Elice Ivy Writes

Mischief Night Date When Celebrated :  Always October 30 th Mischief Night is today, errrr tonight! It is an evening when people traditionally participated in harmless (please) mischief. We stress harmless or innocent mischief. Other forms of mischief can lead to big trouble. Even seemingly harmless mischief can be the source of problems. This night is discouraged by law enforcement organizations. The mischief is sometimes less than funny, and can even lead to vandalism or destructive. Important:  We neither encourage, nor endorse participation in this day. Why risk getting in trouble?? Historically, some common forms of mischief on this has included: Soaping windows Egging houses and cars Tossing a few rotten tomatoes Toilet papering house trees, etc. Knocking on doors, then running away Have a happy, safe, and harmless   Mischief Night . Origin of Mischief Night: Mischief Night appears to have roots in England back to the nineteenth cent

Make a Difference Day When: The fourth Saturday in October Initiated in 1990, this is a national day is for devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects. It takes the form of cleanup, fixup, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks and municipal facilities. It doesn't matter what project you take on. It doesn't matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate. Make a commitment to help others for just one day. Make a difference on Make a Difference Day! Did You Know?  Each year on Make a Difference Day, ex-President Jimmie Carter gets out his hammer and saw, and helps to build or rebuild housing in underprivileged areas. There is not better example of people helping others than this!

Date When Celebrated : Always October 2           Name Your Car Day is today. Does your car have a name? Lots of people name their cars. People with big boats, name their boat, and we think nothing of it. So, why not name your car or truck!?           Every car has character and personality. We spend a lot of time in our cars, and caring for them. So, its only fitting that each car gets its own name. Selecting a name should be made with care and consideration. Give your car a name that properly reflects its character. What you name you car should be a proper reflection of its character and performance, and your desires for your car.                     In general, guys names are for guys' cars, and girl names are for the cars that you ladies drive. Aside from that, selection of a name is wide open. But, be careful....cars have feelings, too. Here are some of our thoughts in selecting an appropriate name for your car: Don't select wimpy names. That might give your