Monday 1
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only
National Freedom Day This day was founded to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as U.S. citizens, freedoms that we should never take for granted. Specifically, the holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when President Abraham Lincoln signed what would later become the 13th Amendment. This amendment is so important because it effectively ended slavery in the United States. Freedom is one of the founding principles of the United States of America
National Get Up Day
National Dark Chocolate Day
National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Tuesday 2
Gateway Tours by Appointment February 2 and 3, 9:15am-3:15pm Gateway School, 255 Swift Street Come and learn how Gateway School inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through innovative education for a fast-changing world. You’ll have the opportunity to see the health and safety protocols of our facilities while also learning more about our curriculum. Visit www.gatewaysc.org to make an appointment for a personalized, individual tour of our campus.
Sutter Maternity New Parent Support Group Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am Babies 0-9mo Call 831-477-2229 for log-in
New Parent Support Group Tuesdays 1:00-2:30pm Babies 0-1yr Email [email protected] for Zoom link
Taking Care of Mama Pregnant & New Mom Support Tuesdays 2:00-2:45pm Call (415) 544-2395 or Email Barbara.Sheehy@Dig nityHealth.org for meeting link
Dignity-Dominican Hospital Prenatal Support Group Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm Call 831-457-7099 or visit dignityhealth.org/do minican/pep to register
Groundhog Day Groundhog Day on February 2 is when we ask are we in for six more weeks of Winter? Only a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil knows for sure. Each year on Groundhog Day, people flock to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to await the forecast of the local rodent celebrity. Originating with German settlers, who came to Pennsylvania in the 1700s and brought their seasonal superstitions with them, legend has it that if Phil sees his shadow on February 2, the winter chill will continue. Oddly, if the weather is cloudy and he doesn’t see his shadow, we can expect warmer temperatures and early spring.
Candlemas Day
Wednesday 3
Dignity-Dominican Hospital New Mom’s Support Group Wednesdays 11:30am-1:00pm Call 831-457-7099 for more information Email for Zoom Link: [email protected] Hosted by: Journey Talkovic, RN, CNM, WHNP
Dignity-Dominican Hospital Prenatal Support Group Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 pm Call 831-457-7099 or visit dignityhealth.org/dominican/pep to register
National Women Physicians Day
Pictured Above: Pediatrician Jeanne Gallagher The event celebrates Elisabeth Blackwell’s birthday; she was the first female medical doctor in the U.S. It’s a time to honor women doctors across the country, and the progress they’ve made since Blackwell’s time. Nationally, there are still fewer female doctors than male doctors, but the progress is steady. In 2017, for the first time in history, women made up more than half of all those in medical schools.
Gateway Tours by Appointment
See Feb 2
National Golden Retriever Day
National Signing Day
Thursday 4
Luma Yoga Mom & Baby Circle 12:00-1:20pm Thursdays Call 831-325-2620 or visit lumayoga.com for more info
National Thank a Mail Carrier Day
World Cancer Day
Friday 5
Give Kids A Smile The first Friday of February is when we turn those frowns upside down and begin the Give Kids A Smile program. The initiative, created by the American Dentist Association (ADA), is an opportunity for kids who can’t normally afford to see a dentist to get some free dental care. Dentists, as well as dental hygienists, assistants, and other volunteers, use their time and talents to ensure that children are given the dental care they need and deserve all across the country.
National Bubble Gum Day
Saturday 6
National Frozen Yogurt Day
Time to Talk Day
Sunday 7
The Westside Marketplace – NEW! 11am-4pm 1st Sundays at the Wrigley! Old Wrigley Parking Lot, 2801 Mission St., Santa Cruz Shop Local at the NEW Westside Marketplace! Featuring LOCAL art, handmade & vintage shopping + Food trucks & pop-ups…all outdoors at the Old Wrigley Parking Lot on Mission FREE admission! Presented by your friends at SCM Makers Market & Food Trucks A Go Go
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
National Send a Card to a Friend Day
Monday 8
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only
National Boy Scout Day On February 8 we celebrate National Boy Scout Day to honor those who are trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Founded in 1910, by American W.D. Boyce, the Boy Scouts of America has helped shape many of our nation’s leaders. According to legend, Boyce was lost on a foggy street in London when an unknown Scout helped him by guiding him back to his hotel. When the boy refused a tip, explaining that he was only doing his duty as a Scout, Boyce was inspired to bring the teachings of the British Boy Scout Association back to the U.S.
