For those of you who haven’t fully completed your monthly calendar, the following info may be of use. Use this data in plotting some get-away time with your family, sales and marketing promotions for your organizations, in-house celebrations or competition among your staff members or simply expanding your knowledge base concerning the month of October.

• October is Hispanic Heritage Month.
• October is Disability Awareness Month.
• October is National Clock Month.
• October is National Crime Prevention Month.
• October is National Popcorn Popping Month.
• October is Hunger Awareness Month.
• October is the Month of the Dinosaurs.
• October is Computer Learning Month.
• Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13.
• Columbus Day is October 12 (observed October 8).
• National Children’s Day is October 14.
• National Boss Day is October 16.
• Sweetest Day is October 20.
• United Nations Day is October 24.
• Mother-In-Law’s Day is October 28.
• The Anniversary of the Dedication of the Statue of Liberty is October 28.
• Halloween is October 31.

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