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Calendar 2004

January 2004
             Events    
1/3/04 ASL/Silent Coffee Hour
(1st Saturday of each month)
Come and join for an hour of ASL conversations
4 pm
Eastern Accents
214 South 4th Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI
Contact: Faye Bradbury
fab@umich.edu
1/4/04


The Producers Play
“The Producers” – Interpreted Performance
7:30 pm
Fisher Theatre Detroit, MI
written by Mel Brooks. “The Producers” is the “funniest most fearlessly irreverent thing ever seen on stage!” USA Today. If you enjoy theatre and would like more plays interpreted, call the Fisher Theatre. Tickets:
Go to the Box Office at the Fisher Theatre and ask for tickets in the “Deaf section”.
http://www.nederlanderdetroit.com/ fisher/general_info.htm
1/7/04

Six Consecutive Wednesdays
Bloomfield Hills Ski & Snowboard Club for Youth
(six consecutive Wednesdays after school)
Learn to ski and snowboard at Pine Knob with certified instructors.
A Great opportunity for Deaf, Hard of Hearing students and their friends and families to learn how to ski and snowboard. Please contact me for details. Discounts and interpreters will be available for all members.

Click the document link below for more information including costs
BH Ski & Snowboard Club Information
Contact:
Al Kettinger
Al8snow@aol.com
1/9 – 15/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Peter Pan - Thank You for OC movies
“Peter Pan” Open–captioned movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtimes posted at:
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com
1/9/04

 IIG logo
Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting
(held 2nd Friday monthly)
5 – 8 pm
Oakland County Library
1200 North Telegraph
Pontiac, MI
Contact: (877) 666–8560
http://www.iigonline.org
1/10

Every Saturday for 6 or 12 weeks
Fast–Paced Beginning/Advanced Speech–reading Classes
for Hard of Hearing and late deafened people
(90 min of instruction, 2 lessons per week)
10 – 11:30 am
Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living
12536 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
(Located in the back of Georgetown Mall)

Instructional Classes for Speech–reading is being offered. This is designed to augment hearing loss and increase hearing comprehension by 35%. Sounds that sound the same often look very different on the face of the speaker. All ages welcome.

Cost: $75 for six weeks — Beginning class dates: Jan 10 – Feb 21 (no class Jan 24)
        $120 for 12 week — Advanced class dates: Feb 28 – April 3rd
Costs includes materials needed for class: folders, written lessons, practice sessions, hand mirror.
Payable to Hearing Technology Resources above, or use MasterCard or VISA.
Call or e–mail to sign up!

For More Information:
Click to view Speechreading Class Flyer
Nan Asher, Hearing Technology Resources
Phone: (734) 487–1830 FAX: 487–1931
heartech@ix.netcom.com
1/10/04


The Fridge
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth “The Fridge” (sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!)
Waterford Oaks Park, Waterford, MI
For more information: http://deafcan.org/YouthProgram.htm
Contact: Sherri Ann Garnard, Director
java72gecko@yahoo.com
deafcan@prodigy.net
(248) 332–3323 TTY
(248) 332–7334 Fax
1/10/04


  
Detroit Black Deaf Advocates Chapter #6 Meeting
Monthly meetings held every second Saturday
2 to 5 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
1519 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
(at Grand River and Trumbull)
Detroit, Michigan 48206
For more information:
Glenn Stewart, DBDA6 President
glnnssn@aol.com
313.813.1978@myairmail.com
info@Detroitbda6.org
http://www.detroitbda6.org
1/14/04

Four Wednesdays
Quilting with Judi Inches and Janet Deschler
5 pm – 8 pm
$40
Unfinished Objects or New Project opportunities (required to bring own sewing machine and know how to use it)

Mail payment to:
CAC 1631 Miller Rd Flint, MI 48503

For more information:
(810) 239–3112 V/TTY
(810) 239–1606 Fax
info@cacdhh.org
www.cacdhh.org
1/14/04

Four Wednesdays
General Woodshop with Steven Peterson
4 pm – 10 pm
$130/student
Woodshop will take place in Lapeer at Mr. Peterson’s residence

Mail payment to:
CAC 1631 Miller Rd Flint, MI 48503

For more information:
(810) 239–3112 V/TTY
(810) 239–1606 Fax
info@cacdhh.org
www.cacdhh.org
1/15/04

Every Thursday for 12 weeks
Slower Paced Beginning/Advanced Speech–reading Classes
for Hard of Hearing and late deafened people
(55 min of instruction, 1 lesson per week)
Time: 1:30–2:25 Beginning Class
Time: 2:35–3:30 Advanced Class
Ann Arbor Senior Center
1320 Baldwin Ann Arbor, MI
(off W. Stadium, east of Packard)

Instructional Classes for Speech–reading is being offered. This is designed to augment hearing loss and increase hearing comprehension by 35%. Sounds that sound the same often look very different on the face of the speaker. All ages welcome.

Cost: $120.00 (Payable to City of Ann Arbor)Costs includes materials needed for class: folders, written lessons, practice sessions, hand mirror.
Contact: Pam Garza at A2 Senior Center to sign up! (734) 769-5911

For More Information:
Click to view Speechreading Class Flyer
Nan Asher, Hearing Technology Resources
Phone: (734) 487–1830 FAX: 487–1931
heartech@ix.netcom.com
1/16 – 22/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Paycheck - Thank You for OC movies
“Paycheck” Open–captioned movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtimes posted at:
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com
1/16/04 “In The Now” – Play produced by Terrylene
Sponsored by Deaf Etc.
Based on a survivor’s true story of sexual abuse experience as a child– for more details, please click http://www.terrylene.com

7:30 pm
Northview High School
4451 Hunsburger N.E.
Grand Rapids, Mi. 49505

Tickets at Deaf Etc. or at the Door $12
Children under the age of 12 $6 (with adult)
For more information:
(616) 732–7358 V
(616) 732–7362 TTY
(616) 732–7365 Fax
deafetc@yahoo.com
1/16 – 18/04 Spectrum Health Interpreting
Basic and Advanced Training for Medical Interpreting
$25 for three day workshop
Jan 16 6-10pm
Jan 17 8am - 6pm
Jan 18 8am - 6pm
Grand Rapids, MI

For more information:
betsy.wood@spectrum-health.org
1/16 – 17/04

CANCELLED!
ASL Linguistics Series: Survey of American Sign Language Syntax — CANCELLED!
Course: LIN 664/PST 364
Instructor: Dr. Scott Liddell
Registration Deadline: December 12, 2003
Motts Community College
Court Rd, Flint, MI
NOTE: This course will be conducted in ASL (no interpreters will be provided)
For More Information: http://web.jccc.net/academic/gurc
1/17/04 A Workshop with Terrylene at Fishladder
Topic: Appropriate Touching
Sponsored by Deaf Etc.

