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E-Michigan Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.

Past Calendar Months

Calendar 2005

Jan ’05 | Feb ’05 | Mar ’05 | Apr ’05 | May ’05 | June ’05
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Calendar 2005

January 2005
Events
12/31 – 1/6/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
  Thank You for Captioned Movies
National Treasure” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
NEW LOCATION!!
Canton, MI
(248) 468–2990

Showtime posted: 4:05, 6:45pm
Fri – Thurs: TBD
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema
1/5 – 16/05
      Deaflympics Games
20th Deaflympics Games 2005
Melbourne, Australia

For more information:
http://2005deaflympics.com/
1/6 – 16/05


 
M2005 Deaflympic Games Cultural Festival —
A Celebration of Possibility

Melbourne, Australia

Full details of the Festival program can be found at:
http://www.tajproductions.com.au/ CulturalFestival.htm

View a huge array of talent, click on this:
http://www.tajproductions.com.au/ m2005program2.htm

Click for ticket purchase information:
http://www.tajproductions.com.au/ M2005ticketing.htm

For more information:
info@TAJProductions.com.au
http://www.tajproductions.com.au/
1/7 – 13/04
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
  Thank You for Captioned Movies
Blade: Trinity” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
NEW LOCATION!!
Canton, MI
(248) 468–2990

Showtime posted:
Fri – Thurs: 3:55, 6:20 pm
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema
1/7/04


Deaf & Hard of Hearing Club of OCC – Auburn Hills Campus
Friendship gathering – Anyone is welcome!
Rollerblading Night

7pm to 10pm
Silverdome Pontiac, MI

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
1/8/05 Town Hall Meeting
“The signing community is gathered with the goal of encouraging Michigan School for the Deaf to make changes that will provide its students with complete and free access to information through the means of using a bilingual approach, empower it's members through equal access and respect for cultural development, and move towards a stronger school for the Deaf by working closely with parents, alumni and the community.”

Curtice–Mott Complex
Mott Community College
CM Room 2103
12pm to 2pm
Directions: From Court Street (Eastbound) MCC is on your left. You will note a park across the street. Watch for a sign: Parking. Turn left and go into the parking ramp. Once you exit (top floor) head to the nearest building. This is the Curtice–Mott building.
http://www.mcc.edu/maps/3d_main.shtml

The meeting will be moderated and is solution-focused. Please bring a pen. Papers will be provided.
No voice interpreters will be provided. Please let us know if you need a close vision interpreter or relay interpreter and we will do our best to provide one. (If you are such an interpreter and are interested in volunteering please let us know!).

For more information:
anewmsd@hotmail.com
1/9/05


V–Day Planning Meeting
VDAY – Until The Violence Stops
V–Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls

Get involved in the the benefit production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues”

3 – 5pm
Michigan School for the Deaf Auditorium

For more information:
Click here for V–Day Planning Meeting Flyer

Alison Aubrecht: AubrechtA@michigan.gov
Sherri Ann Garnand: java72gecko@yahoo.com
1/9/04


MDMP Logo
Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant Meeting
Noon
Barnes and Nobles
500 S. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067

EVERYTHING on MDMP 2005 will be discussed.

For more information:
missdeafmichigan@yaho.com
http://www.mideaf.org/pageant.htm
1/9/05

2nd Sunday monthly
Northern LightSHHH (NLSHHH)
1:30 p.m.
Traverse Area District Library
610 Woodmere Ave, near 8th St.
Traverse City, MI

We count on the power of our combined wisdom and experience along with our thirst for new input and new research to live full lives, and use hearing loss as a motivator and source of creativity. We are a mix of whoever chooses to attend: hard of hearing, deaf, friends, family, observers, professionals....New people welcome.

For more information:
Cindy Shapiro
231.864.4020 voice/TTY/fax
231.590.4671 cell voicemail
cinshhh@chartermi.net
1/10/05 Michigan Coalition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Meeting
9:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Michigan State Police Academy
Lansing, Michigan

For a map to the meeting click here.

