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E-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.

Calender 2007

July ’08 | Aug ’08 | Sept ’08

Upcoming in: 2008 | 2009 | 2010

Click here to view Calendar Archive

To add any new calendar events send an e–mail to: events@michdhh.org.

See the sectional links list for other gatherings of special interests:


August 2008
Events
8/1 - 28/08

  
"Dark Knight" - MoPix
Movie is accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing patrons

Celebration Cinema in Lansing
200 East Edgewood Blvd 48911
Lansing, MI
517-393-SHOW

Also, it is available at:
Studio 28
2121 Celebration Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 447-4247

Showtimes: http://www.celebrationcinema.com/?pid=184&filmid=18113;&src=MoPixEmailR

For more information:
Bill Creswell, IT Technician
bcreswell@celebrationcinema.com
celebrationcinema.com
8/1/08 Lansing Deaf Association: Deaf Ice Cream Social

MSU Dairy
Lansing, MI

For more information:
lansingdeaf@yahoo.com
8/2/08

Deaf Seniors Cards Playing
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Ticket: $10/Senior

Dexter Senior Center
7720 Ann Arbor St.
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 426-7737 VP

8/2/08 Lansing Deaf Association: Picnic

Location: TBA

For more information:
lansingdeaf@yahoo.com
8/7/08

ASL Resource Centers logo
"Everything You Wanted to Know About ASL (But Were Afraid to Ask)" Workshop

Presented by: Mary Luczki
This workshop is ideal for anyone who has questions about ASL. Mary Luczki will be conducting this in a very informal, open format. Bring your burning questions about ASL, Deaf Culture, Deaf Life, etc. to ask, or just come to listen and learn! It is anticipated this workshop will be more useful for beginners and intermediate students, and for those who have deaf family members. ANY level welcome to participate. Remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question!
This event is 3 QA Units, but no RID CEU's


6pm - 9pm
Baker College- Auburn Hills Campus
1500 University Drive
Room To Be Announced
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Cost: $15/pre-registration - $20/at door

For more information:
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(877) 571–0441
(248) 293-9744 Fax
Videophone I.P. 64.148.148.230
register@aslrc.com
http://www.aslrc.com
8/7 – 10/08 Deaf/Blind Week
Holley Family Center
De Sales Center – Brooklyn, MI

For more information:
Jill Gaus
(517) 764-6178
jagaus@sbcglobal.net
http://www.desales.org/deafprograms.html
8/8/08


 IIG logo
Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting
(held every second Friday)

5 – 8 pm
Picnic- Location TBA

For more information:
(877) 571–0441
http://www.aslrc.com
8/8/08


Deaf Options' Dingo
Held 2nd Friday every month

7pm - 9pm
Deaf Community Drop In Center
Deaf Options
19145 Beech Daly
Redford, MI 48240-1418

Admission: $5/person
** Cash Prizes ** Refreshments will be sold **
Fund Benefit the Building Fund

Childcare is available:
$3 per child under 2 years old
$2 per child over 2 years old

For more information:
Click here to view Dingo flyer

313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v)
888-843-7949 (TTY)
313-279-0550 Fax
76.241.167.26 IP address
deafoptions@msn.com
http://www.deafoptions.org
8/8 - 10/08 56th Michigan State Convention
Alcoholics Anonymous Theme: "Came to Believe"

Valley Plaza Resort
5221 Bay City Road
Midland MI.
1-800-825-2700

For more information:
Click here to view State Convention flyer

Pauline N.
Registrar@cmia32.org
http://www.cmia32.org
8/10/08

kid Z show: Sumarah Karen Smith- Storyteller & Puppet Art Theatre - ASL Interpreted
ASL Interpreted

3:00pm to 4:30pm
Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward Ave.
(between Fort and Michigan Avenue)
Detroit, MI
8/10-15/06

Camp Destination for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Sponsored by the Deaf Child Coalition

At Camp O' Fair Winds
3235 McKeen Lake Road
Columbiaville, MI 48421

Session A: Ages 8 to 12
Session B: Ages 13 to 18

Cost: $150.00 per camper (scholarships available)

This will be our third year of our camp program and still there is much to do! Archery! Ropes Courses! Arts & Crafts! Overnight Hikes! Boating! Evening Activities! And much more!

For more information:
Click here to view the Camp Destination flyer
Click here for page 1 of Registration Form
Click here for page 2 of Registration Form

Dragan Jaksic, Director
(810) 239–3112 V/TTY
(810) 239–1606 Fax
djaksic@cacdhh.org
http://www.cacdhh.org
8/15/08

ASL Resource Centers logo
"Memorization" Workshop

Presented by: Esteva Westfall
As part of our mini-workshop series, Esteva Westfall will be introducing the concept and importance of building memorization skills. This workshop will allow participants to learn the basics of developing this skill and will get a hands-on opportunity to learn how to incorporate these memorization skills in their daily interpreting assignments.

6pm - 9pm
Cost: $15/pre-registration - $20/at door

For more information:
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(877) 571–0441
(248) 293-9744 Fax
Videophone I.P. 64.148.148.230
register@aslrc.com
http://www.aslrc.com
8/15/08 SJDC Deafies at Detroit Tiger Game
Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles

7:05 pm

Tickets: $22 each

For more information:
Kate Slosar
(586) 774-8486 TTY/VP
SJDCOLL07@aol.com
8/15/08


Michigan Deaf Social Night Club

 
Deaf Social Night / ASL Night
9-Pin No Tap Moonlight Bowling
(Cosmic Glow and Music)

Bowl One Lanes
1639 E. 14 mile Road
(East of Dequindre Road)
Troy, Michigan 48083

Admission:
$15.00 per person
INCLUDES:
3 Bowling Games, Shoes, Pizza/Soda Pop
5 Raffle Tickets - 50/50
5 Raffle Tickets - Lucky Strike
(Seperate prize for Women and Men on Lucky Strike only)

Time: Sign up at 7:30 PM
<<<<< Bowling will start at 8:30 PM SHARP!!! >>>>>
RSVP: Want to have a lane held just for you and your friends? Send me your name and your friend's names, and I'll reserve a lane for just you.

