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Leap Year Activites

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Sandra Gebhardt
February 29, 2024

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Trivia Question❓

What famous amusement park is located in Sandusky, Ohio and is known for its record-breaking roller coasters such as Millennium Force and Top Thrill Dragster?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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6:30pm – Development Committee

7:30pm – City Council

March 5, 2024

Powell, City of Powell Municipal Building

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Joke of the Week

Why did the Ohioan bring a ladder to the bar?

He heard the drinks were on the house!

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Tip of the Week

Plant some herbs in a small container garden to add fresh flavors to your meals all season long.

Planting garlic cloves around your garden can help repel pests and keep your plants healthy during the spring months.

Interesting Facts to Share

  • The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, is the day when the sun passes over the celestial equator and day and night are approximately equal in length.


  • Spring is the best time for spotting shooting stars, as the Earth passes through debris left by Halley's Comet during the Eta Aquarids meteor shower in late April and early May.


  • The arrival of spring is signaled by the blossoming of certain plants, such as cherry blossoms in Japan or bluebonnets in Texas, which are celebrated with festivals and events.


Leap Day!

Leap years typically have 366 days, with the extra day added to February once every four years to account for Earth's orbit around the sun taking 365.

This extra day is added after four years, creating a leap year with 29 days in February instead of the standard 28.

To commemorate this rare occurrence, one can engage in various leap day activities such as creating a time capsule, meeting with loved ones, trying something new, playing games, hosting a dinner party, or making a leap day playlist.

These activities help celebrate the unique date and create lasting memories until the next leap year in 2028.


Leap Day Activities for Adults and Kids

Create a time capsule

Do something completely new

Play leapfrog

Make plans for 2028


Learn more about leap years

Host a leap day party

Play games

Arrange a photo shoot

Shake up a leap day cocktail or mocktail

Take a walk down memory lane 

Watch the sunset

Eat out

Make crafts

Plan a craft or two 

Cook a special meal

Host a dinner party

Write a letter to yourself

Watch a leap day movie

Get outside

Make leap day t-shirts

Make a leap day playlist

Host a scavenger hunt

Get organized

Make a scrapbook

Prepare for spring

Volunteer or extend a kindness

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