For January 2005 meeting agenda click here.

For Membership Renewal Info Sheet click here.

For more information about the Coalition click here.
1/11 – 2/8/05

Every Tuesday for 5 weeks


Pathways for Parenting classes
(Every Tuesday for 5 weeks)
7 – 9 pm
DEAF C.A.N.!
2111 Orchard Lake Road #101; Sylvan Lake, MI

Parenting needs, skills and experiences sharing and support group
“The belief is that parents can support, teach and learn from one another. Together, families can empower each other, sharing strengths and experiences.”

Contact: Michelle Graham
(248) 332–3323 TTY
(248) 332–7334 Fax
deafcan@prodigy.net http://www.deafcan.org/ParentingProgram.htm
1/11/05 Silent Coffee Hour – Plymouth
(2nd Tuesday of each month)
Come and join for an hour of ASL conversations
7:30 pm

Plymouth Coffee Bean Co.
884 Penniman
Plymouth, MI

Contact: Jane Acciaioli
lacciaioli24298@comcast.net
1/17/05 Dr. King Celebrations!
Jazzistry – ASL Interpreted
6:30 pm

Chelsea NEW High School
740 N. Freer Road
Chelsea, MI

Directions to High School: Take I 94 to the Chelsea/M52 exit and go north on M52 toward Chelsea. You will pass several lights. You will come to a corner with a light with a Polly's grocery store on your right and the Pamida shopping center on your left. This is Old US 12. Turn right (East) on Old US 12. At the first light turn left (North) on Freer. You will pass Pierce Lake Elementary School on your left right away. In several "blocks" you will see the new high school on your right.

See flyer for more info
1/18/05

“The King and I” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Masonic Temple Theatre — Fisher Theatre
3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 110, Detroit, MI
Interpreted by Henry Lowe and Aliehs Young
More information:
Ask for tickets in the “Deaf section”.
http://www.nederlanderdetroit.com/ fisher/general_info.htm
1/19/05
     
“Driving Miss Daisy” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Meadowbrook Theatre
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
Contact:
(248) 377–3300 V
(248) 370–3344 Fax
tickets@mbtheatre.com
http://terptheatre.com/list.html#Driving
1/22/05


  Snowball Ice Skating
Snowball Ice Skating for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!)
Rochester, 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
1/22/05 Western M.A.D. Dingo
Mattawan Antwerp Township Center
24821 Front Ave
Mattawan, MI
Doors open at 4pm and play at 6:00pm
Refreshment & Food will be sold
Friends are Welcome

Admission:
Player: $5 per person
0 to 9 – lotto $1.00 per paper
Will play horse races on Dingo
Lots of fun to play!

For more information:
Click to view WMAD Dingo Flyer

Dave Phillips
bigapeman2@aol.com
wmad club@aol.com
1/22/05




  John 'Leno' Maucere
The John “Leno” Maucere Show
Presented by Deaf Arts Festival
7:00 pm — Ticket $22.00

Mercy High School
29300 W. 11 Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336

For more information:
Click for The John “Leno” Maucere Show Flyer

http://www.deafywood.com

http://www.deafartsfestival.org

Freida Morrison, DAF President
Fmorrison@deafartsfestival.org
1/23/05


1st V–Day Performance Rehearsal
VDAY – Until The Violence Stops
V–Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls

Get involved in the the benefit production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues”

1 – 5pm
Michigan School for the Deaf Auditorium

For more information:
Click here for V–Day Planning Meeting Flyer

Alison Aubrecht: AubrechtA@michigan.gov
Sherri Ann Garnand: java72gecko@yahoo.com
1/26/05 Sorenson VP–100 Workshop
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Holiday Inn, Gateway Centre
5353 Gateway Centre
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 232–5300 V

For more information:
Click here for Workshop Flyer
Donna Mahoney, Michigan Outreach Manager
dmahoney@sorenson.com
http://www.sorensonvrs.com
1/27/05 Sorenson VP–100 Workshop
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Spring Hill Suites Lansing - by Marriott
2710 Lake Lansing Road
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 482–0500 V

