All - Leep Calendar

Sesame Street Magazine dubbed October 15 National Grouch Day in honor of Jim Henson’s lovable curmudgeon, Oscar the Grouch.

Oscar first appeared on Sesame Street on November 10, 1969. This event originated with Alan Miller, Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Grouches.

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Oct

Handwashing Day, Global: October 15

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Global Handwashing Day is an awareness campaign dedicated to increasing understanding of the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Global Handwashing Day is an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times.

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Oct

Infection Prevention Week, Intl.: October 15-21

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The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) leads International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) with online events and resources for consumers and healthcare professionals, highlighting ways to break the chain of infection. Healthcare-associated infections are linked to an estimated 75,000 deaths and lead to approximately $33 billion in excess medical costs in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). IIPW is an annual awareness campaign to stimulate interest in and highlight the importance of infection prevention.

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Oct

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Katik is the 8th month of the Sikh calendar. It always starts on October 15.

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Sep

Sustainable Seafood Week, Ntl. (UK/IE): September 15-22 (est)

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National Sustainable Seafood Week in the United Kingdom is a nationwide celebration of the sea's bounty and those who live from it. Local restaurants, markets, and public houses participate in National Seafood week. Check your local establishments for specials and see the event website for toolkits and ideas.

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Sep

Thank You Day, Ntl.: September 15

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National Thank You Day encourages a show of appreciation to those who have impacted your life. We often forget to say thank you, and National Thank You Day is a way of getting it on your calendar, so you don't forget.

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Sep

The Big E (US-MA): September 15 - October 1

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The Big E is considered one of the largest country fairs in the United States. Visitors enjoy horse shows, parades, a big top circus, and Springfield, Massachusetts attractions.

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Sep

Tradesman Day, Ntl: September 15

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National Tradesmen Day celebrates the men and women of vocational trades: carpenters, welders, electricians, etc. These are the people who build what we use, where we live, shop, drive, and where we work. National Tradesmen Day first occurred in 2011.

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Sep

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day: September 16

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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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Sep

Anne Dudley Bradstreet Day, (US-ME)(1672): September 16

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Anne Dudley Bradstreet was one of the first female poets and an acclaimed writer and voice for the women of her time. She lived from 1612 until September 16, 1672. Anne Dudley Bradstreet Day honors her contributions to literature, poetry, and sociology with a festival in the city of North Andover, Maine. Bradstreet's most celebrated work, "The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America," was published in 1650.

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Sep

Batman Day: September 16

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The character Batman and his real-world representation Bruce Wayne premiered on March 30, 1939, as a serial comic "Detective's Comics" (DC Comics.) The story was written by Finger and drawn by Kane. Dubbed the "Caped Crusader," Batman is known for his relentless pursuit of good over evil and colorful villains. DC Comics created Batman Day as an annual event to premier new programming, whether audio, visual, film, television, gaming, or whatever the next big thing is.

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Sep

British Food Fortnight (UK): September 16 - October 1

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Year after year, thousands of people get behind the Love British Food campaign, which culminates in British Food Fortnight in the early autumn. Glorious celebrations of food, schools visit farms, and learn more about the food produced in the country. Pubs, restaurants, hospitals, and care homes change their menus in support, and Britons actively seek locally grown and produced foods.

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Sep

Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week (PH): September 16-22

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Under Presidential Proclamation No. 588, issued on March 25, 2004, Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week is set for September 16-22, annually. Cerebral Palsy is a non-progressive condition affecting the immature brain characterized by movement, balance, and postural problems, and it is the most common disorder affecting children and adults globally. The Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week hopes to create an environment for persons with cerebral palsy to enjoy productive lives. The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and the Cerebral Palsied Association of the Philippines, Inc champion the event.

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Sep

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day: September 16

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Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day pays tribute to cinnamon raisin bread. Today, people make versions of cinnamon raisin bread or buy it from their favorite bakery.

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