Suggestions for Oct. 13, 14 & 15, 2008

Once again we have a few revenue-generating ideas based on holidays and events for Oct. 13, 14 and 15. These are:

• Columbus Day
• National Kick-Butt Day
• National School Lunch Week
• World Rainforest Week
• Be Bald and Be Free Day
• Hunter's Moon
• National Grouch Day
• National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
• Friedrich Nietzsche's Birthday

National Kick-Butt Day on October 13th is a day designated to take action and focus on goals. It's a day to stop making excuses and move forward with plans for the future. This can be observed in your paper by hosting a "Get It Done!" page in honor of National Kick-Butt Day. Advertisers from home-improvement stores or health clubs to financial planning advisers or tutors could be features to help your readers make progress on the major goals in their lives.

World Rain Forest Week is meant to raise awareness and education about our rapidly depleting rainforests. This is a great opportunity for children to learn about the different wildlife in the rainforest and its importance to our planet. Perhaps a coloring tab with fun rainforest facts could be sponsored by various "green" advertisers.