BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Kwanzaa is an annual holiday affirming African family and soci al values that is celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3702 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153404 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261226 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153404 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Kwanzaa UID:3702 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Christmas Day. Christmas is the Christian festival ce lebrating the birth of Jesus. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EI D=3701 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261226 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153317 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261225 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153317 LOCATION: - Reading MA 01867 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Christmas Day UID:3701 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is International Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day is the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted\, in 1948\, the Unive rsal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document \, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, language\, political or other opinion\, national or social origin\, property\, birt h or other status. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3700 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261211 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153216 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261210 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153216 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Human Rights Day UID:3700 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The day commemorates th e devastating surprise attack of December 7th\, 1941 by Japanese forces o n the Pearl Harbor U.S. naval base near Honolulu\, Hawaii.  Just before 8 a.m. on that Sunday morning\, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes descen ded on the base\, where they managed to destroy or damage nearly 20 Ameri can naval vessels\, including eight battleships\, and over 300 airplanes. More than 2\,400 Americans died in the attack\, including civilians\, an d another 1\,000 people were wounded. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar. aspx?EID=3699 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261208 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153133 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261207 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153133 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day UID:3699 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Seco nd Temple in Jerusalem. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3698 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153032 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261204 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153032 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Hanukkah UID:3698 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  Inte rnational Day of Persons with Disabilities urges all countries to fully i mplement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities\, incr ease accessibility\, and dismantle legal\, social\, economic and other ba rriers with the active involvement of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EI D=3697 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T152937 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261203 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T152937 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Day of Persons with Disabilities UID:3697 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:December is Universal Human Rights Month. Universal Human Rig hts Month encourages people across the globe to come together and stand u p for equality\, justice\, and the dignity of all humans. December is a t ime to honor the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, an international document stating the basic rights and fundamental freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. These rights include freedom from discriminati on\, the right to equality\, and the right to be considered innocent unti l proven guilty. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3695 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261231 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T152546 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261201 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T152546 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Universal Human Rights Month UID:3695 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, to show support for people living with HIV\, and to commemorate those who have died from an A IDS-related illness. Founded in 1988\, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3696 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261202 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T152626 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261201 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T152626 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:World AIDS Day UID:3696 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Native American Heritage Day\, a day highlighted with in Native American Heritage Month.  This day was established to honor and recognize Native Americans as the first people of this nation and to cel ebrate both their cultural heritage and integral importance to our past\, our present\, and our future.   https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx? EID=3694 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T152043 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261127 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T152043 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Native American Heritage Day UID:3694 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance.  Transgender Day of R emembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance that honors the memory of the t ransgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender viole nce. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3693 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151956 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261120 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151956 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance UID:3693 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is International Men's Day.  International Men’s Day foc uses on men’s health\, improving gender relations\, highlighting male rol e models\, and promoting positive expressions of masculinity. It’s also a n opportunity to recognize men who don’t fall into traditional manifestat ions of masculinity\, such as gay and bisexual men\, transgender\, mascul ine non-binary people\, and disabled men.  https://www.readingma.gov/cale ndar.aspx?EID=3692 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151602 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261119 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151602 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Men's Day UID:3692 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is International Day for Tolerance. International Day fo r Tolerance is the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted\, in 1 996\, Resolution 51/95. This day is meant to promote respect among vario us people regardless of culture\, language\, religion\, and ethnicity. