Groundhog Day 2019, coinciding with Candlemas, is a holiday that focuses on the folklore idea of the groundhog (also known as woodchucks) coming out of its home to “predict” the weather. Legend has it that on this morning, if a groundhog can see its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it cannot see its shadow, spring is on the way. Groundhog Day 2019 is observed on February 2 in many states throughout the United States of America.

Lincoln's Birthday 2019, also known as Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, Abraham Lincoln Day or Lincoln Day, is a federal holiday that is observed, yearly, on February 12 in the states of Illinois, Connecticut, Missouri, and New York. Lincoln's Birthday 2019 is a day that celebrates the birthday of Abraham Lincoln and serves as a day to honor as the nation's 16th president who known as the Great Emancipator.

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President's Day, formally known as Washington's Birthday, is a federal holiday observed in the United States on the third Monday of February. It is a day that celebrates all U.S. presidents (past and present) specifically George Washington (born on February 22), the first President of the United States.

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Brothers, I am proud to announce that our Council will be participating in the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser held in Seaside on Saturday, February 23rd. Genesius Jaromsky has volunteered to take the PLUNGE for our Council and lead our effort in raising money for the Special Olympics. Anyone else brave enough to take the PLUNGE? To participate in the event please contact Bryan Bowers at bowers7677@gmail.com and/or Genesius Jaromsky at genesius1963@yahoo.com. We have teamed up with the New Jersey Knights of Columbus Team - NJKOFC Polar Penguins. All money raised by our Council will be donated on behalf of the Knights of Columbus NJ Team. Please assist the Genesius and the NJKOFC Polar Penguins Team by making a donation to support the Special Olympics. To donate, please follow the following directions: Go to website: https://www.plungeseaside.org/ Click: Donate Select Individual: Genesius Jaromsky (It will bring you to his page) Follow Payment Instructions Donations will automatically update to the team donation page. If you unable to take the PLUNGE, please assist us with a donation. I can't thank you enough for your support and generosity.