Calendar: Week of September 21
Here's a look at the week ahead on our "Sunday Morning" Calendar:
Monday kicks off Employ Older Workers Week, which recognizes the increasing role played by American workers age 55 and older.
- National Employ Older Workers Week (Labor Department)
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Tuesday is World Rhino Day, a call for action to protect the rhino from poaching and habitat loss.
- worldrhinoday.org (Sept. 22)
- Follow @RhinoDaySept22 on Twitter and Facebook
On Wednesday, singer Bruce Springsteen celebrates his 66th birthday.
- brucespringsteen.net (Official site)
- Follow The Boss on Twitter (@springsteen), Facebook and YouTube
Thursday is the second annual Young Arts Awareness Day, meant to encourage artists between the ages of 15 and 18 to develop their talent.
- Young Arts Awareness Day (Sept. 24)
- National Young Arts Foundation | Apply | Donate
- Follow @YoungArts on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
On Friday, President Obama welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House as he begins his official state visit.
And Saturday is National Public Lands Day, a day for volunteers to help clean up and maintain our National Parks, Forests, and other public lands.