Los Amigos Homeowners Association
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
A Warm Hello to my Neighbors!
As autumn arrives, I send greetings to all. I wish you cozy evenings, some holiday cheer, and the serenity those colder months bring. It’s also time to consider our community & safety and preparedness. Colder weather can also bring challenging conditions and we need to be ready. Please check “Community News” for my recommendations. As a firefighter for decades, I know firsthand how important they are.
On to something a bit more fun, we need a Social Committee to plan some fun activities next year. My father lives in Sonoma County in a senior park like ours. They enjoy Bingo, Poker Night, Wine Tastings, ping pong tournaments, and movie nights. It's a real happening community and frankly I’m a bit jealous.
NOVEMBER
2025
Inside this month’s issue:
• First Aid Kit
• Social Security Alert
• Community News
Hearing from many of our long-term residents, the Ranch was once a vibrant community with many activities. Let’s bring that back in 2026. It will take everyone to help. However, the rewards will be more than worth the effort. Let’s change the direction and breathe some life into our clubhouse and our park.
If you are interested in creating some fun events or just have some cool ideas for fun around here, let's hear them. Drop me a note, an email, a text, or a phone call; no idea is too small. All help is welcome. Let's bring back the fun at the Ranch. Let’s meet some new friends, and create some new memories.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re all in this together, and a little neighborly kindness goes a long way. Wishing you and your families a safe, warm, and happy fall and winter season!.
Sincerely,
Richard Norgrove President
Racer5gogo@gmail.com 707-849-7258
Richard Norgrove & Riker
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 azizasimpson@gmail.com
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
Volunteer Board Vacancies
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
SPANISH RANCH HOMEOWNER’S
NOVEMBER 2025
Los Amigos Community Events
Honoring Our Veterans
Sat., Nov. 8 at Clubhouse
4:30 PM – Cocktails (BYOB)
5-7 PM – Dinner (free for those that RSVP’d).
Game Night
Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in Club House
Donuts with friends!
3rd Friday of each month
10:00 am - Nov. Clubhouse
Happy Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27
May your Thanksgiving be bountiful and your heart full
Spanish Ranch II News
Come Celebrate our Veterans
Celebrate our veterans, on Saturday, Nov 8th at the clubhouse. Dinner will be served free of charge, thanks to our amazing manager, Jill. Cocktails (BYOB) 4:30-5:00 PM. Dinner 5:00-7:00 PM. Delia Langarica, one of our residents will be cooking.
Food Giveaway
Food deliveries have been irregular for a while due to staffing shortages at Dream Makers. Until things are back on track, watch the clubhouse main entrance for a sign announcing our next food delivery. Then spread the message to your neighbors.
Fall Tips from Your Prez
As we head into colder weather, consider taking these actions:
1. Check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Make sure they are in good working order with fresh batteries.
2. Prepare for potential power outages. Have flashlights, extra batteries, and a way to charge essential devices.
3. Clear leaves and debris. Help prevent slips and falls on your driveways, and ensure your storm drains are clear.
4. Familiarize yourself with the park’s emergency exits and meeting points. In case of an emergency, these can be crucial. What is my best route out of the park?
5. Look out for each other. With elderly or vulnerable neighbors, a quick check-in can make a critical difference.
6. Weatherproof Your Home. Check your outside spaces and ask yourself, “Am I ready for the rains.” Put away items could be affected by rain.
Fall Back
We go back to Standard Time on November 2. Don’t forget to set your clocks back.
Welcome
to Our Newest Residents.
Yang Kim lives on Ranchero at Delgado Susan Jacobsen lives on Verdi.
