible. Contact the Alameda County Community Food Bank: 510635-3663 ext. 2 to see if you qualify.

Farmer’s Market

Date & Time Location Address

Tues & Sat.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Every Saturday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm

Tuesdays

9:30am - 1:30pm

Every Saturday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm

Every Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Alameda Farmers Market 706 Haight Avenue Alameda, CA 94501

Castro Valley Farmers Market Corner of Redwood Rd. and Norbridge Ave. Castro Valley, CA 94546

Kaiser Farmers Market 2500 Merced Street San Leandro, CA 94577

San Leandro Farmers Market 15555 East 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94578 Bayfair Center

Union City Famers Market 30940 Watkins St. Union City is located in Old Alvarado Park, where street parking is available.

Every Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Hayward Farmers Market On Watkins between B & C St. Downtown next to City Hall

May 2025

Play Rummikub or Dominoes

Local Events

DATE & TIME EVENT LOCATION

May 3, 2025

Sat. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

May 10, 2025

6:00 pm

May 16-18, 2025

Cinco de Mayo Downtown Hayward Intersection of Main and B St.

Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade Castro Valley Blvd will be shut down for the parade

Rowell Ranch Rodeo

Bull Riding, Pro Rodeo, Bronco Riding

May 18, 2025

Sat. 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

$15 in advance

$20 at door

Hayward Contra Dance

Off Hwy 580 between Castro Valley and Pleasanton Various prices for tickets depending on event https://rowellranchrodeo .com/

Hill & Valley Club 1808 B St. Hayward https://sfbaycontra.org/

Spanish Ranch II News

Our Adventure Continues

I hope you attended the April 5th meeting. Prez Norgrove came to meet everyone, share his vision for the adventure ahead and learn about topics of interest to you. Also to hear from you on areas of concern. Please take a moment to see his president’s letter and the meeting minutes.

New Friends

Clubhouse Food Giveaway

One Nation Dream Makers continue to bring copious amounts of high-quality food to our park twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. This food is ONLY for our residents. Sometimes delivery may be a little late which can delay opening. Please be patient. It’s worth the wait If you or someone you know is housebound and unable to get to the clubhouse, we will bring food to you. Call resident and Food Giveaway Co-Chairman Margie Bennett at (510) 566-4850.

Please welcome new park residents:

• Gloria Galarsa

• Connie Ford

Friends Who Have Passed

As a senior community, the death of a resident isn’t uncommon, but each friend and loved one will be well remembered and sorely missed. Recently we lost Leonard Nordeman. We send our sympathies to his family and friends. If you know of others, please notify our newsletter designer, Barbara Jaye at barbarajaye1@gmail.com or Manager Jill Luna at the clubhouse.

The Olé Funnies

Chemical Emergency Preparedness

At Home and in the Community.

(Source: American Red Cross)

Need Help Now?

If you have an immediate, life-threatening emergency call 9-1-1. Remember if this is a widespread event, they may not be able to answer or provide immediate help. The media will be your best source of information then. Access it via your phone. Listen to it and follow the directions of the emergency team.

About Chemical Emergencies

Chemicals are a natural and important part of our environment. Even though we often don't think about it, we use chemicals every day. Chemicals help keep our food fresh and our bodies clean. They help our plants grow and fuel our cars. And chemicals make it possible for us to live longer, healthier lives.

Under certain conditions, however, chemicals can be poisonous. Some are safe, and even helpful, in small amounts, but can be harmful in larger quantities. They can happen at home and in the community. Remember, you may be exposed to chemicals even though you don’t see or smell anything unusual. They’re found everywhere – in our kitchens, medicine cabinets, basements, and garages. In fact, most chemical accidents occur in the home, but they can be prevented.

Chemical Exposure

You may be exposed to a chemical in three ways:

• Breathing the chemical

• Swallowing contaminated food, water, or medication.

• Touching the chemical or coming into contact with clothing or things that have touched the chemical.

Prevention is always the best option.

Home chemical accidents happen from trying to improve the way a product works by adding one substance to another, not following directions for use, or by improper storage or disposal of a chemical. Precautions:

• Never mix common household products. Some combinations, such as ammonia and bleach, can create toxic gases.

• Every time you use a chemical, always read and follow product directions, even if you think you already know how to use it Our memories aren’t infallible

• Protect yourself. Use protective gear, an N95 face mask, and protective gloves, and shoe coves. Once used, don’t ever take them back into the house as you’ll be bringing the chemicals back into your home.

• Non-food products should be stored tightly in their original containers so you can identify the contents and know how to properly use them

• Never smoke while using household chemicals.

