Mark The Months - April

As April rolls around, not only does it bring showers for May flowers, but it also ushers in National Arab American Heritage Month, when we get to swap out our usual trivia night questions for something a bit more spicy—like, can you name all 22 Arab countries? Spoiler alert: it's harder than resisting a second helping of baklava at a Middle Eastern dessert table.

  Celebrated: Annually, throughout April

Your car has been loyal. It’s endured fast-food wrappers, questionable parking decisions, and at least one pothole that felt like it required a passport. National Car Care Month is your chance to return the favor—before your vehicle decides to express its feelings through smoke, squeaks, or a dashboard light that glows with quiet judgment.

  Celebrated: Annually, throughout April

Some meals are straightforward—you eat, you move on. But not this one. This is the meal that lets you sleep in and still feel accomplished. The one where pancakes and bacon sit next to a Caesar salad, like it’s perfectly normal. It’s where coffee and cocktails shake hands, and no one questions why your "morning beverage" has a fruit garnish. It’s not just food—it’s an event, a mood, a mildly chaotic social experiment fueled by caffeine and carbs.

  Celebrated: Annually, throughout April

A fascinating aspect of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the presence of exceptional talents, often called "savant skills," in some individuals. These can include extraordinary memory, advanced mathematical abilities, artistic brilliance, or musical genius, often contrasting with the usual challenges of ASD. These talents offer a unique perspective on the autistic brain's capabilities, highlighting the importance of recognizing and nurturing the potential in every individual with autism.

  Celebrated: Annually, throughout April

Parkinson’s Awareness Month arrives each April, reminding us that life doesn’t always move in a straight line… sometimes it throws in a wobble, a shimmy, and the occasional uninvited tap dance. Folks living with Parkinson’s navigate challenges most of us never think about, and they do it with more determination than someone trying to assemble flat-pack furniture without swearing. This month is our cue to learn, support, and tip our hats to the people facing this condition head-on — because a bit of awareness goes a long way, and a little kindness goes even further.

  Celebrated: Annually, throughout April

If April had a catchphrase, it might be, “Maybe just one... less.” While other months are out here flaunting flowers or planning pranks, April quietly sidles up with a raised eyebrow and a gentle suggestion to reconsider that third margarita on a Tuesday. It's not judging—just pointing out that your karaoke version of "Bohemian Rhapsody" may have been more enthusiastic than on-key.

  Celebrated: Annually, throughout April

CAR-T cell therapy, a groundbreaking advancement in cancer treatment, offers new hope in the fight against this disease. This innovative approach involves genetically modifying a patient's own immune cells, turning them into chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells that can specifically target and destroy cancer cells. Particularly effective in treating certain types of blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, CAR-T therapy has shown remarkable results where traditional treatments have failed, marking a significant leap forward in personalized medicine and cancer care.

  Celebrated: Annually, throughout April

Once upon a time, someone looked at tennis and thought, “This would be perfect if it involved less running, more paddle-smacking, and a name that sounds like a deli special.” And thus, pickleball was born—a sport where the ball is wiffly, the court is snack-sized, and the players are dangerously competitive despite wearing orthopedic sneakers. Whether you're 18 or 81, prepare to argue over the kitchen line like it’s a matter of national security.

  Celebrated: Annually, throughout April

Hope is kind of like that one friend who shows up uninvited, eats all your snacks, but somehow makes you feel better about your messy life. It doesn’t always fix things, but it leans in with a smile and says, “Hey, this disaster you're dealing with? You might survive it. Probably. Maybe. Just keep going.” Hope is the emotional equivalent of duct tape—maybe not pretty, but surprisingly strong and often holding things together behind the scenes while you pretend you totally have it all under control.

  Celebrated: Annually, throughout April

Somewhere between lunch and dinner lies a magical window where you’re socially permitted—expected, even—to sip from porcelain, nibble on finger-sized sandwiches, and pretend you’re too refined to eat an entire cake in one sitting (even though you absolutely will). It’s a moment where crusts are cut, pinkies rise, and calories cease to exist under the protective umbrella of tradition and floral china.

  Celebrated: Annually, throughout April