NATIONAL OATMEAL MONTH
Oatmeal is a low-fat sodium-free whole grain that may help to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Celebrate the month by accessing www.quakeroats.com for heart healthy recipes.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS MONTH
Use this month to set financial goals for the year: Set up a savings plan, see a financial adviser, pay off old loans, get out of debt, spend less money, buy in bulk, wait for sales and bargains. Just a few suggestions to make your financial life a little easier…

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
A time to recognize the achievements and contributions by African Americans. The 2008 theme is: “Carter G. Woodson and the History of Multi-Culturism”
For more info contact website: www.asalh.org

HADASSAH ANNIVERSARY
February 24
A day to commemorate the founding of the largest women's volunteer organization in the United States. Hadassah is Hebrew for “myrtle” and over 1,500 chapters foster Jewish education, health care, and vocational education.

NATIONAL CHILI DAY
February 28
Celebrating the great bowl of red as a great American staple---especially during the winter months.

NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
A time to reexamine and celebrate the wide range of women's contributions and achievements in US history.

For more info contact website: www.nwhp.org

LAUGH AT WORK WEEK
April 1-7
The benefits of laughing at work include improved productivity, stress relief, morale boosts, and teamwork. Laugh your way to a healthy, and productive workplace…

NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
Americans are encouraged to consider organ and tissue donation and to sign donor cards when getting a driver's license.

For additional information contact the US Department of Health and Human Services at: www.organdonor.gov

BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK/NATIONAL PET WEEK
May 4-10
This is the week to promote kindness, humane care, and public awareness of animal health.

For more info contact: www.petweek.org and www.americanhumane.org

NATIONAL SMILE MONTH
Smiling can change your life. Make an extra effort to show those pearly whites during this special month of celebration…

NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
Promoting safety in every aspect of American life: home, community, highways and roads, and workplaces.

Contact: www.nsc.org or call 1-800-621-7615

INTERNATIONAL MEN'S MONTH
Initiated in 1996 to increase media and local community awareness of unique issues that impact men's lives, and to promote positive changes in male roles and relationships.

For more information contact: www.menstuff.org

NATIONAL BLACK FAMILY MONTH
Dedicated to the enrichment of Black families through education, health, and self-improvement.

LIFESTYLE WELLNESS MONTH
Improve social and communication skills and learn to act appropriately in prominent situations.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITES ACT SIGNED, ANNIVERSARY
Signed by President George Bush on July 26, 1990, which went into effect two years later. This act required all public buildings to be made accessible to the disabled.

NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH
Celebrates one of America's favorite foods with facts, trivia and recipes.

For more info check website: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/default.htm

WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY – AUGUST 26
Anniversary of certification as part of the U.S. constitution, in 1920, of the 19 th Amendment prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex with regard to voting.

See website for toolkit that includes preparing easy and nutritious meals: http://nutrition.wsu.edu/ebet/

NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
To foster the full integration of people with disabilities into the workforce.

NATIONAL POPCORN POPPIN' MONTH
Celebrating the wholesome, economical, natural food value of popcorn and America's favorite snack

NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH
To commemorate the success of three kinds of adoption: infants, special needs, and inter-country.

BINGO'S BIRTHDAY MONTH
To celebrate the innovation and manufacture of America's popular game by Edwin S. Lowe in 1929. Bingo has grown into a $5 billion a year charitable fund-raiser.

For more info check website: www.un.org