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Here are some ideas of August activities that you can do to serve others. These are great ways to bring more sunshine into the lives of others by serving them this summer.
“This morning, the sun endures past dawn. I realise that it is August: the summer’s last stand.”― Sara Baume, A Line Made by Walking
For some, August is considered the last month of the summer where families are trying to get their last summer vacations at a lake, a park, or beach to relax before school starts. For others, families are busy preparing for the first day of school. Fall sports are beginning and youth are busy preparing for their upcoming school events.
August is a time when many vegetables are ready to be harvested from the garden. Bees are active and producing honey for us to enjoy.
A cool fact is that the month of August receives its name from the first Roman employer Augustus Caesar who reigned from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. It was shortened to August.
Peridot, a summery, light green and golden toned gem, is the birthstone for August.
There are no major holidays in August but there are many National Days to look forward to like Watermelon Day, Root Beer Float Day and Banana Split Day. Below are ideas to go with some of the National Days of way to serve others.
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1. Spend Quality Time with Your Girlfriend(s)
National Girlfriends Day. Spend quality time with your girlfriend(s). Go to lunch, get your nails done together or take a simple walk. Enjoy today and let the girls in your life know they are important to you.
2. Color with Children
National Coloring Book Day. Buy some coloring books and crayons and take them to kids in need. Spend time coloring with kids and get to know them on a personal level.
3. Host a Watermelon Party
National Watermelon Day. Host a watermelon party in your backyard for your neighbors. Have a watermelon eating contest or see who can spit their watermelon seeds the farthest.
4. Plan a Water Balloon Activity
National Water Balloon Day. Plan a water balloon activity, like water balloon volleyball, water balloon toss, or a friendly water balloon fight to get to know some new faces in your neighborhood.
5. Invite Your Co-Workers or a Group of Friends to Play Disc Golf
National Disc Golf Day. Take a group of people to play Disc Golf or make your own course in your backyard with a frisbee.
6. Spend Time with Your Family, a Dear Friend or a Sister by Enjoying Root Beer Floats
National Root Beer Float Day, National Family Day, National Friendship Day and National Sisters Day. Many National Day events today so plan to spend time with family members or friends. Enjoy Root Beer floats and make a day of spending time with those you cherish.
7. Honor Your Local Heroes with an Appreciation Post
Purple Heart Day. Honor your local heroes today who have received purple hearts but also those heroes who have served your community.
8. Take Some Zucchini to Your Neighbors
Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day. Zucchini seems to grow in abundance. Share your harvest and sneak some Zucchini, or better yet, some zucchini bread on the porch or your neighbors.
9. Donate Your Used Books to a Local Library, Daycare, School or Charity
National Book Lover Day. Donate books to your local library or school. Spend some time volunteering to read books at your nearby elementary school to kids who need some extra help with their reading skills.
10. Host a S’more Night
National S’mores Day. Your August activities can be simple. Invite some people over for a campfire night and enjoy S’Mores together.
11. Celebrate Your Son(s) and/or Daughter(s) by Calling or Spending Time with Them
National Son’s and Daughter’s Day. Make today a day to celebrate the sons and daughters in your life. Spend quality time with them and let them know how much they mean to you.
12. Host a Garage Sale and Take the Leftovers to Goodwill
National Garage Sale Day. Organize a garage sale. You can do one by yourself or include the neighbors in it as well. Use the money for a good cause to help other people’s needs and send the left over items to a second hand store (Salvation Army, Goodwill, Deseret Industries, etc.).
13. Give Your Neighbors or Friends Melons
Melon Day. Give melons to your neighbors and say they are “one in a melon” (million).
14. Hand Out Creamsicles at a Sporting Event or to the Neighborhood Kids
National Creamsicle Day. Buy a couple packages of creamsicles and take them to a sporting event for someone you know or give them to the neighborhood kids who are outside playing.
15. Take Some Time Out for Yourself or Help Someone Else Find Ways to Relaxation
National Relaxation Day. Your August activities can be relaxing! Give a massage or spa gift card to someone in need like a mother or teacher so they can spend some time relaxing from their busy life.