10 am – 12 noon
1514 Wealthy Dr. suite # 160
Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506

Adults $10
Children under the age of 12 $5
Northview students are free
For more information:
(616) 732–7358 V
(616) 732–7362 TTY
(616) 732–7365 Fax
deafetc@yahoo.com
1/20 & 21/04
Small National Amusement logo - Thank You for OC moviesTimeline - Thank You for OC movies
“Timeline” Open–captioned movie
Showcase Cinemas Ann Arbor
4100 Carpenter Road & Ellsworth Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Check website for the show times:
http://www.national-amusements.com/openCap_th.asp
1/21/04


  
“Greater Tuna” – Shadow Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Interpreters: Kim Willet & Becky Brunner
Meadowbrook Theatre
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
Contact:
(248) 377–3300 V
(248) 370–3344 Fax
tickets@mbtheatre.com
http://terptheatre.com/list.html#Tuna
1/23 – 2/05/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
 Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King - Thank You for OC movies
“Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King” Open–captioned movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtimes posted at:
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com
1/24/04

   
Deaf ESPN World Poker and Shuffleboard
Hosted by GLDBA Committee
$5/adult
Sign up at 5:30pm, Games begin at 6:30pm
Buy $30 worth of chips and play poker until you run out of chips. The last remaining 5 players with the most chips will be the winners.

FAD Clubhouse
4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI
For more information:
Ricky Kaufmann
fad4gldba@aol.com
1/26/04
National Alliance of Black Interpreters Chapter #8 Meeting
Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month
6 to 8 pm
Saint John’s Hospital––Riverview Detroit
7733 East Jefferson Avenue (Just east of Belle Isle)
Room 6217, Detroit, MI 48217
For more information:
Linda Ogletree
(586) 323–9923 Fax
lindaogletree@juno.com
1/27/04

   
Michigan Hands & Voices
7 – 9 pm
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
For Parents and families of deaf and hard of hearing children
Please RSVP:
Call Amy by 1/24/04 at (517) 335–8273 V
 Or Angelique at (734) 615–8087 V
Amy Lester Lestera@michigan.gov
Click here for flyer
1/31/04


  
“Winter Wake Up” – Information Processing: ASL to English
Presented by National Alliance of Black Interpreters Chapter #8
Presenter: Alicia Rondeau, NAD V

9 am to 3 pm
Members / ITP Students – $25.00
Non–Members – $35.00
Pre–registration is required, NO on site registration
Click for Winter Wakeup Flyer & Registration

St. John’s Riverview Hospital
7733 East Jefferson Avenue
Room 6217, Detroit, MI 48217

For more information:
Linda Ogletree
(586) 323–9923 Fax
logletree@juno.com
jlwashington@att.net
1/31/04 Mt. Zion Deaf Ministry Potluck Fellowship for Adults
6 to 10 pm
Clarkston Christian Association
Clarkston, MI

For more information:
Click Mt. Zion Deaf Fellowship Flyer
deaf@mtzion.org

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February 2004
    Events    
1/23 – 2/05/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
 Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King - Thank You for OC movies
“Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King” Open–captioned movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtimes posted at:
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com
2/1/04

   
Super Bowl Blast
Hosted by GLDBA Committee
FAD Clubhouse
4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI
For more information:
Ricky Kaufmann
fad4gldba@aol.com
2/6/04 2004 Michigan Early Hearing Interventionists/Parents Conference: Connecting Communities... Putting Families First
Sheraton Lansing Hotel
Registration Deadline: January 16, 2004

See the Brochure and Registration Form
Contact for additional information:
Cara Doerfler at (517) 324–8330
cdoerfle@mphi.org
2/6 – 12/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    The Last Samurai - Thank You for OC movies
“The Last Samurai” Open–captioned movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtimes posted at:
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com
2/6 – 8/04


  



  
Skiing at Boyne’s
Michigan Ski Club of the Deaf

Skiing at two ski resorts at Mt. Boyne and Boyne Highland

Ski Lift Ticket Rates: Adult (16+) one day: $43; Youth (9–15) one day: $37. (8 and under are free)—One lift ticket and you can ski/board two resorts (25 miles between resorts) That means you get 2 mountains and more than 96 runs to choose from!

Stay the weekend at DAYS INN, Gaylord, MI (26 miles to Mt. Boyne and 51 miles to Boyne Highland) — Call (989) 732–0300 for reservations and give them the group name: Michigan Ski Club of the Deaf or Alan Haywood.

Contact for more information:
Alan Haywood at (810) 695–9080 TTY
Hay2ski@aol.com
2/6/04


Deaf & Hard of Hearing Club of Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus
Friendship gathering – Anyone is welcome!
Hope to see you all there for food and friendship!!
Bring tennis shoes and comfortable clothes for gym activities after the meeting.
7 pm – 9 pm
OCC – Auburn Hills Campus – Building G, 2nd Floor
For more information:

Renee Henson, PASS Specialist
crhenson@oaklandcc.edu
(248) 232–4082 TTY
(248) 232–4080 V
http://www.oaklandcc.edu
2/6/04


   
“Evita” – Shadow Interpreted Performance
Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre
8 pm
Interpreters: Aliehs Young & Jean–Luc Pharand
Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre
Royal Oak, MI
Contact: (248) 541–6796 V/TTY
Be sure to request for preferred seating for TerpTheatre patrons! http://www.terptheatre.com/list.html#Evita
http://www.stagecrafters.org
2/7/04

Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
8:30 am — “Computer Made Easy for the Beginner”
1 pm — “Windows Basics”
Mott Community College
Room 1111 — Curtice Mott Building

$39 each class or 3 for $100
(Enrollment minimum: 6; maximum 12)

For more information and registration:
http://www.msu.edu/user/hunterc/index.html
Peg Frelich pfrelich@cacdhh.org
(810) 239–3112 V/TTY
(810) 239–1606 Fax
www.cacdhh.org
2/7/04

  Snowboarding
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth Snowboarding and Skiing (sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!)
Mt. Holly Ski Resort, Holly, MI
For more information: http://deafcan.org/YouthProgram.htm
Contact: Sherri Ann Garnard, Director
java72gecko@yahoo.com
deafcan@prodigy.net
(248) 332–3323 TTY
(248) 332–7334 Fax
2/7/04 ASL/Silent Coffee Hour
(1st Saturday of each month)
Come and join for an hour of ASL conversations
4 pm
Eastern Accents
214 South 4th Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI
Contact: Faye Bradbury
fab@umich.edu
2/7/04

   
Michigan Hands & Voices – Basic Training 101
9 am – 12 noon
Communication Arts Building
Michigan State University
E. Lansing, MI

For more information:
(800) YOUR – EAR
(517) 381–8470 TTY
(517) 347–7000
http://www.madhs.org
2/7/04 18th Annual Valentine’s Dance
Hosted by Grand Rapids Athletic Association of the Deaf
6 pm to 1 am

VanderWater Hall
U.A.W. Local 730
3852 Buchanan, SW Wyoming, MI 49509
$20/person (by 1/31/04) or $25 (at door)
(Must be 21 years old to enter!)

