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Everyone is a pedestrian at some point, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration established October as its month to teach pedestrian safety. In 2018, there were 6,283 pedestrians killed in traffic incidents in the United States, which accounted for 17% of all traffic fatalities in 2018, equating to a traffic-related pedestrian death every 84 minutes.

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Oct

Pet Wellness Awareness Month, Ntl.: October

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Initiated in 2004, National Pet Wellness Month seeks to educate pet parents on the benefits of twice-a-year health exams, the aging process for various breeds/species, and best practices in pet health. Annually in October with nationwide participation by local veterinarians.

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Oct

Pharmacist Month, American: October

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October is American Pharmacist Month and a chance to show appreciation for all pharmacists do for us. This profession touches millions of lives, both saved and enhanced, each year. Take this opportunity to learn more about the vocation and how pharmacists enhance our daily lives.

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Oct

Photographer Appreciation Month: October

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Photographer Appreciation Month encourages shutterbugs to put their cameras to work and go wild. For the rest of us, it's a month to smile, wink, and enjoy the flashes!

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Oct

Physical Therapy Month, Ntl.: October

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National Physical Therapy Month is promoted by a number of physical therapy organizations, including the American Physical Therapy Association. This month-long event encourages people to invest in themselves through physical therapy and support those currently undergoing it.

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Oct

Pickled Peppers Month: October

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Pickled Peppers Month is a tongue-twister of a rather tasty event. Will you make this a literary or food holiday month? Let's start with literary: How fast can you say it? "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?" This poem was published in 1813 in John Harris' Peter Piper's Practical Principles of Plain and Perfect Pronunciation. You can read the entire book through Project Gutenberg at http://archive.org/stream/peterpiperspract25027gut/pg25027.txt. And the food portion? What are pickled peppers? Pickling has been used for centuries to preserve harvested foods long before refrigerators existed. Pickled peppers are used as a seasoning in salads, burgers, and sandwiches. October is toward the end of the pepper season in the northern hemisphere, and pickling is one way to extend the harvest. Pickled Peppers Month is an unofficial event with no sponsor. It may be based upon the anniversary of the publishing of Peter Piper's Practical Principles in 1813; we cannot find the original title page with available resources.

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Oct

Pink Ribbon Breakfast (AU): October

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Fight breast cancer and have a delightful breakfast with your mates! Choose any day in October to host a pink ribbon breakfast. To get started, register your event with the Breast Cancer Foundation, Plan your event and sit down to eat with your friends. It's as easy as 1-2-3, and all proceeds go to fight breast cancer and cancer research.

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Oct

Pit Bull Awareness Month, Ntl.: October

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Initiated in 2011, National Pit Bull Awareness Month seeks to educate the population about the fantastic qualities of the oft-maligned category of dogs referred to as Pit Bulls. The dog originated in England, Ireland, Scotland, and the United States. Pit bulls are a breed created by crossbreeding bulldogs with terriers. These work dogs excel in farm work, as work dogs for the disabled and police, guard dogs, and companions. They developed a reputation for fierceness due to their misuse as bait animals, for hunting, and in dog fighting as a sport. There is no evidence to suggest pit bull breeds are any more aggressive or dangerous than other breeds. The common denominator in aggressive dog behavior nearly always traces back to the owner’s behavior and training of the animal. Still, the stigma has stuck, often making the dogs challenging to adopt or the laws target. National Pit Bull Awareness Month aims to correct these misrepresentations and celebrate the beautiful characteristics of these loyal, intelligent, and beloved dogs.

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Oct

Pituitary Awareness Month (UK): October

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The pituitary gland controls several hormone glands, including the thyroid and adrenals, ovaries, and testicles. Wear orange in October and help support Pituitary Awareness Month by organizing a Go Orange fundraiser. Go Orange events can be as simple as asking everyone to wear orange and make a donation to more elaborate, including managing a raffle with some special orange prizes or even sponsoring your boss to do something daring in orange. Use your imagination to raise awareness about pituitary health and encourage your friends or colleagues to raise money to support pituitary patients.

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Oct

Pizza Month, Ntl. (1984): October

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October is the National Pizza Month. Pizza is a flatbread with toppings; in its original form, we called it focaccia. Dressing flatbread with seasoning goes back 7,000 years. The first mention of "pizza" in history is in 997 AD, in Gaeta, Italy. Of course, tomatoes and tomato sauce would have to wait seven centuries until the 1700s, when Napoli chefs added the sauce. Tomatoes, originating in the Aztec empire, were as yet undiscovered. It would take WWII to bring pizza to America in a BIG way. The soldiers stationed in Italy couldn't get enough of this flatbread feast or Italian food. The first pizzeria opened in the United States in 1905 in New York City. Until World War II, pizza was almost exclusively an Italian immigrant dish. Shakey's was the first national pizza chain to open in 1954, and Pizza Hut followed it in 1958. National Pizza Month was created in 1984 by Gerry Durnell, the founder of Pizza Today magazine. October 1984 is when the first issue of his magazine debuted.

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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 across the country. 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

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, and 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 as decoration for 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 bar-b-que sauce, you’re sure to find a recipe to make celebrating this month tasty!

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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

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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