For more information:
Click here for Workshop Flyer
Donna Mahoney, Michigan Outreach Manager
dmahoney@sorenson.com
http://www.sorensonvrs.com
1/28 – 2/3/04
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
  Thank You for Captioned Movies
In Good Company” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

Showtime posted: Fri-Thur: 3:25, 6:40 pm,
Fri – Thurs: TBD
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
1/29/05

   
2nd Annual Texas Hold ’em Poker
$5/adult
Open at 4:30pm, Games begin at 6:00pm
To play poker: $40

FAD Clubhouse
4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI
For more information:
Marty Galentine and Dave Takacs

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February 2005
Events
2/3/05 Sorenson VRS Center Open House
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Four Points by Sheraton
3200 Boardwalk
Ann Arbor, MI

For more information:
ljones@sorenson.com
http://www.sorensonvrs.com
2/4/05


Deaf & Hard of Hearing Friendship Club of Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus
Friendship gathering – Anyone is welcome!
7:00 to 9:00 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
2/4 – 6/04 Mid–Michigan Women’s Expo
Meet two Deaf Women Entrepreneurs at the Mid–Michigan Women’s Expo, Lansing Center in Lansing, MI.
They are at the Healthy Exposure Airbrush/HVLP Tanning and The Natural Facelift Booths (102 & 103)
Come join them and learn about their businesses and how you too can start your own business.
For more information:

Nancy Dokter
ntaitdok@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu
2/5/05 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: Chuck Dornbos
silent-coffee@sbcglobal.net
2/5/05 19th 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
2/6/05


Super Bowl Logo
Super Bowl Party
Hosted by Detroit Assoc. of the Deaf
Doors open at 3pm

$60/person includes all you can eat and drink, one free football square. Card Tournaments!

Wayne–Ford Civic League
1645 N. Wayne Road
Westland, MI

For more information:
Jason Stepchuk
jstepchuk299@spcglobal.net
Erik Oestreich
erio1975@aol.com
2/11/05
  
“Pippin” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
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#Pippin
http://www.stagecrafters.org
2/11/05

Windsor Assoc. of the Deaf
WAD’s 45th Anniversary Dinner
with Valentine Theme

Hosted by Windsor Assoc. for the Deaf
Michael’s Restaurant
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

For more information:
Click here to view Dinner Flyer
http://home.cogeco.ca/~wad/wadfront.htm
2/11 – 13/05

Develop your heARTS together with Chuck Baird, America’s Deaf Artist
Sign up for Art Workshop and Romantic Gourment Valentine Dinner weekend!
Limit to 12 couples – $150/couple or $75/person
See flyer link below

Holley Family Village at DeSales Center
Brooklyn, MI

For more information:
Click for Heart with the Art Flyer

Kathy Derderian, Art Education Coordinator
cheyennkat@yahoo.com
2/11 – 17/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
  Thank You for Captioned Movies
Million Dollar Baby” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

Showtime posted: Fri-Thur: 3:25, 6:40 pm,
Fri – Thurs: TBD
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
2/17/05


   
Bertram Weston’s Dance Performances
Admission is $15 and $13 for students/seniors
7:30 pm
OCC Highland Lakes Campus Student Center Arena
7350 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford

For ticket information: (248) 942-3241
For program information: (248) 942-3242

Click here for Bertram Poster
Click here for Deaf Dancer's Press Release

http://www.bertramweston.com http://www.oaklandcc.edu
2/18/05

  
Divison on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Council Meeting
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Conference Room
300 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48913

For more information:
dod@michigan.gov
http://www.mcdc-dodhh.org
2/18 – 25/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
Boogeyman” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

Showtime posted: Fri-Thur: 3:25, 6:40 pm,
Fri – Thurs: TBD
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
2/18/05

