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    CASE Ideas is the place to view activities designed to celebrate special days and link to contests at the local and national level.

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  • October: National Bullying Prevention Month

    National Bullying Prevention Month is a campaign in the United States founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. It is held during October and unites communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Initially held the first week of October, the event was expanded in 2010 to the entire month.

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  • September 15–October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month

    From September through October, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

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  • October 10: World Mental Health Day

    World Mental Health Day, recognized on Oct. 10 annually, increases awareness of mental health and its role in people’s lives worldwide.

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  • October 24: Lights On Afterschool

    Celebrate the 25th annual Lights On Afterschool event in October. Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities.

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  • September 2: Labor Day

    Officially, Labor Day is a celebration of the achievements of American workers.

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  • September 4: National Wildlife Day

    This day serves to bring awareness of endangered animals nationally as well as globally, that need to be preserved and rescued from their demise each year, but also to acknowledge zoos and outstanding animal sanctuaries globally for everything they do to help preserve this planet's animals and educate the public about conservation - especially to children, our animal's future caretakers and conservationists.

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  • September 8: International Literacy Day

    International Literacy Day is a day of observance that highlights the importance of literacy for all people, communities and societies.

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