May Happenings
Similar to Labor Day in the US, in other countries this day commemorates the gains made by the labor movement
What is May Day ?
The daughter of this serving US president rode on the back of a convertible in the Greenbelt Labor Day parade.
Who was Lyndon B Johnson ?
A devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
What is a May Procession ?
Born the Monday after Mother's Day, he was still a wonderful birthday present for his grandmother.
Who is David Downs ?
The number of sides on the City of Greenbelt logo.
What is eight ?
This holiday recognizes the day when Mexico's army defeated France in 1862 ?
What is Cinco de Mayo ?
This first film at the Greenbelt Theater starred ten year old Shirley Temple, the top star of 1938.
What is Little Miss Broadway ?
This author of Little Women was also a Civil War nurse in Georgetown.
Who is Louisa May Alcott ?
Born five days before Dave Sr, this cousin was a volunteer firefighter at the same Branchville fire station that James volunteered at.
Who is Shawn McClosky ?
The number of closet doors at 4-D Crescent.
What is twelve ?
Jamie and Eileen get well deserved appreciation during this week of May 6-12
What is National Nurses Week ?
The shortest of old Greenbelt's nine 'way's and the home of cutting edge prefab design 80 years ago.
What is Forest Way ?
This Billy Joel hit starts with crashing your party on Friday night.
What is You May Be Right ?
This freelance writer recently had two articles published in her college newspaper.
Who is Molly ?
This sweet grandchild of Grandma Dee has the closest birthday to one of their parents than any other grandchild.
Who is Nicole (Sept 24) to Bill (Sept 19) ?
Celebrated on May 30, this animal holiday has a special meaning for Rich and Teresa.
What is World Otter Day ?
The only road in old Greenbelt with only one intersection with another road.
What is Plateau Place ?
This phrase was made famous by the 1977 blockbuster with R2-D2 and C-3PO.
What is May the Force Be With You ?
When not caring for others, this Mom's favorite place in the world is the beach, especially Ocean City
Who is Jamie ?
On their honeymoon Chris and Mary had dinner with Jack and Dee in this ancient city.
What is Athens ?
This Jewish festival May 25-27 celebrates the grain harvest for the summer.
What is Shavuot ?
With big shoes to fill, this Little League coach followed Paul Downs in 2018 as Greenbelt Outstanding Citizen of the Year.
Who is Greg Fisanich ?
Salutation when you're not sure who is reading this.
What is To Whom It May Concern ?
She sold her first Girl Scout cookies this year and enjoyed a Thin Mint with a view of the sunset over the mountains.
Who is Mackenzie ?
These two Downs weddings took place on a Monday.
Who are John and Mary (1929) and Matt & Jen (2010) ?