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Sep
28
Thu
all-day National Good Neighbor Day
National Good Neighbor Day
Sep 28 – Sep 29 all-day

National Good Neighbor Day on September 28th creates an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other better. This day acknowledges and celebrates the importance of a good neighbor. It is a blessing to have a good neighbor, but it is even a greater thing to BE a good neighbor. Good neighbors often become friends. They watch out for each
Oct
1
Sun
all-day LGBT History Month
LGBT History Month
Oct 1 all-day

LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community, and makes the civil rights statement about the LGBT Communities’ extraordinary national and international contributions. Currently, LGBT History Month is a month-long celebration that is
Oct
2
Mon
all-day International Day of Non-Violence
International Day of Non-Violence
Oct 2 all-day

The International Day of Non-Violence is marked on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. According to General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion to “disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and
all-day World Habitat Day (UN)
World Habitat Day (UN)
Oct 2 all-day

The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our
Oct
3
Tue
11:00 am How Racism & Poverty Are Making ... @ TBA
How Racism & Poverty Are Making ... @ TBA
Oct 3 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

On October 3rd, we will host a luncheon featuring Dr. Arline Geronimus and an important conversation about “weathering” and how racism and poverty are making us sick. She will be joined by a panel of local leaders to discuss the impact of racism and poverty in Orange County and how to build a healthier community. “Weathering” makes the case that marginalized people