Prepare to Meet a Disaster With a First Aid Kit
A well-stocked first aid kit is a must-have for everyone, one in your home and one in your car. You can purchase kits through the Red Cross or a big-box store like Costco or Target You can also buy online through Amazon or put one together yourself. Whichever you choose, make sure it has all you need including medications, and emergency phone numbers. Check the kit regularly to update medicines you’re taking now and replace anything that has expired. Here is a list of what you’ll need:
Basic sanitation and cleaning
• Antiseptic wipes
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Antibiotic ointment (e.g., Neosporin)
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Vaseline
• Burn cream
Wound dressings
• Self-adherent elastic bandage, or elastic bandage with clips
• Non-adhesive pads to cover wounds and stop bleeding
• Compression bandage for traumatic bleeding (aka Israeli bandage)
• Medical tape
Medicinal
• Aloe Vera
• Tea tree essential oil (antibacterial and anti-inflammatory)
• Hand sanitizer
• Eye drops
• Eye wash solution
• Saline solution
• Latex-free adhesive bandages
• Butterfly bandages
• Triangular bandages
• Liquid bandages
• Flexible splint
• Medical-grade super glue
• Tourniquet
• Your personal prescriptions – enough for a week
• Ibuprofen, Tylenol, aspirin, Benadryl, and other pain-relievers. Make sure to properly mark your over-the-counter meds and rotate them prior to their expiration date.
• Activated charcoal pills
• Anti-diarrheal medication and laxatives
• Cold and flu medications of your choice
• Emergen-C packets for boosting your immune system
• Cough drops
• Antacids such as Tums. Consult your doctor if you have any medical conditions that could interfere with taking antacids.
• A printed list of known medical conditions and their prescribed dosage
• Any known allergies.
• Make copies of your doctor’s notes and update these copies, as necessary. It helps to include copies of your medical insurance for quick access. Put them in a Ziploc bag or other waterproof container.
Prevention
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Salt packets, for electrolytes and water retention
Tools
• A first-aid booklet or manual
• CPR mask
• Thermometer
• Tweezers
• Scissors or trauma shears
• Fingernail clippers
• Large non-latex surgical gloves
• A space blanket (Mylar)
• Medicine cup or spoon with measurements
• Instant cold ice packs
• N95 or surgical masks
• Magnifying glass
• Pure cotton towel
• Cotton balls and swabs
• Safety pins
• A needle and thread
• Floss
• Roll of duct tape
• Small plastic bags
• Whistle
Local Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION
Tues - November 4, 2025. 1:00 pm
Ticket $10.00
GOLDEN AGE MATINEE
"Road to
Bali"
Set sail for laughs with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope in Road to Bali! Packed with exotic adventures, catchy tunes, and nonstop comedy, it’s a tropical treat you can’t miss!
Douglas Morrison Theatre
22311 N 3rd St. Hayward, CA 94546
Sat. - November 8th, 2025
Preregister required.
$27 - $85 https://findarace.com/us/ev ents/lake-chabot-trail-run
Sat. - November 8, 2025
FREE
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
https://www.edenareacham ber.com/cvlightparade/
Sat. - Nov. 15, 2025
11 am – 1 pm
Preregistration is required https://bawsca.org/classes _2.php?id_evnt=552
LAKE CHABOT TRAIL RUN
Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, 5km Lake Chabot Castro Valley, CA
CASTRO VALLEY
LIGHT PARADE
Food, booths, parade starts at dark.
RAIN BARRELS & RAIN GARDENS
Join us as we learn how to capture and harvest rainwater and how to get started in installing your own rain barrel. We’ll explore how rain gardens can be used in your home to help conserve water and property flooding using native plants.
Castro Valley Blvd. Castro Valley, CA
Downtown Hayward Library
888 C St, Room B, Hayward, CA 94541
Sat. Nov. 22, 2025
6:00 pm
Tickets:$30.00 www.baltheatre.com/
KENNY METCALF AS ELTON JOHN
A tribute to Elton John
Bal Theatre
14808 East 14th St. San Leandro
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.
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.
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.
Social Security Alert for All Seniors
We’ve all heard stories of people whose Social Security payment stops and they have a devil of a time getting it started again. We all hope that will never happen to us, but we should prepare just in case.
Such stories highlight a critical issue that affects many of us, especially those who are vulnerable, isolated, or dealing with disabilities. The bureaucratic hurdles placed in front of people who have spent their lives working and scraping to get by are not just inconvenient, they can be life-altering.
The current administration is using Project 2025 as a blueprint for reshaping federal government priorities. As a result, they’re gutting agencies like the Social Security Administration, the Veterans Administration, CDC and many more The result?
• Reduction or elimination of social safety nets like Medicare and Medicaid.
• Imposition of stricter ID requirements for voting.
• Elimination of voting by mail, disproportionately affecting seniors, minorities, and low-income individuals.
