Calender 2009
Jan ’10 | Feb ’10 | Mar ’10Upcoming in: 2010 | 2011
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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
| February 2010 | |
| 2/6/10 | Beginning Interpreter/Student Workshops Provided by Sign Language Services of Michigan Topic: ASL Linguistics 9am-12pm Sign Language Services of Michigan 31507 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48082 For more information: 586-285-1842 TTY 586-771-2042 Fax 810-459-3965 Text 586-778-4188 V/VP info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com |
| 2/6/10 | Interpreter Workshop: NIC Prep With Dr. Rico Peterson, Adjunct faculty of Northwestern University Topics covered: * Overview of NIC Process * Knowledge Test * Interview Scoring Rubric * Skills Assessment Scoring Rubric * 9:00am to 1:30pm Lansing Community College Main Campus Gannon Building Lansing, MI Cost: $15 Students; $25 Interpreters/others For more information: Click here to view the flyer 517.483.5329 emkoa@lcc.edu |
2/6/10 |
17 week Sign Language Classes Conducted by Deaf Expressions Seventeen week ASL class. $250/person plus $40 workbook. If more than 6 register, classes will be held at Home School Building in Wyoming, MI Registration deadline: 1/16/2010 For more information: Michele Bornert DeafExpressions05@gmail.com (616) 856-9885 (Voice) www.DeafExpressions.net |
| 2/6/10 |
24th Annual Valentine’s Dance Hosted by Grand Rapids Athletic Association of the Deaf 5 pm to 12 am Sixth Street Hall 649 Sixth St, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 For more information: Click here to view event flyer (front) Click here to view the rear side |
| 2/6/10 |
2nd Annual Valentine's Day Dance Hosted by Greater Grand Rapids Association of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing 5 pm to 12 am Neal E. Fonger American League Post 179 2327 Wilson SW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Profit earned will go towards college scholarship funds for Deaf/Hard of Hearing. For more information: Click here to view event flyer Click here to view the hotel info Maureen Sprunger, Chairperson VP# 616-328-6171 MoSprunger@comcast.net |
2/7/10 |
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 7:00pm - Door Prizes Lot of exciting prizes and drawings!! VFW Hall Post 6896 28945 Joy Rd., Westland, MI 48185 For more information: Click here to view the flyer Ron Rood VP: 866-548-5674 4095 S. Otter Creek La Salle, MI 48145 Richard Beaver for Poker Entry Fees 30900 Palmer Westland, MI 48186 (734) 744-3289 VP flytheflag5@yahoo.com http://www.detroitdeafclub.org/ |
| 2/9/10 |
17 week Sign Language Classes Conducted by Deaf Expressions Seventeen week ASL class. $250/person plus $40 workbook. If more than 6 register, classes will be held at Home School Building in Wyoming, MI Registration deadline: 1/16/2010 For more information: Michele Bornert DeafExpressions05@gmail.com (616) 856-9885 (Voice) www.DeafExpressions.net |
| 2/9-11/10 | “Momma Kembaas Sojourner Truth” – Shadow Interpreted Performance Wild Swan Theater Towsley Auditorium - Ypsilanti, MI Ticket info call (734) 995-0530 V/TTY http://www.wildswantheater.org http://terptheatre.com |
| 2/11/10 | Free Webinar: Recent Findings: Interpreting Needs in Vocational Rehabilitation Settings 1:00-2:30pm s For more information: Please click here to view the announcement for more information |
| 2/12/10 |
ASL Film: “Forget Me Not” 5:30pm to 8:00pm Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 4328 Kalamazoo SE Grand Rapids, MI For more information: Click here for the flyer 616-732-7358 V 616-828-0186 VP info@deafhhs.org |
| 2/12/10 | LCC Spring 2010 STAR SEARCH - Performance 7:00pm Lansing Community College Dart Auditorium on main campus Lansing, MI Cost: Tickets are $5 for an individual and $10 for a family of 3 or more. You MUST attend one audition to be considered for performance in the show. If you want to perform, you'll be required to travel to LCC a maximum of 3 times: 1 audition date, mandatory 1 dress rehearsal, and the performance night itself. Please email (see below) with any questions! LCC Spring 2010 STAR SEARCH is also calling all volunteers! We have a lot of work to do to get this show running, and we need you! Please email with questions or your interest For more information: Click here to view the flyer Lindsey Williams LCCStarSearch@gmail.com |
| 2/12/10 |
DAD's 9-Pin Tap Bowling Fundraiser Hosted by DAD Women's Softball Team 7:00pm to 1:30am Drakeshire Lanes 35000 Grand River Ave Farmington Hills, MI 48335 (248) 478-2230 Cost: $20 for 3 games; $5 for fans For more information: Karen Groth V/Text 248-947-3233 Heba Samona HebaRita@yahoo.com DADWomensSoftball@gmail.com http://www.detroitdeafclub.org/ |
| 2/13/10 | Beginning Interpreter/Student Workshops Provided by Sign Language Services of Michigan Topic: ASL Linguistics 9am-12pm Sign Language Services of Michigan 31507 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48082 For more information: 586-285-1842 TTY 586-771-2042 Fax 810-459-3965 Text 586-778-4188 V/VP info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com |