For Information:
Chairperson Rosemary Martin
(616) 534–4217 TTY/Fax
Co-Chairperson Debbie Shearer
(231) 856–7697 V/TTY
Sdhearer@net-port.com
2/10/04 Speechreading Basics With Nan Asher
Sponsored by the Capital Area Chapter of SHHH
7 – 8:30 pm
Foster Community Center
200 N. Foster
Lansing, MI
Contact: Lee Yerrick (517) 372–6766
2/12 – 19/04 Direct Learning Training & Consultancy on Interpreting
Supporting Deaf People 2004 – online training
For more information:
judithm@directlearn.co.uk
2/12/04 ASL Story Hour
6 – 7:30 pm
Ypsilanti District Library
Whittaker Rd, South of I–94 Huron Rd Exit
For more information:
Phil King philking@tmail.com
Anne Bolander amb087@yahoo.com
2/13 – 19/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Elf - Thank You for OC movies
“Elf” Open–captioned movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtimes posted:
Fri–Sun: 4:50pm & 7:05pm
Mon–Thurs: 4:05pm & 7:05pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
2/13/04

 IIG logo
Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting
(held 2nd Friday monthly)
5 – 8 pm
Oakland County Library
1200 North Telegraph
Pontiac, MI
Contact: (877) 666–8560
http://www.iigonline.org
2/14/04

 IIG logo
Interpreter Improvement Guild Workshop
Topics will vary and focus on specialized fields of interpreting including, but not limited to, Educational, Legal, Medical and more.
10 am – 3 pm
Presented by IGD/IIG
Holiday Inn on Opdyke Road
Auburn Hills, MI

Pre–registration fee is $20.00 or $25.00 at the door. (Fee covers workshop and lunch expenses for everyone who attends.)
Contact: (877) 666–8560
Kletha Goode klethag@yahoo.com http://www.iigonline.org
2/14/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Elf - Thank You for OC movies
Deaf Moviegoer Club
Weekly gathering
4:50 pm to view “Elf” OC movie
Emagine Entertainment, Novi, MI
Eating and socializing at a nearby restaurant afterwards

For more information:
Scott Powers, Club President
deafmoviegoerclub@prodigy.net
http://www.geocities.com/deafmoviegoerclub @prodigy.net/DMC.html
2/14/04


 
Detroit Black Deaf Advocates Chapter #6 Meeting
Monthly meetings held every second Saturday
2 to 5 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
1519 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
(at Grand River and Trumbull)
Detroit, Michigan 48206
For more information:
Glenn Stewart, DBDA6 President
glnnssn@aol.com
313.813.1978@myairmail.com
info@Detroitbda6.org
http://www.detroitbda6.org
2/16/04 5th Annual President’s Day Lunch & Bingo
FAD Clubhouse
4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI
Lunch will be served at noon
Bingo will start at 1pm
Lunch donation $6, Bingo pay extra
Proceeds toward 150th Year MSD Celebration
Click tfor 5th Annual President’s Day Flyer
More information: Sheila Wollard
shegood55@comcast.net
2/16/04

   Madonna University
Silent Supper and Special Presentation:
“Tales From Scotland”

By Lesley Castillo, Erin Seipke, Ken Richter
Join us for an evening of good food (potluck, bring a dish to share) and an opportunity to learn about the differences between American Deaf culture & sign language and Scottish Deaf culture & sign language

7pm
Madonna University, Livonia ,MI
Colonnade Lounge (across from the Office of Disability Resources)

For more information:
Tales from Scotland Flyer
Becky Shriver 734.432.5642 V/TTY
rshriner@madonna.edu
2/17/04

Every 3rd Tuesday
Silent Supper at Damon’s Ann Arbor
For more information:
Terri Flanagan terriflanagan@hotmail.com
Please RSVP to Terri so she can provide accurate count to the restaurant!
2/19/04

Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays
ASL Story Hour
6 – 7:30 pm
Ypsilanti District Library
Whittaker Rd, South of I–94 Huron Rd Exit
For more information:
Phil King philking@tmail.com
Anne Bolander amb087@yahoo.com
2/20 – 26/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Elf - Thank You for OC movies
“Miracle” Open–captioned movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtimes posted:
Fri–Tues: 1:30 pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
2/21/04 Valentine–s Euchre & Potluck Party
6 – 10 pm
Center for Independent Living
2568 Packard Road Ann Arbor
For more information:
Anne Bolander amb087@yahoo.com
2/24/04
National Alliance of Black Interpreters Chapter #8 Meeting
Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month
6 to 8 pm
Saint John’s Hospital––Riverview Detroit
7733 East Jefferson Avenue (Just east of Belle Isle)
Room 6217, Detroit, MI 48217
For more information:
Linda Ogletree
(586) 323–9923 Fax
lindaogletree@juno.com
2/25/04

  
“Of Mice and Men” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Interpreters: Elaine Riedel & Kim Willet
Meadowbrook Theatre
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
Contact:
(248) 377–3300 V
(248) 370–3344 Fax
tickets@mbtheatre.com
http://terptheatre.com/list.html#MiceMen
2/27/04 PIA’s Workshop
Guest Speaker: Dianne McKittrick, Michigan Deaf Association President
7 – 9 pm
Roseville Recreation Center
18185 Sycamore Roseville, MI
(1 street N of I–696 off of Gratiot)

More Information:
info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
2/28/04

Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
8:30 am — “Basic Digital Photography”
1 pm — “Basic Internet and Email”
Mott Community College
Room 1111 — Curtice Mott Building

$39 each class or 3 for $100
(Enrollment minimum: 6; maximum 12)

For more information and registration:
http://www.msu.edu/user/hunterc/index.html
Peg Frelich pfrelich@cacdhh.org
(810) 239–3112 V/TTY
(810) 239–1606 Fax
www.cacdhh.org
2/28/04

  
Sadie Hawkins
News Flash!! Girls, you will be able to grab a boy as your date at the party!
Hosted by Deaf Arts Festival Committee
7 pm
Admission: $5/person, $8/couple

Ascension Church Gym
(behind St. John Deaf Center)
8245 Fisher St Warren, MI 48089
(8 Mile Rd and Van Dyke Rd)
Refreshments will be sold. Games and Prizes!! Don’t miss the fun!

