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We are accepting submissions for our next digital edition.

Do you have a unique and quirky story to tell? We are looking for contributors who would like to write, from your perspective, about the following topics:

• Goin' Up The Country - What rural living is like in your state.Your heartwarming and heart aching experiences.

• Gardening Your Style - Do you believe that farm fresh produce is the real "Farmacy?" Why? Let us know your gardening techniques, and the health benefits you derive.

• Small Town and Big Town Crafters - Tell us what you do,what you make and why you do it - we're thinking it's for the love of it!

• Made in My Hometown - What is unique, specific, and only made in your Hometown that you can shine a light on, and are exceptionally proud to call your own?

• Delicious America - Delicious Zweigle Hot Dogs, Nunda Mustard, Monks Bread, and Once Again Nut Butters are unique to our area of upstate NY. What can you boast about?

• Explore Our USA - Our sister in NE boasts of "Boot Hill" in Ogallala, where old-time burials were laid to rest in a historic cemetery, and the dead were generally buried with their boots on - hence the name, "Boot Hil." In upstate NY we celebrate Letchworth State Park, considered "The Grand Canyon of the East." What should we explore in your state?

• Tell us about your Creativity - We love fine art - ideas, photography, poetry, - and just about anything that the right side of the mind delivers - please send us your work!

Stuck for ideas? Here is a great site that gives Information & Inspiration!

Each month they feature:

Silly, Strange, Crazy, Odd, sometimes Bizarre, Goofy, Crazy, Dumb, Wacky, Weird, Wild, Respected and Traditional Holidays or Observances mostly only in the United States. 

And they already have each month for 2014 ready just click it!

October:

Adopt A Shelter Dog Month

AIDS Awareness Month

Apple Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Bullying Prevention Month Link

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Eat Better, Eat Together Month

Fair Trade Month

German-American Heritage Month

Italian-American Heritage Month

International Walk To School Month

Month of Free Thought

National Animal Safety and Protection Month

National Arts & Humanities Month

National Book Month

National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

National Roller Skating Month

National RSV Awareness Month Link

National Sarcastic Awareness Month

Photographer Appreciation Month

Pizza Month Polish American Heritage Month

Positive Attitude Month

Self-Promotion Month

Spinach Lovers Month

Vegetarian Month

December

Advent: 1

Rosa Parks Day: 1

Cyber Monday: 2

National Mutt Day: 2

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting: 3

National Cookie Day: 4

World Wildlife Conservation Day: 4

AFL-CIO Day: 5

St. Nicholas Day: 6

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: 7

International Civil Aviation Day: 7

International Anti-corruption Day: 9

Human Rights Day: 10 Nobel Prize Day: 10

UNICEF Birthday: 11

Day Of The Horse: 14 (Always 2nd Saturday Senate Res. 452)

Bill of Rights Day: 15

Cat Herders Day: 15

National Chocolate-covered Anything Day: 16 Link

Wright Brothers Day: 17

Underdog Day: 20 (3rd Friday)