Non-Bowling Fan Admission: $3.00
Donation money will go process to D.A.D. (non-profit org.)

For more information:
Erik O.
deafmichsocialnight@yahoo.com
8/15-17/08 Great Lakes Christian Camp For the Deaf

The speaker for the weekend will be Bro. Brian Lievens. He will be bringing God's Word several times throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come to camp expecting a blessing!!

2 Interpreter Workshops
Part I -- "To Sign or Not to Sign"
Part II -- "They Said What?"
Click on second flyer link below for more information

Amigo Center
26455 Banker Street
Sturgis, MI 49091

For more information:
Click here to view Camp flyer
Click here to view Interpreter Workshop flyer

Harley Allen
517.676.2196 VP/TTY/FAX
8/16/08

  IRID logo

ILRID Interpreter Workshop - "Raise the Bar in Effective Communication"
Blunt vs Direct
- Discourse Tools for Getting the Message Across

This presentation is facilitated by a Deaf and Hearing team. Using bicultural perspectives, the workshop will illuminate cultural differences in deaf and hearing discourse styles, and how these distinct styles affect the interpreter and the interpreting process. This workshop is taught in ASL

9am - 4pm
Anixter Center Training Institute
Polk Conference Center
2023 N Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL

Make checks payable to "IRID" and mail to Tim Mahoney, IRID Secretary, 1635 W Pratt #2 South, Chicago, IL 60626. Include your name, address, phone, and email.

For more information:
Click here to view the ILRID Interpreter Workshop flyer

Tim Mahoney
AustinCop@aol.com
http://www.ilrid.org
8/16 – 23/08 Camp Chris Williams
Sponsored by Lions of 11B2
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing youths, hearing siblings and CODAs

Lake Sherman YMCA
Click here to check out amazing place
Augusta, MI

Check out MADHH website to view the camp photos and get application!

Deadlines:
Requests for financial assistance: 4/15/08
Please double check as camperships are still available so sign up soon!

Camper applications: until full
Staff applications: 6/1/08
Appl. paperwork and payments due: 7/9/08

For more information and obtain application:
Click here to view Camp Brochure
Click here for the camper application
Click here for Camper Agreements and Releases

Dave Coyne, Program Coordinator
dave@madhh.org
VP: 517-487-0202, 1-800-968-7327 or 517-487-0066 ext: 16
http://www.madhh.org
8/17/08

kid Z show: Karen Czarnik- Storyteller & Farmington Hills Youth Theatre
ASL Interpreted

3:00pm to 4:30pm
Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward Ave.
(between Fort and Michigan Avenue)
Detroit, MI
8/23/08 Lansing Deaf Association: Family Aquatic Center

11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Family Aquatic Center
6400 Abbott Road
East Lansing, MI 48823-1422

Admission: $ 8 per person
(extra $ donation will be appreciated)

Hamburgers & Hot Dogs will be sold separately
Bring Your Own Beverage
Side Dish to Pass will be appreciated

For more information:
Click here to view the flyer

lansingdeaf@yahoo.com
8/23/08

   
Annual Summer Picnic
Sponsored by Michigan Hands & Voices

11 am - 3 pm
Rayner Park
730 East Ash St.
Mason, MI 48854

For more information:
Click here to view Picnic flyer

Kristy 517-694-3079
info@mihandsandvoices.org
http://ingham.org/pk/BUR/raynermain.htm

Kylie Sharp, Parent Consultant
SharpK@michigan.gov
8/23/08



Deaf Arts Festival's
Texas Hold 'Em Fundraising Event

All proceeds to benefit "Deaf Arts Festival 2008"

Registration begins at 2:00pm
Shuffle Up & Deal at 3:30 pm Sharp
St. John's Deaf Center - In the Big Hall
14057 E. Nine Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48089

For more information:
Click for DAF Fundraising Event Flyer

daf@deafartsfestival.org
http://www.deafartsfestival.org/
8/24/08

    
5th Annual MDA Picnic – All Day

Kensington Metro Park
Route 4, Shelter D

Free Admission
1 pm – “All you can eat” Lunch
Lunch cost: FREE!
Pops sold separately at $1 each
3 pm – Euchre Tournament – $6 to play
$200 1st place prize (plus Home Alone)

3pm to dusk - Activities on your own. Bring balls, discs, and other games. The shelter area has volleyball court, baseball diamond and swimming beach, children playground nearby.

For more information:
Click to view MDA Picnic Flyer
Click to view MDA Picnic Map

Sherri Ann Garnand
sgarnand@tmail.com
517-694-2259 Fax
http://www.mideaf.org
8/24/08

kid Z show: Magic Carpet Theatre
ASL Interpreted

3:00pm to 4:30pm
Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward Ave.
(between Fort and Michigan Avenue)
Detroit, MI
8/25 – 29/08 Volunteer Week
Holley Family Center
De Sales Center – Brooklyn, MI

For more information:
hej@desales.org
http://www.desales.org/deafprograms.html
8/30/08


  
Detroit Black Deaf Advocates: Annual Cook-Out
9am til dusk
Shelter #8
Belle Isle
Jefferson and E. Grand Blvd. Detroit, Michigan

Admission: $10/adult; $5/child (under 12 yr old)

For more information:
jamesb@tmail.com
charliebrown@tmail.com
dbdachapter6@yahoo.com
http://www.detroitbda6.org
8/30/08

  IRID logo

ILRID Interpreter Performance Test Workshops at Harper College

0.4 CEUs PS * $35 Everyone!

Have you ever asked yourself …What are ways you can boost your confidence before the ISAS and NIC tests? How does attitude play into test-taking? What techniques can you use to enhance interpreting and transliterating skills? Do you have enough time between now and your test to rehearse? Will you be ready when it’s time to take the test and strut your stuff!? These questions and more can be answered at an Interpreter Performance Test-Prep workshop. There will be several offered before Jan. 1st.