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3691 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151516 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261116 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151516 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Day for Tolerance UID:3691 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the beginning of Transgender Awareness Week. The focu s of Transgender Awareness Week is to help raise visibility about transge nder people and address issues members of the community face. https://www .readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3690 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151436 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261113 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151436 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Transgender Awareness Week UID:3690 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Veterans Day. The observance of Veterans Day helps fo cus attention on celebrating and honoring America's veterans for their pa triotism\, love of country\, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for t he common good. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3689 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151348 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261111 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151348 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Veterans Day UID:3689 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Hindu\, Sikh\, and Jain holiday of Diwali. Diwali\, o ne of the major religious festivals in Hinduism\, Jainism\, and Sikhism\, lasting for five days from the 13th day of the dark half of the lunar m onth Ashvina to the second day of the light half of the lunar month Kartt ika. (Usually late October and November.) The name is derived from the Sa nskrit term dipavali\, meaning “row of lights.” The festival generally sy mbolizes the victory of light over darkness. https://www.readingma.gov/ca lendar.aspx?EID=3688 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151303 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261108 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151303 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Diwali UID:3688 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:November is Movember. Various events and fundraisers are held to raise awareness of men's health issues\, such as prostate cancer\, tes ticular cancer\, and men's suicide. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar. aspx?EID=3683 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T150847 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261101 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T150847 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Movember UID:3683 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:November is National Native American Heritage Month\, a month of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S.\, along with paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. https://www.read ingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3684 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T150939 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261101 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T150939 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National Native American Heritage Month UID:3684 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:November is National Family Caregivers Month. This November\, we remember the people who lovingly give baths\, clean houses\, shop for\ , and comfort the millions of elderly and ill people who are friends and loved ones. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3685 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151025 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261101 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151025 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National Family Caregivers Month UID:3685 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is All Saint's Day. All Saints’ Day\, also called All Ha llows’ Day\, Hallowmas\, or Feast of All Saints\, in the Christian church \, is a day commemorating all the saints of the church\, both known and u nknown\, who have attained heaven. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.as px?EID=3686 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151133 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261101 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151133 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:All Saints' Day UID:3686 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Día de los Muertos\, a Mexican holiday dedicated to t he deceased. Day of the Dead (Día De Los Muertos) is a two day holiday th at reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (offerings) to honor their departed family members that have passed. These altars are de corated with bright yellow marigold flowers\, photos of the departed\, an d the favorite foods and drinks of the one being honored. The offerings a re believed to encourage visits from the land of the dead as the departed souls hear their prayers\, smell their foods and join in the celebration s!  Day of the Dead is a rare holiday for celebrating death and life. It is unlike any holiday where mourning is exchanged for celebration. https: //www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3687 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151218 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261101 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T151218 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Día de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead UID:3687 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is International Pronouns Day. International Pronouns Da y seeks to make respecting\, sharing\, and educating about personal prono uns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for t hemselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong prono uns particularly affects transgender and gender nonconforming people. Tog ether\, we can transform society to celebrate people’s multiple\, interse cting identities. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3682 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145758 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261021 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145758 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Pronouns Day UID:3682 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the Hindu holiday of Dussehra. Dussehra\, also called Dasara or Vijayadashami\, in Hinduism\, is a holiday marking the triumph of Rama\, an avatar of Vishnu\, over the 10-headed demon king Ravana\, who abducted Rama’s wife\, Sita. The festival’s name is derived from the Sanskrit words dasha (“ten”) and hara (“defeat”). Symbolizing the victor y of good over evil\, Dussehra is celebrated on the 10th day of the month of Ashvina (September–October)\, the seventh month of the Hindu calendar \, with the appearance of the full moon\, an event called the “bright fo rtnight” (shukla paksha). https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=368 0 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145457 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261020 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145457 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dussehra UID:3680 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Sikh Holy Day. Sikh Holy Day celebrates the Guru Gran th Sahib Ji\, unique among the world's great scriptures. It is considered the Supreme Spiritual Authority and Head of the Sikh religion\, rather t han any living person. It is also the only scripture of its kind which no t only contains the works of it's own religious founders but also writing s of people from other faiths. Sikhs celebrate the first installation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji on 1st September and the Conferment of title of “Guru” on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji on 20th October each year. https://www .readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3681 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145549 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261020 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145549 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sikh Holy Day UID:3681 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is White Cane Day. White Cane Day recognizes the importa nt symbol of blindness—the white cane. For the first time in 1964\, LBJ i ssued a proclamation designating 15 October as “White Cane Safety Day.” I n 2011\, the day was also designated Blind Americans Equality Day by Pres ident Obama. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3678 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145306 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261015 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145306 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:White Cane Day/Blind Americans Equality Day UID:3678 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Spirit Day. On Spirit Day\, supporters of LGBTQ+ yout h wear purple and raise awareness about bullying. https://www.readingma. gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3679 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145353 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261015 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145353 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Spirit Day UID:3679 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is National Indigenous People's Day. On Indigenous Peopl es’ Day\, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilien ce of Indigenous peoples\, recognizes their inherent sovereignty\, and co mmits to honoring the Federal Government’s trust and treaty obligations t o Tribal Nations — safeguarding land\, language\, spirit\, knowledge\, an d tradition across the generations. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.as px?EID=3677 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145221 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261012 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145221 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Day UID:3677 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is National Coming Out Day.  National Coming Out Day cel ebrates coming out as LGBTQ+. Coming Out Day encourages you to be proud o f who you are and support LGBTQ+ equality. https://www.readingma.gov/cale ndar.aspx?EID=3676 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145127 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261011 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T145127 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National Coming Out Day UID:3676 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is World Mental Health Day. The overall objective of Wor ld Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.  The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health iss ues to talk about their work\, and what more needs to be done to make men tal health care a reality for people worldwide. https://www.readingma.gov /calendar.aspx?EID=3675 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144731 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261010 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144731 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day UID:3675 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awaren ess month advocates for the importance of breast cancer screening and sup port with the color pink and various fundraising activities. https://www .readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3670 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144040 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261001 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144040 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Breast Cancer Awareness Month UID:3670 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDE AM).  NDEAM reflects the importance of inclusion in ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvemen t.  NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contrib utions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. h ttps://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3671 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144115 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261001 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144115 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National Disability Employment Awareness Month UID:3671 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:October is LGBTQ+ History Month. LGBTQ+ History Month honors a nd celebrates the history and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. When the observance was started\, it mainly served as a call to action for the movement and its prosperity.  Over the years\, LGBTQ+ History Month has evolved into a national collaborative effort to bring extraordinary figur es from the LGBTQ+ community into the spotlight. https://www.readingma.go v/calendar.aspx?EID=3672 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144203 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261001 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144203 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ History Month UID:3672 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:October is Global Diversity Awareness Month.  Global Diversity Awareness Month celebrates and pays tribute to the diverse minds and bel iefs held by all cultures around the world. We live in a multicultural so ciety and embracing the values of various cultures only strengthens our u nderstanding and appreciation of the world. https://www.readingma.gov/cal endar.aspx?EID=3673 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144601 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261001 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144601 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Global Diversity Awareness Month UID:3673 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month is celebrated to h onor the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and their d escendants living in the United States\, particularly in the arts\, scien ce\, and culture. \n https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?E ID=3674 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144641 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261001 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T144641 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month UID:3674 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Native American Day. Native American Day celebrates a nd honors those Native Americans who have been a part of the American tra dition even before the nation of the U.S.A. came into being. Sadly\, the history of the Native Americans is written in blood and violence. After c enturies of persecution\, not much is left of the tribes and many have in tegrated into modern society. Those still in touch with their roots will remember these events and honor their ancestor’s sacrifices. Native Ameri can Day is a holiday that hopes to change the way people view Native Amer icans and their culture. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3669 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T143439 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260925 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T143439 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Native American Day UID:3669 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish fait h. Falling in the month of Tishrei (September or October)\, it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe\, a period of introspection and repenta nce that follows Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year. According to tradit ion\, it is on Yom Kippur that God decides each person’s fate\, so Jews a re encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed durin g the past year. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and a specia l religious service. Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah are known as Judaism’s “High Holy Days.” https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3668 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T143343 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260920 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T143343 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Yom Kippur UID:3668 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the beginning of Navratri.  