Diabetes Awareness month is November, and World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14th. Millions of people worldwide are involved in diabetes advocacy and awareness. The focus theme for 2009-2013 is Diabetes Education and Prevention.
November 1st is National Author’s day, and as every reader and book lover knows, that is the day to celebrate your favorite author or authors.
It all started way back in 1928 when Nellie Verne Burt Mcpherson of the Belmont Illinois Women’s Club wanted to honor her favorite author, Irving Bacheller, who wrote Eben Hoden’s Last Day A’Fishin. She sent him a letter, and he responded by sending back an autographed copy of his book. It wasn’t until 1949 though that the U.S. Department of Commerce recognized it.
The Huffington Post says, "53.6% of bachelor’s-degree holders are either jobless or under employed."
College students have always had the perception that if they go to class and get good grades, they will get a degree and good paying job. That isn’t the case, especially anymore. With the downfall of the economy, college students are finding it harder and harder to find a job. (Job seekers with 9 years of experience in a field will take an entry-level position for less pay, just to get a job.)
It all started with, "Let’s go have lobster!" From that statement, the plan expanded to include whale watching, lighthouses, blueberry pancakes, and Acadia National Park. Before we knew it, we were booking our tickets to the unbelievably beautiful state of Maine.
It’s that time of year again—fall is all around us with crisp, fresh air, rainbow trees, and little goblins looking for places to gather treats. As always, MCPL and the City of Blue Springs have some fun activities to offer.
October 16th is the day to celebrate our bosses, because it is National Boss Day. The origins of Boss’s Day dates back to 1958. Patricia Bays Haroski, an employee at State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois, registered it with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Haroski chose the date because it was her father's birthday; who was her boss.
My favorite Sesame Street character would have to be Oscar the Grouch, that’s why I was happy to see there’s a National Grouch Day. Celebrated on October 15, this special day is dedicated to all things grouchy.
It's All About the "Pink" at Blue Springs North Branch!
Join us at our breast cancer awareness program on Thursday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m. as we gain knowledge of better health and improved awareness on the prevention of breast cancer. Discover ways to help others and yourself at the MCPL Pink Parties.
November 13th at 6:30 p.m., we will be showing 