This workshop will allow participants the opportunity to practice their interpreting and transliterating skills with a variety of monologues. Participants will work with each other in small groups or pairs. Individuals should come ready to practice with each other and willing to gi ve and take feedback as appropriate. The majority of the workshop will be devoted to performance skill-building. Time will also be spent sharing test-taking tips that can be incorporated before and during the ISAS performance test.


9am - 1pm
Harper College
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067-7398
Rooms - F-300 and F-302

Seating is limited to 25 people. REGISTER EARLY. RSVP to Tim Mahoney

Make checks payable to "IRID" and mail to Tim Mahoney, IRID Secretary, 1635 W Pratt #2 South, Chicago, IL 60626. Include your name, address, phone, and email.

For more information:
Click here to view the ILRID Interpreter Workshop flyer

Tim Mahoney
AustinCop@aol.com
http://www.ilrid.org

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September 2008
Events
8/29 - 30/08

  
"Babylon" - MoPix
Movie is accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing patrons

Celebration Cinema in Lansing
200 East Edgewood Blvd 48911
Lansing, MI
517-393-SHOW

Also, it is available at:
Studio 28
2121 Celebration Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 447-4247

Showtimes: http://www.celebrationcinema.com/?pid=184&filmid=18113;&src=MoPixEmailR

For more information:
Bill Creswell, IT Technician
bcreswell@celebrationcinema.com
celebrationcinema.com
9/6/08

    
MDA Board of Directors Meeting

9 am – 4 pm
Building location TBD
Traverse City, MI

For more information:
MDA President, Diana McKittrick
MDA Secretary, Susie Parnes
http://www.mideaf.org
9/6/08

CANCELLED
Will be rescheduled

ASL Resource Centers logo
"Computer Systems in ASL" Workshop
CANCELLED - Will be rescheduled

Presented by: Mary Luczki
Mary will be presenting this workshop for those interested in learning how to talk about computers in ASL. Participants will get hands on training, and various parts and functions will be described and explained solely in ASL. Note: There will be no voicing, however a Q&A session at the end will be provided to help clarify principles discussed. Also, this workshop is limited to 12 participants.

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost: $55/pre-registration - $65/at door

For more information:
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(877) 571–0441
(248) 293-9744 Fax
Videophone I.P. 64.148.148.230
register@aslrc.com
http://www.aslrc.com
9/6/08

Deaf Seniors Cards Playing
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Ticket: $10/Senior

Dexter Senior Center
7720 Ann Arbor St.
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 426-7737 VP

9/12/08


 IIG logo
Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting
(held every second Friday)

5 – 8 pm
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

For more information:
(877) 571–0441
http://www.aslrc.com
9/12/08


Deaf Options' Dingo
Held 2nd Friday every month

7pm - 9pm
Deaf Community Drop In Center
Deaf Options
19145 Beech Daly
Redford, MI 48240-1418

Admission: $5/person
** Cash Prizes ** Refreshments will be sold **
Fund Benefit the Building Fund

Childcare is available:
$3 per child under 2 years old
$2 per child over 2 years old

For more information:
Click here to view Dingo flyer

313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v)
888-843-7949 (TTY)
313-279-0550 Fax
76.241.167.26 IP address
deafoptions@msn.com
http://www.deafoptions.org
9/12/08
   
Workshop: Financial
David Frank, a deaf financial consultant from Kramer Financial Services in Maryland will answer questions about money and how to save money for the future.

7 pm
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
800 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

For more information:
Click here to view the workshop flyer

Katie Prins
kprins@deafhhs.org
http://www.deafhhs.org
9/13/08

    
Zehnder's Splash Village
2009 MDA Conference Fundraiser Event

12pm to 7pm
Zehnder's Splash Village
1365 S. Main St.
Frankenmuth, MI

Cost:
$32.00 adults & kids each
$3.00 fund for MDA
$35.00 total

For more information:
Click here to view the flyer

Robert J. Cox, MDA 2009 Committee
fire7kings@hotmail.com
VP: 989-348-7318
http://www.mideaf.org
9/13 & 14/08

Interpreters at the Michigan Renaissance Festival
Provided by Sign Language Services of Michigan

Sign Language Services of Michigan will be providing Interpreters for the Festival the weekend of Sept. 13 and 14, 2008.

They are raffling off a family 4 pack of tickets. If you would like to enter the contest, please send a fax to: 586-771-2042 or email to: contest@signlanguageservicesofmichigan.com with your name, address, phone/TTY/VP number by Sept. 6, 2008, midnight. The winner will be drawn on Sept. 7, 2008. The winner will be contacted and mailed the tickets in time for the weekend.

For more information:
Click here to view the flyer
Click here to view the low resolution flyer

Sign Language Services of Michigan
31507 Harper Ave.
St. Clair Shores, MI 48082
586-285-1842 TTY
586-771-2042 Fax
810-459-3965 Text
586-778-4188 V/VP
info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
9/13/08

Deaf Café

2 hr program of music, drama, games, videos, etc in ASL every second Saturday of month.

6pm - 8pm
Flint Township Library Building
(Carman Ainsworth Senior Center)
2071 S. Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532

For more information:
Brenda Bienleins
810.233.5116 Fax
deafcafeflint@comcast.net
http://www.deafcafeflint.org
9/19/08

    
"Media, Power & Ideology: Re-Presenting D-E-A-F"
Special Movie Presentation

shot and edited by Wayne Betts, Jr.

7:00pm
Madonna University - Kresge Hall
Livonia, MI

This is a VERY IMPORTANT film. It was a HOT topic at the National Association of the Deaf conference in New Orleans in July!!!

You DO NOT want to miss this!!!!