16. Enjoy a Comedy Movie or Performance with Someone Who is Feeling Blue
National Tell A Joke Day. There is nothing like laughing to help lift people’s spirits and get them in a good mood. Watch a comedy movie or get in a small group and tell jokes you know (or find online) to each other.
17. Donate Your Time to Help Out a Thrift Shop or Go Thrifting for Someone in Need
National Thrift Shop Day. Find some good deals at a local store and tell others about it. Help a family in need and go thrifting with or for them. Donate items you don’t need anymore to your local thrift store. Plan a clothes swap in your neighborhood for teens or kids. By doing this, it helps parents who need the different clothing sizes that you might have.
18. Take an Ice Cream Pie to a Co-Worker or Someone You Appreciate
National Ice Cream Pie Day. Your August activities can be delicious! Take some ice cream pie to your coworkers or someone you appreciate that has helped you out recently.
19. Learn about How to Save Honey Bees
World Honey Bee Day. Learn more about honey bees from a beekeeper and how to save them. Buy some local honey and give some to a neighbor you want to meet.
20. Take a Friend a Chocolate Pecan Pie to Let Them Know You Care
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day. Keep it simple. Take a pie to a friend.
21. Honor Those Who Have Been a Victim of Terrorism
National Day of Remembrance And Tribute To The Victims Of Terrorism. Make your August activities meaningful. Terrible tragedy has happened to innocent people. Honor the victims who have died in an attack. Donate money to organizations that help victims of terrorist attacks.
22. Perform Good Deeds and Acts of Kindness to Those Around You Today
National Be An Angel Day. Make today a great day for others by making an effort to be kind to everyone today. Be attentive to others’ needs and try to be as helpful as possible.
23. Take Some Friends Boating
National Ride The Wind Day. Enjoy the wind with some friends by going on a boat ride at a nearby lake. If there is no access to a boat just take some time and enjoy being in or near the water.
24. Have a Waffle or Peach Pie Party for a Group in Your Community
National Waffle and Peach Pie Day. Plan a waffle bar or serve pie in your community for an activity. This can be a church, friend or community event or even at a retirement home.
25. Organize a Banana Split Party
National Banana Split Day. Plan a banana split party. Get to know your friend’s kids or your kid’s friends. Have everyone bring different ingredients for the banana splits.
26. Go with a Friend and Get a Breast Cancer Screening Check Done
National Got Checked Day. Make an appointment to get a mammogram screening. Take a friend who is a little nervous to do one or hasn’t ever done one before and help them through the process.
27.Reach Out to a College Roommate or Childhood Friend you Haven’t Seen for Awhile
National Just Because Day. Do something today for someone else just because. You could connect with friends you haven’t talked to for a while that have meant something to you in your life.
28. Do Some Thoughtful Acts of Service for Random People you See
National Thoughtful Day. Think of different random acts of service you can do for other people today. Maybe weed someone’s yard, open doors for people, take treats to community workers, or give out popsicles to kids at an event.
29. Go to a Friend’s House with Lemon Bars and Spend Time Together
National Lemon Juice Day. They say, “when life gives you lemons you should make lemonade.” But for today just enjoy some lemons. Make a lemonade stand with your kids or make a lemon dessert to share.
30. Help Someone Who is Grieving
National Grief Awareness Day. Losing a loved one is very difficult and we often don’t know how to help those who are mourning. A simple gesture such as taking them for a walk along the beach or being a listening ear is a great way to be there for those who are grieving.
31. Find a Trail to Hike with a Friend and Bring Some Trail Mix to Share
National Trail Mix Day. Take a hike with someone who could use a friend right now. Enjoy some trail mix out in nature and get to know more about your friend.
Make August a month you plan to serve others by bringing more cheer to their lives. Choose some of the ideas to serve others that are mentioned above. Add to them or come up with your own ideas that fit your time, talents and skills. Make this August one you won’t forget and bring more warmth and sunshine to those around you.
Let’s Serve!
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