For more information:
Sadie Hawkins Flyer
Chairperson Patty Schultz cpschultz73@comcast.net
Freida Morrison fmm0772@aol.com
http://www.deafartsfestival.org

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March 2004
Events
3/3 & 11/04


  
“The Miracle Worker” – Placed–Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Interpreters: Kim Willett & Becky Brunner
Grosse Pointe Theatre
Fries Auditorium
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Contact: (313) 881–4004 V
tickets@gpt.org
Be sure to request for preferred seating for TerpTheatre patrons! http://www.terptheatre.com/list.html#Miracle
http://www.gpt.org
3/5 – 11/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Starsky & Hutch - Thank You for OC movies
“Starsky & Hutch” Open–captioned movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtimes posted:
Fri – Thurs: 1:45 pm, 4:00pm & 7:00pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
3/5/04


Deaf & Hard of Hearing Friendship Club of Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus
Friendship gathering – Anyone is welcome!
6:30 to closing
Meet near Panda Express in Food Court area at Great Lakes Crossing, Auburn Hills
Come for Food, Chat, Gamework, Shopping, Movie, etc.

For more information:
Joyce LaHaye, DFC President
Heartoflove1958@aol.com
Renee Henson, PASS Specialist
crhenson@oaklandcc.edu
(248) 232–4082 TTY
(248) 232–4080 V
3/5/04

  

  
St Patrick’s Day Games and Silent Auction
Hosted by MSDAA 150th Anniversary Committee
7 pm to ???
Admission: $7.00
Games start at 7:30pm
Prizes, Basket Raffle, Refreshments, etc.
Everyone is Welcome!

FAD Clubhouse
4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI
Proceeds toward 150th Year MSD Celebration

More information:
Click St. Patrick’s Day Party Flyer
Cathy Leonard, Chairperson
wolfmoonstar@sbcglobal.net
Sheilia Wollard
shegood55@comcast.net
3/6/04

Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
8:30 am — “Creating A Personal Web Page I”
1 pm — “Creating A Personal Web Page II”
Mott Community College
Room 1111 — Curtice Mott Building

$39 each class or 3 for $100
(Enrollment minimum: 6; maximum 12)

For more information and registration:
http://www.msu.edu/user/hunterc/index.html
Peg Frelich pfrelich@cacdhh.org
(810) 239–3112 V/TTY
(810) 239–1606 Fax
www.cacdhh.org
3/6/04
    Starsky & Hutch - Thank You for OC movies

    The Passion of the Christ
Deaf Moviegoer Club
Weekly gathering

1:45 pm for “Starsky & Hutch” OC movie
3:30 pm for eating and socializing at Buffalo Wild Wings
6:10 pm for “The Passion of The Christ” movie in English Subtitle
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies, Novi, MI

For more information:
Scott Powers, Club President
deafmoviegoerclub@prodigy.net
http://www.geocities.com/deafmoviegoerclub @prodigy.net/DMC.html
3/6/04 Euchre Singles Tournament
Hosted by Grand Rapids Athletic Association of the Deaf
1st Place – $300 based on 40 teams
Hall opens at 3 pm
Games start at 5 pm
Admission: $4 per adults (no kids!)
10 Euchre games: $10 per player

St. George Hall
1513 Quarry Street
Grand Rapids, MI

Profit proceeds towards GRAAD’s Host of 2005 Central States Bowling Assoc. of the Deaf & Central States Women Bowling Association of the Deaf
For more information:
Bobby Grumm
(616) 842–6106 TTY/Fax
EuchreKing@ameritech.net
3/6/04 Deaf Social Night
Emerald Theatre Bar/Club
31 N. Walnut, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043

For more information:
http://www.angelfire.com/film/daprilz/emerald3.jpg
3/11 – 14/04 Winter Teen Ski / Snowboard Program
Aspen Camp School for the Deaf
Aspen, CO
For more information go to
Youth & Leadership Camps section
http://www.acsd.org/
3/11/04

Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays
ASL Story Hour
6 – 7:30 pm
Ypsilanti District Library
Whittaker Rd, South of I–94 Huron Rd Exit
For more information:
Phil King philking@tmail.com
Anne Bolander amb087@yahoo.com
3/11/04


  
“The Miracle Worker” – Placed–Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Interpreters: Kim Willett & Becky Brunner
Grosse Pointe Theatre
Fries Auditorium
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Contact: (313) 881–4004 V
tickets@gpt.org
Be sure to request for preferred seating for TerpTheatre patrons! http://www.terptheatre.com/list.html#Miracle
http://www.gpt.org
3/12/04

 IIG logo
Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting
(held 2nd Friday monthly)
5 – 8 pm
Oakland County Library
1200 North Telegraph
Pontiac, MI
Contact: (877) 666–8560
http://www.iigonline.org
3/12/04 Deaf Social Night
8 pm
Tonic Nightclub
29 S. Saginaw St. Pontiac, Michigan 48342
(corner of Saginaw and Water St. in the Downtown)

Hosted by Kelley Schack/Erik O.
Tell the counter cashier that you come for Kelley’s party
Free Admission, Free Food, $2.00 drinks!


For more information:
Erik Oestreich deafmichsocialnight@yahoo.com
3/13/04


 
Detroit Black Deaf Advocates Chapter #6 Meeting
Monthly meetings held every second Saturday
2 to 5 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
1519 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
(at Grand River and Trumbull)
Detroit, Michigan 48206
For more information:
Glenn Stewart, DBDA6 President
glnnssn@aol.com
313.813.1978@myairmail.com
info@Detroitbda6.org
http://www.detroitbda6.org
3/13/04

Michigan Deaf Social Night Club

 Michigan Deaf Social Night Club
Michigan Deaf Social Night Club: Dance Party
9 pm
Metro Nightclub in Ypsilanti
2275 Ellsworth Rd in Ypsilanti
Area’s first video dance club with the largest music video collection in Michigan

Free tickets given away for the first 10 arrivals, otherwise a $5 or $10
All are welcome! Casual / classy attire requested.

