In the newly published New York Times Bestseller, 1000 Places to See Before you Die in the US and Canada, one thing you are probably not aware of is the article about Kiwanis on Page 640 of that book. The service rendered by the Kiwanis Club of Fargo, North Dakota is getting national and worldwide attention.
February 1-March 3
·Read Around the WorldThis event celebrates
one-on-one reading to children. Your February Kiwanis magazine
will include a feature article about how clubs have expanded their
Read Around the World programs to ensure an enduring impact on
children in their communities. For Read Around the World information,
contact Kiwanis International, Branded Programs; phone, 800-875-8755,
x211; e-mail, service@kiwanis.org; Web site, http://www.kiwanis.org/ServiceProjects/ReadAroundtheWorld/tabid/284/Default.aspx
March 1-31:
Colorectal Cancer Education and Awareness MonthThis month
educates consumers, patients, and professionals regarding the
need for early diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. For
information, contact Frederic S. Mayer, president, Pharmacists
Planning Service Inc., 101 Lucas Valley Road, #210, San Rafael,
California 94903; phone, 415-479-8628; e-mail, ppsi@aol.com; Web
site, www.ppsinc.org.
Mental Retardation MonthThis month, educate the public about the needs of citizens with mental retardation and about ways to prevent retardation. For information, contact The Arc, 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 650, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; phone, 301-565-3842; Web site, www.thearc.org.
Music in Our Schools MonthThe goal of this observance is to increase public awareness of the importance of music education as part of a balanced curriculum. Additional information and awareness items are available. For information, contact Deidre Healy, manager of Special Programs, Music Educators National Conference, 1806 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191; phone, 800-336-3768; Web site, www.menc.org.
(United States) National Craft MonthThis month promotes the fun and creativity of hobbies and crafts. For information, contact Hobby Industry Association, National Craft Month, Richartz and Fliss, 400 Morris Avenue, Denville, New Jersey 07834; phone, 973-627-8180; Web site, www.i-craft.com.
(US) National Nutrition MonthThis month educates consumers about the importance of good nutrition by providing the latest practical information on how simple it can be to eat healthfully. For information, contact the American Dietetic Association, 216 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60606; phone, 312-899-0040; e-mail, nnm@eatright.org; Web site, www.eatright.org.
Red Cross MonthThis month serves to make the public aware of American Red Cross service in the community. There are some 1,300 Red Cross offices in the United States. For information on activities in your area, contact your local Red Cross office. For US information, contact the American Red Cross National Headquarters, Office of Public Inquiry, 1621 N. Kent Street, 11th Floor, Arlington, Virginia 22209; phone, 703-248-4222; e-mail, info@usa.redcross.org; Web site, www.redcross.org.
March 5-11
(US) National Chocolate Chip Cookie WeekFamous Amos cookies
was born on March 5, 1975, from Wally Amos Aunt Della's secret
recipe. For information, contact Rosica, Mulhern Inc. Strategic
Public Relations, 95 Route 17 South, Suite 109, Paramus, New Jersey
07652; phone, 201-843-5600; e-mail, folks@rosica.com.
March 20
Great American MeatoutAmerica's foremost celebration
of meatless eating asks consumers to "kick the meat habit,
at least for the day" at 2,000 events across the United States.
For information, contact the Farm Animal Reform Movement, Box
30654, Bethesda, Maryland 20824; phone, 301-530-1737 or 800-MEATOUT;
e-mail, farm@farmusa.org.
Source: The Kiwanis Inciter at: https://www.kiwanisone.org/Pages/Resources/default.aspx?PageID=2