| 2/18-20/10 | “Under The African Sky” – Shadow Interpreted Performance Wild Swan Theater Towsley Auditorium - Ypsilanti, MI Ticket info call (734) 995-0530 V/TTY http://www.wildswantheater.org http://terptheatre.com |
| 2/19/10 |
Deaf Awareness Night at The Palace Detroit Pistons vs. Bucks 8:00 pm The Palace of Auburn Hills Click here to view flyer for more details For more information: Linda Booth 248-473-1888 deafsvcs@aol.com |
| 2/22/10 | A Captivating Night: Uniting Gospel Music With The Deaf Community 4:00pm Life EmPOWERment Center 16650 Sumpter Road Belleville, MI 48111 Cost: $25/person; $15/Children ages 6-17; Children 5 and under Free Dinner following event For more information: Valerie 734.934.0150 touchingthenations@gmail.com LaToya Johnson planitrock@gmail.com |
| 2/26/10 |
8th Annual Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Conference Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center East Lansing, MI For more information: Tarah Lantz, Program Coordinator tlantz@mphi.org (517) 324-8329 (517) 324-6080 Fax http://www.eandt.mphi.org |
| 2/26/10 |
Deaf C.A.N.! Annual Black History Month Celebration and Potluck Hosted by Abram Powell 11:30am Deaf C.A.N.! Sylvan Lake, MI Bring your favorite dish to share! For more information: (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@deafcan.org http://deafcan.org |
| 2/27/10 |
Interpreter Workshop: "Professional Wellness: Injury Prevention on the Job”" 9:00am to 4:00pm Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 4328 Kalamazoo Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508 For more information: Click here to view Interpreter Workshop flyer Beth Perry 616-732-7358 BPerry@deafhhs.org http://www.deafhhs.org |
| 2/27/10 |
The Interpreter Co-op Inaugural Meeting What is the Interpreter Co-op and who are we? Presented by: Ann-Marie Christman, NIC-A; Christa Moran, MEd, NIC; Leslie Pertz, NIC 9:00am-12:00pm UMHS Interpreter Services 2025 Traverwood Dr., Suite A4 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 For more information: Click here to view the flyer christa.moran@gmail.com |
| 2/27/10 |
“Professional Wellness: Injury Prevention on the Job” 9:00am to 4:00pm Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 4328 Kalamazoo SE Grand Rapids, MI For more information: Click here for the flyer 616-732-7358 V 616-828-0186 VP info@deafhhs.org |
| 2/27/10 | Wild Game Dinner 5:00 pm Marantha Baptist Church 5790 Flemings Lake Rd Clarkston, MI Come join us for a night of great food, door prizes, and an inspirational message. For more information: Dan Osterhout dano@osterhout.com http://www.mbcclarkston.org/we-live/calendar.html |
| 2/27/10 |
Euchre Tournament 5:30pm Registration; 6:00pm Tournament starts Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 4328 Kalamazoo SE Grand Rapids, MI For more information: Click here for the flyer 616-732-7358 V 616-828-0186 VP info@deafhhs.org |
| March 2010 | |
3/4/10 |
"Pride Through the Eyes of MSD Middle Schoolers" 10 am & 7 pm Michigan School for the Deaf Auditorium 1667 Miller Rd Flint, MI Please support our future Deaf leaders on their trip to Washington DC! All monies earned will be used to help fund the middle school end of the year trip. Admission: Teen/Adult - $8.00; 12 and under - $5.00 For more information: Click here to view flyer Natalie Grupido (810) 250-7542 (VP grupidon@michigan.gov Stacey Jenkinson jenkinsons@michigan.gov http://www.deaftartars.com |
| 3/4/10 | “Hairspray” – ASL Interpreted Performance Thurs: 8:00pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Tickets: $31 / $47 / $59 / $69 Description: It's 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network - all without denting her 'do! Don't miss HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s musical-comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight 2003 Tony© Awards, including BEST MUSICAL. For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
| 3/5-6/10 | National Deaf Poker Tour Atlantic City, NJ For more information: http:/www.nationaldeafpokertour.com |
| 3/6/10 | Beginning Interpreter/Student Workshops Provided by Sign Language Services of Michigan Topic: ASL Grammar 9am-12pm Sign Language Services of Michigan 31507 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48082 For more information: 586-285-1842 TTY 586-771-2042 Fax 810-459-3965 Text 586-778-4188 V/VP info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com |
| 3/6/10 |
Wii Bowling Tournament 10:00am to 4:00pm Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 4328 Kalamazoo SE Grand Rapids, MI For more information: Click here for the flyer 616-732-7358 V 616-828-0186 VP info@deafhhs.org |
3/13/10 |
IRID Workshop: Using Mime in ASL Interpreting Workshop to be taught in ASL - no interpreters provided 9am - 4pm Mount Sinai Hospital 1501 S. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60608 Cost: IRID Members / State Chapter : $65 (proof required) Non-Members: $75 ITP Students $55 (proof required) For more information: Click here to view the ILRID Interpreter Workshop flyer Anne Orozco IRIDPDC@yahoo.com http://www.ilrid.org |
3/19/10 |
