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Take Your Poet to School Week is a fun educational diversion in which children cut out pictures of their favorite poet, paste these on a popsicle stick, and leave them in surprising places around the school. See the Tweetspeak website for ideas and templates.

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Apr

Tatting Day, Intl.: April 1

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The first of April is National Tatting Day. Tatting is a skill, much like crochet and knitting, and it falls into the same category of textile crafts and began around 1835. It is the process of creating linen or cotton lace from knots using thread and a shuttle. A shuttle is the device makers of handmade rugs use to pass between the strings (as opposed to the kind of shuttle that takes you from point A to point B). During the Victorian era, tatting became a way for the average woman to create a lace look. Lace at the time was costly, and tatting allowed people to make it. By the 20th century, various threads and yarns were used in tatting. Though this event does not have an official sponsor nor origin, there is an International Tatting Club that can provide information, patterns, and history on the craft of tatting.

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Apr

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: April

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Testicular Cancer Awareness Month began as a weekly event run by the National Men's Resource Center in early April. It has become a monthly event through the Testicular Cancer Society's sponsorship and outreach. The United Kingdom counterpart is the Orchid male cancer awareness organization. Testicular cancer is a young man's disease and the most common cancer in men ages 15-40. Any male who has reached puberty is at risk. Nearly 9,000 young men in the United States are diagnosed with testicular cancer yearly. Of those, four percent will die because they didn't catch it soon enough. In addition, 1,280 men were diagnosed with penis and other genital cancers, of which 290, 23 percent, of men will die. Testicular cancer develops in one or both testicles. If detected early, it is a highly treatable and usually curable form of cancer. Testicular Cancer Awareness Week and the Get a Grip Campaign is about educating men between the ages of 12 and 50 about the importance of doing a monthly testicular self-exam.

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Apr

TWIT Award Month, Intl.: April

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Do you have an incredibly annoying person in your life who grates on you? You're in luck. It's International Twit Award Month, where you can officially award that darn twit in your life the lifetime award and let them know how much you appreciate them. Twit is an abbreviation of the title Tiresome Wit.

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Apr

Welding Month, Ntl.: April

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National Welding Month occurs each April and is sponsored by the American Welding Society and National Center for Welding Education and Training. The month brings awareness to the skill and craft of welding while conducting outreach to students interested in pursuing a career in welding.

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Apr

Wildlife Week, Ntl.(US/CA): April 1-7

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The first National Wildlife Week ran March 20-26, 1938. At the time, its name was National Wildlife Restoration Week. Later it changed its name to National Wildlife Week. National Wildlife Week is the longest-running federal education program and awareness campaign in the United States. The purpose of the week is to increase awareness of the need to safeguard and preserve the wild places and wildlife of the United States for generations to come. Throughout the nation, local events encourage engagement.

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Apr

Window Safety Week, Ntl.: April 1-7

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Window Safety Week in April coincides with the arrival of spring, when homeowners naturally want to open the windows and let in the fresh air. Its goal is twofold: For families to understand the role of windows in escaping a fire or other emergency and to learn to safeguard against accidental window falls. Formed in 1997, the Window Safety Task Force works year-round in conjunction with NSC, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Safe Kids Worldwide, the International Code Council, and other safety advocates to promote window safety awareness. Members include representatives from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, the Window and Door Manufacturers Association, the Screen Manufacturers Association, and other organizations.

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Apr

Woman, Informed Woman Month: April

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A month set aside to help women take control over their lives, whether health, finance, career, or fitness. Informed Woman Month urges all women to set aside time during this month, identify areas for improvement, gather resources, and make a plan to create the best life ever. Annually in April.

