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The United Kingdom encourages people each year to get out and make physical fitness a part of their life and lifestyle with Fitness Day UK. Occurring on the final Wednesday in September, this is the largest fitness event in the nation held each year.

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Walk to Work Day (AU): March 27

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Diabetes Australia Walk to Work Day is an annual event initiated in 1997. It encourages employees and employers to build walking into their everyday lives. Walking meetings, walking to and from work, taking a walk at lunchtime, or using the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator are just some ways to start. Funds raised from the event support Diabetes Australia.

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Sep

100 Days Left in the Year: September 22

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Each year has 365 or 366 days in a Leap Year, and today marks 100 days left in this calendar year.

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Sep

3D (Digital Detox) Day (UK): September 4

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Unplug from the digital world for a day in the UK! 3D Day (Digital Detox Day), which originated in 2020 through a collaboration between LUSH, Zoe Sugg, and #IAMWHOLE, encourages individuals to disconnect from their digital devices, fostering a connection with the physical world and those around them. Researchers and psychologists have long warned about the effects of excessive screen time, including increased anxiety, disrupted sleep patterns, and a general decline in physical activity. Throughout 3-D Day, participants are encouraged to turn off their smartphones, laptops, and other digital devices for 24 hours. The purpose? To reconnect with the offline world, engage in face-to-face interactions, and indulge in activities that don't involve a digital screen. The world is full of non-digital activities, from reading physical books to outdoor adventures. Across various communities, public events such as group hikes, book clubs, and art workshops support the initiative. Educational institutions and workplaces can participate in Digital Detox Day by organizing off-screen group activities and discussions about the impact of technology on daily life. The day also serves as a reminder of the importance of digital balance in an age where online connectivity is a double-edged sword – a tool for global connectivity that can also lead to isolation and disconnection from the immediate physical environment. In essence, 3-D Day is not just about turning off devices; it's a call to mindfulness, urging individuals to reflect on their digital habits and rediscover the joys of a life not dictated by notifications and digital demands.

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Sep

9 X 13 Day: September 13

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The measurement 9 X 13 refers to a standard baking pan size commonly used for casseroles, cakes, brownies, cobblers, and other goodies. To celebrate 9 X 13 Day on September 13 each year, bake and serve something extraordinary in a 9 X 13 pan.

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Sep

Acorn Squash Day: September 7

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Acorn Squash Day (aka pepper squash) celebrates this autumn dinner staple. Look for recipes using acorn squash to celebrate and add the dish to your table.

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Sep

Adhik Ashvina (H): September 26 - October 26

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Ashvina is the seventh month of the Hindu calendar, and it falls in the season of Sharad. During leap years, it has two parts, Ashvina and Adhik Ashvina. Several major religious holidays take place this month, including Navaratri Durga Puja, Dasehra, and Kali Puja. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Sep

Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable Pet Week: September 14-20

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Many factors can make a pet seem “less adoptable.” Superstition, fear, age, poor reputation, wounds, handicap, illness, and size are each factors that contribute. However, just because a pet is unique doesn’t mean he or she wouldn’t make an excellent pet. 99% of shelters and rescue groups in the Petfinder system have housed these harder-to-place pets. These “less-adoptable” pets wait for a home nearly four times longer than the average adoptable pet, often more than two years! Nearly all less adoptable pets are euthanized in state-run facilities because they only have a few days to be adopted. Which pets are the hardest to place? 28% of Senior Pets (Over the Age of 7) 21% of Pit Bull Classified Dogs 19% of Pets with Special Needs 19% of Adult Cats What can you do? Adopt, foster, help find a home and open your heart. Visit your local Humane Society, shelter, or rescue mission, or search Petfinder.com to find your new best friend! PetFinder created Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week in 2009, celebrating on the third full week of September each year. Today it is supported by shelters and animal lovers nationwide.

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Sep

Adult Day Services Week: September 20-26

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National Adult Day Services Week is an awareness campaign designed to educate the country on the services and advantages of adult day centers. Adult day centers serve the elderly by hosting social events, transitional care, and short-term rehabilitation following hospital discharge. Adult day centers are an interactive, safe and secure environment for participants requiring supervised daily care as a preferred platform for chronic disease management. While nearly half of all participants nationally have some level of dementia, other common chronic diseases include chronic hypertension, physical disability, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental illness, and developmental disability. Adult day services provide a reliable source of support, restore balance in times of crisis, and enhance caregivers' overall quality of life. Former President Ronald Reagan proclaimed National Adult Day Services Week on September 27, 1983; it occurs during the third complete week of September each year.

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Sep

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Ntl.: September 13-19

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National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week raises awareness of adult education and literacy and provides access to adult education resources. Activities focus on community outreach, engagement, and methods to increase adult literacy. There are many reasons for illiteracy. If you’ve ever lived in a foreign country where you did not speak the language, then you know how hard life can be when you cannot read. You can be fully literate in your language and illiterate in another, a state compounded by different alphabets. It may also be that you never learned how to read. Perhaps you have a learning disability, which makes it hard. Unfortunately, the ability to read and write is essential to survival. National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week bridges the gap between those who cannot read and those who can.

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Sep

AIDS Aging Awareness Day: September 18

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Created in 2007, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) is observed annually in September. The event focuses on issues facing an aging population regarding HIV prevention, testing, care, and treatment. The campaign seeks to reach the following: A) Persons over 50 with an initial diagnosis; B) Educate on HIV infection prevention; C) Assist primary guardians for children who have lost their parent(s) to HIV/AIDS; Organizations and community members are invited to develop, implement and participate in awareness activities related to HIV/AIDS and aging.

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Sep

Aja Ekadashi (H): September 7

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Aja Ekadashi is a fasting day in the Hindu calendar that falls in August or September. Hindus believe if they observe this fast, they will not suffer the consequences of their sins, and activities deemed sinful are forgiven upon completion of the fast. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Sep

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day: September 19

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AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day emphasizes and celebrates the special bond between dogs and their owners. More than 5,000 affiliated dog clubs participate nationally. Dog lovers can engage in local sporting breed demos, children's safety seminars, and breed parades.

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Alcohol and 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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