For more information:
Click Michigan Deaf Social Night Club Flyer
Erik Oestreich deafmichsocialnight@yahoo.com
(Please let him know if you can attend.)
3/15 – 20/04

  
CSUN’s 19th Annual International Conference
“Technology and Persons with Disabilities”
Los Angeles, CA
For more information go to
http://www.csun.edu/cod/ conf/2004/genconfinfo04.htm
3/16/04

Every 3rd Tuesday
Silent Supper at Damon’s Ann Arbor
For more information:
Terri Flanagan terriflanagan@hotmail.com
Please RSVP to Terri so she can provide accurate count to the restaurant!
3/19/04 The MSDB Adaptive Technology Workshop
Macomb ISD, MI
For more information:
Pat Love–Wypho, Tech. Asst. Coord.
(800) 622–6730, ext. 1489
lovep@michigan.gov
3/19 – 25/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    
“Agent Cody Banks 2” Closed–caption movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtimes posted:
Fri – Thurs: 2:20 pm & 8:50pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
3/19 – 21/04


      
Foundations of Interpreting I
This widely acclaimed training focuses on components of the Colonomos (integrated) Model of Interpreting in a low stress, highly interactive environment.

Edgewood College, Madison, WI
For more information:
Click here for a flyer....
3/20/04

 IIG logo
Interpreter Growth & Development (IDG) Workshop
This month’s workshop will concern the Legal field. We will discuss the importance of knowledge in a variety of fields.”
10 am – 3 pm
Presented by IGD/IIG
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan
Library for the Visually & Physically Impaired.
2nd Floor Conference Room.

Pre–registration fee is $20.00 or $25.00 at the door. (Fee covers workshop and lunch on own at various nearby restaurants.)
Mail your registration to:
IGD, LLC
P.O. Box 188
Fostoria, MI 48435
Registration form can be downloaded at:
http://www.iigonline.org

Contact: (877) 666–8560
Kletha Goode klethag@yahoo.com
3/21/04 Deaf Awareness Day at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
10:45 am
Guest Speaker: Mrs. Sheryl Emery
Special Guest Speaker: Minister Curtis Young

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
5251 East Outer Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48234
Refreshments will be served
Please RSVP to Jackie Sergeant–Caldwell at: 313.433.0985
3/21/04 “Hand’s On” Demonstration of Equipment to Enhance our CI’s
Sponsored by Michigan’s Cochlear Implant Group
2 – 4:30pm
Guest Speaker:
Margo Klug, Assistive Technology Specialist
Potluck followed by Guest Speaker
(bring a potluck to share)
Fourth Reformed Church
1226 Union Ave, S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan

For more information:
CIAI Potluck March 2004 Flyer
Ruth Fox
rifox@comcast.net or 231–780–2118
Julie Armstrong
silly1@charter.net or 231–832–3504
3/23/04
National Alliance of Black Interpreters Chapter #8 Meeting
Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month
6 to 8 pm
Saint John’s Hospital––Riverview Detroit
7733 East Jefferson Avenue (Just east of Belle Isle)
Room 6217, Detroit, MI 48217
For more information:
Linda Ogletree
(586) 323–9923 Fax
lindaogletree@juno.com
3/25/04

Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays
ASL Story Hour
6 – 7:30 pm
Ypsilanti District Library
Whittaker Rd, South of I–94 Huron Rd Exit
For more information:
Phil King philking@tmail.com
Anne Bolander amb087@yahoo.com
3/26 – 4/2/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Secret Window - Thank You for OC movies
Secret Window” Closed–caption movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtime posted:
Fri – Thurs: 4:40 pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
3/26/04 PIA’s Workshop: “The Pitfalls of Interpreting”
Various speakers talking about the business of interpreting and the things they forgot to tell you in school.

7 – 9 pm
Roseville Recreation Center
18185 Sycamore Roseville, MI
(1 street N of I–696 off of Gratiot)

More Information:
info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
3/26 – 27/04

CANCELLED!
ASL Linguistics Series: Sociolinguistics of the Deaf Community — CANCELLED!
Course: LIN 665/PST 365
Instructor: Dr. Sue Mather
Registration Deadline: February 27, 2003
Motts Community College
Court Rd, Flint, MI
NOTE: This course will be conducted in ASL (no interpreters will be provided)
For More Information: http://web.jccc.net/academic/gurc
3/27/04

 
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth “Bowling!”
(sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!)
1 pm to 4:30 pm
Shoes – $2.00; Game – $2.35/game

3500 Grand River, Farmington, MI

For more information: http://deafcan.org/YouthProgram.htm
Contact: Sherri Ann Garnard, Director
java72gecko@yahoo.com
deafcan@prodigy.net
(248) 332–3323 TTY
(248) 332–7334 Fax
3/27 – 28/04 “Live, Love, Laugh and be Affiliated”
9th Bicultural Retreat

Hosted by Kirtland Community College’s ASL Classes, MIRID Subchapter VI & DODHH

MacMullan Conference Center
North Higgins Lake State Park
Higgins Lake, MI
(989) 821–6200

9 am Sat. – 1 pm Sun.
Cost:
$150.00 (2 day workshop, 4 meals & 1 night lodging.
$100.00 Deaf and Hard of Hearing (4 meals & 1 night lodging)

For more information:
Brenda Dawe
(989) 389–4123 V/Fax
daweb@kirtland.edu
Julie Poletti
(989) 345–7297 V/Fax
3/27/04 Lake Michigan Deaf Bowling Tournament
37th Annual Individual Mixed Deaf Handicap Bowling Masters Championship
Hosted by Grand Rapids Athletic Association of the Deaf
1st Place – $350+ based on 35 or more teams

12 pm
Paragon Bowling Center
2425 South Division Ave, SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241–1667
Social After Bowling at St. George Hall
1513 Quarry Street
Grand Rapids, MI

For more information:
Ron Hartman, Secretary
(269) 429–9042
Bobby Grumm
(616) 842–6106 TTY/Fax
EuchreKing@ameritech.net
3/27/04

 
“Into the Woods” – Shadow Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Interpreters: Dan McDougall & Shelly Tocco
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
Contact: (248) 370–3013 V
mtd@oakland.edu http://terptheatre.com/list.html#IntoWoods
3/28/04 “Miss Saigon” – Interpreted Performance
Presented by Olypmia Entertainment featuring a comprehensive matineee for Deaf and Hard of Hearing with signed interpretation of the action–filled show.
2 pm
To secure seats in the recommended areas, please call Fox Theatres Special Needs Hotline at (313) 471–3211
3/31/04


   
Bertram Weston’s Performances
Three performances and a training focusing on Deaf Culture on one entire day during the Culture Week
11:30–12:30 pm
1:30–2:30 pm
6:30–7:30 pm

