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Leap Year Fun
Leap year – a year, occurring once every four years, that has 366 days including February 29 as an intercalary day. This is done to synchronized with the astronomical year or seasonal year.
So what are you going to do with your extra day this year? Maybe you should take that day and do something daring, extraordinary and unlike yourself. Howevr you decide to celebrate or not celebrate Leap Day (February 29th), you wont have to think about it again for another four years.
Here are some fun facts, jokes, and memes about Leap Year…
FUN FACTS:
Leap year babies are called “leapers” or “leaplings.”
You’d get a special name, too, if you had to wait four years to celebrate your birthday.
Feb. 29 has traditionally been a day on which women were allowed to propose to men.
Sounds hopelessly outdated for the 21st century, but this is the way it has worked in many cultures for centuries!
Some cultures consider Feb. 29 an unlucky day.
In Italy, people say, “Anno bisesto, anno funesto,” which translates as, “leap year, doom year.” In some countries, like Greece, people warn against planning weddings during leap years.
Feb. 29 is not really a legal day.
Many companies don’t recognize Leap Day as a “valid day.” They make leapers choose Feb. 28 or March 1 as their birthday instead.
Lots of people work for free on Feb. 29.
Most employees who are paid fixed monthly incomes will work for free on Feb. 29 because their wages are likely not calculated to include the extra day.
There are two “Leap Year Capitals of the World.”
If you want to celebrate this special day in a big way, head to Texas — or New Mexico. Anthony, Texas and Anthony, New Mexico both claim the title “Leap Year Capital,” while holding lavish, multi-day celebrations each leap year.
JOKES:
What do athletes wear on Leap Day?
Jumpsuits
Where do most people eat on Leap Day?
IHOP
What kind of music do you listen to on Leap Day?
Hip Hop
What does a lawyer do on Leap Day?
Jump to conclusions.
How do you know it’s almost Leap Day?
When it is only a hop, skip and a jump away.
MEMES:
Here is what’s going down during the week of 2/22/2023 – 2/28/2024
EVENTS LIST
THURSDAY 2/22/2024
- Fastnacht Sundaes – The Peppermint Stick Candy Store, Boyertown 11am-6pm
- BMBA Mixer Night – The State Theatre, Boyertown 4pm
- Kim & Friends Open Mic (live music) – Union Jack’s Inn on the Manatawny, Boyertown 6pm
- Jim Kane (live music) – Antonio’s Trattoria, Boyertown 6-9pm
- Sunset Skyz Music Duo (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 6-9pm
- Riverchasers Poker Tour (poker) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 7pm
- Trivia Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7-9pm
- Bob Marley: One Love (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
FRIDAY 2/23/2024
- Fastnacht Sundaes – The Peppermint Stick Candy Store, Boyertown 11am-6pm
- Kids Night Out – Boyertown YMCA, Boyertown 5:30pm
- FREE LIVE Music w/ Big Apple Trio (live music) – Gatsby’s Pub inside SunnyBrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Local Honey (live music) – Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, Pottstown 7pm
- Salsa & Bachata Dance w/ Lessons (dj) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 7pm
- Hot Commodity (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 7-10pm
- DJ Chet Light (dj) – The Bally Hotel, Bally 7pm-1am
- Kim Congdon (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 8pm
- The Uptown Band (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-midnight
- Bob Marley: One Love (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SATURDAY 2/24/2024
- Miller Keystone Blood Drive – Boyertown Community Ambulance Service, Boyertown 5-11am
- Keystone water rescue touch a truck/boat & vendor Show! – Keystone Steam Fire Engine Co. # 1, Boyertown 10am-4pm
- Fastnacht Sundaes – The Peppermint Stick Candy Store, Boyertown 11am-6pm
- Pottstown Wedding Expo – Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, Pottstown 12pm
- eARTh & Climate Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- Boyfriends and Breakups Themed Drag Brunch – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 1pm
- Ridgewood Wine Tasting Train (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 1pm
- Michael Kropp (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Bonfire – Bechtelsville Community Park, Bechtelsville 4:30pm
- Come to the Table FREE MEAL – St John’s Lutheran Church, Boyertown 4:30-5:30pm
- Good Lovin’ Jam Band (live music) – Union Jack’s Inn on the Manatawny, Boyertown 5:30pm
- Tim Williams Band (live music) – Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, Pottstown 7pm
- Jimmy Cash (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Pandora’s Box (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Wes Johnson (live music) – Manatawny Still Works, Pottstown 7:30-10:30pm
- John Reynolds as Sloryde (live music) – Gabelsville Athletic Association, Boyertown 8pm
- (live music) – Pike Township Sportsmen’s Association, Oley 8-11pm
- Reckless X (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-midnight
- Bob Marley: One Love (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SUNDAY 2/25/2024
- Secret Valley Expedition – Brunch Optional (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 11am
- Fastnacht Sundaes – The Peppermint Stick Candy Store, Boyertown 11am-4pm
- eARTh & Climate Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- PCDC Designer Bag Bingo – Keystone Steam Fire Engine Co. # 1, Boyertown 12-4pm
- Spain & Sparkle – Marie’s Glass Works, Boyertown 1pm
- FROZEN Farm Adventure – Ironstone Creek Farm, Boyertown 1pm
- Tacoma Sunset (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 1-4pm
- Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Hustle, Night Club and Country 2 Dance plus lessons w/ Larry and Claudia (dj) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 2pm
- Frog Holler trio (live music) – Union Jack’s Inn on the Manatawny, Boyertown 5pm
- Bob Marley: One Love (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
MONDAY 2/26/2024
- Grind Fundraiser (united Way of Boyertown) – Grind Restaurant, Boyertown 11am-9pm
- Bingo Night – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 6-8pm
- Bob Marley: One Love (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
TUESDAY 2/27/2024
- Grind Fundraiser (united Way of Boyertown) – Grind Restaurant, Boyertown 11am-9pm
- Line Dancing (dj) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 6:30pm
- Open Mic (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Bingo Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7:30-9:30pm
- Trivia Tuesday – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 8pm
- Bob Marley: One Love (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
WEDNESDAY 2/28/2024
- Storywalk – Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown 9am-6pm
- FREE LUNCH at Shepherd’s Café – Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Boyertown 12-1pm
- Chris Dietz (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 6-9pm
- Open Mic Night (live music) – The Bally Hotel, Bally 6-10pm
- Shades of Men: Ladies Night Out – Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, Pottstown 6:30pm
- A Night with Spirit – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 7pm
- Joe List (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Bob Marley: One Love (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
“Use this day to do something daring, extraordinary and unlike yourself.”
– Vera Nazarian
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900 E Philadelphia Ave Boyertown, PA 19512
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