Crossword Puzzle Day: 21

Forefathers Day: 21

Humbug Day: 21

National Homeless Persons' Remembrance Day: 21

Winter Solstice (Winter): 21 at 12:11 pm EDT

World Peace Day/Winter Solstice: 21

Festivus: 23 Link

Christmas: 25

National Whiner's Day: 26

National Chocolate Day: 28 & 29

Pledge of Allegiance Day: 28

New Years Eve: 31

No Interruptions Day: 31

Universal Hour of Peace Day: 31

World Peace Meditation Day: 31

April

ASPCA Month

Jazz Aprreciation Month

Keep America Beautiful Month

Month of the Military Child

National Garden Month

National Pet Month/Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month

National Poetry Month

April Fools Day

Sow the Seeds of Greatness Day – 3

Thomas Jefferson Day – 13

Boston Marathon – 15

Ellis Island Family History Day – 17

Earth Day – 22

Take our Daughters and Sons to work Day – 25

World Healing Day – 30

May

National Bike Month

Military Appreciation Month

Teacher Appreciation Week 6 –10

Salute to Moms 35plus 12-18

New Friends/Old Friends Week 18-25

May Day 1

Batman Day 1

National Bubba Day 1

Cinco de Mayo 5

National Teachers Day 7

Mother’s Day 12

Stars & Stripes Forever Day 14

Memorial Day 27

No Tobacco Day 31

June

Country Cooking Month

Great Outdoors Month

International Men's Month

National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

National Soul Food Month

Sports America Kids Month

Black Music Month

National Flag Week: 9-15

Duct Tape Days: 14-16

World Environment Day: 5

D-Day: 6

Native American Citizenship Day: 15

Nature Photography Day: 15

Father's Day: 16

American Eagle Day: 20

Ugliest Dog Day: 21

Baby Boomer's Recognition Day: 23

*NOW (National Organization For Women) Day: 30

July

National Grilling Month

National Make A Difference to Children Month

National Recreation & Parks Month

Freedom Week: 4-10

Garlic Days: 26-28

Made In The USA Day: 2

Fourth of July or Independence Day: 4

Roswell UFO Days: 5-7

Cheer Up The Lonely Day: 11

Collector Car Appreciation Day: 12

Simplicity Day: 12 Link

Bald Is In: 13

Embrace Your Geekness Day: 13

Celebration of The Horse Day: 20-21

National Day of the Cowboy : 27

Parents' Day: 28

August

American Adventures Month

American Artists Appreciation Month Link

American Indian Heritage Month

Golf Month

Happiness Happens Month

National Farmers' Market Week: 4-10

Sturgis Rally: 5-11

Elvis Week: 10-16

Little League Baseball World Series: 18-24

US Air Force Day: 1 Link

World Wide Web Day: 1

Friendship Day: 4

National Doll Day: 4

National Kids' Day: 4

National Garage Sale Day: 10

V-J Day: 14

Best Friends Day: 15

National Thrift Shop Day: 17

Valentino Day: 23 (Had to throw that one in)

Women's Equality Day: 26

XIV Paralympics Games: 29-9/9

September

National Coupon Month

National Home Furnishings Month

National Wilderness Month

Self Improvement Month

Women’s Friendship Month

Constitution Week 9/17-9/23 (Constitution Day 9/17)

Banned Books Week 9/22-9/28

Labor Day/ VJ Day 9/02

National Grandparents Day 9/08

Patriot Day 9/11

Yom Kippur 9/13

Farmer’s Consumer Awareness Day 9/14

Greenpeace Day 9/15

Mayflower Day 9/16

Air Force Birthday 9/18

American Business Women’s Day 9/22

Autumnal Equinox 9/22 at 4:44pm EDT

Family Day (A day to eat dinner with your kids) 9/25

Ancestor Appreciation Day 9/27

Family Health & Fitness Day 9/28

National Hunting & fishing Day 9/28

National Good Neighbor Day 9/28

Gold Star Mother’s Day 9/29

October

Bullying Prevention Monthj

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

German-American Heritage Month

Italian-American Heritage Month

Polish-American Heritage Month

National Roller-Skating Month

Positive Attitude Month

World Space Week 10/04-10

Astronomy Week 10/07-13

Spinning & Weaving Week (yarns & tales) 10/07-13

Freedom of Speech Week 10/20-26

From bloggers, artists, and high school students to civic groups, and universities - Free Speech Week is for you!

Peace, Friendship and Goodwill Week 10/24-30

International Magic Week 10/25-31

Guardian Angel Day 10/02

World Animal Day 10/04

National Denim Day 10/04

You Matter to Me Day 10/07

Four little words- that make a profound difference to all who hear it.
The annual event of acknowledging the people who matter to each of us.

