Rooted: The Importance of Improvisational Music
This week we are looking at a piece inspired by one of my personal favorite jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong.
My introduction to Louis Armstrong’s music was in Disney-Pixar’s WALL·E in 2008. I was 4 years old and it...
Tech Support
Services such as the Geek Squad help customers with set up, maintenance or upgrading of their computer and electronic equipment. The companies on this page specialize in helping businesses and consumers with tech support. If your company...
Red Cross Month Begins / World Hearing Day
Red Cross Month Begins
March 4
The Red Cross was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton. It is a humanitarian entity that provides approximately 45% of the nation's blood supply. The organization supports more than 1,000 organizations across the...
Get To Know
Ellis County is made up of so many amazing people - whether they are business owners or have a unique or inspiring story, this is the place we want to share those stories with you. Let us...
Employee Appreciation Day / Oreo Cookie Day
Employee Appreciation Day
March 6
Studies clearly show that companies where the employees feel appreciated generate better work performance. The folks at Parade list 40 different ways for management to show their gratitude for the work their staff does,...
What’s Special About Today? …
Each day marks something interesting that has happened in the past, or celebrates something special or even funny and random! Here is where you will find out what happened each day of the year!
Vocational Schools
Listed by city, are schools and educational facilities which offer courses geared to trades ranging from hairstyling and mechanics to farriers and welding. If you have a vocational school or service which is not listed, please contact...
National Ampersand Day / Iguana Awareness Day
National Ampersand Day
September 8
The symbol or shape of the character “&” predates the word “ampersand” and came into being over 1500 years ago. In the first century, Roman scribes wrote in cursive, so when they wrote the...
The Evolution and Legacy of the iPod
The iPod, a groundbreaking device in the realm of portable music players, has a rich history that traces its roots back to the turn of the 21st century. Launched by Apple Inc. on October 23, 2001, the...
Why Do Birds Fly In A V?
Keeping with the bird theme this time, here is a very simple STEAM activity that demonstrates why some birds, like geese, fly in a v-formation when they are migrating. As adults, we probably have a good idea...
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This page lists animal shelters, pet groomers, veterinarians, kennels, pet boarding and other...