For more information:
Click here to view the flyer
9/20/08

Deaf Arts Festival 2008
Holley Family Village–DeSales Center
Brooklyn, Michigan

For more information:
Click for DAF 2008 Event Flyer

Debbie Mitre-Smith
dmitresmith@deafartsfestival.org
http://www.deafartsfestival.org/
9/20/08
   
Interpreter Workshop: "2nd Annual Best Business Practices for the Interpreting Professional”"
Presented by: Ray Thomas, CPA, and Rose Gelushia, QAIII

9:00am to 4:00pm
500 Cherry Street, Grand Rapids, MI

For more information:
Click here to view Interpreter Workshop flyer

Nan Soper, Interpreter Referral Specialist
616-732-7358
nsoper@deafhhs.org
http://www.deafhhs.org
9/20/08

Interpreting Workshop: "Parameters: YES: They Really are that Important"
Presented by: Jackie Bruce

1:00pm to 4:30pm
Livonia Community Center
15100 Hubbard Rd.
Livonia, MI

For more information:
Jackie Bruce
info@cjaga.biz
9/20/08

Deaf Seniors Cards Playing - Birthday Party!
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Ticket: $10/Senior

Dexter Senior Center
7720 Ann Arbor St.
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 426-7737 VP

9/20/08 Lansing Deaf Association: Activities

MSU Dairy
Lansing, MI

For more information:
lansingdeaf@yahoo.com
9/20/08

Michigan Baptist Convention of the Deaf (MiBCD)

Fall Fellowship and Potluck
Bring a dish to share.

6pm - 8pm
Flint Township Library Building
Meet at First General Baptist Church
1102 W. Hemphill Rd.
Flint, MI 48507

For more information:
msmibcd@comcast.net
http://www.mibcd.org
9/20-21/08

Registration is CLOSED
"Utilization of ASL Classifiers and 3D Space in Medical Interpreting" Workshop
Co-hosted by Mount Sinai's Deaf Access Program & CAIRS
Presented by: Nigel Howard

This workshop is targeted for pre-certified and certified interpreters, ITP students, certified deaf interpreters, and deaf interpreters.

9:00am - 4:00pm (both days)
Sinai Health System
Deaf Access Program
Mount Sinai Hospital
Glasser Auditorium
15th and California Blvd
Chicago, IL 60608

For more information:
Teri Hedding
hedt@sinai.org
9/21/08 Deaf/Blind Interpreting - Part I

Presented by VOICE Inc., D/B Central and DODHH
Presenter: Jill Gaus of SHI-M=DB/DBW

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Delta College Planetarium
Bay City, MI

Come learn the basics of deaf/blind interpreting including guide techniques, methods of communication, environmental factors, sign modification and more!

For more information:
Click here to view the Deaf/Blind Interpreting Workshop flyer

Amy Rose, V.O.I.C.E., Inc.
arose4@charter.net
9/27/08

ASL Resource Centers logo
"Interpreting for Language Arts" Workshop

Presented by: Paul Fugate
This workshop will be introducing participants how to interpret vocabulary and Language Arts concepts for school aged deaf students. Participants will be exposed to how deaf students acquire language arts information and how to interpret it in the best way for that student. They will be able to get a little bit of hands on interpreting time with peer and instructor feedback in a group setting.

6pm - 9pm
Cost: $15/pre-registration - $20/at door

For more information:
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(877) 571–0441
(248) 293-9744 Fax
Videophone I.P. 64.148.148.230
register@aslrc.com
http://www.aslrc.com
9/27/08

MIRID Logo
MIRID Fall Conference

"Making your Interpretation Sound Like A Source Presentation"
Presented by: Carolyn Ressler, MA, NIC Master, SC:L, CI/CT

What makes an interpretation sound like naturally produced speech? As interpreters we often focus on issues of message equivalency and content accuracy in ASL to English interpretations while not thinking about to the naturalness of our English product. This workshop takes a close look at what goes into making an English interpretation sound more like an original speaker initiated utterance. To do this, participants will be guided through a process of understanding the situational factors that impact a communication event. Various tools and strategies will be explained that allow for a natural spoken English delivery. Issues of prosody, speaker background, situational context, register, speaker and audience goals will be examined. Common and predictable phrases and communication contexts will be identifi ed and pre-determined equivalent scripts will be discussed and developed.
Strategies for making repairs in the English interpretation sound natural and mid-interpretation repair strategies will also be discussed. Tips and tricks of the trade will be shared and practiced in guided hands-on (voices-on!) activities. Come ready to learn some new theories, approaches and then put them into immediate practice in a safe learning environment.


8:30am to 5:00pm
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Texas Township Campus Lower Level Room 8580
6767 West O Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Cost: $60 Members/$40 Students/$80 at door

For more information:
http://www.mirid.org
9/27-28/08

  IRID logo

ILRID Interpreter Workshop - Master the NIC Interview

Are you ready to be a Master? Come learn from a Master! I will show you how I did it. Several of the former attendees and others who have learned my format have gone on to receive HIGH and MODERATE scores on the interview portion of the NIC. Several people who have learned my format have received MASTER and ADVANCED levels on the NIC. You can too!

2 days of learning PACKED with games, activities and FUN!
You will learn:
•To commit the details of the RID’s Code of Professional Conduct to memory
•To accurately apply the CPC to various ethical situations
•To understand the NIC Interview rubric and what is expected when answering your interview questions
•To use a format that has been proven successful in answering ethical questions at the MASTER level

1.35 CEUs awarded at completion. Intensive level workshop


Presenter: Shonna M. Pareja NIC: Master, CI & CT; OTC

Sat: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Columbia College
623 S Wabash Room 203
Chicago, IL 60605

For more information:
Click here to view Interpreting Workshop flyer

Tim Mahoney
AustinCop@aol.com
http://www.ilrid.org

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2008
Upcoming Events
10/4/08

ASL Resource Centers logo
"Automotive Mechanics in ASL" Workshop

Presented by: Mary Luczki
Mary will be instructing this workshop on the various parts and functions of an automobile. She will be describing and explaining everything in ASL. Note: There will be no voicing, however a Q&A session just before lunch and at the end will be provided to help clarify principles discussed. Also, this workshop is limited to 12 participants. There also will be a thirty minute lunch break. It is recommended to bring a bag lunch for the workshop.