National Kite-Flying Day
Tuesday 9
Sutter Maternity New Parent Support Group Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am Babies 0-9mo Call 831-477-2229 for log-in
New Parent Support Group Tuesdays 1:00-2:30pm Babies 0-1yr Email [email protected] for Zoom link
Taking Care of Mama Pregnant & New Mom Support Tuesdays 2:00-2:45pm Call (415) 544-2395 or Email Barbara.Sheehy@Dig nityHealth.org for meeting link
Dignity-Dominican Hospital Prenatal Support Group Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm Call 831-457-7099 or visit dignityhealth.org/do minican/pep to register
National Pizza Day
Wednesday 10
Dignity-Dominican Hospital New Mom’s Support Group Wednesdays 11:30am-1:00pm Call 831-457-7099 for more information Email for Zoom Link: [email protected] Hosted by: Journey Talkovic, RN, CNM, WHNP
Dignity-Dominican Hospital Prenatal Support Group Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 pm Call 831-457-7099 or visit dignityhealth.org/dominican/pep to register
Thursday 11
Luma Yoga Mom & Baby Circle 12:00-1:20pm Thursdays Call 831-325-2620 or visit lumayoga.com for more info
International Day of Women and Girls in Science The International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 allows us to honor women’s significant achievements in science and place a much-needed focus on girls entering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. As the fastest-growing segment of jobs with employers finding it hard to find available talent, STEM needs women. Have some fun today by learning about women charting their course as techie trailblazers and by supporting young women to pursue their passions in STEM.
National Guitar Day
National Inventors’ Day
National Make a Friend Day
Friday 12
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
Chinese New Year
Saturday 13
National Tortellini Day
World Radio Day
Sunday 14
National Donor Day
Valentine’s Day
Monday 15
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only
Presidents Day All the presidents in American history are remembered and honored for their exemplary work in making America the great country it is today.
Tuesday 16
Sutter Maternity New Parent Support Group Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am Babies 0-9mo Call 831-477-2229 for log-in
New Parent Support Group Tuesdays 1:00-2:30pm Babies 0-1yr Email [email protected] for Zoom link
Taking Care of Mama Pregnant & New Mom Support Tuesdays 2:00-2:45pm Call (415) 544-2395 or Email Barbara.Sheehy@Dig nityHealth.org for meeting link
Dignity-Dominican Hospital Prenatal Support Group Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm Call 831-457-7099 or visit dignityhealth.org/do minican/pep to register
Mardi Gras
National Almond Day
National Pancake Day
Paczki Day
Wednesday 17
Dignity-Dominican Hospital New Mom’s Support Group Wednesdays 11:30am-1:00pm Call 831-457-7099 for more information Email for Zoom Link: [email protected] Hosted by: Journey Talkovic, RN, CNM, WHNP
Dignity-Dominican Hospital Prenatal Support Group Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 pm Call 831-457-7099 or visit dignityhealth.org/dominican/pep to register
Random Act of Kindness Day If you’re anything like us then you are constantly mumbling things to yourself like, “People these days are just rude. What happened to the good days when everyone was polite?” Sound familiar? Of course it does. For those of you that wish you could change the world, National Random Act of
Kindness Day (February 17) is just for you.
Ash Wednesday
Thursday 18
Luma Yoga Mom & Baby Circle 12:00-1:20pm Thursdays Call 831-325-2620 or visit lumayoga.com for more info
Friday 19
National Chocolate Mint Day
Tug of War Day
Saturday 20
Clam Chowder Cook-Off ReImagined It’s the 40th anniversary of this event, and we have put together a concept to make it happen with covid-safety in mind, even in our current stay home order. Guests will be able to pre-order a Chowder Tasting Flight online, and drive-through to pick up on Saturday, February 20. They will be able to taste chowders from restaurants throughout Santa Cruz County and vote for their favorite online! A complimentary parking coupon for 2/20 will be included in the Tasting Package. Guests are welcome to park in the Main Parking Lot and enjoy their chowder on the beach, park bench, or park tables. Or they can enjoy the chowder in the warmth of your own home or vehicle.
National Love Your Pet Day There are many things that differentiate humans from the rest of the animal kingdom, but one of the more unusual behaviors is our longstanding tendency to keep other animals as pets. Gallup reports that sixty percent of Americans are current pet owners. It only makes sense to commemorate something that’s so important to so many people.
National Muffin Day
Sunday 21
National Sticky Bun Day
Monday 22
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only
National Walking the Dog Day
Tuesday 23
Sutter Maternity New Parent Support Group Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am Babies 0-9mo Call 831-477-2229 for log-in
New Parent Support Group Tuesdays 1:00-2:30pm Babies 0-1yr Email [email protected] for Zoom link
National Dog Biscuit Day
World Spay Day
Wednesday 24
National Tortilla Chip Day
Thursday 25
Luma Yoga Mom & Baby Circle 12:00-1:20pm Thursdays Call 831-325-2620 or visit lumayoga.com for more info
National Chili Day
Friday 26
National Pistachio Day
Yukon Heritage Day
Saturday 27
International Polar Bear Day nternational Polar Bear Day on February 27 raises awareness on the issues facing polar bears and the ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint. Climate change is a huge threat to polar bears’ existence and it’s up to us to take action and protect their future. Polar bears are classified as marine mammals, carrying with them a thick layer of body fat and a water-repellent coat to keep them insulated against the icy cold air and water they encounter on the sea ice of the Arctic Ocean. With their territory melting away beneath them, International Polar Bear Day is an important opportunity for us to remind ourselves what is at stake here, preserving the future of these magnificent mammals.
National Pokemon Day
National Protein day
Sunday 28
National Chocolate Souffle Day
Rare Disease Day
Source: NationalToday.com
