1. In lake a lion
5. Pancake Week begins. Sizzle two drops of batter for eyes, and a smile-shaped drop for a minute before pouring the rest of the batter to create a happy face.
6. Snooze and you lose? Not this time. The Most Boring Film Awards today honor films in several (yawn) categories. Check out the winners at www.boringinstitute.com.
7. Mardi Gras! Party!
8. Tupperware’s 53rd Anniversary. Celebrate by serving leftovers. Or by burping.
9. Happy birthday, Barbie. She turns 41.
10. First paper money issued by the U.S.–1862. Find a hidden message: The Roman numerals for 1776 appear along the bottom of the pyramid on the back of a buck.
11. For some flower power, visit the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, running through the 19th at Navy Pier. For information, call 312-321-0077.
12. Rattlesnake Roundup concludes in Sweetwater, Texas. Closer to home, visit Brookfield or Lincoln Park Zoos to ssseee sssnakes.
13. Earmuffs patented-1887. Bundle up and wear them today if winter winds are howling.
14. Is your family watching for the first robin?
15. Beware the Ides of March.
March is National Talk with your teen about Sex Month. There’s still time.
16. Third Annual Absolutely Incredible Kid Day. Write a letter to a child to tell them how special they are!
17 St. Patrick’s Day. Think green!
18. It’s not too late to celebrate Women’s History Month. Talk to Grandma about her life, or check out programs and events at www.chipublib.org.
19. The last day of winter. Finally!
20. It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Fred Rogers was born on this day in 1928.
21. Single Parents Day. Let a mom or dad know they’re appreciated.
24. Spring cleaning. Give everyone in the family a job to do this weekend.
25. Aretha Franklin born–1942. Give someone a little respect.
26. Oscar awards. Curl up with a bowl of popcorn and watch for the worst-dressed.
28. P.T. Barnum and James Bailey merge their companies to form The Greatest Show on Earth–1881. Clown around today.
29. Or clown around today as Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey circus opens and runs through April 30 adjacent to Soldier Field. Call 312-559-1212 for ticket information.
30. Pencils with attached erasers patented–1858. Is it time for some new No. 2’s at your house?
31. Out like a lamb . . .