 IIG logo
Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting
(held every second Friday)
5 – 8 pm
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Contact: (877) 571–0441
http://www.aslrc.com
2/18/05


   
Bertram Weston’s Dance Performances
Admission is $15 and $13 for students/seniors
7:30 pm
OCC Orchard Ridge Campus
27055 Orchard Lake Road, just south of I–696 in Farmington Hills

For ticket information: (248) 942-3241
For program information: (248) 942-3242

Click here for Bertram Poster
Click here for Deaf Dancer's Press Release

http://www.bertramweston.com http://www.oaklandcc.edu
2/18/05 A Night With Peter Cook!
Presented by St. Clair College ASL Club of Windsor
7:30 pm
Admission: $5.00 (Canadian)
St. Clair College
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

christinian2@hotmail.com
2/19/05

  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
2/19/05 PIA’s English to ASL Interpreting Workshop
Sign Language Services of Michigan presents a voicing workshop, "English to A.S.L. Interpreting--The Gish Approach". Participants will learn the Gish method of information processing, practice the goal-to-detail, detail- to-goal approach to voice interpreting, and identify clarification and self correction techniques.
Workshop presented by: Alicia Rondeau, NAD V Interpreter

1 – 5 pm
Roseville Recreation Center
18185 Sycamore Roseville, MI
(1 street N of I–696 off of Gratiot)

For more information:
Click here to see the flyer and registration form.

info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
2/19/05 MICHON CODA Get Together

Where have we been? 2:00 pm
2109 Windsor Drive, Ann Arbor
Bring a dish to pass and chat up with news!!

For more information:
(734) 604–7365 V
goblue1011@aol.com
2/19/05 Western M.A.D. Euchre Tournament
Mattawan Antwerp Township Center
24821 Front Ave
Mattawan, MI
Doors open at 5pm and play at 6:30pm
Refreshment & Food will be sold
Friends are Welcome

Admission:
Player: $10 per person
All fans: $4.00 & Members: $3.00
Fans can have fun play L.C.R. and K–Freeze

For more information:
Click to view WMAD Euchre Tournament Flyer

Dave Phillips
bigapeman2@aol.com
wmad club@aol.com
2/21/05 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 75th Auxiliary Anniversary Banquet
More information:
Susan Southward
Sheila Wollard
shegood55@comcast.net
2/22/05


   
Bertram Weston’s Two Master Signing Performance Workshops
Admission is $15 with required advance registration

12:00–2:00 pm
OCC Highland Lakes Campus Student Center Arena
7350 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford

6:00–8:00 pm
OCC Orchard Ridge Campus’ Studio Cafè
27055 Orchard Lake Road, just south of I–696 in Farmington Hills

For ticket information: (248) 942-3241
For program information: (248) 942-3242

Click here for Bertram Poster
Click here for Deaf Dancer's Press Release

http://www.bertramweston.com http://www.oaklandcc.edu
2/23/05 Interpreting for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals with Developmental Delays, Mental Illness, and Minimal Language Skills. Deaf, et. Workshop for interpreters

6 – 8pm
1514 Wealthy Dr. SE Suite # 246
Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506
Cost $15

For more information or RSVP:
(616) 732–7358 V
(616) 732–7362 TTY
(616) 732–7365 Fax
loeterp@yahoo.com
2/23/05


  
“Private Lives” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Meadowbrook Theatre
Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI
Contact:
(248) 377–3300 V
(248) 370–3344 Fax
tickets@mbtheatre.com
http://terptheatre.com/list.html#Private
2/25 – 3/3/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
Constantine” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

Showtime posted: Fri-Thur: 3:25, 6:40 pm,
Fri – Thurs: TBD
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
2/25/05




POSTPONED
Date: TBD
“The Abababa On The Road Tour” --- POSTPONED
The AMAZING and Perilious Tales of Alan “Abababa” Abarbanell (CODA)
Presented by Deaf Arts Festival

7:30 pm — Ticket $25.00
Hors d’oeuvres included plus Cash bar
River Crest Banquet Hall
900 West Avon Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48336

For more information:
Click for Abababa Show Flyer

Click for Map to Abababa Show

http://www.deafartsfestival.org

Freida Morrison, DAF President
Fmorrison@deafartsfestival.org
2/25 – 3/3/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
Constantine” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

Showtime posted: Fri-Thur: 3:25, 6:40 pm,
Fri – Thurs: TBD
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
2/25/05 PIA Meeting
Everyone is invited to attend Professional Interpreters Association. Deaf Speakers will not be voiced. All Hearing speakers will be interpreted.

