Memorial Day
The Oath of the Soldier
Memorial Day – For most it is a three-day weekend, filled with bar-b-que’s and picnics . . . A time to get away from the normal humdrum of the week. For other’s it’s the beginning of summer, a time to look towards the long lazy days and a time to plan your summer get-a-ways. Though for some, Memorial Day holds a special significance.
On May 5, 1868, an order issued by General John Logan established a day of remembrance for those soldiers who died during the Civil War. May 30, 1868, was the day designated for this observance and flowers were placed on the graves of the fallen soldiers of both the Union and Confederate Armies. New York was the first state to officially recognize this observance in 1873 and in 1971 with the passage of the National Holiday Act; Memorial Day was designated as the last Monday of May.
FUN DONUT FACT:
Today is National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day
Get outstide have some fun and once everyone is all tired out come on down to DoughBoys Donuts and enjoy a donut!
Kids, you work hard every day. It’s time to show your parents just how hard you work. After all, your primary job is to play, and the third Sunday in May is National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day!
Outdoor play offers the obvious benefit of physical activity helping to build strong muscles and bones. It also engages the child’s imagination which contributes to developing creativity as well as self-confidence. But, a child’s work doesn’t stop there. Playing with others includes games, focus, and attention. As a result, playing teaches leadership and negotiation skills. The more children play, the healthier, smarter and happier they are.
FUN DONUT FACT:
Today is Get to Know Your Customers Day!
Get to Know Your Customers Day is observed annually on the third Thursday of each quarter (January, April, July, October). This is a day to reach out to our patrons and get to know you better.
Remember when Main Street businesses were locally owned and operated?
The owners knew you by name and knew your shopping habits. They typically knew what you wanted to buy, and if they didn’t have it, they were willing to get it in for you. With the advent of the Internet and big box stores, much of the personal attention has gone by the wayside. Get to Know Your Customers Day is a day to turn that around. We want to make it a point to get to know you today and make you feel like you are the most important customer of the day.
FUN DONUT FACT:
Today is Administrative Professionals Day (also known as Secretaries Day)
Do you have something planned for your behind the scenes life saver at your office?
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It's Tax Day!
2017 tax filing deadline is April 18.
Celebrate your triumph of making the deadline with a DoughBoys Donut!
April 15 of each year is National Tax Day. In the United States, Tax Day is a term for the day on which individual income tax returns are due to the federal government. Tax Day may also refer to April 15 for state tax returns.
Federal income tax filing deadline is midnight on April 15th of every year with extensions occurring when the 15th lands on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday. In those circumstances, the returns are due the first succeeding day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday.
These dates can differ depending on residence as well. Some years, due to extenuating circumstances such as natural disasters larger extensions have been granted by the Federal Government.