Ceremonial Shape Shifters
Hi there,
We are officially in Fall now. That does mean a Fall re-mix, which is not a winding down of activities: so much as a move towards inward contemplation. You still have opportunity to be outside the casa, even as Fall shortens days and cools nights.
Do Not miss out on participating in some great Fall Events. Below is a list of some of the fun, wacky, or offbeat, holiday themes for the month of October. Paying attention to these ‘theme’ days, is a simple way to bring fun and interest into your daily routine. Some folks create habits, rituals and traditions to help strengthen their cultural lifestyle. If Nothing Else, it will give You some great Conversation Starters.
After Perusing the October Calendar. Check out Current or Past Blogs posts by navigating the tabs at the top of each page - these posts are designed to challenge assumptions and lighten up your mood if not your perspective.
This October ponder Jim Storm’s words: “October is about leaves revealing colors they have hidden all year. People have an October as well.”
OCTOBER 2018 MONTH LONG CELEBRATIONS
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
American Pharmacist Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Clergy Appreciation Month
Computer Learning Month
Cookie Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Eat Country Ham Month
National Book Month
National Diabetes Month
National Pizza Month
National Vegetarian Month
National Popcorn Popping Month
Sarcastic Month
Seafood Month
OCTOBER MULTI-DAY and WEEK EVENTS 2018
Earth= Atmos, Bios, Geo, Hydro - Spheres
Week 1 Get Organized Week
Week 1 Customer Service Week
Week 2 Fire Prevention Week
Week 2 Pet Peeve Week
14 - 20 Earth Sciences Week
Week 3 Pastoral Care Week
Oct 31- 01 Nov - Samhain
OCTOBER 2018 DAY LONG CELEBRATIONS
Cookie in Coffee
Oct 01 Mon International Coffee Day
Oct 01 Mon National Homemade Cookies Day
Oct 01 Mon International Day of Older Persons
Oct 01 Mon World Vegetarian Day
Car by Photo Artist Jason Beamguard
Oct 02 Tue Name Your Car Day
Oct 02 Tue National Custodial Worker Day
Oct 02 Tue International Day of Non-Violence
Oct 03 Wed National Boyfriend Day
Oct 03 Wed Techies Day
Oct 04 Thu Cinnamon Roll Day
Taco Sign by Photo Artist Jason Beamguard
Oct 04 Thu National Golf Day
Oct 04 Thu National Taco Day
Oct 04 Thu National Vodka Day
Oct 05 Fri National Denim Day
Oct 05 Fri National Storytelling Festival
Oct 05 Fri World Smile Day
Oct 05 Fri World Teacher's Day
Oct 06 Sat International Frugal Fun Day
Oct 06 Sat Mad Hatter Day
Oct 06 Sat Physician Assistant Day
Oct 07 Sun Bald and Free Day
Oct 07 Sun Bathtub Day
Oct 07 Sun Inter-generation Day
Oct 08 Mon American Touch Tag Day
Oct 08 Mon Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct 08 Mon National Kick Butt Day
Pizza Sign Photo by Jason Beamguard
Oct 09 Tue International Beer and Pizza Day
Oct 09 Tue Curious Events Day
Oct 09 Tue Fire Prevention Day
Oct 09 Tue World Post Office Day (mail something)
Oct 09 Tue National Sneakers Day
Oct 10 Wed National Cake Decorating Day
Oct 10 Wed Emergency Nurses Day
Oct 10 Wed World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
Oct 10 Wed World Mental Health Day
Oct 10 Wed Powers of Ten Day
Oct 11 Thu National Depression Screening Day
Oct 11 Thu Myths and Legends Day
Oct 11 Thu World Sight Day
Oct 11 Thu Southern Food Heritage Day
Oct 12 Fri World Arthritis Day
Oct 12 Fri Freethought Day
Oct 12 Fri International Moment Of Frustration Scream Day
Oct 12 Fri National Savings Day
Oct 12 Fri Old Farmers Day
Oct 13 Sat National Train Your Brain Day
Oct 13 Sat English Language Day
Oct 13 Sat International Day for Failure
Oct 13 Sat National Motorcycle Ride Day
Oct 13 Sat International Suit Up Day
Oct 14 Sun Be Bald and Free Day
Oct 14 Sun National Dessert Day
Oct 14 Sun National FRUMP Day
Oct 15 Mon Breast Health Day
Oct 15 Mon Breast Health Day
Oct 15 Mon World Math’s Day
Oct 15 Mon National Mushroom Day
Oct 15 Mon Multicultural Diversity Day
Oct 15 Mon National Grouch Day
Oct 15 Mon Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
Oct 16 Tue Global Cat Day
Oct 16 Tue World Food Day
Oct 16 Tue Information Overload Day
Oct 16 Tue National Learn a Word Day
Oct 16 Tue World Spine Day
Oct 17 Wed Love Your Body Day
Oct 17 Wed National Edge Day
Oct 17 Wed Medical Assistants Recognition Day
Oct 17 Wed National Pasta Day
Oct 17 Wed Gaudy Day
Oct 18 Thu No Beard Day
Oct 18 Thu Spirit Day
Oct 18 Thu National Get Smart About Credit Day
Oct 18 Thu Conflict Resolution Day
Photo Artist Juan Coronado Model/Actor Jimmy Flint-Smith
Oct 19 Fri Evaluate Your Life Day
Oct 19 Fri World Student Day
Oct 19 Fri New Friends Day
Oct 20 Sat National Brandied Fruit Day
Oct 20 Sat Birth of the Bab (Bahá'í holy day)
Oct 20 Sat National Suspenders Day
Oct 21 Sun Apple Day
Oct 21 Sun Babbling Day
Oct 21 Sun Celebration of the Mind Day
Oct 21 Sun Count Your Buttons Day
Oct 21 Sun International Day of the Nacho
Oct 22 Mon National Color Day
Oct 22 Mon Clean Up the Earth Day
Oct 22 Mon Smart is Cool Day
Oct 22 Mon National Nut Day
Oct 23 Tue National Boston Cream Pie Day
Oct 23 Tue National Mole Day
Oct 23 Tue National iPod Day
Oct 24 Wed National Bologna Day
Oct 24 Wed World Development Information Day
Oct 24 Wed United Nations & Unity Day
Battle of the Nudes by Antonio Pollaiuolo 1470
Oct 25 Thu International Artist Day
Oct 25 Thu Greasy Foods Day
Oct 25 Thu Wear Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Day
Oct 25 Thu World Pizza Makers Day
Oct 26 Fri Frankenstein Friday
Oct 26 Fri National Pharmacy Buyer Day
Oct 26 Fri National Pumpkin Day
Oct 27 Sat American Beer Day
Oct 27 Sat National Forgiveness Day
Oct 27 Sat Navy Day
Oct 27 Sat National Potato Day
Oct 28 Sun International Animation Day
Oct 28 Sun National Chocolate Day
Oct 28 Sun Separation of Church and State Day
Oct 28 Sun Wild Foods Day
Oct 29 Mon National Cat Day
Oct 29 Mon Hermit Day
Oct 29 Mon International Internet Day
Oct 29 Mon National Oatmeal Day
Oct 30 Tue National Checklist Day
Oct 30 Tue Buy a Doughnut Day
Oct 30 Tue Mischief Night
Oct 30 Tue Pumpkin Bread Day
Oct 31 Wed National Caramel Apple Day
Oct 31 Wed Girl Scout Founder's Day
Oct 31 Wed National Day of Magic
Oct 31 Wed Increase Your Psychic Powers
Oct 31 Wed All Hallows' Eve - Halloween