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International Stuttering Awareness Week began in 1998 to raise awareness of the millions of people who struggle with stuttering, nearly one percent of the world's population. Significant stigma surrounds stutterers. This day and week, aim to correct that while providing tools that help stutters leave stuttering behind for good!

Africa

Oct

Substance Abuse Preservation Month, Ntl.: October

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First held in 2011 and kicked off with a proclamation by President Barack Obama, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month exists to urge people and organizations to engage in appropriate programs, events, and activities that promote substance abuse prevention and help those with a problem find help. This awareness month is supported by hundreds of organizations nationwide, including the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD).

Africa

Oct

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month: October

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October is the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Promoted by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and supported by the CDC, this month seeks to educate parents on preventing or avoiding sudden infant death. Sudden infant death is something that can happen for a variety of reasons, most of which are preventable. This month is about education and prevention.

Africa

Oct

Sukkot (J): October 16-23

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Sunited Kingdomkot (Sukkot), the Feast of the Tabernacles, is a festive and happy Jewish religious observance following Yom Kippur. It has a dual significance, marking the end of the harvest and commemorating the Hebrew Exodus from Egypt in approximately 1446 BC. During the seven-day celebration, work is prohibited, and families take their meals in the Sunited Kingdomkah huts. On its seventh day (Hoshana Rabbah), services are held at the local synagogue.

Africa

Oct

Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Month: October

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October in the United States is Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Month, honoring Sunday school teachers and all their hard work for the spiritual future of Christian children. Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Month is an unofficial event without a sponsor that is observed by the church community each year.

Africa

Oct

Sunday School Teachers Appreciation Day: October 20

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Sunday School Teachers Appreciation Day is a part of Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Month. On this day, students and parents show appreciation for their Sunday school teachers' hard work and personal sacrifices that help children move forward in faith.

Africa

Oct

Academic Integrity, Intl. Day of Action for: October 16

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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization behind it for our members. In the meantime, we wanted to make sure you were able to include it in your search for events this month and in this category. We appreciate your patience!

Africa

Oct

ACE Week: October 20-26

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As part of the drive for inclusion in definitions of gender and sexual orientation and to promote greater visibility and acceptance of their lifestyle, a community of asexual persons (those with a lack of sexual attraction or absent sexual desire) created ACE WEEK. It seeks to encourage support in the LGBTQ+ community for all versions of asexuality. This event was first held in 2010 and is planned annually during the last week of October. Sexual orientation is defined as Heterosexual, Homosexual, Bisexual, and Asexual.

Africa

Oct

Ada Lovelace Day, Intl.: October 8

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Augusta Ada Byron-King was an aristocrat in England, ennobled with the title The Countess of Lovelace. But, she was a little bit more than that. Ada was well ahead of her time. A scientist, mathematician, and leader in engineering and technology in the Victorian era, she proved that beauty and brains (and motherhood; she had three) go together. She is a pioneer in the computer sciences, being the first to propose machines that could follow an order of steps to complete complex mathematic equations and other things yet to be discovered. The Countess of Lovelace was born December 10, 1815, and died November 27, 1852. Ada Lovelace Day celebrates women in science, engineering, and mathematics. It's a day to discover the calculating mind women possess and encourage women and girls to pursue careers in math, engineering, and science.

Africa

Oct

Adopt-a-Dog Month, (AHA): October

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Consider adopting a dog during the American Humane Association's October annual "Adopt-a-Dog Month®." Each year, an estimated 3-4 million animals wait in shelters, hoping for someone to give them a safe and loving home. Most never find a hero to adopt them and are euthanized. If you're considering getting a dog, be a hero and adopt a rescue animal from your local shelter. You'll be saving a life and significantly improving yours. Dogs are amazing, supportive, and heroic companions who can make a huge difference in your world. Dogs are best friends and exercise buddies, provide animal-assisted therapy, and help with challenges. Plus, who doesn't want a fuzzy face to greet you after a hard day at work? Your local shelter is the perfect place to find dogs of every type, size, age, and personality, all waiting for a loving home. Or, if you prefer a particular breed that isn't currently available at a shelter, go online to find a legitimate breed-specific rescue group looking for adopters like you.

Africa

Oct

Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month: October

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October is ASPCA’S Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by bringing home a furry friend from your local shelter and providing a loving forever home. Should you go big or small? The choice is up to you! There is a misconception that you need a big house to have a big dog. That’s a pity because many wonderful dogs fail to find forever families simply due to their size. While these dogs have a lot of love to give, they don’t need a mansion to be happy. They need a pet parent with a big heart who loves them and takes them out for walks. If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged friend to your family, this is the month to do it. Check with your local shelter for help and programs to bring your new friend home.

Africa

Nov

Advertising Week, Mexico City (MX-MX): November 5-7

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Advertising Week is a conference and the world's premier gathering of marketing & communication leaders. This event occurs in London, Mexico City, New York City, Sydney, and Tokyo on different dates throughout the year. Established in 2004, Advertising Week is a global thought leadership platform featuring the industry's best and brightest. Advertising Week combines inspiring thought leaders with engaging special events and year around content. Advertising Week draws from the brand, agency, technology, startup, media, and broader cultural communities, focusing on critical conversations designed to drive the business forward and influence the global industry. 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.

Africa

Oct

Advertising, Co-op Advertising Awareness Month: October

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Businesses lose millions of dollars each year because they fail to use the cooperative advertising funds (co-op) made available by original equipment manufacturers, brands, and service providers. Co-op funds are used for marketing your business, with most expiring at the end of the year. We're heading into the fourth quarter; use Co-op Advertising Awareness Month to see if your company has any unspent co-op advertising dollars. You just might be surprised. Not sure how to claim them or use them? Every major media outlet, be it print, online, outdoor, events, or broadcast, will have at least one person on their sales staff who is an expert on co-op advertising. Most senior-level account managers will also be experts. Contact the medium or organization you want to market through, and they'll find out if you have co-op funds, help you file the paperwork, monitor the ads to ensure compliance and provide you with the proof you need to get reimbursed. All you have to do is make that call.

Africa

Oct

Afghanistan, Invasion/Occupation (2001): October 7

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October 7 is the anniversary of the US invasion and occupation of Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC. The invasion led to the longest war in US history, ending on August 30, 2021, with the final withdrawal of US troops and the re-assertion of Taliban rule.

Africa

Oct

African-American, Black Poetry Day (1711): October 17

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African-American Poetry Day marks the anniversary of the birth of Jupiter Hammon of Long Island, New York, in 1711. Hammond was the first African American to publish poetry in the United States. At the time, the United States was still a colony of England, and slavery was in force. Hammon opened the door and opportunities to future black poets, including Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, Claude McKay, Imamu Amiri Baraka, Nikki Giovanni, and Langston Hughes.

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