Social Work Month is observed each March in the United States. American social work is a profession over 100 years old. Its purpose is to improve conditions and quality of life opportunities for everyone through service, dignity, and respect. The American social work profession was established in the late 19th century to ensure that immigrants and other vulnerable people gained tools and skills to escape economic and social poverty. The profession of social work: (a) helps people in their personal and interpersonal lives to achieve social improvement; (b) pursues social change to benefit various individuals, families, and communities. The policies and programs created by social workers throughout United States history seek to give more people, regardless of life circumstances, the opportunity to cope with and overcome obstacles.

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Mar

Solar Appreciation Day: March 14

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Created by solar panel company Sunrun in 2009 as a "thank you" for their employees (they get the day off every year), Solar Appreciate Day has been adopted by clean energy advocates and enthusiasts throughout the United States. Annually the second Friday in March.

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Solar Eclipse (Partial): March 29

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking out the Sun's light and creating a temporary period of darkness during the day. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon appears to completely cover the disk of the Sun, and the Sun's outer atmosphere, called the corona, becomes visible as a faint, glowing halo around the Moon. The sky around the Sun also becomes dark, and stars and planets may become visible. The entire event can last up to several hours, but the total phase of the eclipse, when the Sun is completely blocked by the Moon, typically lasts only a few minutes. Total solar eclipses are rare and can only be seen from a specific path on the Earth's surface, known as the path of totality. The path of totality is typically only a few dozen miles wide, and people outside this path will only see a partial solar eclipse. Total solar eclipses occur roughly every 18 months, but any given location on Earth will only experience a total solar eclipse about once every 375 years on average. Total solar eclipses are fascinating and often highly anticipated events, and they have been the subject of scientific study and cultural significance throughout human history.

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Mar

Sons' Day, Ntl.: March 4

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Initiated in 2019, National Sons Day resulted from the work of Jill Nico, who hopes to encourage parents to discuss and seek ways to improve their children's experience growing up. September 25 is National Daughters Day. Nico thought it was about time there was a sons' day too, and chose March 4 because it is March, and she enjoys the number four. Social media made it so. See the original post at: https://www.facebook.com/nationalsonsday/videos/hello-i-am-jill-nico-the-founder-of-national-sons-day-here-i-explain-how-this-da/1424406611028870.

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Mar

South by Southwest Conference (US-TX): March 7-15

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ABOUT SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST

South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) is held annually in mid-March and attracts thousands of people from around the world to Austin, Texas, to celebrate music, film, and interactive industries. The conference began in 1987 and continues to grow larger every year. The music portion of SXSW is the largest music festival in the world, including thousands of performers and bands. The Interactive Festival zeroes in on new ideas in technology. Lastly, the Film Festival focuses on finding up-and-coming directing talent.

PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Mar

Spanish Paella Day: March 27

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Spanish Paella is rice, vegetables, fish, and beans. Paella is influenced by the cultures of Spain, including the Iberians, Romans, Moors, and Catholics, resulting in a rich, colorful dish. Spanish Paella Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Mar

Sparrow Day, World: March 20

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World Sparrow Day celebrates the house sparrow, which was once the most common bird in the world. But in the past few years, this bird has declined over much of its natural range, both in urban and rural habitats. The decline of the house sparrow is an indicator of the continuous degradation of the environment. World Sparrow Day underscores the need to conserve sparrows and urban biodiversity. This event brings together individuals with national and international groups while attracting the attention of government agencies and the scientific community.

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Mar

Spiritual Wellness Month: March

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Spiritual Wellness: Mindfulness and Purpose Spiritual Wellness Month, observed annually in March, recognizes and fosters spiritual growth and well-being. It is an unofficial event without sponsorship observed in various communities and wellness circles over the years. The month includes activities and initiatives encouraging individuals to explore and deepen their spiritual connections through religious practices, meditation, reflection, or engaging with nature. The concept of spiritual wellness is multifaceted, encompassing a sense of purpose, inner peace, and connection to something greater than oneself. Spirituality is not a religious belief; rather, it is the practice or belief system that provides meaning, comfort, and a sense of balance in life. It can include mindfulness, ethical and moral values, and community or universe belonging. Spiritual wellness contributes to mental and emotional health, resilience in facing life's challenges, and a sense of fulfillment. The practice supports physical health, lowers stress levels, and improves immune function. Activities during Spiritual Wellness Month often include workshops, seminars, guided meditations, community service, and discussions that encourage individuals to explore their spiritual paths. It's a time for personal introspection and seeking out practices contributing to spiritual growth. This observance underlines the belief that nurturing the spirit is as essential as caring for the physical body and mind, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all aspects of health.

