Calender 2011
Aug ’11 | Sept ’11 | Oct ’11Upcoming in: 2011 | 2012
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See the sectional links list for other gatherings of special interests:
- 12 Step Groups (AA, NA)
- Bowling Leagues
- Senior Citizens Gatherings
- Social Gatherings/Clubs
- Worship Services
- Youth Activities:
- MSD Sports Schedule
- Youth & Leadership Camps under Youth Section
- Michigan Assistive Technology’s Camp–o–rama
(extensive listing of all programs for various disabilities)
- Local Hearing Loss Association of Michigan meetings (click ‘Chapters’)
- USA Deaf Sports Federation’s Calendar
| Sept 2011 | |
| 9/9-11/11 |
Silent Weekend at Michigan Renaissance Festival 10am - 7pm Theme: Wonders of the World Michigan Renaissance Festial Holly, MI For more information: http://www.michrenfest.com/2010wow.htm |
9/17 - 11/5/11 |
8 week Conversational American Sign Language Class Conducted by Deaf Expressions 10:00am to 12:00noon Location: SW Grand Rapid. MI, off Clyde Park and Burton or 28th streets WHO: Recommend students to be at least 12 years old. This is a fast-paced class. COST: $150 (includes workbook) This is due in order to be officially registered. If you haven't paid, you are not registered. Class cost is Non-refundable unless WE cancel! CLASS IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 7 PAID REGISTRANTS. This makes for a 2:1 student/teacher ratio! For more information: Michele Bornert DeafExpressions05@gmail.com (616) 856-9885 (Voice) www.deafexpressions.net |
9/17/11 |
5th Deaf Arts Festival 10am - 8pm Holley Family Village/DeSales Center 1142 Ventura Dr. Brooklyn, MI For more information: Please click here to view the poster flyer Rosemary Kuplicki, Secretary dafrosey@gmail.com http://www.deafartsfestival.org |
9/24/11 |
Deaf Celebration Day 2011 10am – 5pm Northland Center 21500 Northwestern Hwy Southfield, MI Greenfield side of the Mall Parking: F Lot or East G Lot Enter Mall at Lady Foot Locker For more information: (248) 209-6437 VP (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332-3331 Voice (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@deafcan.org http://deafcan.org Click to view flyer: Deaf Celebration Day flyer |
| 9/26-29/11 | CMU Deaf Awareness Week Mon: Information Fair * ASL Movie Night Tues: ASL Demo Class * Deaf World Wed: Silent Lunch * Deaf Games Thurs: Deaf-Blind Simulation * ASL Rocks! Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI Map to CMU For More Information: Click here to view flyer Christine Taylor taylo1c@cmich.edu http://www.cmich.edu/ |
| Oct 2011 | |
10/2/11 |
ASL Film: "Versa Effect" 3:00pm Michigan School for the Deaf 1667 Miller Rd Flint, MI Admission: $11.00 - Nets proceeds to benefit MSDAA For more information: Click here to view the flyer aslmorrison@yahoo.com http://www.aslfilms.com |
| 10/6 or 10/7–9/11  |
Deaf Quilters United Retreat Bear Lake Lodge 3409 Five Lake Rd Lapeer, MI Join the Show your support Bra challenge. Proceeds will go to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Cost: $130 (Thurs to Sun) or $115 (Fri to Sun) Deadline: September 25, 2011 - limit to first 40 registrations For more information: Click here to view flyer Martha Misener redmm71@yahoo.com |
| 10/8/11 |
“HIV/AIDS and STDs” Workshop 9:00am to 1:00pm Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 4328 Kalamazoo SE Grand Rapids, MI Cost for pre-registration: $30 (postmarked by 10/1/11) For more information: Click here for Workshop flyer Scott A. Pott spott@dhhs.org (616) 828-0146 |
| 10/8/11 |
Flint Zombie Walk 2011 1:00 to 4:00pm Downtown Flint Flint, MI Donation: $10.00 - Nets proceeds to benefit Michigan School for the Deaf This year 100% of the donations go directly to Michigan School for the Deaf Student Aid Fund. We're promoting American Sign Language, so this event is open to hearing and deaf individuals and will be interpreted. 11:30am – Zombie registration. If you plan to dress like a zombie and do the walk you need to register and make a donation ($10 suggested). This will take place at the flat lot downtown, next to the U of M pavilion on Saginaw Street. Non-zombies can make donations at the same table. All proceeds go to the MSD Student Aid Fund. 12:45pm – Those who participated in the making of the promotional video will do the Thriller dance for your viewing pleasure. 1:00pm – The walk begins. We’ll be walking only 2 or three blocks on Saginaw. Then we walk back to our cars and drive to the Good Beans Café where they will have an enclosed tent set up for the party and zombie weddings/commitment ceremonies. The party goes until around 4:30. Helen Boucher and Theresa Hill will be the interpreters for the walk and the ceremonies. For more information: Click here to view more details |
| 10/8 & 9/11 |
Medical Interpreting Workshop: "Basic Skills for Medical Interpreting" Presented by: Andi Chumley NIC, B.S. & Christa Moran, NIC, M.Ed Presented by: University of Michigan Health Systems 9:00am - 5:00pm (8:30am registration) University of Michigan Hospital Interpreter Services Office - Ann Arbor, Michigan (see flyer) Cost is $150 (includes both days and lunches) For more information: http://sitemaker.umich.edu/ispclasses/asl_interpreting achumley@med.umich.edu |
| 10/10/11 | Michigan Coalition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Meeting All invited to improve and support services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Michigan. 9:15 AM - 2:30 PM State of Michigan Operations Service Center Conference Room B & C 7285 Parsons Drive Dimondale, MI 48821 For Oct 2011 tentative meeting agenda click here. For Membership Renewal Info Sheet click here. For more information about the Coalition click here. |