Columbus Day 10/12

Navy’s Birthday 10/13

Native American Day 10/14

International Day of Rural Women 10/15



November

Indian Heritage Month

Military Family Appreciation Month

National Adoption Month

National Family Caregivers Month

Pursuit of Happiness Week 11/07-13

World Kindness Week 11/11-17

National Family Week

Marine Corps Birthday 11/10

Veterans Day 11/11

American Teddy Bear Day 11/14

America Recycles Day 11/15

National Day of Play 11/16

Homemade Bread Day 11/17

Mickey Mouse Day 11/18

Equal Opportunity Day 11/19

International Men’s Day 11/19

Great American Smokeout 11/21

Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day 11/24

Small Business Saturday 11/24

Thanksgiving/ Hanukah 11/28

National Day of Listening (StoryCorps) 11/29

Black Friday and/or Buy Nothing Day 11/29



Thanks to Brownielocks.com for their extensive research in compiling this list.





Each Month We Feature
(with graphic fun + informative style)
A Few of The Unknown, Unobserved, Untraditional,

Of Special Interest:

The Made in America Movement: "People just like you and me...We come from all walks of life. We live in all parts of the United States – in cities, suburbs and the country. We share a commitment to bringing jobs and quality of life back to America. It’s about people. The American people." We want to hear your stories!

Artisans: An endless variety of unique, quality, handmade products at affordable prices. Our USA Magazine is proud to feature all artisans in our support of USA small business owners. Please email us for special rates.



We are animal lovers and love all those four-legged little critters who really don't care if we are too fat, or snore or don't exercise enough - those special little guys who give unconditional love - our pets. Send in their stories and photos and even a video if you have one! We are hoping to have a special section on horses - so if you have had any experience with these strong, gentle, beautiful creatures - please send in your Horse Tales.

If you know about a new and interesting website or business that you think many of your neighbors and friends would benefit from and enjoy, please drop us a line and let us know about it. It just may be spotlighted in the next Serendipity feature.

Send in your photos of our beloved ‘Stars and Stripes’ and it might just make it on the cover of the magazine! As a continuing theme for Our USA Magazine, we would like to display “Old Glory” on the cover of each issue. From the White House to your house, to outer space, the flag of the United States is one of the nation’s most widely recognized symbols. Show your pride, and send in your photos! Please see photo requirements page.

Our Back in the Day feature highlights memories of each era - whether you were born in the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s or 90s - there is something relevant to each decade. Remember when there were no childproof lids on medicine bottles, or sharing your drink from the same bottle with four of your friends, or riding your bike wearing a baseball cap on your head, and not a helmet? Send and share your memories with us.

Representing Our Country. We can't help but hear all the gloom and doom that is spreading like wildfire across this country, but there must be some inspirational, encouraging stories too! Along with our military men and women who give selflessly, what about the firefighters, police officers, teachers, nurses and every other hard- working person who represents this country, doing what they do best! We want to hear from, and about them too!

My Hometown – Bruce Springsteen sang – “Take a look around - this is your hometown.” Take a look around your hometown and tell us what it means to you. What makes your town like no other. How do you celebrate the 4th of July - baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and the traditional parade down main street? Let us know what makes your town unique.

We would like to do a photo feature in each issue of your children and grandchildren. If you can answer the question of what are little boys made of, and then of course, what are little girls made of...you'll know what we're looking for!



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November

American & National Diabetes Month

American Indian Heritage Month

Aviation History Month

Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month

Military Family Appreciation Month Link

National Adoption Month

National Inspirational Role Models Month

Vegan Month

Marine Corps Birthday: 10

Sesame Street Day: 10

Origami Day: 11

Veterans Day: 11

World Kindness Day: 13 Link (2nd Sunday)

International Girls Day: 14

Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day: 14

America Recycles Day: 15

I Love to Write Day: 15

Mickey Mouse Day: 18

American Made Matters Day: 19

Equal Opportunity Day (aka Gettysburg Address Day): 19

International Men's Day: 19

Rocky and Bullwinkle Day: 19

Beaujolais Nouveau Day: 21

Great American Smokeout: 21 (Thursday before Thanksgiving)

Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day: 24

Small Business Saturday: 24 (First Saturday after Thanksgiving)

Chanukah or Hanukah : 28

Thanksgiving Day: 28

Black Friday: 29

Sinkie Day: 29

(Some call it "The Sink Day" when you eat over the sink all the Thanksgiving leftovers.

The definition says "It's the day after thanksgiving." )



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