9:00am - 4:30pm
Cost: $75/pre-registration - $85/at door

For more information:
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(877) 571–0441
(248) 293-9744 Fax
Videophone I.P. 64.148.148.230
register@aslrc.com
http://www.aslrc.com
10/5/08
Red Hat Halloween Tea Party
1pm - 4pm
MSD Superintendent's Cottage
Flint, MI

Donation: $10
Funds raised go towards upkeep of the cottage
Prizes for best costumes
10/9 – 12/08


   
Vampire's Quilters Retreat
Lions Bear Lakes Lapeer, MI
Cost: $115* (Thurs to Sun) or $90* (Fri to Sun)
(First come, first serve – space is limited
Deadline: 10/1/08

Book Scrappers are WELCOME!

For more information:
Martha Misner, Director
redness@yahoo.com
10/10/08


 IIG logo
Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting
(held every second Friday)

5 – 8 pm
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

For more information:
(877) 571–0441
http://www.aslrc.com
10/10/08


Deaf Options' Dingo
Held 2nd Friday every month

7pm - 9pm
Deaf Community Drop In Center
Deaf Options
19145 Beech Daly
Redford, MI 48240-1418

Admission: $5/person
** Cash Prizes ** Refreshments will be sold **
Fund Benefit the Building Fund

Childcare is available:
$3 per child under 2 years old
$2 per child over 2 years old

For more information:
Click here to view Dingo flyer

313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v)
888-843-7949 (TTY)
313-279-0550 Fax
76.241.167.26 IP address
deafoptions@msn.com
http://www.deafoptions.org
10/10/08 “Vagabond Opera” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Fri: 8pm
UM-Flint Theatre
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $26
Vagabond Opera delivers a magical blend of Bohemian cabaret, Paris hot jazz, gut bucket swing, tango, Ukrainian folk-punk ballads, and Klezmer, with elements of vaudeville, Duke Ellington, and Edith Piaf thrown in the mix. Meet a world of riverboat gambling queens, Turkish belly dancers, voices singing in 11 languages and a cabaret of rich musical phrasing and sparkling lyrics, all played with a gritty Vagabond edge. A Vagabond Opera show is a chance to time-travel to 1920s Paris on a wild riverboat full of fun and laughter.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
10/11/08

Deaf Health Fair

The Michigan's Deaf Health Fair is focusing on pertinent health related issues in the Deaf and hard of hearing communities. Keep your EYES out for more information in the NEAR future!!!

Presentations will be presented in sign language and deaf/hard of hearing health professionals from in and out of State will present the issues. Hearing participants must request accommodations prior to this event. One deaf physician confirmed and will be one of our "key note" attractions! More information to come about this outstanding event – a State-wide Deaf Health Fair!!!!!

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

For more information:
Click here to view the Deaf Health Fair flyer/image

Dave Coyne, Program Coordinator
dave@madhh.org
VP: 517-487-0202 or madhs.zapto.org
http://www.madhh.org
10/11/08

    
Parliamentary Procedure Workshop
Hosted by MDA

Presenter:
Libby Pollard, Deaf Certified Parliamentarian from PA
Visit www.parlilibby.com for more information

Do you want to know how to run meeting smoothly such as ...
* I moved that... * I seconded it... * I tabled... * I amend.... * I killed the motion... * Vote by ACL... * Open to discuss... and many more.../em>

10am to 4pm
Flint Assoc. of the Deaf
4156 Holiday Drive
Flint, MI 48507

Refreshments will be sold. Donations will be greatly appreciated

For more information:
Click to view MDA Parliamentary Workshop Flyer
Scot Pott
scotapott@aol.com
http://www.mideaf.org
10/11/08 Lansing Deaf Association: Trip to Uncle John's Cider Mill

Uncle John's Apple Cider Mill

For more information:
lansingdeaf@yahoo.com
10/11/08

Deaf Café

2 hr program of music, drama, games, videos, etc in ASL every second Saturday of month.

6pm - 8pm
Flint Township Library Building
(Carman Ainsworth Senior Center)
2071 S. Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532

For more information:
Brenda Bienleins
810.233.5116 Fax
deafcafeflint@comcast.net
http://www.deafcafeflint.org
10/11/08

    
Country Corn Maze
2009 MDA Conference Fundraiser Event

6pm to 10pm
Country Corn Maze
450 N. Vernon Rd.
Corunna, MI

Cost: $12/adult; $9/kid age 5-11

For more information:
Click here to view the flyer

Robert J. Cox, MDA 2009 Committee
fire7kings@hotmail.com
VP: 989-348-7318
http://www.mideaf.org
10/16/08 “War of the Worlds & The Lost World” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Thurs: 7:30pm
The Whiting
1241 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $14 / $18 / $24 / $28
Complete with costumes and live on-stage sound effects, don’t miss this special back-to-back double bill of chills and thrills featuring Orson Welles’ reading about a space invasion from Mars in War of the Worlds, and take an expedition through the remote jungles of South America in The Lost World.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
10/17/08
   
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for DeafHHS
6 - 9 pm
Wealthy Park Baptist Church
2233 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Cost is $10 for adults, for children 10 and under, $5 and for children 0 – 4 years old, no charge.

For more information:
Click here to view the flyer

Maggie Smedley, Executive Director
616-732-7358
msmedley@deafhhs.org
http://www.deafhhs.org
10/17/08 SODA Friday Night Club (FNC): Fall Production of Star Search
*Signers and Others for Deaf Awareness - held 2nd Friday monthly

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $5 per person or $10 for a family of three or more

For more information:
Aaron Wolowiec, SODA Advisor
aaron.wolowiec@gmail.com
10/18/08

Must register by 10/10th

  IRID logo

ILRID Interpreter Workshop - Hearing Interpreters & Deaf Interpreters
Working together in Courtroom Situations


9:00a to 4:00p - 12p-1p Lunch

• Ever been in the courtroom and needed a CDI/DI?
• Ever seen a CDI/DI work?
• Interested in furthering your legal interpreting?
• Want to know how to work with a CDI/DI?
• Be in a safe place to ask questions!
• Want to learn the logistics of a courtroom setting?
• Role Playing, Scenarios, Courtroom Practice!