Navratri\, (Sanskrit: “Ni ne Nights”) in full Sharad Navratri\, in Hinduism\, is a major festival   held in honor of the divine feminine. Navratri occurs over 9 days during the month of Ashvin\, or Ashvina (usually September–October). Typically\, the festival’s nine nights are dedicated to different aspects of the div ine feminine principle\, or shakti. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.as px?EID=3667 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T143253 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260919 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T143253 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Navratri UID:3667 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is International Equal Pay Day. The event aims to stren gthen commitments of affirmative action by international leaders in closi ng the gender pay gap across regions and sectors. The United Nations mar ked the first International Day for Equal Pay on September 18\, 2020 to a ccelerate the realization of the principle of "equal pay for work of equa l value" and ensuring recognition of women's major contribution to the ec onomy. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3666 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142950 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260918 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142950 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Equal Pay Day UID:3666 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Constitution/Citizenship Day.  This day commemorates the September 17\, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution.  The d ay encourages Federal\, State\, and local officials\, as well as leaders of civic\, social\, and educational organizations\, to conduct ceremonies and programs that bring together community members to reflect on the imp ortance of active citizenship\, recognize the enduring strength of our Co nstitution\, and reaffirm our commitment to the rights and obligations of citizenship in this great Nation. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.asp x?EID=3665 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142907 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260917 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142907 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Constitution/Citizenship Day UID:3665 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Mexican Independence Day\, when Mexicans around the g lobe celebrate the anniversary of the country’s independence from Spain. The day is marked by a national holiday in Mexico\, a reenactment of a hi storic moment from the revolution’s leader\, and an array of performances from fireworks to dance routines.  Often confused with Cinco de Mayo by people living in the United States\, Mexico’s independence day actually m arks the moment in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla\, a Catholic pries t known as Father Hidalgo\, made the first cry for independence. https:// www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3664 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142819 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260916 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142819 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mexican Independence Day UID:3664 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month.  E ach year\, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Septem ber 15 to October 15\, by celebrating the histories\, cultures and contri butions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain\, Mexico\, t he Caribbean and Central and South America. https://www.readingma.gov/cal endar.aspx?EID=3661 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142535 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260915 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142535 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month UID:3661 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the beginning of Rosh Hashanah/Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah\, the Jewish New Year\, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Meanin g “head of the year” or “first of the year\,” the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei\, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar\, which f alls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe\, a 10-day perio d of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holid ay\, also known as the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two “High Holy Days” in the Jewish religion. https://www.readingma.g ov/calendar.aspx?EID=3663 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142719 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260911 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142719 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah / Jewish New Year UID:3663 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Labor Day.  On Labor Day\, the United States remember s the work of those in the labor movement who fought hard for workers’ ri ghts. We also celebrate the essential role workers play in America’s grow th and development—a recognition some fought tirelessly for. https://www. readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3662 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142625 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260907 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142625 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Labor Day UID:3662 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the beginning of Recovery Month. Recovery month promo tes and supports evidence-based treatment and recovery practices and cele brates the dedication of service providers and community members who make all forms of recovery possible. The ongoing theme is "Every Person. Ever y Family. Every Community." https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID= 3660 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142416 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260901 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T142416 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National Recovery Month UID:3660 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Women's Equality Day.  The date commemorates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution\, granting women the right to vote. This was the culmination of a massive\, peaceful civi l rights movement by women that had its formal beginnings in 1848 at the world’s first women’s rights convention\, in Seneca Falls\, New York. The observance of Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment\, but also calls attention to women’s continuing effor ts toward full equality. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3659 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260827 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T141918 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260826 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T141918 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Women's Equality Day UID:3659 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Prophet Muhammad's Birthday. The Islamic holiday obs erves the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. https://www.readingma.gov/cal endar.aspx?EID=3658 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140955 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260825 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140955 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prophet Muhammad's Birthday UID:3658 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slav e Trade and its Abolition and the Anniversary of the uprising in Santo Do mingo. \n \nThe date August 23rd marks the anniversary of the 1791 insu rrection of enslaved men and women in the western part of the island of S anto Domingo\, which\, on proclaiming its independence reverted to its or iginal Amerindian name: Haiti. The uprising conveyed a universal demand f or freedom that transcends all limits of time and space. It speaks to hum anity as a whole\, without distinction of origin or religion\, and contin ues to resonate now with undiminished force. \n \nBy means of the Interna tional Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition\, UNE SCO aims to recall the crucial importance of the transmission of history in order to shed light on the fight against all forms of oppression and r acism today. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3657 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140906 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260823 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140906 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition and the Anniversary of the Uprising in Santo Domingo UID:3657 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peopl es. This date marks the first meeting of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.a spx?EID=3656 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140817 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260809 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140817 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples UID:3656 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is National Buffalo Soldiers Day which celebrates the co ntributions of some of the earliest African American troops in the United States military during the Civil War. https://www.readingma.gov/calenda r.aspx?EID=3655 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140610 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260728 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140610 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National Buffalo Soldiers Day UID:3655 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today marks the anniversary of the signing of the Americans wi th Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.  The ADA provides protection from empl oyment discrimination as well as better access to goods\, services\, and communications for people with disabilities. https://www.readingma.gov/ca lendar.aspx?EID=3654 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T135924 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260726 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T135924 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act UID:3654 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Nelson Mandela International Day. It recognizes Mande la’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity in: conflict re solution\; race relations\; promotion and protection of human rights\; re conciliation\; gender equality and the rights of children and other vulne rable groups\; the fight against poverty\; the promotion of social justic e. The resolution acknowledges his contribution to the struggle for democ racy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout t he world.  Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3653 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T135834 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260718 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T135834 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Nelson Mandela International Day UID:3653 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is International Non-Binary People Day\, celebrated arou nd the world every year on July 14th\, it is an occasion to lift up non-b inary members within the LGBTQ+ community. At a time when young people’s identities are being targeted by legislation in multiple states\, it is c rucial to remind LGBTQ+ young people that their identities are valid - an d worth fighting for. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3651 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T135415 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260714 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T135415 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International NonBinary People Day UID:3651 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Mad Pride Day. Much like the LGBTQIA+ community has r eclaimed the word “queer” and disabled community has reclaimed the word “ crip\,” the mentally ill community has reclaimed the word “mad” as an ide ntifier of pride and celebrates their “mad” identities on this day. Mad P ride Day also raises awareness about the abuses of psychiatry and institu tionalization. Mad Pride Day is celebrated on 14 July in concurrence with Bastille Day—on which\, during the French Revolution\, the Bastille was stormed by citizens\, liberating mad prisoners held on arbitrary and unap pealable orders. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3652 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T135755 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260714 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T135755 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mad Pride Day UID:3652 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Disability Pride is celebrated each July in commemoration of t he July passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. For those who feel pride in their disabled identities\, Pride Month is a very welc ome—indeed liberatory—supplement to more widely accepted awareness days. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3650 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T135304 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260701 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T135304 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Disability Pride Month UID:3650 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:National Indigenous People's Day is observed on the summer sol stice in Canada and provides an opportunity to learn about the First Nati ons\, Inuit\, and Métis peoples. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx ?EID=3649 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T134629 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260621 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T134629 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National Indigenous People's Day (Canada) UID:3649 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Juneteenth.  Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston\, Texas in 1865 t o take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing o f the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17\, 2021\, it officially became a federal holiday.  htt ps://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3648 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T134539 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260619 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T134539 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Juneteenth UID:3648 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Neurodiversity Pride Day. Neurodiversity Pride Day is a day to “celebrate neurodivergent uniqueness and the value of neurodive rsity in society”. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3647 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T134457 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260618 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T134457 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Neurodiversity Pride Day UID:3647 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the beginning of the Islamic New Year. The Islamic Ne w Year\, also called the Hijri New Year\, is the day that marks the begin ning of a new lunar Hijri year\, and is the day on which the year count i s incremented.  