For the last several months (okay, almost a year now), What’s Up? Magazine has chosen not to publish our normally robust events calendar due to pandemic cancellations. In May 1997, Veronica Tovey, our publisher and president, and her team mailed out the first publication of What’s Up? to bring together the community in sports, philanthropic efforts, and most importantly, local events. Our magazine has evolved greatly since 1997, but one thing has remained the same, our calendar. Since March looks like another month of virtual events and cancellations, here is a list of daily celebrations to participate in and enjoy.
Monday, March 1st
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day: Here is a good excuse to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch, and of course, an abundance of peanut butter cups for dessert.
Tuesday, March 2nd
National Read Across America Day: Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Read the books, watch the movies, and rhyme for the day. Do whatever you need to get into the Cat in the Hat spirit.
Wednesday, March 3rd
National Mulled Wine Day: Mulled Wine is a sweet, spiced wine served warm or hot, like a winter sangria. Try to make your own tonight to celebrate March 3rd.
Try this Food Network Mulled Wine Recipe:
Combine these ingredients in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil and then down to a simmer for 10 minutes. Makes 6–8 glasses.
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1 bottle red wine, like a Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 4 whole cloves
Friday, March 5th
National Unplugged Day: Today, just for one day, limit your screen time. Instead of movie night, pull out the board games and start a little family competition after dinner.
Sunday, March 7th
National Flapjack Day and National Cereal Day: Have a great big breakfast on this lazy Sunday morning. Pancakes and cereal sounds like a good wake-up call!
Monday, March 8th
International Women’s Day: On March 8th every year, we celebrate the social, economic, and political achievements of women around the world. Do something today to make a strive for gender equality; participate in a women’s rights march or donate to a women’s equality foundation.
Tuesday, March 9th
National Crab Meat Day: Believe it or not, this is a national holiday! Need a dinner idea? Try making your own, homemade crabcakes.
Thursday, March 11th
National 311 Day: Everyone knows what 911 dials, but do you know what 311 dials? 311 is a non-emergency service for people to report issues like graffiti, illegal parking, noise complaints, or debris on the road. The first 311 service was created in Baltimore in 1996 to take pressure off of 911 dispatchers. The 311 service has allowed 911 dispatchers to get to emergency calls quicker, therefore saving many lives.
Saturday, March 13th
National Good Samaritan Day: Not that you need a national holiday to do a good deed, go out of your way today to help someone out. Help carry groceries to someone’s car, or hold the door open for somebody. You don’t have to do something big to be a Good Samaritan!
Sunday, March 14th
Pi Day: Go back to grade school and take Pi and Pie to the extreme. Have a pie-themed dinner with pizza pie followed by apple pie for dessert. Follow dinner with a pi number memorization contest and let the winner pie the losers.
Monday, March 15th
National Napping Day: I am sure this is the day that everyone looks forward to: National Napping Day! After observing Daylight Savings, we all need that extra hour of sleep back. Here is the permission you have been looking for to take that nap!
Wednesday, March 17th
Aside from the obvious, St. Patrick’s Day, it’s National Small Business Development Centers Day. SBDCs all around the country help support entrepreneurs in the pursuit of small business ownership. Locally, we have a SBDC in College Park and Salisbury. Find out what you can do to support them today!
Friday, March 19th
National Certified Nurses Day: After such a long, exhausting year, nurses need every bit of praise and recognition they can get. Thank your nurses and support those you know who are striving to become a nurse or healthcare worker.
Saturday, March 20th
First Day of Spring!
Tuesday, March 23rd
National Chip and Dip Day: What a great thing to celebrate. Pull out all of the best dips, have a salsa tasting, make buffalo chicken dip, a nice 7-layer dip. Whatever you would like! Celebrate one of America’s favorite snacks.
Wednesday, March 24th
National Cheesesteak Day: Enjoy this guilty pleasure at your favorite steak shop. We all know that cheesesteaks are delicious, allow yourself to indulge today.
Tuesday, March 30th
National Take a Walk in the Park Day: We are lucky to have many parks and trails to take a walk in Maryland. Take some time out of your day to get out into the fresh air and walk. Sometimes we get so tied up in our day that we forget to take some time for ourselves. Don’t let that happen today!
Wednesday, March 31st
Manatee Appreciation Day: Celebrate the beautiful elephants of the sea! Visit SaveTheManatee.org to watch the manatees live, donate, or adapt!
