An Inclusive Litany

6/13/94

From a list of special designations for June, in Chase's Annual Events 1994 a directory of holidays, commemorations, festivals, historical anniversaries, and other notable dates in 1994, published by Contemporary Books, in Chicago:

American Rivers Month
To focus attention on the outstanding scenic, recreational, and aesthetic benefits offered by our rivers and streams. Sponsored by American Rivers, Inc.

Cancer in the Sun Month
To promote education and awareness of the dangers of skin cancer from too much exposure to the sun. Sponsored by the Pharmacy Council of Dermatology.

June is Turkey Lover's Month
To promote awareness and increase turkey consumption at a non-holiday time. Sponsored by the National Turkey Federation.

National Accordion Awareness Month
To increase awareness of this multicultural instrument and its influence on today's music. Sponsored by Those Darn Accordions!

National Dreamwork Month
To encourage us to tune into the symbolic language of dreams, keep a dream journal, and recognize the empowerment of the subtle messages sent by the subconscious to the conscious mind. Sponsored by Jean Benedict Raffa.

National Frozen Yogurt Month
To inform the public of the benefits and colorful history of frozen yogurt. Sponsored by TCBY.

National Papaya Month
To celebrate the peak of Hawaiian Papaya season and to encourage customers to enjoy Hawaiian papaya for its taste and nutritious value. Sponsored by the Papaya Administrative Committee.

National Pest-Control Month
To recognize the fine work of the professional pest-control operators who do so much to give us clean and safe homes, workplaces, hospitals, restaurants, and recreational areas. Sponsored by Orkin Pest Control.