• Don't use hair spray, paint products, or pesticides near an open flame of an appliance, pilot light, lighted candle, fireplace, wood-burning stove, etc. You may not be able to see or smell them, but vapors in the air could catch fire or explode.

• Clean up spills immediately with rags, being careful to protect your eyes and skin. Allow fumes in the rags to evaporate outdoors in a safe place, then wrap them in a newspaper and place the bundle in a sealed plastic bag. Once wrapped tightly, you can dispose of these materials with your trash but the chemicals will still be there.

• The best option, however, is the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility 2091 West Winton Ave. Their phone number is 510-670-6460 and the disposable services are free.

What Should You Do During a Chemical Emergency?

If an accident involving hazardous materials in the larger community occurs, you may hear a siren, be called by telephone, or emergency personnel may drive by and give instructions over a loudspeaker. Officials could even come to your door. If you hear a warning signal or shelter-in place order, go indoors immediately, close all doors, windows, and vents. Then turn off air cooling and heating systems and tape their vents shut too. And listen to a local Emergency Alert System (EAS) station for emergency instructions from county or state officials.

Important Points to Remember

• If you can use apps on your smart phone, download the emergency app at the Apple Store or Google Play. This will likely be your best lifeline to what is going on and any action you should take. If you don’t use apps, now is the best time to start. Ask a friend or family member to help. I promise it will be easy and will help keep you safe

• If you’re told to "shelter in place," go inside, close all doors, windows, and vents, and turn off all fans, heating, or cooling systems. Take family members and pets to a safe room, seal windows and doors, and listen to emergency broadcast stations for instructions.

• If you are told to evacuate immediately, pack only the bare essentials like your pet, medication, and important papers and leave quickly with your pets. Stuff can be replaced; lives can’t. Follow the traffic route authorities recommend.

• Consider making it a practice to keep your gas tank at least half full. In a widespread chemical outage, finding an open gas station may be hard. You’ll likely encounter long lines, delaying your departure and increasing your danger.

• If you don’t drive or are unable to leave your home, call a neighbor or the Los Amigos Emergency Preparedness team immediately.

Spring is Here! But there are few things we need do before we can use our Outdoor Space.

Spring is here and while we’ve all looked forward to it, remember we need to protect ourselves and the Ranch from wildfires. Who would have thought that was even a possibility, but with Santa Rosa burning down in 2017, everyone realizes it can happen anywhere. Also, the insurance companies are just looking for a reason to cancel and an overgrown yard is top of their list.

Tasks like mowing the lawn and cleaning up yard debris is something many of us can safely do. However, actions may be difficult for we seniors to perform, so now’s the time to engage the experts. If you fall and injure yourself, that can be serious and cost way more money than hiring a professional.

Prune Trees: Pruning trees allows fresh wounds on the tree to seal as new growth emerges. Remove broken or damaged limbs, encourage good growth patterns, and improve air circulation.

Trim Hedges and Bushes: If you have hedges or bushes, regular maintenance is important because these plants soak up groundwater, provide windbreaks, soften noise pollution, and provide a habitat for wildlife.

Mow the Lawn: Your lawn is where you can enjoy a lot of quality time with family and friends. Think of it as your private sanctuary. The first step is to get the mower ready. Clean beneath the mower deck to ensure it’s clear of debris and leaves. Replace or sharpen the blade.

Set your mower to the right height. Do NOT mow too short, or you’ll have more weeds, diseases, and problems. The height recommendations are ½” to 2½” for warm-season grasses Also, mow grass when it is dry

Trim Hard-to-Reach Areas: If you can buy one lawn tool, the string trimmer a good investment Also known as weed whackers or weed eaters, they can be used for difficult

spots such as around trees and shrubs, walkways and patios. Trimming isn’t just about looking pretty; it prevents weeds and grass from growing out of control.

Trimmers are often misused, and the lawn gets chopped up or scalped. Hold your trimmer at 90º to the ground (not angled); also, hold it a few inches off the ground and use an even, side-to-side motion. Wear safety glasses at all times.

Edging Your Yard and Garden

Edging can be done in the spring to create a clean edge between your lawn and driveways, patios, walkways, and sidewalks to prevent growth from creeping in. An edger can redefine your garden beds or mulched areas for crisp and defined lines.

Clean Up Winter Sand and Debris

There will undoubtedly be leftover leaves and small debris from the winter scattered around your property. Make sure to remove this detritus early so it doesn’t impede grass growth. Your driveway and walkways also need to deal with leftover winter detritus and post-mowing grass clippings.