Oakland Community College –– Highland Lake Campus
7350 Cooley Lake Road
Waterford, MI
http://www.bertramweston.com http://www.oaklandcc.edu/Maps/HLCampus/default.htm
3/31/04 “Talking With” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Interpreter: Kim Willet
Meadowbrook Theatre
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
Contact:
(248) 377–3300 V
(248) 370–3344 Fax
tickets@mbtheatre.com
http://terptheatre.com/list.html#TalkingWith

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April 2004
Events
4/1/04

Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays
ASL Story Hour
6 – 7:30 pm
Ypsilanti District Library
Whittaker Rd, South of I–94 Huron Rd Exit
For more information:
Phil King philking@tmail.com
Anne Bolander amb087@yahoo.com
4/1/04

   
“Cheaper By The Dozen” – Interpreted Performance
Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre
8 pm
Interpreters: Becky Brunner and Elaine Riedel
Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre
Royal Oak, MI
Contact: (248) 541–6796 V/TTY
Be sure to request for preferred seating for TerpTheatre patrons! http://www.terptheatre.com/list.html#Cheaper
http://www.stagecrafters.org
4/2 – 4/8/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Spartan - Thank You for OC movies
Spartan” Closed–caption movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtime posted:
Fri – Thurs: 7:00 pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
4/2 – 4/04

4th Biennial Community And School Awareness (CASA) Conference
“Encouraging Literacy”
It is for families, community members, educators, support service personnel, interpreters, and agencies who work with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind children and adults.

Marriott Hotel
Albuquerque, NM
For More Information:
Joyce Horvath
joyce.horvath@nmsd.k12.nm.us
http://www.nmsd.k12.nm.us/ercd/ CASA04/casa2004.html
4/2/04


Deaf & Hard of Hearing Club of Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus
Friendship gathering – Anyone is welcome!
Hope to see you all there for food and friendship!!
Bring tennis shoes and comfortable clothes for gym activities after the meeting.
7 pm – 9 pm
OCC – Auburn Hills Campus – Building G, 2nd Floor
For more information:
Joyce LaHaye, DFC President
Heartoflove1958@aol.com
Renee Henson, PASS Specialist
crhenson@oaklandcc.edu
(248) 232–4082 TTY
(248) 232–4080 V
http://www.oaklandcc.edu
4/2/04 Deaf Social Night
8 pm
Tonic Nightclub
29 S. Saginaw St. Pontiac, Michigan 48342
(corner of Saginaw and Water St. in the Downtown)

Hosted by Kelley Schack/Erik O.
Tell the counter cashier that you come for Kelley’s party
Free Admission, Free Food, $2.00 drinks!


For more information:
Erik Oestreich deafmichsocialnight@yahoo.com
4/3/04

Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
8:30 am — “MS Word 97–XP Basic”
1 pm — “MS Excel 97–XP Basic”
Mott Community College
Room 1111 — Curtice Mott Building

$39 each class or 3 for $100
(Enrollment minimum: 6; maximum 12)

For more information and registration:
http://www.msu.edu/user/hunterc/index.html
Peg Frelich pfrelich@cacdhh.org
(810) 239–3112 V/TTY
(810) 239–1606 Fax
www.cacdhh.org
4/3/2004 Deaf Social Night
Clutch Cargo Bar
65 East Huron Street, Pontiac, MI
Map to the bar
Hosted by Jenny and Angel
4/7 – 15/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Hellboy - Thank You for OC movies
Hellboy” Closed–caption movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtime posted:
Fri – Thurs: 3:00pm & 7:00pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
4/8 – 10/04 National Deaf Academy 2004 Annual Conference
Mental Health and Deafness Around the Globe
Hilton Hotel at the Walt Disney Resort
Orlando, Florida

SPECIAL RATE (until 3/1/04) $200.00 USD
After March 1, 2004 $250.00 USD

For registration and more information:
(352) 735–9500
http://www.nationaldeafacademy.com/ conference

Registration and fee should be mailed to:
Chris Wagner, Conference Coordinator
National Deaf Academy
19650 US Highway 441
Mt. Dora, Florida 32757
4/9/04
Deaf Moviegoer Club
Weekly gathering
7:50 pm for “Hellboy” OC movie

note: Remember.... DMC will be gathering for a free football game at the Palace Saturday April 10th at 7:30. Detroit Fury will play Grand Rapids Rampage **Tickets are limited, so reserve yours SOON**, thanks to the OCC Deaf Friendship Club. If you need more information or don't have a free ticket, please email me NOW.

For more information:
Scott Powers, Club President
deafmoviegoerclub@prodigy.net
http://www.geocities.com/deafmoviegoerclub @prodigy.net/DMC.html
4/10/04


 
Detroit Black Deaf Advocates Chapter #6 Meeting
Monthly meetings held every second Saturday
2 to 5 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
1519 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
(at Grand River and Trumbull)
Detroit, Michigan 48206
For more information:
Glenn Stewart, DBDA6 President
glnnssn@aol.com
313.813.1978@myairmail.com
info@Detroitbda6.org
http://www.detroitbda6.org
4/12 – 14/04

Deaf Studies Today 2004 Conference
“A Kaleidoscope of Knowledge, Learning and Understanding”
Utah Valley State College (UVSC)
Orem, Utah
This inaugural assembly of Deaf Studies Today will be held the three days immediately prior to the 60th annual USA Deaf Basketball tournament, which is also being held at UVSC (April 15-17). The conference is intended to provide a professional environment in which scholars, students, Deaf people, parents of deaf children, and others interested in Deaf studies can gather to exchange ideas and research. The conference will provide opportunities to network and promote the interests of Deaf people and of research in Deaf studies.

For More Information:
http://www.uvsc.edu/asl/deafstudies/
4/15/04

Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays
ASL Story Hour
6 – 7:30 pm
Ypsilanti District Library
Whittaker Rd, South of I–94 Huron Rd Exit
For more information:
Phil King philking@tmail.com
Anne Bolander amb087@yahoo.com
4/15/04

Every Thursday for 12 weeks
Beginning/Advanced Speech–reading Classes
for Hard of Hearing and late deafened people
(55 min of instruction, 1 lesson per week)
Time: 1:30–2:25 Beginning Class
Time: 2:35–3:30 Advanced Class
Ann Arbor Senior Center
1320 Baldwin Ann Arbor, MI
(off W. Stadium, east of Packard)

Cost: $120 (Ann Arbor residents) $150 (non–residents)
(Payable to City of Ann Arbor) Costs includes materials needed for class: folders, written lessons, practice sessions, hand mirror.
Contact: Pam Garza at A2 Senior Center to sign up! (734) 994–6012 or fax (734) 997–1308