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

For more information:
Click here to view PIA Informational Flyer

For information on monthly topics, click on website link below and go to the Links and Community Information page, scroll down to Professional Interpreters Association.

http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
PIA@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
2/26/05 Town Hall Meeting
“The signing community is gathered with the goal of encouraging Michigan School for the Deaf to make changes that will provide its students with complete and free access to information through the means of using a bilingual approach, empower it's members through equal access and respect for cultural development, and move towards a stronger school for the Deaf by working closely with parents, alumni and the community.”

Curtice–Mott Complex
Mott Community College
CM Room TBA
12pm to 2pm
Directions: From Court Street (Eastbound) MCC is on your left. You will note a park across the street. Watch for a sign: Parking. Turn left and go into the parking ramp. Once you exit (top floor) head to the nearest building. This is the Curtice–Mott building.
http://www.mcc.edu/maps/3d_main.shtml

The meeting will be moderated and is solution-focused. Please bring a pen. Papers will be provided.
No voice interpreters will be provided. Please let us know if you need a close vision interpreter or relay interpreter and we will do our best to provide one. (If you are such an interpreter and are interested in volunteering please let us know!).

For more information:
anewmsd@hotmail.com
2/26/05


MDMP Logo
Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant – Deaf Social Night
7:00 pm
Gameworks at Great Lakes Crossing, Auburn Hills, MI

For more information:
missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com
http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm

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March 2005
Events
3/03/05 Sorenson VP–100 Workshop
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Spring Hill Suites by Marriott - Grand Rapids
450 Center Drive
Grand Rapids, MI 4954
(616) 785–1800 V

For more information:
Donna Mahoney, Michigan Outreach Manager
dmahoney@sorenson.com
http://www.sorensonvrs.com
3/3/05

 Phantom of the Opera
“Phantom of the Opera” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Masonic Temple Theatre — Fisher Theatre
3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 110, Detroit, MI
Interpreted by Henry Lowe and Aliehs Young
More information:
Ask for tickets in the “Deaf section”.
http://www.nederlanderdetroit.com/ fisher/general_info.htm
3/4 – 10/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
Hitch” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

Fri – Thurs: TBD
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
3/4 & 5/05


“The Vagina Monologues”
An Eve Ensler Production

Performed in American Sign Language
with Voice Interpreters

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
at East Quad, 701 East University

Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at door
Proceeds go to Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

For more information:
Click here for V Day Performance Flyer Image

Alison Aubrecht: AubrechtA@michigan.gov
Sherri Ann Garnand: java72gecko@yahoo.com
3/4/05


Deaf & Hard of Hearing Friendship Club of Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus
Friendship gathering – Anyone is welcome!
7:00 to 9:00 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
3/04/05 Sorenson VP–100 Workshop
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Holiday Inn West Bay
615 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
(800) 888–8020 V

Click here for Workshop Flyer
Donna Mahoney, Michigan Outreach Manager
dmahoney@sorenson.com
http://www.sorensonvrs.com
3/5/05 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: Chuck Dornbos
silent-coffee@sbcglobal.net
3/8/05 Silent Coffee Hour – Plymouth
(2nd Tuesday of each month)
Come and join for an hour of ASL conversations
7:30 pm

Plymouth Coffee Bean Co.
884 Penniman
Plymouth, MI

Contact: Jane Acciaioli
lacciaioli242986mi@comcast.net
3/9/07

   
St. Patrick's Basket Party
7 pm - $5.00 Admission
Don't miss this fun night!

