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.