For More Information:
Instructor Nan Asher, Michigan Association for Deaf, Hearing and Speech Services
Phone: (517) 487–1830 TTY: (517) 487–0202 FAX: (517) 487–1931
Nan_Asher@hotmail.com
4/17/04

 
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth “All Nighter” (sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!)
YMCA, Royal Oak, MI
For more information: http://www.deafcan.org/YouthProgram.htm
Contact: Sherri Ann Garnard, Director
java72gecko@yahoo.com
deafcan@prodigy.net
(248) 332–3323 TTY
(248) 332–7334 Fax
– 22/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Girl Next Door - Thank You for OC movies
Girl Next Door” Closed–caption movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtime posted:
Fri – Thurs: 6:10 pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
4/16/04 DODHH QA Interpreter Workshops
Okemos–Holiday Inn
Park Drive, Okemos, MI

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
$15 registration ($25 for late registration)
Registration Deadline April 2, 2004

Contact Doris Watkins: 616–664–4539
Or Maureen Wallace: 887–499–6232
wallacem2@michigan.gov
4/16/04





  
“Pathways to the Future is Back”
Summer 2004 – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth Program
Oakland Community College – Highland Lakes Campus

Mission Statement: To improve communication skills and enhance learning through Deaf Leadership, American Sign Language, Reading and Art

Meet the “Pathways to the Future” Staff
at the ice cream social!
6:30pm – 8:30pm
at Woodland Hall
OCC – Highland Lakes Campus
Directions to Highland Lake Campus

Pick up a registration packet, 7pm powerpoint presentation and 7:30pm campus tour

Summer 2004 program is June 21 to July 30th
(no school July 5–8)
9:30 am to 2:30 pm (bring sack lunch)
Limit to 20 students.
Cost: $250 before 6/15/04 or $400 after
($100 weekly rate)

For More Information:
“Pathways to the Future” information
Sherri Ann Gernand
java72gecko@yahoo.com
deafcan@prodigy.net
(248) 332–3323 TTY
(248) 332–7334 Fax
4/16 – 18/04


      
Foundations of Interpreting II
This widely acclaimed training focuses on components of the Colonomos (integrated) Model of Interpreting in a low stress, highly interactive environment.

Edgewood College, Madison, WI
For more information:
Click here for a flyer....
4/16/04
Deaf Moviegoer Club
Weekly gathering
6:10 pm for “Girl Next Door” OC movie at Emagine Theater (see movie title above)

For more information:
Scott Powers, Club President
deafmoviegoerclub@prodigy.net
http://www.geocities.com/deafmoviegoerclub @prodigy.net/DMC.html
4/17/04

   
Michigan Hands & Voices Chat
10:00 am to 12 Noon
Messiah Lutheran Church
5740 S. Holt Rd.
Holt, MI

For Parents and families of deaf and hard of hearing children
Children will play (supervised by LCC interpreter students) while parents chat and share knowledge.

Please RSVP with the number of children and ages by April 12!
Amy Lester
(517) 335–8273 V
Lestera@michigan.gov
Click here to view postcard of this event
4/19/04

Michigan Coalition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Meeting
9 am – 3:30 pm
Roseville Recreation Center
18185 Sycamore Street
Roseville, MI 48066

Click below to view Agenda:
MI Deaf & HOH Coalition Meeting Agenda

For more information:
yourear@msu.edu
Click to read about Michigan Coalition
4/19/04

Innovative Container Gardens –Interpreter Provided
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids
Advance payment and registration due one week prior to class date.

For more info:
http://www.meijergardens.org/education/ successful_gardener.cfm
4/20/04

Every 3rd Tuesday
Silent Supper at Damon’s Ann Arbor
For more information:
Terri Flanagan terriflanagan@hotmail.com
Please RSVP to Terri so she can provide accurate count to the restaurant!
4/21 – 24/04 PEPNet 2004 Conference
Planning for Success: Intiatives for Positive Outcomes
Sheraton Square, Pittsburgh, PA
Stipends available.

For More Information:
pec@utk.edu
http://www.pepnet.org
4/22 – 25/04 Great Lakes Deaf Bowling Association Tourney
Hosted by Flint Assoc. of the Deaf
AMF Town & Country Lanes 3282 Miller Rd
Flint, MI 48507 (810) 732–4500

Ticket Rates:
Registration (required) $5.00
Weekend Admission to both alleys $15.00

For bowling entry forms contact:
Michael Jasko, Secretary/Treasurer
14181 Pine Lakes Dr. Strongsville, OH 44136
TTY: (440) 572–0294
Fax: (440) 572–6580
gldbastjasko@aol.com

For General Information:
Dennis Kaufman, GLBDA/GLDWBA General Chairman
564 Peachtree Trail Fenton, MI 48430
TTY/Fax: (810) 750–3094
fad4gldba@aol.com
4/22 – 25/04 Great Lakes Deaf Women’s Bowling Association Tourney
Hosted by Flint Assoc. of the Deaf
Galaxy Bowling Center 2226 E. Hill Rd
Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (810) 695–2700

Ticket Rates:
Registration (required) $5.00
Weekend Admission to both alleys $15.00

For bowling entry forms contact:
Karen Hager, Secretary/Treasurer
215 E. Churchill Court Round Lake, IL 60073
TTY/Fax: (847) 265–5358
gldbasthager@aol.com

For General Information:
Dennis Kaufman, GLBDA/GLDWBA General Chairman
564 Peachtree Trail Fenton, MI 48430
TTY/Fax: (810) 750–3094
fad4gldba@aol.com
4/22/04 Pre–MI SHHH Expo IV Gathering
Sponsored by Michigan’s Cochlear Implant Group
6 – 8:00pm
Valley Plaza Resort
Midland, MI
Attendance at Expo not required

For more information:
Michigan CI April 2004 Flyer
Ruth Fox
rifox@comcast.net or 231–780–2118
Julie Armstrong
silly1@charter.net or 231–832–3504
4/23 – 28/04
Small Emagine logo - Thank You for OC movies
    Kill Bill Volume 2 - Thank You for OC movies
Kill Bill Volume 2 (R)” Closed–caption movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtime posted:
Fri – Thurs: 2:30 pm & 8:30 pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
4/23 – 29/04
    Mystic River - Thank You for OC movies
“Mystic River” Open–captioned movie
Studio M Theater
5217 Bay City Rd
Midland, MI 48642-6351
(989) 496-2530
4/23 & 24/04


 
Hear Here IV Conference & Expo
Hosted by Michigan SHHH
Valley Plaza Resort, Midland, MI
For More Information:
Michigan SHHH
PO Box 4808 Troy, MI 48099–4808
TTY/Fax: (517) 487–2583
info@mi-shhh.org
http://www.mi-shhh.org
4/23 & 24/04
Deaf Women’s Retreat
Faith Assembly Deaf Church
897 E. Walton Boulevard
Pontiac, Michigan 48340

