Soooo....

[Capt Jack]

Originally Posted by Alex

April 6: California Poppy Day
April 21: John Muir Day
Second Wednesday in May: Teachers Day.

This will add a fourth:

May 22: Harvey Milk Day

well, theres also César Chávez day (3/31)

ok, good points.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by Alex

And he isn't known primarily for being a proud homosexual. He is primarily known (outside of San Francisco) for being killed for being a proud homosexual.

Needless to say it's been a while, but I don't recall him being killed for being a proud homosexual but for siding with Moscone when he wouldn't let White rescind his resignation from the SF Board of Supervisors.

[Alex]

True, that was the specific cause. But I thought the larger reason they were at such loggerheads with each other was the gay rights issues (though I am certainly no expert on the history).

And regardless of whether it is technically accurate, I think it is fair to say that the legend (which is all that most people have in the way of knowledge) is that it was an ideologically driven assassination.

[Kevy Baby]

The REAL cause of the murders was Twinkies.

Twinkies are evil.

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by Capt Jack

ok, so since Im not at all knowledgeable about gay/lesbian culture (or any other kind really) or the political scene in SF (or any other kind really...wait, I already said that) is he such an iconic figure that he/his life would warrant a day of rememberance?

not for or against, its an honest question

Thanks, Alex, for doing the research.

I haven't responded to my fil but I will respond, if he gives me grief, that I don't blindly follow what people put in front of me.

So, is it a day off for ever or is it just one day off in the coming year?

{sorry, I am late for work, I'll be back to see what has happened.....}

[Alex]

It's not a day off at all, ever.

It is just a declaration that it is a day of note. Schools are encouraged (though not required, I don't think) to use it as an educational opportunity.

Looking through the education code, the following holidays are recognized:

New Years Day (January 1) - Schools closed.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (mid-January) - Schools closed. Preceding school day to include exercises.
Lincoln Day (mid-February) - Schools closed. Preceding school day to include exercises.
Susan B. Anthony Day (February 15) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum.
Washington Day (late-February) - Schools closed. Preceding school day to include exercises.'
Black American Day (March 5) - (in honor of Crispus Attucks) Schools open but with appropriate curriculum.
Luther Burbank Day (March 11) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum.
Ceasr Chaves Day (March 31) - Schools may close if the individual district decides to.
California Poppy Day (April 6) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum. Annual governor declaration.
John Muir Day (April 21) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum. Annual governor declaration.
Teacher Day (mid-May) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum. Annual governor declaration.
Memorial Day (late May) - Schools closed.
4th of July (July 4) - Schools closed.
Labor Day (early September) - Schools closed.
Constitution Day (September 17) - Schools open but with appropriate curriculum.
Native American Day (late September) - Schools may close if the individual district decides to.
Veterans Day (November 11) - Schools closed.
Thanksgiving (late November) - Schools closed.
Christmas (December 25) - Schools closed.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Alex

Ceasr Chaves Day (March 31)

I am hoping that this is just a (completely understandable) typo on data re-entry for your post and not something that appeared on a government web site.

Again, I am not picking on your typing; just concerned about the ignorance of our government.

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Twinkies are evil.

I had a deep-fried Twinkie once. I liked it.

Which raises an interesting question. If evil can be converted to good through the process of deep-frying, that could have wide-ranging effects.

[Alex]

No, that's my own typing while flipping back and forth between multiple windows.

[BarTopDancer]

I am currently addicted to homemade rice krispie treats.