Evening Show: Tales of a Mad, Mad, Mad ASL World Hosted by Kalamazoo Valley Community College, the American Sign Language Honors Society (student club) – Kalamazoo Chapter, IDAC (Instructional Development Advisory Committee) at KVCC and donations by people who care... 7:30pm Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Texas Township Campus Dale Lake Auditorium, Room #1560 6767 W. O Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Admission: Buy Tickets through KVCC bookstore, 269 488 4030 General $7.00 (before 3/18); $10 at door; $5 for children under age 12, students and senior citizens For more information: Liz Gilmore Bystrycki widibits@aol.com http://www.trixbruce.com |
| 3/20/10 |
Interpreter Workshop: “Classifiers: Shaping Your Interpretation” 9:00am to 4:00pm Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 4328 Kalamazoo SE Grand Rapids, MI For more information: Click here for the flyer 616-732-7358 V info@deafhhs.org |
3/20/10 |
Content of the IEP Sponsored by Michigan Hands & Voices 9:00am to 12:00pm St. Joseph Mercy Oakland 44405 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, MI 48341 For more information: info@mihandsandvoices.org www.mihandsandvoices.org |
3/20/10 |
St. Patrick’s Day Party Hosted by WolfPack Deaf Bikers 4:00 pm Admission: $7.00; $7.00 Dinner; $7.00 Poker Buy-In Will have door prizes. 50/50 and expecting to have bonfire (no guarantee and it's not gonna be ground bonfire, will be from firepit according to Fire Department - saying we can't have bonfire on ground.) We will be cooking out for bratwursts. Wear greens!!!!!!! Everyone's welcomed! 18 years old and up!!!! FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI For more information: Peg Frelich mf290710@comcast.net |
| 3/27/10 | A Preparatory Workshop on the New Michigan BEI Provided by Sign Language Services of Michigan Presented by: David Stuckless, BEI Advanced David is one of Michigan's first BEI Interpreters. He will present a general overview of the BEI test, what to expect in your results, as well as practical suggestions for preparing for the test. 1-4pm Sign Language Services of Michigan 31507 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48082 For both SLS Team Interpreters and Non SLS Interpreters Cost: $15/SLS Team Interpreters; $25/Others For more information: 586-285-1842 TTY 586-771-2042 Fax 810-459-3965 Text 586-778-4188 V/VP info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com |
| 2010 | |
| 4/10/10 | “Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight” – ASL Interpreted Performance Sat: 8:00pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Tickets: $17 / $27 / $38 / $45 Description: Oscar-nominee Hal Holbrook returns in his acclaimed Tony Award-winning one-man show which celebrates the humor, satirical wit, and timeless observations of Mark Twain. For nearly 50 years, Holbrook has enthralled audiences around the world with Twain's unique take on politics, culture and the world! Holbrook edits and changes his show to fit the times. He has more than 16 hours of Twain's material in his repertoire and makes each performance a unique and memorable experience. A must-see treasure of American theatre! For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
4/17/10 |
Educational Interpreters Workshop Series Hosted by Madonna University, this special series is designed to improve classroom interpreting skills, while preparing participants for the EIPA assessment. A Video Conference Workshop Series Taught By Frances J. Beaurivage of the EIPA Diagnostic Center 9am - 1pm Madonna University Room 2213, Main Academic Building 36600 Schoolcraft Rd Livonia, MI For more information: *** Please click here to view the flyer for all details!! *** |
| 4/17/10 |
Interpreter Workshop - Sign-to-Voice Interpreting: Interpreting for Child Signers 11:00am - 3:00pm This video conference will focus on the skills necessary to interpret for child signers. Participants will observe a variety of child signers, identify the differences in their communication styles, and learn to approach the S-V task during the assessment process. Included will be strategies for coping when information is missed and what to do to prepare to take the EIPA S-V portion of the EIPA. See MDE-LIO website for locations/registration forms. http://www.cenmi.org/mde-lio For more information: Click here for Midland, MI location flyer Click here for Ithaca, MI location flyer Click here for Hancock, MI (UP) location flyer Click here for Flint, MI location flyer Click here for Lansing, MI location flyer http://www.cenmi.org/mde-lio |
| 4/25/10 | “Avenue Q” – ASL Interpreted Performance Sun: 2:00pm & 7:00pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Tickets: $24 / $39 / $53 / $65 Description: AVENUE Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, AVENUE Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risque’ and downright entertaining way. Mature Audiences Only Warning: Full Puppet Nudity For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
| 4/23-25/10 |