FAD Clubhouse
4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI

For more information:
Peg Frelich
mf290710@comcast.net
3/11 – 17/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
Because of Winn Dixie” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

Showtime posted: Fri-Thur: 3:25, 6:40 pm,
Fri – Thurs: TBD
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
3/11/05

  

  
St Patrick’s Day Party
7 pm
Admission: $5.00
Games start at 7:30pm
Prizes, Basket Raffle, Refreshments, etc.
Everyone is Welcome!

FAD Clubhouse
4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI
More information:
Cathy Leonard, Chairperson
cklirish@yahoo.com
Sheilia Wollard
shegood55@comcast.net
3/11 & 12/05 xeAxe International's TOYS theater (Russian)
Friday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Michigan School for the Deaf
W. Court St & Miller Road, Flint, MI 48503

$25 – Adults
$20 – Students/Seniors
$15 – Children under 14 (free under 3)
Deduct $5 if buy before 3/10

For more information:
Click here to view Toys Theater flyer

Steven Peterson
E–mail: peterson894@chartermi.com
www.Toystheater.com
3/11 – 13/04 West Michigan Women’s Expo
Meet two Deaf Women entrepreneurs at the West Michigan Women’s Expo, DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.
Healthy Exposure Airbrush/HVLP Tanning and The Natural Facelift.
Come join them and learn about their businesses and how you too can start your own business.
For more information:

Nancy Dokter
ntaitdok@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu
3/12/05

Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
“Computer Made Easy for Beginners & Window Basics”
1 pm – 4:30 pm
“Digital Imaging & Scanners ”

$39.00 each session
(Enrollment minimum: 6; maximum 12)
Mott Community College
Curtice Mott Building


For more information and registration:
Peg Frelich pfrelich@cacdhh.org
(810) 239–3112 V/TTY
(810) 239–1606 Fax
www.cacdhh.org
3/12/05 Credit Counseling and Home Finance Seminar for the Deaf Community

Presented by Deaf, Etc.
11:00 am
1514 Wealthy Dr. SE Suite # 246
Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506

For more information:
(616) 732–7358 V
(616) 732–7362 TTY
(616) 732–7365 Fax
deafetcf@yahoo.com
3/12/05
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Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant – Deaf Social Night
7:00 pm
Dave & Busters Utica, MI

For more information:
missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com
http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
3/15/05
Visit with author Naomi Shihab Nye — ASL Interpreted

Event sponsored by Chelsea Community Read
Washington Street Education Center Auditorium
500 Washington St.
Chelsea, MI

For more information:
Click here for more information and directions.
3/15/05
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Deadline for Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant
Little Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant Entries


Deadline Today!

For more information:
missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com
http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
3/15/05

Deadline on Annual Poster Contests for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youths
Ends today on March 15th
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, and Deaf Celebration Week
Specific information can be found on the website below and click on “Youth Programs” on the left.
http://www.madhs.org
(800) YOUR – EAR
(517) 487–0202 TTY
(517) 487–2586
3/17/05

   
Michigan Hands & Voices
Early Hearing Interventionist and Parent Conference

Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI

Sponsored by the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program and Michigan Hands & Voices with funding through the Maternal Child Health Bureau

Families of young children with hearing loss, professionals who work with children and their families will learn ways to improved hearing health care for those in the 0-5 year range and their families.

Lodging is available at the Kellogg Center, 517-432-4000, mention the conference name when registering.

Contact:
Yasmina Bouraoui, Program Coordinator
(517) 335–9398 V
yasminab@michigan.gov

Amy Lester, Parent Consultant
(734) 615–8273 V
Lestera@michigan.gov

Click below for more details:
Conference Brochure and Registration Form
3/18/05 Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns (MCDC) Meeting
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Conference Room
300 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48913

Interpreter and CART are provided. Contact MCDC for other accommodations

For more information:
mcdc@michigan.gov
3/18 – 24/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
Be Cool” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

Showtime posted: Fri-Thur: 3:25, 6:40 pm,
Fri – Thurs: TBD
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
3/18/05 PIA Meeting
Everyone is invited to attend Professional Interpreters Association. Deaf Speakers will not be voiced. All Hearing speakers will be interpreted.

