Grooming tips from Sneaks

Holidays and events for August, 2008:

• Otakon, Baltimore Convention Center, August 8-10
• Naija Fest, Patterson Park, August 8-10
• Perseid meteor shower peaks, August 12. The shower has a very long duration, from about July 15 through August 25. The shower is most interesting around its peak on August 12 or 13. This year, the peak comes on August 12 because of the leap year. From Major Meteor Showers in 2008.
• American Indian PowWow Festival, Patterson Park, August 22-24
• Baltimore County Public Schools, first day of school, August 25
• Krakatoa erupted in 1897, August 27
• Maryland State Fair, date TBA

Monthlong observances:

Links to specialized calendars on the Internet:

• Holidays and observances – general
• The Teacher’s Corner - Events, anniversaries, birthdays
• Bizarre food holidays
• Calendar of world religions
• Sports schedule - links to the schedule in every major league are toward the bottom of the page
• Health observances
• Author birthdays
• Famous people birthdays
• Video game release schedule