What You and Your Family Can Do About It?
1. Get a State-Issued ID.
Even If you no longer drive, it’s still critical to have a valid government-issued ID Not just for voting, you may need it for accessing pension/Social Security benefits, banking, housing, and healthcare. Apply at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
2. Keep Copies of Important Documents
Store digital and physical copies of IDs, birth certificates, Social Security cards, and pension paperwork in a secure but accessible place.
3. Designate a Trusted Advocate
Have someone like a family member, friend, or legal advocate who can help navigate these systems and speak on your behalf when needed.
4. Stay Informed About Policy Changes
Laws and regulations around voting, benefits, and eligibility can change quickly. Staying informed will help you prepare and respond effectively.
Medical Information for Emergency Medical Personnel Vial Of Life Program for Seniors: A Lifesaving Guide
The Vial of Life project helps seniors by providing their medical history and other vital information to emergency medical personnel. It ensures that first responders can give you the best possible care during an emergency. It is designed to speak to you when you can’t speak for yourself.
There is no cost to you. However, you may want to order Vial of Life decals to clearly label your information and place another decal on the door. The cost is only $5 and can be purchased at www.vialoflife.com or call them at 888-931-1010.
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
1. Make blank copies of the Vial of Life Form. That way you can keep information current, filling it out when your information changes.
2. Fill out the form. It’s vital that the information is as clear and legible as possible so emergency personnel can read the info on the form. If you struggle with writing, you may want to ask a family member or friend to help.
3. Prepare a plastic baggie for storing your form. You may also consider adding pertinent papers including a copy of your EKG, health directive, living will and a recent picture of yourself. Place a decal on it for easy identification.
4. Place the baggie on the refrigerator. Securely tape it to the fridge at eye level where first responders can see it.
5. Place the second decal on your entry door. If you have three, like some of us do, you may want to order a second set of decals. This lets your first responders know where your medical information is located.
Then, make sure all family members are aware of the Vial of Life, its location and importance. You may also want to let family and friends know about the program so they can use it too
List Hearing Difficulties
List Vision Difficulties
Identifying Marks
Current Medical Conditions
Past Medical Conditions
Current Medications: Dosage & Frequency
Allergies to Medications
Doctor's Name & Phone Number
Last Hospitalization
Special Instructions (Such as Health Directives, Etc..)
Insurance Policy
Contact - Name, Address, Phone Number, & Relationship
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
15-Minute Orange Cranberry Relish
YIELD: 1 CUP
If you’ve always eaten canned cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving, this quick and easy recipe can be done almost in the time it takes to open the cans and pour them into a dish. Try it! Everyone will love it. If you’re feeding a large group, just double the recipe.
Ingredients
1 medium orange
2 ½ cups fresh cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
Preparation
1. Zest the orange and add 1 tablespoon of it to a medium saucepan Then cut the orange in half and squeeze all the juice from both halves into the saucepan.
2. Add the cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened and the cranberries begin to pop, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Remove the cranberry relish from the heat and let it cool before serving. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
The Olé Funnies . . .Because we’re always grateful for a good laugh!
Puzzles and Word Games you
MLB Mascots Cozy Blaze
ACE BARRELMAN
BAXTER THE BOB CAT
BERNIE BREWER
BILLIE THE MARLIN
CLARK THE CUB
DINGER
FRED BIRD
LOU SEAL
MR MET
ORBIT SLIDER SOUTHPAW STOMPER
SWINGING FRIAR
TC BEAR
Across 1.Blacken
5.Cooking meas.
8.Charades, e.g.
9.Quiet
10.Doctrines
11.Condo, e.g. 12.Funny song from Wicked
14.Lizard, old-style
15.Wordnik
19.Balance sheet item
20.Get ready, for short 22.Brews
23.In place of 24.“___ not!”
25.A long, long time
Down
1.Special effects letters
2.Door fastener
3.BBs, e.g.
4.Shows consideration and high regard.
5.Charlie, for one 6.Mix
7.Darling
9.Number divisible by
another number. 13.Amateur video subject, maybe 15.Kosher ___ 16.Lying, maybe 17.Beethoven’s “Archduke ___”
18.Caught in the act
19.“Dear old” guy 21.Sign of infections
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
November Sudoku
How to solve sudoku puzzles
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
In Black and White
1. What black-and-white animal appears in the logo of the World Wildlife Fund for Nature? a-Panda, b-Zebra, c-Aye-aye, d-Skunk.