This workshop will review basic courtroom procedures and vocabulary. Participants will then have opportunities to put their knowledge into practice through role playing. Participants will be given roles to play in mock court cases. They may be a witness, lawyer or court interpreter. Deaf participants will also play various roles as well as practice working with hearing interpreters as CDI/DIs. Most of the day will be spent role playing various interpreting situations from booking, arraignment and several different types of trials (civil, misdemeanor, felony situations).


Courtroom 1702
Richard J. Daley Center
55 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601

For more information:
Click here to view Interpreting Workshop flyer

Tim Mahoney
AustinCop@aol.com
http://www.ilrid.org
10/19/08
   
"Deli-zi-oso" Italian Dinner and Show
Fund-raising Event sponsored by Our Savior Lutheran Church of the Deaf
Chairperson: Kathy Johnston and the Committee

Church Service 11:00am
Italian Dinner 1:00pm
Show 2:30pm

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
1800 W. Maple Rd.
Birmingham, MI 48009

Donation: $20/adult; $10/kid age 7-12
Tickets selling by members or mail check payable to:
Kathy Johnston
4323 Manor Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073

Ticket Deadline: 10/5/08

Come and join with us at the dinner and see the greatest show ever shown - "The Hollywood Theme"

For more information:
Kathy Johnston
kathajohnston@aol.com
10/25 & 26/08

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SCMIRID Conference

Lansing Community College

More details to come soon.

For more information:
SCMIRID@gmail.com
http://www.mirid.org/scmirid.html
11/1/08

Deaf Seniors Cards Playing
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Ticket: $10/Senior

Dexter Senior Center
7720 Ann Arbor St.
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 426-7737 VP

11/7/08
   
QA Readyness Interpreter Workshop
Presented by: Joy Thomassen

Details on cost, location and registration will be on DHHS website as seen below soon.

For more information:
Maggie Smedley, Executive Director
616-732-7358
msmedley@deafhhs.org
http://www.deafhhs.org
11/7-8/08

  IRID logo

ILRID Interpreter Workshop - Deaf Interpreters: Build On Your Educational Foundations

Fri, 11/7: 8:00am –5:00pm Lunch 12p-1p
Role and Function (8 hours)
Deaf interpreters will be provided with an overview of the history of the field and profession. The Role and function section will cover requisite skills, interpreting process and four interpreting categories. RID’s expectation of CDI preparation will be discussed. Interpreters will perform hands-on interpreting activities, and conduct self-assessment.

Sat, 11/8: 8:00am –5:00pm Lunch 12p-1p
Ethical Studies (8 hours)
Deaf interpreters will be introduced to RID Code of Professional Conduct (aka Code of Ethics). Ethical Studies will include: ethical values, decision making process, and ethical considerations of interpreting situations. Interactive discussions of interpreting situations will be included.

Presenter: Carole Lazorisak, MA; RID: CDI, RSC; ASLTA: Professional; Master Mentor

Location TBA - check website below for more details
Champaign, IL

For more information:
Click here to view Interpreting Workshop flyer

Tim Mahoney
AustinCop@aol.com
http://www.ilrid.org
11/8/08

Deaf Café

2 hr program of music, drama, games, videos, etc in ASL every second Saturday of month.

6pm - 8pm
Flint Township Library Building
(Carman Ainsworth Senior Center)
2071 S. Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532

For more information:
Brenda Bienleins
810.233.5116 Fax
deafcafeflint@comcast.net
http://www.deafcafeflint.org
11/11/08 “Kite Runner” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Tues: 7:30pm
The Whiting
1241 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $29
Based on the New York Times Bestseller, experience the beauty and agony of Afghanistan and the improbable friendship between two boys from opposite ends of society, Amir, a privileged Pashtun, and Hassan, his Hazara servant. This riveting one man show, with discussion led by American Place Theatre professionals, tells a haunting story of friendship and redemption in modern Afghanistan. This Literature to Life presentation of THE KITE RUNNER is made by special arrangement with The American Place Theatre's Literature to Life Arts Education Program, led by Artistic Director Wynn Handman and Executive Director David Kener.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
11/14/08


 IIG logo
Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting
(held every second Friday)

5 – 8 pm
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

For more information:
(877) 571–0441
http://www.aslrc.com
11/14/08
   
Thanksgiving Celebration
6 - 9 pm
Wealthy Park Baptist Church
2233 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Cost is $15 for adults, for children 10 and under - $7.50. Children under 4 years old – no charge. This is also a fundraiser for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.

For more information:
Click here to view the flyer

Maggie Smedley, Executive Director
616-732-7358
msmedley@deafhhs.org
http://www.deafhhs.org
11/14/08


Deaf Options' Dingo
Held 2nd Friday every month

7pm - 9pm
Deaf Community Drop In Center
Deaf Options
19145 Beech Daly
Redford, MI 48240-1418

Admission: $5/person
** Cash Prizes ** Refreshments will be sold **
Fund Benefit the Building Fund

Childcare is available:
$3 per child under 2 years old
$2 per child over 2 years old

For more information:
Click here to view Dingo flyer

313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v)
888-843-7949 (TTY)
313-279-0550 Fax
76.241.167.26 IP address
deafoptions@msn.com
http://www.deafoptions.org
11/15/08 Lansing Deaf Association: Thanksgiving Dinner

Location: TBA

For more information:
lansingdeaf@yahoo.com
11/22/08

  IRID logo

ILRID Interpreter Performance Test Workshops at Harper College

0.4 CEUs PS * $35 Everyone!

Have you ever asked yourself …What are ways you can boost your confidence before the ISAS and NIC tests? How does attitude play into test-taking? What techniques can you use to enhance interpreting and transliterating skills? Do you have enough time between now and your test to rehearse? Will you be ready when it’s time to take the test and strut your stuff!? These questions and more can be answered at an Interpreter Performance Test-Prep workshop. There will be several offered before Jan. 1st.