Theme: “Touching the Father’s”
Cost: $25.00 (Includes 2 meals)
For more information:
Muriel Houston at 248.391.0792 TTY
BMhouston1673@aol.com
4/24/04
Deaf Moviegoer Club
Weekly gathering
8:30 pm for “Kill Bill Vol. 2” OC movie

For more information:
Scott Powers, Club President
deafmoviegoerclub@prodigy.net
http://www.geocities.com/deafmoviegoerclub @prodigy.net/DMC.html
4/25/04 GLDBA/GLDWBA Grand Ballroom
Hosted by Flint Assoc. of the Deaf
Holiday Inn – Gateway
5353 Gateway Centre
Flint, MI 48507 (810) 232–5300
Ticket: $25.00

For General Information: Dennis Kaufman, GLBDA/GLDWBA General Chairman
564 Peachtree Trail Fenton, MI 48430
TTY/Fax: (810) 750–3094
fad4gldba@aol.com
4/25/04 Mother–Father Deaf Day!
Michigan/Ontario Chapter of International CODA would like to wish our Mothers and Fathers a “Happy Mother/Father Deaf Day!”

“CODA–Children of Deaf Adults is a non–profit organization for the adult hearing sons and daughters of deaf parents.–
4/26/04

Show Stopping Annuals! –Interpreter Provided
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids
Advance payment and registration due one week prior to class date.

For more info:
http://www.meijergardens.org/education/ successful_gardener.cfm
4/27/04
National Alliance of Black Interpreters Chapter #8 Meeting
Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month
6 to 8 pm
Saint John’s Hospital––Riverview Detroit
7733 East Jefferson Avenue (Just east of Belle Isle)
Room 6217, Detroit, MI 48217
For more information:
Linda Ogletree
(586) 323–9923 Fax
lindaogletree@juno.com
4/28/04
MSDAA Special Assembly
Showing of MSD's 150th Anniversary Banner

All is welcome to view this historic event banner size is pretty huge (5' x 16')

1 pm
Michigan School for the Deaf Gym
Flint, MI

For more information:
Freida Morrison, MSDAA 2004 Chairperson
fmm0772@aol.com
4/29/04 The MSDB Adaptive Technology Workshop
Traverse City ISD, MI
For more information:
Pat Love–Wypho, Tech. Asst. Coord.
(800) 622–6730, ext. 1489
lovep@michigan.gov
4/30/04 PIA Meeting: Town Hall Meeting
The Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council would like to hear from you. Interpreters will be provided along with refreshments.

7 – 9 pm
Roseville Recreation Center
18185 Sycamore Roseville, MI
(1 street N of I–696 off of Gratiot)

More Information:
info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
4/30 – 5/7/04
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    Mean Girls - Thank You for OC movies
Mean Girls” Open–caption movie
Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily
44425 West 12 Mile Road
Novi, MI (Fountainwalk–1/4 Mile west of Novi Road at 12 Mile Road)
(248) 468–2990
Showtime posted:
Fri – Thurs: 1:45, 5:00, 7:25 & 9:35pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html

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May 2004
     Events    
5/1/04

Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
8:30 am — “MS PowerPoint 97–XP Basic”
1 pm — “MS Publisher 97–XP Basic”
Mott Community College
Room 1111 — Curtice Mott Building

$39 each class or 3 for $100
(Enrollment minimum: 6; maximum 12)

For more information and registration:
http://www.msu.edu/user/hunterc/index.html
Peg Frelich pfrelich@cacdhh.org
(810) 239–3112 V/TTY
(810) 239–1606 Fax
www.cacdhh.org
5/1/04

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“Theatrical Interpreting: Shadowing on Stage”
MIRID Spring Conference
8:30am – 4:30 pm
Varner Hall Lab Theater
Oakland University in Rochester, MI

For more information:
MIRID Workshops
5/1/04


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DeafNation Expo 2004 in Indianapolis
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Marsh Ag/Hort Building
1202 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205

9 am – 6 pm
Free Admission!!
Event includes:
–Exhibitions
–Entertainment:
   *Matt “Magic” Morgan, Deaf Magician
   *SuperDeafy & John Leno ASL Show by John Maucere
–Workshops
–Film & Video Festival
–Commercial/Special Guest Speakers

For more information:
expo@deafnation.com http://www.deafnation.com
5/1/04
Deaf Moviegoer Club
Weekly gathering
5 pm for “Mean Girls” OC movie

For more information:
Scott Powers, Club President
deafmoviegoerclub@prodigy.net
http://www.geocities.com/deafmoviegoerclub @prodigy.net/DMC.html
5/1/04 20th Annual Black Tie Affair:
“A Night to Remember”

hosted by Detroit Black Deaf Advocates
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Reginald Redding, President, National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA)
6:00 pm to 2:00 am

Greektown Casino’s “Olive Room”
555 E. Lafayette
Detroit, Michigan 48226

Tickets: $50.00 per person (Advanced ticket sales only)
Ticket deadline: April 24, 2004
N0 ONE UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE ADMITTED
Please mail payments to:
Detroit Black Deaf Advocates
PO Box 32348
Detroit, Michigan 48233

For more information and registration:
Earnestine Henderson, Chairperson: Earnietchula@yahoo.com
Olivia Roberts: Roberts_Olivia@hotmail.com
Dale G. Moore: Dgmoore2000@yahoo.com
5/1/04

   
Deaf ESPN World Poker
$5/adult
40 Points to Play, 50 Players limit
Sign up at 4pm, Games begin at 5:30pm

FAD Clubhouse
4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI
5/5/04 “Talking With” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Interpreters: Kim Willet & Jean–Luc Pharand
Meadowbrook Theatre
Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI
Contact:
(248) 377–3300 V
(248) 370–3344 Fax
tickets@mbtheatre.com
http://terptheatre.com/list.html#Fantasticks
5/5/04 Focus Group for People with Disabilities in the Deaf Community and Dearborn Areas
1 pm
Blue Water/Wayne County Center for Independent Living
Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan, Club Room 2, Dearborn, MI

Contact:
susan@bwcil.org
(313) 577–3300
5/6 & 7/04 Singing Hands 2004: “Let’s Dance”
Noon & 7 pm
Michigan School for the Deaf
Flint, MI
12 Noon and 7 pm (both days)
Admission: $5.00 (Group (10 or more) rate $2 Noon performances only)
(810) 257–1400
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