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Mar

Spring Begins (Northern Hemisphere): March 20

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The spring equinox in the northern hemisphere marks the first day of spring and the first day of fall in the southern hemisphere. An equinox occurs when the sun passes the earth’s equator, and day and night are virtually equal in length. When Julius Caesar established the Julian calendar in 46 BC, the spring equinox occurred on March 25 due to the slightly longer days of that calendar. Eventually, that date drifted to several different dates depending on the calendars. The spring equinox marks the New Year in the Persian calendar.

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Spring Button Fest: March 21-23 (est)

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Button Week serves to appreciate the history and unique art that is buttons. Jean Speights, the President of the National Button Society, declared the third week of March as National Button Week in 1989 as support for local clubs, craft groups, and button collectors. Button Week is preceeded by Spring Button Fest, over the third weekend of March. The history of buttons stretches back thousands of years, with their initial use more decorative than functional. Early buttons were made from seashells, metal, wood, and eventually, with the advent of industrialization, from plastics and other synthetic materials. Historically, buttons have been more than just fasteners; they've been statements of fashion, status, and artistry. In the 13th century, buttons became a functional part of European clothing, revolutionizing fashion. They have since become ubiquitous on a wide range of garments and accessories. Button Week encourages the observers to explore the history and variety of buttons, celebrate their artistry and craftsmanship, and recognize their role in fashion and function. For collectors, it's a chance to share their collections, stories, and knowledge about buttons. For artists and crafters, it's an opportunity to showcase creative uses of buttons beyond mere fasteners. Button Week celebrates the small yet impactful object that has played a significant role in fashion and functionality throughout history.

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Mar

Spring Weather Safety Day, Ntl.: March 1

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Thunder and lightning, rip currents, floods, tornados, and tsunamis are just some of the weather-related hazards which occur in the spring. National Spring Weather Safety Day is the annual day the National Weather Service seeks to educate the public about the dangers ahead and how to prepare for them. National Spring Weather Safety Day is one of four seasonal safety day campaigns sponsored by the National Weather Service each year.

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Star Spangle Banner Day (1931): March 3

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Star-Spangle Banner Day commemorates the national anthem of the United States, written during the Battle for Baltimore (September 12 – 15, 1814) during the War of 1812 by Francis Scott Key. On March 3, 1931, the song became the official anthem of the United States under President Herbert Hoover. _____________________ The Star-Spangled Banner O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there, O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep Where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream, ’Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave! And where is that band who so vauntingly swore, That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion A home and a Country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash’d out their foul footstep’s pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand Between their lov’d home and the war’s desolation! Blest with vict’ry and peace may the heav’n rescued land Praise the power that hath made and preserv’d us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto - “In God is our trust,” And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

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Mar

Sterile Packaging Day: March 10

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Sterile packaging is a silent hero that plays a critical role in everyone's health and well-being. These innovative pouches, trays, and packs protect life-saving medical devices, supplies, and pharmaceuticals from harmful bacteria and particulates that can compromise their efficacy and safety. From your baby's first immunization to in-patient surgical procedures to the daily administration of insulin and other life-saving medications, your safety is assured thanks to sterile packaging's adherence to rigorous quality standards. At the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council, we invite you to learn more about sterile packaging, get involved and celebrate Sterile Packaging Day with us on March 10. This event first ran in 2021.

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Mar

Steroid Abuse Prevention Month: March

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National Steroid Abuse month occurs in March and brings awareness to parents and youths about the dangers of steroids. The awareness month was created by former steroid user and author of the book Steroid Deceit, Jeff Rutstein. What are the names steroids go by on the street? ________________ The Oral Street Names for Steroids Oxandrolone – Anavar – sometimes called “Var.” Oxymetholone – Anadrol – sometimes called “Drol.” Methandrostenolone – Dianabol – often referred to as “Dbol.” Methenolone – Primobolan – often called “Primo.” Stanozolol – Winstrol – often called “Winny.” Fluoxymesterone – Halotestin – often called “Halo.” __________________ Injectable Street Names for Steroids: Nandrolone-Decanoate – Deca-Durabolin – often called “Deca.” Boldenone-Undecylenate – Equipoise - often called “EQ.” Drostanolone – Masteron – only referred to by trade name. Nandrolone-Phenylpropionate – numerous common trade names – is often called “NPP.” Methenolone – Primobolan Depot – often called “Primo.” Trenbolone – no common trade name – Is often called “Tren.” Testosterone – insert brand – often called “Test.” Stanozolol - Winstrol Depot - often called “Winny.” __________________ In 1991 Congress added steroids to the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Since then, possessing illegally obtained AAS merits a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a minimum $1,000 fine for first-time drug offenders. The maximum penalty for trafficking is five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for first-time offenders.

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Mar

Storytelling Day, Global: March 20

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World Storytelling Day is a global honoring of the art of oral storytelling. It's marked annually on the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere and the autumn equinox in the southern. It's a day for various organizations and individuals to organize events for storytelling, regardless of language and cultural barriers. Each year has a theme.

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