Happy Fourth of July

Our nation is celebrating its 249th birthday today. I urge you to hear the real history of the Declaration of Independence per Stan Freberg and company.

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Now, let’s get down to what is happening this month...

EVERY WEDNESDAY – THE COLUMBIA ATHEIST'S SOCIAL HOUR (OR TWO) at the Broadway Brewery from 7:00 to about 9:00. Enjoy food (if you are hungry), drink (if you whistle needs wetting) and conversation. No minimums.

EVERY SUNDAY - SUNDAY MORNING GOSSIP HOUR (OR TWO) - We are meeting for coffee and discussion Sunday mornings at Fretboard Coffee on Artist Alley, next to the Bus station each Sunday from 10:00 AM to about noon.

In addition to the Fourth of July, we are celebrating these other holidays in July.

JULY 1 – CANADA DAY – Marks our northern neighbor’s day of independence in 1867.

JULY 2 – THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1967 was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson.

JULY 6 – INTERNATIONAL KISSING DAY – Like we need a special day to get a kiss from our loved ones.

**JULY 11 OR 12 – NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY ** – My calendar has it on two days, but like kissing a loved one, who really needs a holiday for French fries.

JULY 14 – BASTILLE DAY – The national day of France, commemorating the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, marking the beginning of the French Revolution.

JULY 16 – The FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & NORTHEAST MISSOURI NEEDS VOLUNTEERS – Come help at The Food Pantry by packing meals and supplies for those who need help feeding themselves and their families. The Food Pantry has moved to the old Moser’s store next to the new Aldi’s on Business Loop 70. Contact John Holmes (nhojsemloh@gmail.com) and please register on The Food Bank’s website at (https://sharefoodbringhope.org/volunteer).

That is it for the important dates in July.

Please stay safe in the heat, stay hydrated. If you feeling dizziness, headache, nausea, rapid heartbeat, and cool, clammy skin, find a cool spot immediately, get some water or Gatorade into your system and relax.

Be well and we’ll see you on Wednesdays and Sundays.

David