Ingredients

Kosher salt

Pasta Primavera (Food Network)

(Prep time is only 15 minutes.)

12 oz. fusilli or other corkscrew pasta

½ pound sugar snap peas, halved lengthwise or broccoli florets (or a combination)

2 carrots, shredded

1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ cup roughly chopped fresh mint

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

4 oz, goat cheese, crumbled

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. The water should taste like sea water; this is your only chance to season the pasta and veggies

2.Add pasta and cook as label directs.

3.Add sugar snap peas and/or broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve ½ cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and vegetables and return to the pot.

4. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 1 tsp. salt; cook until tomatoes begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup of the reserved cooking water; the starch in it, will help bring everything together. Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and vegetables. Add the mint, parmesan and half the goat cheese and toss to combine. Season with salt.

5. Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with remaining goat cheese. Drizzle salad with olive oil or your favorite dressing. (I like a simple balsamic vinegar and olive oil, with a bit of sugar to round out the taste and reduce acidity.)

Puzzles and Word Games you can use

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DINKS

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How to solve sudoku puzzles

The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.

May Sudoku

No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.

Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only

appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.

TRIVIA TEASER

Winner's Circle

1.A line that intersects a circle at two points is called a what? a-Tangent, bPhiltrum, c-Radius, d-Secant.

2.In The Divine Comedy, who guided Dante through the nine circles of hell? a-Judas, b-Satan, c-Beatrice, d-Virgil.

3."Circle of Life" is the opening song in which animated Disney film? a-The Lion King, b-Pinocchio, c-Dumbo, dBedknobs and Broomsticks.

4. "Bad Boys" by the group Inner Circle is the theme song for which TV reality series? a-Jersey Shore, b-Cops, c-Cake Boss, d-No Reservations.

5. In the international trail marking system used for ski hills, the easiest slopes are marked by circles of which color? a-Black, b-Red, c-Green, d-Yellow.

6. What is the point in the center of the circle in the United Nations emblem? aNew York City, b-Mount Everest, c-Rome, Italy, d-North Pole.

7.On his second voyage (1772-75), which explorer circumnavigated the world at the Antarctic Circle? a-Christopher Columbus, b-James Cook, c-Juan Ponce de Leon, d-Bartolomeu Dias.

8.Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of which person? a-U.S. Vice President, b-Prime Minister of Canada, c-Prime Minister of Great Britain, d-President of Mexico.

9.Which singer had a No. 1 hit in 1973 with the song "Will It Go Round in Circles?" a-Harry Chapin, b-Ringo Starr, c-Joe Cocker, d-Billy Preston.

10.In juggling, tossing the balls in a circle instead of a figure eight is known as a what? a-Shower, b-Feed, c-Renegade, d-Pirouette.

QUOTES

You see, it's never the environment; it's never the events of our lives, but the meaning we attach to the events, and how we interpret them that shapes who we are today and who we'll become tomorrow.

Anthony Robbins, life strategist

Lady Luck generally woos those who earnestly, enthusiastically, unremittingly woo her.

B.C. Forbes, Forbes magazine founder

Love means to love that which is unlovable, or it is no virtue at all. Forgiving means to pardon that which is unpardonable, or it is no virtue at all.

G.K. Chesterton, essayist

You can always become better.

Tiger Woods, world champion golfer

I don't believe professional athletes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models.... It's not like it was when I was growing up. My mom and my grandmother told me how it was going to be. If I didn't like it, they said, "Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out." Parents have to take better control.

Charles Barkley

There is no such thing as can't, only won't. If you're qualified, all it takes is a burning desire to accomplish, to make a change. Go forward, go backward. Whatever it takes! But you can't blame other people or society in general. It all comes from your mind. When we do the impossible, we realize we are special people.

Jan Ashford, Australian consultant You don't have to take life the way it comes to you. You can design your life to come to you the way you want it.

Dan Zadra, communications authority

I believe life is a series of near misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It's seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It's seeing what their people don't see and pursuing that vision.

Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks

The Lighter Side

Camping with Holmes and Watson

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson were on a camping trip. They had gone to bed and were lying awake looking up at the sky. Holmes said: "Watson, look up. What do you see?"

"I see thousands of stars," he said. "And what does that mean to you?" Holmes continued.

"I suppose it means we will have another nice day tomorrow. What does it mean to you, Holmes?"

"To me, Watson, it means someone has stolen our tent."

Short chuckles

I put this sign on my son's room door: "Check out time is 18!"

I married my wife for her looks, but not the ones she's been giving me lately.

Home is where you can say anything you like. Nobody listens to you anyway.

Whoops...

Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. But a student nurse, found one gentleman dressed and sitting on the bed. He insisted he didn't need a wheel chair.

After a chat about rules, he reluctantly let the nurse wheel him to the elevator. On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him.

"I don't know. She's upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown."

Answer to' Winner's Circle' 1-d, Secant 2-d, Virgil 3-a, "The Lion King" 4-b, "Cops" 5-c, Green 6-d, North Pole 7-b, James Cook 8-a, U.S. Vice President 9-d, Billy Preston 10-a, Shower

MAY 2025 Calendar

ADOPT-A-HORSE MONTH

ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH. Web: lung. org/asthma

CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH. Web: nationalceliac.org

FIBROMYALGIA EDUCATION AND AWARENESS MONTH

GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE MONTH. Web: nwf.org

JEWISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.

MENTAL HEALTH MONTH. Web: mentalhealthamerica.net/may

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MONTH.

NATIONAL ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH. Web: arthritis.org

NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH.

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH. "Flip the Script on Aging"

SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. Web: aad.org

NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH

Events

1, LEI DAY. Hawaii.

3, KENTUCKY DERBY. Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY. 150th running. Web: kentuckyderby.com

3, CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, Toms Cove Park, Chincoteague Island, VA.

3-4, GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR. 51st annual. (also May 10-11). Galveston Island, TX.

4, FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR. New York, NY. Web: bike.nyc

4-10, BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK. Web: americanhumane.org

5, METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART COSTUME INSTITUTE BENEFIT. Web: metmuseum.org

5, CINCO DE MAYO. Mexican national holiday recognizing the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

5-9, TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK. WEB: pta.org

6-12, NATIONAL NURSES WEEK. Web: nursingworld.org

8, JAMESTOWN DAY. Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestown, Williamsburg, VA. Marking 415th anniversary of its founding. Web: historyisfun.org

9-15, NATIONAL STUTTERING AWARENESS WEEK. Web: stutteringhelp.org or tartamudez.org in Spanish.

9, MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY.

10, INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY.

10, LETTER CARRIERS STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE. 33rd annual. Web: nalc.org

11, MOTHER'S DAY.

11-17, NATIONAL POLICE WEEK. Web: aphf. org

11-17, NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK. Tribute to those who move goods and people throughout the U.S.

12, FLOWER MOON. So-called by Native American tribes of New England and the Great Lakes because by this time of the year, flowers are everywhere.

12-18, NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK. Theme: Lending a Hand to Thrive - Supporting Each Other.

13-24, CANNES FILM FESTIVAL. Cannes, France. 78th annual. Web: festival-cannes. com

15, PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY. 15-18, PGA CHAMPIONSHIP. Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club. 107th. Web: pga.com

16, ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY. Web: endangered.org/campaigns/endangeredspecies-day

16-18, MUSCODA MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL. Muscoda, WI. 44th annual. Web: muscoda.com

16-17, MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM FESTIVAL. Magnolia, AR. Web: blossomfestival.org 17, ARMED FORCES DAY.

17-23, NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK. Web: safeboatingcouncil.org

17, PREAKNESS STAKES, Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, MD. Web: preakness.com

18, INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY. Web: icom.museum

22-26, KODIAK CRAB FESTIVAL. Kodiak, AK. Web: kodiakchamber.org

22, NATIONAL MARITIME DAY.

23, INTERNATIONAL WORLD TURTLE DAY. Web: worldturtleday.org

23-26, FLEET WEEK NEW YORK 2025. Web: fleetweeknewyork.com

23-25, FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL. Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs, FL. Web: FloridaFolkFestival.com

23-25, NATIONAL POLKA FESTIVAL. Ennis, TX. Web: nationalpolkafestival.com

23-June 8, PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL. (Weekends and Memorial Day.) Portland, OR. Web: rosefestival.org.

23-June 8, SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA. Charleston, SC. Web: spoletousa.org

25, NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY. Web: childrendofamerica.org

25-31, TICK BITE PREVENTION WEEK.

26, ANDERSONVILLE MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES. Andersonville, GA. Activities to commemorate Memorial Day. Web: nps. gov/ande

25, INDIANAPOLIS 500-MILE RACE. Indianapolis, IN. 108th running. Web: indy500. com

26, MEMORIAL DAY. Honoring those who have died in battle.

26, MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CEREMONIES. Gettysburg, PA. Web: destinationgettysburg.com

28, WORLD OTTER DAY. Web: otter.org

30, LINCOLN MEMORIAL DEDICATION, May 30, 1922. The memorial in Washington D.C. is made of marble from Colorado and Tennessee and limestone from Indiana.