BACKGROUND:
Nat and I were walking across the Hawthorne Bridge during the 5k Portland AIDS Walk when she said, "why don't we do this every week?" I laughed and thought maybe because we always have great ideas and no follow through. However....if we have a reason, maybe this could work.

WHEN:
Every Sunday

WHERE:
Meeting place is the Salmon Street Springs. Parking downtown is free on Sundays.

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/or/portland/1069999124

BITS O' INFO:

• Everyone is welcome. I mean everyone! Dogs too.
• No need to RSVP, just show up
• You are not required to converse. If you want to zone out with the headphones go for it. We point and laugh (in front of you)
• Be prepared for the weather. This is October in Portland after all.
• The walk will start NO LATER than 10:30am. You can catch up with us at anytime but we will not wait.
• The pace is yours.

AND THE REASONS....

October is...
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Gay & Lesbian History Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
National Sarcastic Awareness Month
Positive Attitude Month
National Bake and Decorate Month

Sunday 19th - Evaluate Your Life Day

• National Massage Therapy Week
• National Food Bank Week

Sunday 26th - Mother-In-Law Day
the 27th - Cranky Co-Workers Day

• Peace, Friendship and Good Will Week
  

November is...
I Am So Thankful Month
National AIDS Awareness Month
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month

Sunday 2nd - Cookie Monster Day

• International Herpes Awareness Week
• National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

Sunday 9th -

• Pursuit of Happiness Week
  
• World Kindness Week
• National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week
  

Sunday 16th - International Day of Tolerance
Transgender Day of Remembrance

• National Geography Awareness Week
• American Education Week
  

Sunday 23rd - You're Welcomegiving Day

• Better Conversation Week
• National Game & Puzzle Week

Sunday 30th - Stay Home Because You're Well Day

• National Meth Awareness Day

December is...
Universal Human Rights Month
Bingo's Birthday Month

Sunday 7th - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

• National Hand Washing Awareness Week

Sunday 14th -

• Middle of Human Rights Week

Sunday 21st - Humbug Day
World Peace Day

Sunday 28th - National Chocolate Day



January is...
Book Blitz Month
Financial Wellness Month
Get Organized Month
Oatmeal Month
Thyroid Awareness Month

Sunday 4th - Trivia Day

• Women's Self Empowerment Week

Sunday 11th -

• Cuckoo Dancing Week (It's a quiet week)

Sunday 18th - Winnie The Pooh Day

• Healthy Weight Week
• Hunt For Happiness Week
  

Sunday 25th - Mac Computer Day

• World Leprosy Week

Feburary is...
International Boost Self-Esteem Month
Library Lovers Month
National Cherry Pie Month
National Laugh-Friendly Month
National Mend A Broken Heart Month
Relationship Wellness Month
Return Shopping Carts To The Supermarket Month

Sunday 1st - Freedom Day

• Solo Diners Eat Out Week

Sunday 8th - Laugh and Get Rich Day

• Love Makes The World Go Round; But, Laughter Keeps Us From Getting Dizzy Week
• International Flirting Week

Sunday 15th - National Gum Drop Day
Natalie's Birthday

• National Condom Week
• International Friendship Week

Sunday 22nd -

• National Pancake Week

March is...
American Red Cross Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Women's History Month

Sunday 1st - Beer Day
Plan A Solo Vacation Day

• National Words Matter Week
• Celebrate Your Name Week
• National Sleep Awareness Week
• Universal Human Beings Week
• National Write A Letter Of Appreciation Week
  

Sunday 8th - Girls Write Now Day
Day For Women's Right & International Peace

• Universal Women's Week

Sunday 15th - True Confessions Day
the 18th Awkward Moments Day

• Yo-Yo And Skill Toys Week
• National Money Week
• Act Happy Week

Sunday 22nd - As Young As You Feel Day
International Goof Off Day
World Day For Water
National Puppy Day

• National Cleaning Week

Sunday 29th - National Mom & Pop Business Owners' Day

• Passion Week