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National Bourbon Heritage Month was created by an act of Congress in 2007 to commemorate the historical and economic legacy of the said spirit for that year alone. Bourbon lovers continue to carry forth the tradition each year. Bourbon is a uniquely American liquor, created in Kentucky by Rev. Elijah Craig on June 14, 1789. Some common cocktails made with bourbon include Mint Julep, the Old Fashioned, and the Brown Derby. This month is about celebrating the beverage and learning a little bit about this unique creation within American History. Since 1991, Bardstown, Kentucky, has hosted The Kentucky Bourbon Festival.

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Sep

Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, Ntl.: September

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National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, as deemed by a resolution by the U.S. Senate, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of a brain aneurysm. It is a condition faced by 1 in 50 people in the U.S. each year. Most common in people over 35, brain aneurism occurs when a blood vessel swells in one spot and creates a balloon. Should this balloon burst or leak, it can cause strokes or kill. Aneurysms develop from various risk factors, including infection, tumors, traumatic head injury, drug use, smoking, hypertension, and a family history of brain aneurysms. Approximately 6,000,000 people develop a non-ruptured brain aneurysm every year; even when not ruptured, an aneurysm can lead to fatigue, short-term memory problems, speech problems, loss of balance and coordination, and changes in behavior.

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Sep

Building Code Enforcement Staff Appreciation Day: September 1

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Building Code Enforcement Staff Appreciation Day is set aside yearly to applaud the men and women, ensuring public and private edifices remain safe and in good repair. If you’ve ever lived in a country without these often unappreciated civil servants, you’ve seen the death and destruction that can occur if people are permitted to build whatever they want. Building Code Enforcement professionals save lives and property. Today is the day to thank them.

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Sep

Campus Fire Safety Month, Ntl.: September

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National Campus Fire Safety Month is held every year at the commencement of the fall semester. As students return to campus after the summer break, the month raises awareness of fire safety on campus. The first few months of the fall semester are traditionally the worst time for campus-related accidents and fires.

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Sep

Campus Safety Awareness Month, Ntl.: September

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National Campus Safety Awareness Month is a nationwide effort by Clery Center to provide tools and training for teachers, security, and administrators throughout the country at the start of the school year. Programs on offer include: Training campus safety officers on response and prevention methods. Understanding Clery Act basics. Examining reporting structures. Strategically planning primary prevention programs.

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Sep

Chicken Boy Day (US-CA)(1960s): September 1

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Sometimes referred to as the "California Statue of Liberty," Chicken Boy has stood guard over American pop culture and the famed Route 66 since the 1960s. The actual year the statue was erected is unknown, though September 1 is his birthday. In the 1950s and 1960s, to attract tourists, many companies created iconic representations of their fares to draw in businesses, especially along Route 66. Randy's Doughnut's giant doughnut in Inglewood is another very well-known icon. Chicken Boy received the Governor's Historic Preservation Award in 2010 and is located at North Figueroa Street in Highland Park in Los Angeles.

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Sep

Chicken Month, Ntl.: September

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National Chicken Month focuses on the versatility, economic, and health benefits of including chicken in your diet. Sponsored by the National Chicken Council (NCC).

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Sep

Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, Ntl.: September

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September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, designed to educate people about substance abuse treatment and mental health services available. This event began as 'Treatment Works! Month' in 1989 to honor professionals in the substance abuse industries. Later, the month became known as National Recovery Month to include individuals who have overcome substance abuse.

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Sep

Alzheimer's Month, World: September

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Created in 2012 by Alzheimer’s Disease International, a UK-based charity, World Alzheimer’s Month™ is an international campaign designed to raise awareness of this terrifying disease and challenge its stigma. The month seeks to assist people in learning how to spot the signs of dementia, support loved ones with dementia, and mourn those who have passed away. Dementia can be present in the brain for up to 25 years before symptoms appear.

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Sep

Animal Pain Awareness Month, Intl.: September

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International Animal Pain Awareness Month seeks to educate and inform pet parents about proper pain management in their pets. Acute is easily spotted, and the animal is visibly distressed. Chronic pain is often subtle and can derive from aging, medications, physical exertion, repetitive motion, and poor diet. Treating animal pain, like human pain, uses several techniques, including acupuncture, lasers, massage, and medication. This month take the opportunity to learn about the types of pain and treatment that may affect your pets and what you can do to spot them and avoid them.

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Sep

Arthritis Month (CA): September

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Arthritis Month in Canada raises awareness of the disease, its prevention, management, and treatment. Sponsored by the Chronic Disease Surveillance and Monitoring Division of the Public Health Agency of Canada, on this day, people are encouraged to disseminate information about this condition through the agency’s initiatives.

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Sep

Asthma Week (AU): September 1-7

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Asthma Week in Australia occurs in the first week of September. Promoted by Asthma Australia, this week aims to raise awareness about asthma, what causes it, and what people can do when faced with it.

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Sep

Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, Ntl.: September

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National Fibrillation Awareness Month educates the public on atrial fibrillation, how it affects patients and what to do if you or a loved one are afflicted. Tools are available on the organizer's website, including posters and brochures explaining atrial fibrillation.

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Sep

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Month: September

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Month is an awareness campaign on ADHD. According to a 2013 study by the CDC, 11 percent of children aged 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. For parents, teachers, and the children themselves, this presents challenges. Throughout September, additional tools, screening programs, and other forms of assistance are available.

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Mar

Cesar Chavez Day (1927): March 31

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On March 31, 1927, Cesar Chavez was born. Cesar Estrada Chavez came of age as a migrant farm worker, witnessing the injustice that pervaded fields and vineyards across California. Facing discrimination, poverty, and dangerous working conditions, laborers toiled for little pay without access to even the most basic necessities. Yet amidst hardship and abuse, Cesar Chavez saw the promise of change — the unlimited potential of a community organized around a common purpose. Today, we celebrate his courage, reflect on his lifetime of advocacy, and recognize our power to lift up lives and pursue social justice. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other visionary leaders, Cesar Chavez based his campaign on principles of nonviolence, which he called 'the quality of the heart.' Through boycotts, fasts, strikes, and marches that demanded both endurance and imagination, he drew thousands together in support of 'La Causa' — a mission to ensure respect, dignity, and fair treatment for farm workers. Alongside Dolores Huerta, he founded the United Farm Workers of America (UFW), an organization tasked with defending and empowering the men and women who feed the world. President Barack Obama declared Cesar Chavez Day official in 2012. The Trump administration did not renew this event. However, the Biden administration reenacted it in 2021. As it is a historical anniversary of merit, we will continue to acknowledge it on LEEP Calendar, regardless of who is president.

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