The Islamic calendar or hijrī\, is a lunar calendar. Ther e are 12 months in the hijrī calendar\, with each month being 29 or 30 da ys long. Conversely\, much of the world today follows the Gregorian solar calendar\, which has its origins in medieval Western Christianity. https ://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3646 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T134119 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260617 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T134119 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Al-Hijri (Islamic New Year) UID:3646 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is National American Citizenship Day.   It was on this d ay in 1924 that the Indian Citizenship Act by Congress granted citizenshi p to all American Indians born in the U.S. The day celebrates the history \, heritage\, and culture of American Indian tribes across the country. h ttps://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3645 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T134029 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260615 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T134029 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Native American Citizenship Day UID:3645 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:June is National PTSD Awareness Month. The month is dedicated to raising awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how to access treatment options. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID =3640 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T133558 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260601 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T133558 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National PTSD Awareness Month UID:3640 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:June is African American Music Appreciation Month. Since 1979\ , the United States has set aside the month of June to appreciate the mus ical contributions of its African-American musicians\, composers\, singer s\, and songwriters. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3641 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T133638 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260601 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T133638 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:African-American Music Appreciation Month UID:3641 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:LGBTQIA+ Pride Month is celebrated in June to honor the 1969 S tonewall Uprising in Manhattan. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?E ID=3642 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T133726 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260601 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T133726 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Pride Month UID:3642 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Worldwide\, mor e than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness t his June. The more people know about Alzheimer's\, the more action we ins pire. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3643 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T133821 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260601 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T133821 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month UID:3643 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:June is Immigrant Heritage Month.   Since June of 2014\, Immig rant Heritage Month has given people across the United States an opportun ity to annually explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diver sity that forms the unique story of America. https://www.readingma.gov/c alendar.aspx?EID=3644 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T133902 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260601 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T133902 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Immigrant Heritage Month UID:3644 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Eid-al-Adha is a multiday Muslim festival. Eid al-Adha\, (Arab ic: “Festival of Sacrifice”) also spelled ʿĪd al-Aḍḥā\, also called ʿĪd a l-Qurbān or al-ʿĪd al-Kabīr (“Major Festival”)\, Turkish Kurban Bayram. E id al-Adha marks the culmination of the hajj  rites at Minā\, Saudi Arabi a\, near Mecca\, but is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world. https ://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3638 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T130109 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260526 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T130109 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Eid-al-Adha UID:3638 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Memorial Day.  Memorial Day is an American holiday\, observed on the last Monday of May\, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day\, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=363 7 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T130010 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260525 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T130010 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Memorial Day UID:3637 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Hajj marks an annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia that every adult Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3636 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125910 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260524 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125910 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Hajj UID:3636 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Dev elopment.   In 2001\, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultura l Diversity. In December 2002\, the UN General Assembly\, in its resolut ion 57/249\, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity f or Dialogue and Development. In 2015\, the Second Committee of the UN Gen eral Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution on Culture and Sustainab le Development A/C.2/70/L.59\, affirming culture’s contribution to the t hree dimensions of sustainable development\, acknowledging further the na tural and cultural diversity of the world\, and recognizing that cultures and civilizations can contribute to\, and are crucial enablers of\, sust ainable development. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3634 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125659 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260521 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125659 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development UID:3634 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Jewish holiday of Shavuot is celebrated May 21-23. The hol iday of Shavuot is a two-day holiday\, beginning at sundown following the 5th of Sivan and lasting until nightfall of the 7th of Sivan. In Israel\ , it is a one-day holiday\, ending at nightfall on the 6th of Sivan.  Siv an is the third month on the Jewish calendar counting from Nissan. https: //www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3635 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125805 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260521 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125805 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Shavuot UID:3635 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobi a and Biphobia. The International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia an d Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, in tersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations\, gen der identities or expressions\, and sex characteristics. https://www.rea dingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3633 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125541 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260517 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125541 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Day Against Homophobia\, Transphobia\, and Biphobia UID:3633 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Cinco de Mayo.  