Holidays
Saint Patrick's Day?
March 17th
He led his band from 1923 until he died of lung cancer in 1974. His son took over the band until he died of cancer in 1996.
Duke Ellington
Top-selling ice cream flavor is?
Vanilla
Name of the Honda Dealership?
Mistlin Honda
a classic “I Love You” rose, making it a popular choice for Valentine’s Day.
Red Rose
Thanksgiving is held on? Day & Month.
Fourth Thursday in November
He was called "The King of Swing", "Patriarch of the Clarinet", "The Professor", and "Swing's Senior Statesman".
Benny Goodman
What state produces the most ice cream in America?
California
The award winning movie “__________”, which was produced by George Lucas in 1973 was based on Modesto.
American Graffiti
Is the only flower with the word "flower" in its name
Sunflower
When do we celebrate our mothers?
Day of the week & Month
Second Sunday in May
He became a popular actor in movies and stage shows. In 1980 he acted and sang in the movie "The Blues Brothers." In the movie he sang "Minnie the Moocher." He sang the song "The Jumpin' Jive" on the famous children's TV show Sesame Street.
Cabell "Cab" Calloway III
In what month is the most ice cream is produced?
June
Modesto's Motto?
Water Wealth Contentment Health
Several centuries ago in Holland, These flowers were more valuable than gold.
Tulips
Celebrates the day that Christopher Columbus "discovered" North America in 1492? Day & Month
Second Monday in October
In 1935, He formed his own jazz orchestra and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two "split" tenor saxophones
Count Basie
the world’s most popular ice cream topping is?
Chocolate Syrup
Modesto is Spanish for what English word?
Modest
These two different plants will cause an allergic reaction, usually in the form of an itchy rash on the skin.
Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
Presidents' Day is held on Day & Month
Third Monday in February
nicknamed Satchmo, Satch, and Pops, he was an American trumpeter, composer, vocalist and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades
Louis Armstrong
This Man ______ ran for mayor in the city of Carmel in California, campaigning against an ordinance banning the sale of ice cream and he actually won
Clint Eastwood
Modesto is also the birthplace of _____, the famous American comedienne, actress and singer and three times Tony Award winner.
Carol Channing
Some plants are carnivores, gaining nutrients by eating various small insects and spiders. The most known example of a carnivorous plant is the _____.
Venus Flytrap.