2.What band's number one hits were "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)," "Black
& White," and "Joy to the World"? aBlood, Sweat and Tears, b-Creedence Clearwater Revival, c-Kansas, d-Three Dog Night.
3.The standard daily New York Times crossword puzzle is how many squares wide? a-11, b-13, c-15, d-17.
4.What was the last black-and-white movie to win the Best Picture Academy Award? a-"The Artist," b-"The Good German," c-"The Apartment," d-"Schindler's List."
5.Who played the guitar introduction on the Michael Jackson hit "Black or White"? a-Eddie Van Halen, b-Steve Vai, c-Slash, d-Eric Clapton.
6. Who directed all but one of the Pepe Le Pew cartoon shorts for Warner Brothers? a-Friz Freleng, b-Chuck Jones, c-Tex Avery, d-Bob Clampett.
7.In what year did Nabisco introduce the Double Stuf Oreo? a-1974, b-1987, c-1991, d-2001.
8.Burkina Faso is drained by the Red, Black, and White tributaries of what river? a-Niger, b-Ubangi, c-Volta, d-Nile.
9. What 1946 fantasy film about a WWII pilot featured Earth filmed in Technicolor and Heaven filmed in black and white? a-"The Cockeyed Miracle," b-"Angel On My Shoulder," c-"The Call," d-"A Matter of Life and Death."
10.The Dalmatian is a breed of dog that traces its roots back to the region of Dalmatia in what country? a-Macedonia, b-Slovenia, c-Croatia, d-Serbia.
QUOTES
Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man and woman, it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.
Edward Sandford Martin, essayist, founder o fhte "Harvard Lampoon"
So once in every year we throng, Upon a day apart, To praise the Lord with feast and song, in thankfulness of heart.
Arthur Guiterman in "The First Thanksgiving"
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do.
Victor Hugo, French poet, novelist
He who thanks but with the lips Thanks but in part. The full, the true Thanksgiving comes from the heart.
J.A. Shedd, second president of Marshall Field & Co.
For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, We are thankful for everything Thy goodness sends.
Ralph Waldo Emerson American essayist and poet
Thou hast given so much to me, Give one thing more, a grateful heart; Not thankful when it pleases me, As if Thy blessings had spare days, But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
George Herbert, English poet, priest
On Thanksgiving Day, all over America, families sit down to dinner at the same moment -- halftime.
Author Unknown
The Lighter Side Good Advice
A lady pulled into a crowded parking lot and rolled down the car windows to make sure her golden retriever had fresh air. The dog was stretched out on the back seat, and she wanted to make sure the dog stayed there.
She walked backward toward the store, pointing her finger at the dog and saying:
Now you stay .....
Do you hear me?... Stay!... Stay!"
The driver of a nearby car piped up:
"Why don't you just put it in park?'
Got Bugs?
A man who works for a pest control company confirms each appointment by phone the night before his service call.
One night, a man answered the confirmation call. The pest control man said, "Hi, this is A to Z Pest Control. Your wife phoned us."
There was a long silence, and then the customer yelled to his wife: "Honey, it's for you ... someone wants to talk to you about your relatives."
Stop Sign
A woman drove a mini-van filled with a dozen screaming kids through the mall parking lot, looking for a space. Obviously frazzled, she coasted through a stop sign.
"Hey, lady, have you forgotten how to stop?" yelled an irate man.
She rolled down her window and yelled back, "What makes you think these are all mine?"
Answer to 'In Black and White'
1-a Panda
2-d, Three Dog Night
3-c, 15
4-a, "The Artist" 5-c, Slash
6-b, Chuck Jones
7-a, 1974
8-c, Volta
9-d, "A Matter of Life and Death" 10-c, Croatia
November 2025 Calendar
Awareness Months
American Diabetes Month.
Aviation History Month.
Diabetic Eye Disease Month.
Eye Donation Month.
National Adoption Month.
National Family Caregivers Month.
National Native-American Heritage Month.