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Apr

Women's Eye Health & Safety Month: April

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Women's Eye Health and Safety Month occurs each April. Two-thirds of blindness and visual impairment occurs in women, which means women are 50 percent more likely than men to become victims of blindness and image problems. Women's Eye Health and Safety Month seeks to bring attention to this issue which in many cases can be mitigated or avoided through living a healthful lifestyle, protecting eyes from injury, and getting regular dilated-eye exams. The month also focuses on healthy eating. Several studies have suggested that specific vitamins and other nutrients may reduce vision loss. Carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin provide some eye protection and are found in dark, leafy greens, egg yolks, broccoli, and several yellow/orange vegetables. Omega-3 fats also may be essential for eye health and can be found in walnuts, certain fish, and flax. Staying active also can improve your eye and overall health. Regular, moderate physical activity can reduce your risk of developing problems that can lead to eye disease. The CDC recommends the following nine actions to protect your eyes: 1) Know your family's eye health history. It's important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with an eye disease or condition since many are hereditary. 2) Eat right to protect your sight—in particular, eat plenty of dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard greens, and fish high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, albacore tuna, trout, and halibut. 3) Maintain a healthy weight. 4) Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or doing activities around the home, such as painting, yard work, and home repairs. 5) Quit smoking or never start. 6) Wear sunglasses that block 99 percent-100 percent of ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. 7) Clean your hands before taking out your contacts, and cleanse your contact lenses properly to avoid infection. 8) Practice workplace eye safety. 9) Get regular comprehensive dilated eye exams.

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Apr

Workplace Conflict Awareness Month: April

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Conflict is inevitable if you're in an organization of more than one person, and how you navigate it defines your career. National Workplace Conflict Awareness Month is a time for employers and employees to work on conflict resolution and mitigation for everyone's sanity.

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Apr

Youth Sports Safety Month: April

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Rita Glassman of the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation and MomsTeam.com® created National Youth Sports Safety Month after her daughter Michelle suffered a severe back injury that ended her tennis career. The purpose of the month is to raise awareness with parents of child athletes on the tools and present options toward reducing the number and severity of injuries youth sustain in sports and fitness activities through the education of health professionals, program administrators, coaches, parents, and athletes. The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation website no longer exists. MomsTeam.com, which is affiliated, is now the official site for everything related to this month.

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Apr

Autism Day, World: April 2

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Autism and other forms of disability are part of the human experience that contributes to human diversity. As such, the United Nations has emphasized the need to mainstream disability in the Organization’s development agenda. Mainstreaming disability requires an integrated approach to designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and programs in all political, economic, and societal spheres so that inequality is not perpetuated. In September 2015, the UN General Assembly adopted the ambitious new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets that promise to leave no one behind. While all SDGs are universally applicable, disability and persons with disabilities are explicitly referenced in the following goals: a) Quality Education; b) Decent Work and Economic Growth; c) Reduced Inequalities; d) Sustainable Cities and Communities; e) Partnerships for the Goals.

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Apr

Children's Book Day, Intl. (1805): April 2

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Since 1967, on or around the April 2 birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and call attention to children's books. Each year a different National Section of IBBY has the opportunity to be the international sponsor of ICBD. It decides upon a theme and invites a prominent author from the host country to write a message to the children of the world and a well-known illustrator to design a poster. These materials are used in different ways to promote books and reading. Many IBBY Sections promote ICBD through the media and organize activities in schools and public libraries. Often ICBD is linked to celebrations around children's books and other special events that may include encounters with authors and illustrators, writing competitions, or announcements of book awards. Current and past posters are available from the IBBY Secretariat. A catalog of posters and messages that appeared between 1967 and 2002, created on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of IBBY, is also available.

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Apr

Ferret Day, Ntl.: April 2

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National Ferret Day seeks to educate the public to respect this lively and intelligent companion animal, the domesticated ferret. It is also a time to focus on such ferret issues as welfare, care, nutrition, and responsible ownership. Many people do something special for their ferrets on this day, such as preparing a special meal or taking them for a walk. This event is gaining popularity, and the trend is expected to continue. The United Kingdom also has a National Ferret Day each May.

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Apr

Love Your Produce Manager Day: April 2

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Created by fresh produce retailer Frieda's in 2012, Love Your Produce Manager Day is a chance to thank the men and women who help you eat healthy by providing you with the freshest fruits and vegetables.

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