August 2021 Newsletter

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FAMOUS AUGUST BIRTHDAYS August 4th, 1981 – Meghan Markle: The former Suits actress, now known as The Duchess of Sussex turns 40 today!

August 6th, 1911 - Lucille Ball: The famous red headed actress known for I Love Lucy and The Lucy Show, was actually born a brunette!

August 21st, 1938 - Musical legend Kenny Rogers is best known for his songs The Gambler, Coward of the Country and his duets with Dolly Parton.

August 23rd, 1912 – Eugene (Gene) Curran Kelly was an American actor, Did you know? dancer singer and filmmaker. You may The word ‘August’ recognize him from the popular film derives from Singin’ in the Rain. ‘Augustus’ which translates to Happy Birthday to our club ‘Venerable’ – defined members celebrating their as “highly acclaimed”. birthday’s in August !! August’s Birthstone Special Dates in August and Flowers: August 2nd – Civic Holiday. First celebrated in The Peridot takes its name from 1869 (as Simcoe Day) to honour John Graves the French word for “unclear”, Simcoe, the first lieutenant-governor of perhaps due to the tiny crystals of Upper Canada – which later became Ontario. other minerals trapped inside as this gem grows. It ranges in August 5th - American Bandstand Day. On color from olive to lime green. this day in 1957, American Bandstand premiered on TV. August has two birth flowers – the gladiolus and the poppy. August 9th – Book Lovers Day Gladiolus, sometimes called the sword lily (due to its long skinny August 17th – Baby Boomers Recognition Day shape) symbolizes strength of character and sincerity. The August 20th – "Rock Around the Clock" Day. poppy symbolizes remembrance On this day in 1955, Bill Haley and His and imagination. Comets' "Rock Around The Clock" was at the top of the Billboard charts. The Zodiac Signs for August Are: Leo and Virgo Leo’s are an ambitious group. Their warmth and enthusiasm make them a pleasure to be around. Leo’s also love to be the center of attention, and are known to be very courageous.

Virgo’s are known for their attention to detail. They are very methodical, and efficient, but at times can be viewed as picky or critical. Virgo’s live to serve others, as it brings them great joy.

Movie Releases

On August 15, 1939, The Wizard of Oz opened in Hollywood. Starring Judy Garland, the film won an Academy Award for Best Song: Over the Rainbow. Songs of the Month! Click on the links below the song title to watch!

1. Hound Dog by: Elvis Presley # 1 on the charts in August 1956 Click here to listen! 2. Poor Little Fool by: Ricky Nelson # 1 on the charts in August 1958 Click here to listen! 3. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini by Brian Hyland # 1 on the charts in August 1960 Click here to listen! 4. Locomotion by Little Eva # 1 on the charts in August 1962 Click here to listen! 5. My Boyfriend’s Back by The Angels # 1 on the charts in August 1963 Click here to listen! 6. I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher #1 on the charts in August 1965 Interesting August Facts Click here to listen! August is a unique month, in that there is no other 7. Summer in the City by The Lovin’ Spoonful month that begins on the same day of the week as #1 on the charts in August 1966 August – except during a leap year…it shares the Click here to listen! same day of the week as February. 8. Hello, I Love You by The Doors

Before it was called August, this month was called #1 on the chats in August 1968 Sextilis. Roman emperor Augustus Casear changed Click here to listen! the name, reportedly because he had experienced 9. Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass many victories during that month. #1 on the charts in August 1972

August is a popular first name for children! Click here to listen! Especially in Sweden. Last year, the name august 10. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John was ranked in the top 60 boys’ names in the & Kiki Dee country. #1 on the charts in August 1976

Anglo-Saxons would call this month ‘Weod Click here to listen! Monath’, meaning weed month. All Abuzz Since May 2021 is a very special year in the insect world! The red-eyed, black-torsoed, Brood X (Roman numeral for 10) cicada adults are emerging from their nymph shells in the trillions after 17 years of growth underground in North America. Their wooing chorus, mistaken for telephone line buzzing, will be “lawnmower loud.” This weird 17-year life cycle is one of the ways these brilliant bugs have managed to escape their natural predators. Another is their emergence from the soil at dusk. Then, climbing to the highest point of the nearest tall tree to avoid all that wishes to eat them so they can mate, lay eggs (the next generation will come 17 years from now) and die. Their natural predators include ants, cats, dogs, and birds. Their exoskeletons are made of chitin—an amino sugar with a carbohydrate (glucose/ polysaccharide) that contains a strengthening nitrogen (amine) bond. Delicious and nutritious! This event seems to be something, straight out of a horror film. Scientists called Entomologists however, consider Brood X the signal of something right in the world despite the ravages of climate change, pollution and the loss of biodiversity. So, if you see it raining bugs from tall trees over the coming dog days of summer know that it could be the newborn nymphs looking to dive deep into the Earth to begin their 17 years of eating tree sap underground. Alternatively, it could be the now soil fertilizing, nitrogen-rich, body of an adult Brood X cicada that has beautifully fulfilled its precarious lifecycle. Nothing to fear, something to cheer. Summertime Jokes and Comics

Q: Which season do math teacher’s like the most? A: Sum-mer

Q: Where do sheep go for summer vacation? A: The Baa-hamas

Q: What do toads drink on a hot summers’ day? A: Ice cold Croak-o-cola.

Q: Why did the teacher wear sunglasses to school? A: Because her students were so bright

Q: How do bees get to school in the morning? A: By school buzz

Q: What do sheep do on nice summer days? A: Go to a baa-baa-cue. The Dog Days of Summer

Seriously, it is all about Sirius that we refer to July 3 to August 11 in any given year, as “the dog days of summer.” These sultry hot days throughout history follow the rising of the star system known as Canis Major, the Greater Dog. Sirius (sometimes called the Dog Star, or Big Dog in Latin) then rises in to view and is the brightest visible star anywhere on Earth.

Greek mythology describes Sirius as one of Orion’s hunting dogs. Ancient Greek astrologers associated this period with mad dogs, bad luck, heat, lethargy, fever, war, disaster, drought, catastrophe and sudden thunderstorms. During this period, the star system of which Sirius is a part is in the same space as the Sun. Actually, it rises and sets with the Sun. For this reason, the ancient Romans believed Sirius actually gave off additional heat making sunny days even hotter. Romans called these days: diēs caniculārēs, or “dog days.”

The summer heat during this period is simply due to the tilt of the Earth in the Northern Hemisphere. The Sun’s rays hit us at a more direct angle over a longer daytime period giving us longer and hotter days. For this reason “the dog days of summer” refers to the 20 days before and 20 days after the alignment of Sirius with the Sun.

Keep an eye on the NASA website for more details!

https://www.nasa.gov/

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