This workshop will allow participants the opportunity to practice their interpreting and transliterating skills with a variety of monologues. Participants will work with each other in small groups or pairs. Individuals should come ready to practice with each other and willing to gi ve and take feedback as appropriate. The majority of the workshop will be devoted to performance skill-building. Time will also be spent sharing test-taking tips that can be incorporated before and during the ISAS performance test.


9am - 1pm
Harper College
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067-7398
Rooms - F-300 and F-302

Seating is limited to 25 people. REGISTER EARLY. RSVP to Tim Mahoney

Make checks payable to "IRID" and mail to Tim Mahoney, IRID Secretary, 1635 W Pratt #2 South, Chicago, IL 60626. Include your name, address, phone, and email.

For more information:
Click here to view the ILRID Interpreter Workshop flyer

Tim Mahoney
AustinCop@aol.com
http://www.ilrid.org
12/12/08


 IIG logo
Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting
(held every second Friday)

5 – 8 pm
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

For more information:
(877) 571–0441
http://www.aslrc.com
12/12/08


Deaf Options' Dingo
Held 2nd Friday every month

7pm - 9pm
Deaf Community Drop In Center
Deaf Options
19145 Beech Daly
Redford, MI 48240-1418

Admission: $5/person
** Cash Prizes ** Refreshments will be sold **
Fund Benefit the Building Fund

Childcare is available:
$3 per child under 2 years old
$2 per child over 2 years old

For more information:
Click here to view Dingo flyer

313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v)
888-843-7949 (TTY)
313-279-0550 Fax
76.241.167.26 IP address
deafoptions@msn.com
http://www.deafoptions.org
12/13/08

Deaf Café

2 hr program of music, drama, games, videos, etc in ASL every second Saturday of month.

6pm - 8pm
Flint Township Library Building
(Carman Ainsworth Senior Center)
2071 S. Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532

For more information:
Brenda Bienleins
810.233.5116 Fax
deafcafeflint@comcast.net
http://www.deafcafeflint.org
12/13/08 Lansing Deaf Association: Christmas Dinner

Location: TBA

For more information:
lansingdeaf@yahoo.com
12/19/08

Deaf Seniors Cards Playing
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Ticket: $10/Senior

Dexter Senior Center
7720 Ann Arbor St.
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 426-7737 VP

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2009
Upcoming Events
1/10/09

Deaf Café

2 hr program of music, drama, games, videos, etc in ASL every second Saturday of month.

6pm - 8pm
Flint Township Library Building
(Carman Ainsworth Senior Center)
2071 S. Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532

For more information:
Brenda Bienleins
810.233.5116 Fax
deafcafeflint@comcast.net
http://www.deafcafeflint.org
1/16/09 “Vance Gilbert” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Fri: 8:00pm
UM-Flint Theatre
Flint, MI

Tickets: $26
Bursting onto the scene in the early 90's with a performance that led to a mega tour with comedian George Carlin, Vance Gilbert has since taken audiences across the nation by storm. With eight critically acclaimed albums, jazz singer Vance Gilbert continues to refine his unlikely union of humor, virtuosity, and the unexpected. Whether with classic, original songwriting or ageless interpretations, his is a presentation steeped in deep humanism and bravery, stunning artistry and contagious, unbridled joy.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
1/18/09 “An Evening with Bill Cosby” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Sun: 3:00pm & 7:30pm
The Whiting
1241 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $25 / $45 / $55 / $65
Bill Cosby was one of the first performers to grace The Whiting stage in 1967, and later appeared in sold out performances in 1997 and 2003. Without resorting to gimmickry or lowbrow humor, Cosby's comedy has a point of reference and respect for the trappings and traditions of the great American humorists. Whether it is through concert appearances or recordings, television or films, commercials or education, Bill Cosby has the ability to touch people's lives. Cosby is, by any standards, one of the most influential stars in America today.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
1/24/09

  ILRID logo

IRID Black Signs - A Cultural and Lexical Variation

9am - 4pm; Lunch 12pm-1pm
Polk Conference Center
Anixter Center
2023 N. Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614
(Use rear parking lot entrance)

Make checks payable to "IRID" and mail to Tim Mahoney, IRID Secretary, 1635 W Pratt #2 South, Chicago, IL 60626. Include your name, address, phone, and email.

For more information:
Click here to view the ILRID Interpreter Workshop flyer

Tim Mahoney
AustinCop@aol.com
http://www.ilrid.org
1/30/09 “Harmonia” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Fri: 8:00pm
UM-Flint Theatre
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $15
From the lands that inspired such legends as Count Dracula and the tales of the Roma gypsies comes Harmonia, presenting the powerful traditional music of Eastern Europe including Hungarian, Slovak, Ukrainian, Romanian, Croatian and Gypsy. Performing on authentic folk instruments, and styled after turn of the century East-European Gypsy bands, the ensemble's performance evokes the full range of human emotions interspersing fiery passion with soulful melancholy and nostalgic yearning.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
2/1/09

   
DAD's Super Bowl Party

10:00am - Doors open
11:00am - Lunch
12:00noon - Poker Games start sharp!
1:00pm - Dingo Games start sharp!
5:00pm - Dinner

Costs:
$85.00 for both meals, prizes and square
$35.00 for both meals
$45.00 for entries submitted after Jan 18th
$30.00 for Poker before 12/1/08; $40.00 thereafter

Lot of exciting prizes and drawings!!

VFW Hall Post 6896
28945 Joy Rd., Westland, MI 48185

For more information:
Ron Rood
VP: 734-242-8757
4095 S. Otter Creek La Salle, MI 48145

Richard Beaver for Poker Entry Fees
30900 Palmer Westland, MI 48186
(734) 729-2918 VP
flytheflag5@yahoo.com
http://www.detroitdeafclub.org/
2/5/09 “Garrison Keillor” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Thurs: 7:30pm
The Whiting
1241 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $25 / $45 / $55 / $65
Beloved national radio personality Garrison Keillor returns to The Whiting, bringing all the news from Lake Wobegon and beyond. Host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer's Almanac, Keillor is heard on public radio stations across the country and is the author of more than a dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, Love Me and Homegrown Democrat.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
2/6/09 “Bob the Builder LIVE!” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Fri: 4:00pm
The Whiting
1241 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $15 / $22 / $30 / $37
Come see Bob the Builder and his team embark in a brand new adventure! "Spud's Big Mess" features all of your favorite characters in a fun-packed show set in the heart of Sunflower Valley. Join Bob, Wendy, Scoop, Lofty, Dizzy, Scrambler and the rest of the gang in fantastic songs and an exciting adventure as they have to deal with Spud's mischievous antics, as well as some monster surprises along the way!

Bob and his team - even Farmer Pickles, Pilchard and Bird - work together to save Sunflower Valley from Spud's old tricks! And this time, the friends pull together to build the first ever Sunflower Valley recycling plant and wind farm! Based on the popular international television show sensation, Bob the Builder Live! is guaranteed to delight, educate and entertain!


For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
2/14/09

Deaf Café

2 hr program of music, drama, games, videos, etc in ASL every second Saturday of month.

6pm - 8pm
Flint Township Library Building
(Carman Ainsworth Senior Center)
2071 S. Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532

For more information:
Brenda Bienleins
810.233.5116 Fax
deafcafeflint@comcast.net
http://www.deafcafeflint.org
2/20/09 “Sophie Milman” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Fri: 8:00pm
UM-Flint Theatre
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $26
A major new talent has burst onto the jazz scene! Sophie Milman, the 24-year-old multilingual Russian-born singing sensation, has won critical acclaim for her musicianship and sultry, soulful voice, selling out jazz clubs across the U.S. and beyond. Her latest release Make Someone Happy tops the iTunes and Billboard jazz charts as she continues to win the hearts of audience members throughout the world with her amazing voice and unique style.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
2/28/09 “Jesus Christ Superstar” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Sat: 3:00pm & 8:00pm
The Whiting
1241 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $19 / $37 / $49 / $59
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs - "I Don't Know How to Love Him", "Hosanna", "Everything's Alright", "What's the Buzz", "Superstar", and "Heaven on Their Mind", this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role and Living Colour's Corey Glover as Judas is as relevant and timeless as ever.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
3/3 & 4/09 “Wizard of Oz” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Tues & Wed: 7:30pm
The Whiting
1241 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $19 / $39 / $53 / $59
There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way onstage. The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs.

A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don't miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage


For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
3/14/09

Deaf Café

2 hr program of music, drama, games, videos, etc in ASL every second Saturday of month.

6pm - 8pm
Flint Township Library Building
(Carman Ainsworth Senior Center)
2071 S. Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532

For more information:
Brenda Bienleins
810.233.5116 Fax
deafcafeflint@comcast.net
http://www.deafcafeflint.org
4/11/09

Deaf Café

2 hr program of music, drama, games, videos, etc in ASL every second Saturday of month.

6pm - 8pm
Flint Township Library Building
(Carman Ainsworth Senior Center)
2071 S. Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532

For more information:
Brenda Bienleins
810.233.5116 Fax
deafcafeflint@comcast.net
http://www.deafcafeflint.org
4/28/09 “Zora” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Tues: 7:30pm
The Whiting
1241 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $29
Zora Neale Hurston was one of the most important and celebrated figures to emerge from the Harlem Renaissance. Outspoken, spirited and gifted, Ms. Hurston was the most prolific African-American woman writer of the 1930's, her books defining the black American experience. This adaptation is from the theatrical biography of her life, by Laurence Holder.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
5/7/09 “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” – ASL Interpreted Performance

Tues: 7:30pm
The Whiting
1241 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503

Tickets: $19 / $37 / $49 / $59
Direct from Broadway, CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY is an exotic encounter inspired by nature's unpredictable creations that are brought to life by an international cast of 25 soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers and musicians. The astounding feats performed in this action packed Cirque Dream are enhanced with over 150 spectacular costumes and set in a fantastical jungle ignited by striking visual effects. From the breathtaking aerial ballet of butterflies to the balancing giraffes, gigantic flowers and trees, this world-class explosion of athleticism, theatre and imagination will exhilarate the entire family. In the ongoing tradition of extravagant touring shows, Neil Goldberg and Cirque Productions continue to blend European artistry with circus and Broadway theatrics in a dramatic fashion that transcends imagination and leaves its' narration to the eyes of the beholder making CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY a Broadway first.

For tickets and additional information:
(810) 237-7333
www.thewhiting.com.
5/9/09

Deaf Café

2 hr program of music, drama, games, videos, etc in ASL every second Saturday of month.

6pm - 8pm
Flint Township Library Building
(Carman Ainsworth Senior Center)
2071 S. Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532

For more information:
Brenda Bienleins
810.233.5116 Fax
deafcafeflint@comcast.net
http://www.deafcafeflint.org
6/19 - 28/09

  
10th Biennial National Conference of Deaf Seniors of America
and Poker Tournament

Paris Hotel
Las Vegas, NV

Registration deadline for the early bird combo is May 31st at midnight

For more information:
http://www.dsa2009.us/reservations.htm

Roberta Monroe
rmonroe@bonheyo.com
http://www.deafseniors.org
8/23-26/09

    
Biennial MDA Conference

More details are forthcoming with more barrels of fun time!

Bay City, MI

For more information:
Tammy K. Scholl
Chairperson for 2009 MDA Conference
director@voiceinc-mi.org
Roberta D. Newvine
Co-chairperson for 2009 MDA Conference
frenchcountry95@aol.com
http://www.mideaf.org

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2010
Upcoming Events
7/5 – 10/10

  NAD logo
    
50th Biennial National Association of the Deaf Conference

Philadelphia Marriott in Philadelphia, PA

For more information:
http://www.nad.org/
info@nad.org

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