Holidays and Special Days
1, All Saints' Day. Christian religious holiday honoring all saints.
1, Day of the Dead. Mexican cultural holiday honoring the deceased.
1, World Vegan Day. International observance promoting vegan lifestyles.
1, National Calzone Day. Celebration of calzone cuisine.
2, All Souls' Day. Christian day of prayer for the faithful departed.
2, National Deviled Egg Day.
3, Election Day. State legal holiday in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia.
4, Election Day. State holiday in several US states including Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois.
4, Use Your Common Sense Day.
5, Guru Nanak Jayanti. Sikh religious holiday.
5, Kartik Purnima. Hindu festival on the full moon day of Kartik month.
5, National Stress Awareness Day.
10, Sesame Street Day. Commemoration of the educational TV show Sesame Street. 11, Veterans Day. Federal holiday honoring US military veterans.
11, Lhabab Duchen. Buddhist holiday. 11, Singles Day. Observance celebrating single people.
13, World Kindness Day.
15, National Recycling Day.
16, National Button Day. Observance of buttons and sewing.
18, National Princess Day.
18, Minnie Mouse’s Birthday.
20, Sigd. Ethiopian Jewish holiday of fast-
ing and prayer.
20, Use Less Stuff Day.
22, National Adoption Day.
23, Feast of Christ the King.
23, Doctor Who Day.
24, Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day.
24, National Fairy Bread Day. Celebration of the Australian snack fairy bread.
25, Day of the Covenant. Baha'i holy day honoring the covenant of Baha'u'llah.
25, Vivah Panchami. Hindu festival.
25, National Parfait Day.
26, Coton de Tulear Day. Observance for the dog breed Coton de Tulear.
27, Thanksgiving.
27, Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Baha'i holy day.
28, Black Friday. Major shopping day following Thanksgiving.
28, Day After Thanksgiving. State holiday in many US states including California, Florida.
28, American Indian Heritage Day. Observance in states like Maryland, New Mexico.
28, National French Toast Day.
28, Buy Nothing Day.
29, National Square Dancing Day.
29, National Chocolates Day.
30, First Sunday of Advent. Christian observance beginning the Advent season.
30, National Computer Security Day.
Events
1, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Orlando, FL. Ongoing culinary festival with global marketplaces and tastings, running through November since 1995.
2, New York City Marathon, New York City, NY. Annual world-famous marathon attracting over 50,000 runners since 1970.
2, Day of the Dead Parades, Various cities, Mexico (e.g., Mexico City). Vibrant parades and processions honoring the deceased, celebrated for centuries with modern
events drawing thousands.
3, Chhath Puja Festival, Bihar and other regions, India. Multi-day harvest festival with river rituals and offerings, over 2,000 years old attracting millions.
6 - Jan. 4, 2026, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, New York City, NY. Iconic holiday show with Rockettes dancers, running since 1933 and drawing over 2 million visitors annually.
8-9, Austin Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games, Austin, TX. Traditional Celtic music, dance, and athletic games world championships, established in 1995 with thousands attending.
14 - Jan. 17, 2026, Peddler's Village Holiday Kickoff, Lahaska, PA. Grand illumination with lights, performances, and shopping, over 40 years old attracting holiday crowds.
21 - Jan. 25, 2026, Wildlights Festival, Columbus, OH. Holiday light display at Columbus Zoo with millions of LEDs and festivities, running since 1985 drawing over 500,000 visitors.
24, Grapevine Carol of Lights, Grapevine, TX. Annual lighting festival with parade and lights, 37th edition in 2025 drawing thousands since 1988.
27, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City, NY. Iconic parade with giant balloons and floats since 1924, attracting over 3 million spectators annually.
28, Jacksonville Light Boat Parade, Jacksonville, FL. Festive boat parade on St. Johns River with decorated vessels, annual event drawing crowds since the 1980s.
29 - Jan. 3, 2026, Legoland Christmas Bricktacular, Winter Haven, FL. Festive shows, character meets, and Lego displays starting late November, part of ongoing holiday events.
SHOPPING & SERVICES DIRECTORY
Site
Foundations
Anchoring
Utility
Roof
Siding
Windows
Flooring
Interior
Decks,
Awning
Room
Weatherproofing
Septic
Demolition,
Maintenance