IRID Workshop: "A Weekend with Robyn Dean" Fri: Introduction to Demand Control Schema (DC-S) Sat: Decision-Making using the Demand-Control Schema Sun: Interpreting in Mental Health Settings: A Practice Profession Approach For more information: Click here to view the ILRID Interpreter Workshop flyer http://www.ilrid.org |
| 4/27/10 | “The Secret Life of Bees” – ASL Interpreted Performance Tues: 7:00pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Tickets: All seats $30 Description: Imagine seeing one of your favorite books brought to life. The Whiting, in collaboration with The American Place Theatre in New York City, presents professionally staged verbatim theatrical adaptations of significant American literary works. In this New York Times bestseller set during the Civil Rights Movement, a young girl's search for the truth about her mother leads her to three beekeeping sisters and the discovery of the real meaning of family. This presentation of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES is a production of The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life Arts Education Program, led by Artistic Director Wynn Handman. Educational outreach programs will take place during residency. For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
| 4/29-5/1/10 | Exploring Connections: Native American Sign Language Workshop Save the Date - more details coming Mott Community College Flint, MI For more information: Click here to view the workshop flyer |
| 4/30-5/1/10 | 3rd Annual National Sign Language & Interpreting Conference Anaheim Convention Center (Near Disneyland) in California For more information: http://www.ohsoez.com |
| 5/1/10 | “The Secret Life of Bees” – ASL Interpreted Performance Sat: 8:00pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Tickets: All seats $30 Description: Imagine seeing one of your favorite books brought to life. The Whiting, in collaboration with The American Place Theatre in New York City, presents professionally staged verbatim theatrical adaptations of significant American literary works. In this New York Times bestseller set during the Civil Rights Movement, a young girl's search for the truth about her mother leads her to three beekeeping sisters and the discovery of the real meaning of family. This presentation of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES is a production of The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life Arts Education Program, led by Artistic Director Wynn Handman. Educational outreach programs will take place during residency. For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com. |
5/12/10 |
Day At State Capitol This is an annual event to create awareness of the communication needs of Michigan citizens with hearing loss. 11:00am to 2:00pm For more information: ngibben1@hfhs.org |
| 5/22/10 |
First Annual 5K Walk/10K Run and Picnic All proceeds to benefit D.A.D. Women’s Softball Team to fund the Children’s Athletic Program Start at 10:00 am Nankin Mills Park located at Hines Drive and Farmington Road / Ann Arbor Trail Livonia, MI For more information: Click to view the flyer Karen Groth (248)-974-3233 V Liza O’Jack at (734)-217-4818 VP dad.5k10k@gmail.com http://www.detroitdeafclub.org |
| 6/17-19/10 |
Breakout Conference: Effective Mental Health Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons Westin Atlanta North Hotel at Perimeter Seven Concourse Parkway Atlanta, GA For more information: Click here to view the flyer Steve Larew 866-948-8248 VP SLarew@flagler.edu |
| 6/24-27/10 |
Second National Deaf People of Color Conference DoubleTree-Lloyd Center and Oregon Convention Center Portland, OR For more information: http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org |
7/5 – 10/10 |
50th Biennial National Association of the Deaf Conference Philadelphia Marriott in Philadelphia, PA For more information: http://www.nad.org/ info@nad.org |
7/18 – 22/10 |
21st International Congress on Education of the Deaf (ICED) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada For more information: http://www.iced2010.com |
| 8/4 - 7/09 |
10th Asia Pacific Congress on Deafness – APCD2009 Held in connection with 10th Hearing International Annual Meeting-HI and 2nd ASEAN Academy of Neuro-Oto-Audiology-AANOA” The Landmark Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand Organizing Committee of APCD2009 will ensure you of the innovative programming, latest technology and opportunity in Medical, Surgical, Rehabilitation and Education for the Hearing Impaired and the Deaf. Conference offers professional development for deaf education, teachers, interpreters, support staffs, professionals in the field of deafness and parents, audiologists and hearing specialists. You will have the opportunities to site visit of professional interest such as diagnostic and rehabilitation technology and school for the deaf in Bangkok. For more information: Click here to view the flyer/registration http://www.apcd2009.org |
| 11/4-5/10 | H.I. Academy Theme: Reconnect, Renew, Redefine (repeat) Lexington Lansing Hotel (formerly Sheraton) Lansing, MI For more information: http://www.mspsphi-academy.webnode.com |
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