| 10/15/11 | Interpreter's workshop: "Arrested in America” Provided by Sign Language Services of Michigan Presented by: Ben Hall 9am to 5pm, lunch on your own, but there is a café on site. Tri County Marketplace, East 14401 Frazho rd. Warren, Michigan, 48089 (They are on the corner of Frazho, which is 10 ½ mile rd., and Groesbeck.) There is a large showroom/meeting room where the workshop will take place. Cost: Workshop Fee: $100 Interpreters $50 for Student Observers After September 30, 2011 or at the Door $120 for Interpreters $60 for Student Observers NO REFUNDS Accommodations provided upon request no later than September 15, 2011 Online registration: registration@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com For more information: Click here to view the workshop flyer 586-285-1842 TTY 586-771-2042 Fax 810-459-3965 Text 586-778-4188 V/VP info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com |
10/15/11 |
MSD Homecoming 2011 10am - Varsity Girls Volleyball - MSD Gym 2pm - Varsity Football - MSD Soccer/Football Field Michigan School for the Deaf Flint, MI For more information: Click here to view flyer Eugene Thomas, Athletic Director thomase1@michigan.gov 810-257-1401 810-275-0991 VP Nikki Coleman, Homecoming Chair colemann@michigan.gov http://www.deaftartars.com |
10/22/11 |
MDA Board of Directors Meeting 9 am – 5 pm Detroit area, MI For more information: MDA President, Scot Pott MDA Secretary, Kathleen Mitchell http://www.mideaf.org |
| 10/28 & 29/11 |
Interpreters of Excellence: A Religious Sign Conference Evangel Christian Church 28491 Utica Roseville, MI 48066 Conference: $40 in advance; $45 at the door Lunch: $7 For more information: Click here to view Silent Fellowship flyer Rev./Dr. Helen Williams (313) 729-9501 |
| 10/29/11 | Interpreter's Workshop: "Applying Complex Classifiers in American Sign Language" Presenter: Dr. Bryon Bridges Presented by MIRID in cooperation with Baker Colleges Auburn Hills, Flint, Muskegon and Port Huron 9:00am - 4:30pm Baker College Center for Undergraduate Studies Building 1050 West Bristol Rd Flint, MI 48507 During our lunch break, there will be a short Business Meeting. For more information: Click here to view flyer |
| Year 2011 | |
| 11/5 & 6/10 |
Nigel Howard Returns to Michigan Nigel Howard Presents: Topics in Medical and Mental Health Interpreting Presented by: Nigel Howard through the University of Michigan Health Systems 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Madonna University room 2207 Livonia, MI Cost is $225 (includes both days, breakfast, lunch and snacks) For more information and to register: http://sitemaker.umich.edu/ispclasses/nigel_howard_workshop Christa Moran, M.Ed., NIC UMHS Deaf Access/Interpreter Services Program chrroy@med.umich.edu |
| 11/12/11 |
5th Annual Best Business Practices for the Interpreting Professional 9:00am to 4:00pm Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 4328 Kalamazoo SE Grand Rapids, MI Morning session will be facilitated by Mr. Ray Thomas, Corporate & Business Tax Accountant Afternoon session will be facilitated by Rose Gelushia, State of MI QAIII Interpreter Cost for pre-registration including lunch: $40 (postmarked by 11/4/11) For more information: Click here for Workshop flyer Scott A. Pott spott@dhhs.org (616) 828-0146 |
11/19/11 |
SCMIRID Workshop: "Advanced Interpreting for Individuals with Dual Sensory Loss and Other Disabilities" Presenter: Karen Bailey, M.A., Ph.D. candidate Presented by: SCMIRID in cooperation with Lansing Community College ITP 9:00am to 4:00pm (registration 8:30am) Lansing Community College Health and Human Services Building, Room 006 and 007 515 North Washington Square Lansing, MI There will be a business meeting and elections before lunch break. Please consider running for a board position. For more information: Click here to view SCMIRID Workshop flyer SCMIRID@gmail.com http://www.mirid.org/scmirid.html |
| 11/26/11 |
"Christmas In Sign Language" Workshop Conducted by Deaf Expressions 11:00am to 3:00noon Homeschool Building 5625 Burlingame Wyoming, MI $25/person** **Upon registering, mention that you will bring a dish or dessert to pass for the lunch and you can deduct $5 off the cost of one admission! To register, contact Michele by email (preferred) at DeafExpressions05@gmail.com with your name, mailing address, phone number, email address and age (if under 18), then mail check or money order made out to MICHELE BORNERT to 2133 McKee Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. You may also leave a voice message at (616) 856-9885 For more information: Michele Bornert DeafExpressions05@gmail.com (616) 856-9885 (Voice) www.deafexpressions.net |
| Year 2012 | |
| 1/14/12 | “Wizard of Oz” – ASL Interpreted Performance Sat 8:00pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
| 1/14/12 | “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” – ASL Interpreted Performance Wed 7:30pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
| 2/8/12 | “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” – ASL Interpreted Performance Wed 7:30pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
| 2/11/12 | “Wayne Brady” – ASL Interpreted Performance Sat 8:00pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
| 2/18/12 | “Spencer’s Theater of Illusion” – ASL Interpreted Performance Sat 7:30pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
| 5/18/12 | “Momma Mia” – ASL Interpreted Performance Fri 8:00pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
| 5/18-20/12 |
Michigan State Youth Convention - Interpreted More details are forthcoming For more information: Shayla Riggs QA III interpreter SI leader/Tutor Lansing Community College (989) 329-2136 cell number (voice & text) (517) 694-2791 fax number shayla_riggs@yahoo.com http://www.deafmusiccamp.com |
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