Daily Holidays - July 11

[Sherman A1]

National Mojito Day Each year on July 11th, people across America join together to celebrate National Mojito Day.

Known to be a favorite drink of author, Ernest Hemingway, Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball consisting of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water and mint.

With a low alcohol content, this refreshing cocktail has found popularity in the summertime as its combination of sweetness, citrus and mint flavors complement the kick of rum. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/

National Rainier Cherries Day In 1952 at Washington State University, Harold Fogle created a new cherry by cross-breeding the Bing and Van cherry varieties. This new cherry was named after Mount Rainier. Now, each year on July 11th, National Rainier Cherry Day is observed.

Rainier cherries are sweet cherries that have a thin skin and a thick creamy-yellow flesh. They are a temperamental crop that are very sensitive to temperature, wind and rain. Each season almost one-third of their crop is eaten by birds.

Due to their superior taste, Rainiers are considered a premium cherry.

As part of it’s Tree-to-Table program, on July 11, in honor of National Rainier Cherry Day, the Northwest Cherry Growers have hand-picked one restaurant in each state that will take part in their program in which each of the 50 restaurants will be dishing up at least one signature menu item featuring fresh cherries from the Northwest highlighting delicious Rainier cherries. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/

NATIONAL CHEER UP THE LONELY DAY Each year on July 11, people across the United States are trying to make someone happy as it is National Cheer Up The Lonely Day.

If you know someone who is lonely or going through a difficult time due to health issues, financial reasons, grief from loss or personal reasons, this was created as a day to reach out to them and try to cheer them up. Your small act of kindness can make a big difference to them.

On National Cheer Up The Lonely Day, visit someone, send flowers, make a phone call, send a card or any other activity that engages that person

National Blueberry Muffin Day Whether it is for breakfast or a snack, blueberry muffins are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and are honored each year on July 11th, National Blueberry Muffin Day. http://nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/

World Population Day Population Day aims to raise awareness of global population issues. Hunger, disease, warfare, welfare and human rights are key themes, and 2012 focuses specifically on ensuring universal access to reproductive health services. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/population-day/

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[TexasTowelie]

1. I enjoy a well made mojito.

One of favorite servers at an Italian restaurant didn't even ask me what I wanted when I came by to eat.

I bought some Rainier cherries for the first time last week. They were at a special price which was much lower than what Bing cherries usually cost so it was a great treat.

[bigwillq]

2. Had a Mojito last week.

It was so good.

[shenmue]

3. Hug

For lonlee hoomins.

[eppur_se_muova]

4. Rainier cherries are amazing -- not like other cherries at all.

Much more like peaches, apricots, or nectarines in texture.