Cinco de Mayo\, (Spanish: “Fifth of M ay”) also called Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla\, is a holiday celeb rated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military vic tory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. https://www.readingm a.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3632 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125352 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260505 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125352 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo UID:3632 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Asian and Pacifi c American Heritage month was the idea of former congressional staffer Je anie Jew who first approached Rep. Frank Horton about the idea of designa ting a month to recognize Asian Pacific Americans\, following the United States’ bicentennial celebration in 1976. https://www.readingma.gov/calen dar.aspx?EID=3627 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T124707 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260501 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T124707 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Asian Pacific American Heritage Month UID:3627 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:May is Jewish American Heritage Month.  On April 20\, 2006\, P resident George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American Heri tage Month. The announcement was the crowning achievement in an effort by the Jewish Museum of Florida and South Florida Jewish community leaders that resulted in resolutions introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania urging the president to proclaim a month that would recognize the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. https://www.readingma.gov/cale ndar.aspx?EID=3628 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T124844 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260501 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T124844 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Jewish American Heritage Month UID:3628 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:May is Mental Health Awareness Month.   It is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experience. https://www.readingma.gov/cale ndar.aspx?EID=3629 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T124950 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260501 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T124950 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Month UID:3629 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:May is Older Americans Month.   When Older Americans Month was established in 1963\, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and the re were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President Jo hn F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month\,” the prelude to “Older Ame ricans Month.”  https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3630 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125107 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260501 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T125107 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Older Americans Month UID:3630 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Buddha Day or the Day of Vesak. "Vesak"\, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May\, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half mi llennia ago\, in the year 623 B.C.\, that the Buddha was born. It was als o on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment\, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away. h ttps://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3639 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T130256 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260501 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T130256 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Buddha Day UID:3639 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Earth Day.  Every year on April 22\, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970 . https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3626 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T124245 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260422 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T124245 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth Day UID:3626 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is National ASL Day. National ASL Day celebrates both th e existence and history of American Sign Language. On 15 April\, 1817\, t he institution later renamed the American School for the Deaf opened. Vil lage sign languages\, like Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language\, intermingled there with French Sign Language forging modern ASL. https://www.readingm a.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3625 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260416 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T123937 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260415 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T123937 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National ASL Day UID:3625 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day.  The full name of the day commemorating the victims of the Holocaust  is “Yom Hashoah Ve-Hagevurah“ – literally the “Day of (Remembrance of) the Holocaust and the Heroism.” It is marked on the 27th day in the month of Nisan  — a week after the se venth day of Passover. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3624 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T123649 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260413 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T123649 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) UID:3624 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Orthodox Easter. Orthodox Christians in Europe\, Afri ca and the Middle East often celebrate Easter later than most in the west ern world. It's because they use a different calendar to work out what da y Easter should fall on. https://www.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3623 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T112934 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260412 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T112934 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Orthodox Easter UID:3623 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is Easter. Easter\, Latin Pascha\, Greek Pascha\, is the principal festival of the Christian church\, which celebrates the Resurr ection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. https://ww w.readingma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3622 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260406 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T112849 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260405 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T112849 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Easter UID:3622 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Today is the first day of Passover. Passover\, Hebrew Pesaḥ or  Pesach\, in Judaism\, commemorates the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery  in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction\, or the sp aring of the firstborn of the Israelites\, when the Lord “smote the land of Egypt” on the eve of the Exodus. Passover is celebrated from Wednesday \, April 1 to Thursday\, April 9 in 2026. https://www.readingma.gov/calen dar.aspx?EID=3619 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260409 DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T112634 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260401 LAST-MODIFIED;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T112634 LOCATION: - SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Passover UID:3619 URL:/common/modules/iCalendar/iCalendar.aspx?feed=calendar&catID=108 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR