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National Poetry Day in the United Kingdom occurs on the first Thursday of October. Poetry Day celebrates British poetry in all of its forms and styles. This day usually sees an abundance of poetry-related events, including open mic readings and awards.

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Oct

Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation, Ntl. Day of Protest to Stop (1996): October 22

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National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression & the Criminalization of a Generation has been organized annually since 1996. It aims to create a united voice between the public and police departments nationwide to find alternatives and end the epidemic of police brutality.

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Oct

Polio Awareness Month, (CA/AU): October

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Each October, the March of Dimes of Canada & Polio Australia sponsor Polio Awareness Month. Many Canadians believe that polio is merely a part of Canadian history – a forgotten disease. But polio is a genuine part of their lives for the thousands of Canadians living with the disease's late effects in the form of post-polio syndrome. There are approximately 31,000 Canadian polio survivors. Our Post-Polio Canada® program helps educate and support polio survivors, their loved ones, caregivers, and healthcare professionals nationwide. Surviving polio can be a lifetime struggle. Watch the video for a first-hand account. Polio Awareness Month is produced in partnership with March of Dimes Canada.

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Oct

Polio Day, World: October 24

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Since 1988, Rotary International has sponsored World Polio Day with a focus on eradicating the disease from the earth for good. The world was doing pretty good at eliminating this preventable disease until the 2020s, when anti-vaxxers, spurred by conspiracy theories and junk science coupled with lockdowns due to COVID-19, made keeping up with immunizations difficult. As a result, polio has been detected in the United States again and is spreading among the unvaccinated. World Polio Day is part of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, supported by the International Rotary, the World Health Organization [WHO], UNICEF, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Oct

Polish-American Heritage Month: October

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Polish-American Heritage Month occurs in October. Since 1608, when the first Polish settlers arrived at Jamestown, Virginia, Polish people have been an essential part of America's history and culture. Polish American Heritage Month first ran in 1981, beginning in Philadelphia, PA. Later it became a national celebration of Polish history, culture, and pride. For additional information about these historical events and Polish and Polish American history, visit the Museum's site at: PolishAmericanCenter.com.

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Oct

Popcorn Poppin' Month, Ntl.: October

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Each October, the Popcorn Board sponsors National Popcorn Poppin’ Month. Not all corn kernels pop; only the Zea Mays Everta corn can become popcorn. Popcorn has been around for about 4,000 years, but it wasn’t until 1519 that Europeans discovered it. Cortes got his first sight of popcorn when he invaded Mexico and came into contact with the Aztecs. Popcorn was an essential food for the Aztec Indians, who also used popcorn to decorate ceremonial headdresses, necklaces, and ornaments on statues of their gods, including Tlaloc, the god of rain and fertility. Today, it is a favorite snack the world over. Americans consume some 16 billion quarts yearly, or 51 quarts per man, woman, and child. There are so many ways to eat this healthy natural snack, and they’ve provided over 50 recipes with pictures to stimulate your imagination and taste buds here: http://www.popcorn.org/AboutUs/Media/PopcornPhotos/tabid/112/Default.aspx Whether it’s with butter, chilies, vinegar, or barbeque sauce, you will surely find a recipe to make celebrating this month tasty!

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Oct

Porridge Day, World: October 10

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Created in 2009, World Porridge Day is an annual fundraising initiative of Mary's Meals in Scotland. Its purpose is to raise money for food for children in developing countries. Porridge is a national dish of Scotland. In addition to fundraising activities, an annual World Porridge Making Championship occurs in the village of Carrbridge.

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Oct

Portfolio Day, Ntl.: October 8

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Occurring four times a year and sponsored by the National Portfolio Day Association, National Portfolio Day increasingly manifests on social media under the hashtag #PortfolioDay. It is an opportunity for content creators to share their portfolios with others four times a year. This event is most active on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Oct

Positive Attitude Month: October

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October hosts Positive Attitude Month, an opportunity to look at life as the glass being half full. Attitude is everything when it comes to success. This month look at the aspects of your life that you see negatively and try to see the positive side of each. You'll be amazed at how much better life gets.

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Oct

Post Day, World (1874): October 9

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World Post Day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union on October 9, 1874, in the Swiss Capital, Bern. The postal service is the oldest communication medium and retains a key role in society. Globally, postal entities in multiple countries use World Post Day to introduce or promote new products and services.

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Oct

Poverty Eradication, Intl. Day for (1987): October 17

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was first designated in 1993 by the UN General Assembly. Its purpose is to promote awareness of the cost of poverty to society, the environment, and national economies while seeking solutions to end it. The day marks the Anniversary of Father Joseph Wresinski's Call to Action on poverty on October 17, 1987.

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Oct

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, Intl. (US/CA/UK/AU): October 15

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International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day is marked annually in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK. As the name suggests, it draws attention to infant mortality and premature death in infants. On this day, various child and child-birth-related organizations work to inform and educate families and future mothers on the importance of prenatal care and healthy habits to eradicate a loss of life before it has begun.

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Oct

Prescription Errors Education Week: October 24 - 31

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Each October, directly following Food & Drug Interaction Week, Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. sponsors Prescription Errors Education Week. The FDA defines a medication error as "any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is controlled by the health care professional, patient, or consumer. Such events may be related to professional practice, health care products, procedures, and systems, including prescribing; order communication; product labeling, packaging, and nomenclature; compounding; dispensing; distribution; administration; education; monitoring; and use." Each year tens of thousands of people become ill or die from prescription drug errors. This week is an opportunity to discuss your medications with your doctor or pharmacist (including any herbal supplements and over-the-counter drugs you're taking) and assure no potential errors exist.

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Oct

Priests Day, Worldwide: October 27

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The first World Priest Day began on the third Sunday in September 2000. The event grew from an idea in September of 1998, when the Worldwide Marriage Encounter (ME) community in the Diocese of Knoxville, TN, decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the diocese by honoring all priests. The bishop & priests were so appreciative that the leaders of the local ME community shared the idea with the leaders of other communities in the Southeastern US, with several communities adopting the concept in 1999. In 2003 WWME reached out to the church and invited other lay groups to join in the celebration of affirming the men who faithfully serve as our beloved priests. In June of 2006, WWME changed the day of World Priest Day to the 4th Sunday in October to coincide with the Serra Club's celebration of Priesthood Sunday, effective in 2007. World Priest Day is now celebrated concurrently with Serra Club's Priesthood Sunday. Learn more about Priesthood Sunday at serraus.org and find a Serra Club near you.

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Oct

Principal's Month, Ntl.: October

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Each October, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, with congressional backing, honors National Principal's Month to recognize the contributions of principals to the success of students in schools across the United States. You can participate in National Principal's Month in the following ways: Write a thank you note for all your principal does, with specific examples of he/she has helped you. Better yet, have your class, your child's class, or the whole school write "thank you" letters to your principal by distributing blank greeting cards with directions. The PTA could also initiate this activity. Set up a banner somewhere clearly visible in the school where students, parents, and teachers can write notes of appreciation to the principal. Or set up a table at lunch to do the same on thank you cards to be left in the principal's mailbox. Provide a weekly treat for your principal during the entire month. For example, week one can be a hot breakfast; week two is cupcakes, etc. Create a photo scrapbook for the principal with notes from the school community about why he/she is so valued. Plant a tree on the school campus to honor the principal. With other parents and teachers in your school, buy space in the local paper to celebrate principals' everyday acts by listing some of the great things in the school. Write letters to the superintendent showing support for your principal. Use specific examples of things he/she has done to make the school successful. Hold a pep rally for your principal. Students, parents, and teachers can perform songs, skits, and speeches to thank your principal for the hard work he/she does every day. Decorate your principal's door/office in a festive way to promote a sense of celebration. Shadow your principal for a day and then write a report to publish in the local school AND community paper about what you learned and how difficult a job it is! Read testimonies from students, parents, and teachers each week over the intercom. Have the art, music, and theater classes do one small group project to honor your principal. Designate a day, week, or entire month when local businesses offer discounts just for principals. Get your local paper to secure a weekly column to spotlight a local principal with a profile and photograph. Being a principal is a tough job; today is all about honoring the men and women who do it.

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