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

For more information:
Click here to view PIA Informational Flyer

For information on monthly topics, click on website link below and go to the Links and Community Information page, scroll down to Professional Interpreters Association.

http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
PIA@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
3/19/05 Fourth Voicing Workshop for Interpreters
Presented by Deaf, Etc.
9am – Noon
1514 Wealthy Dr. SE Suite # 246
Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506
Cost $15 with 3 QA units

For more information or RSVP:
(616) 732–7358 V
(616) 732–7362 TTY
(616) 732–7365 Fax
loeterp@yahoo.com
3/19/05

   
Michigan Hands & Voices Family Fun Event Impression 5 Museum
10:00 am to Noon

See flyer for more info

For more information:
Amy Lester, Parent Consultant
(517) 646–0784 V
Lestera@michigan.gov
3/19/05 Town Hall Meeting
“The signing community is gathered with the goal of encouraging Michigan School for the Deaf to make changes that will provide its students with complete and free access to information through the means of using a bilingual approach, empower it's members through equal access and respect for cultural development, and move towards a stronger school for the Deaf by working closely with parents, alumni and the community.”

Curtice–Mott Complex
Mott Community College
CM Room TBA
12pm to 2pm
Directions: From Court Street (Eastbound) MCC is on your left. You will note a park across the street. Watch for a sign: Parking. Turn left and go into the parking ramp. Once you exit (top floor) head to the nearest building. This is the Curtice–Mott building.
http://www.mcc.edu/maps/3d_main.shtml

The meeting will be moderated and is solution-focused. Please bring a pen. Papers will be provided.
No voice interpreters will be provided. Please let us know if you need a close vision interpreter or relay interpreter and we will do our best to provide one. (If you are such an interpreter and are interested in volunteering please let us know!).

For more information:
anewmsd@hotmail.com
3/19/05 DAD Bowling Classic

Westland Bowl
5940 North Wayne Rd
Westland, Mi

For more information:
Craig and Caroll Schlorff
(734) 241–4018 Fax
3/19/05 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dingo
Mattawan Antwerp Township Center
24821 Front Ave
Mattawan, MI

For more information:
Click to view WMAD St. Patrick’s Day Dingo Flyer

Kathy Kaake and Jim Clancy
WMADClub93@yahoo.com
3/20/05


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Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant's
Used Books Sale

at Deaf C.A.N.!, Sylvan Lake, MI

For more information:
missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com
http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
3/25 – 31/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
The Pacifier” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

Showtime posted: Fri-Thur: 3:25, 6:40 pm,
Fri – Thurs: TBD
http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
3/25/05


Peter Cook – International Deaf Performing Artist
Sponsored by Deaf Fellowship Club & Student Life Activities of OCC Auburn Hills
7:00 pm
OCC – Auburn Hills campus


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
3/26/05 Euchre Singles Tournament
Hosted by Grand Rapids Athletic Association of the Deaf
1st Place – $250 based on 20 tables
Hall opens at 3 pm
Games start at 5 pm
Admission: $5 per adults (no kids!)
10 Euchre games: $10 per player
K–Freeze games: $5 per player

V.F.W.Old Kent #830 Hall
557 – 11th Street, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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:
Click here for GRAAD Euchre Tourney Flyer

Bobby Grumm
(616) 842–6106 TTY/Fax/VP
EuchreKing@ameritech.net
3/26/05 Michigan Lesbian & Gay ComedFest - ASL Interpreted
6:00pm & 9:00pm
Dearborn's Ford Community & Performing Arts Centre
15801 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI
Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at door

For more information:
(313) 537–3323
http://www.comedyfest.org
3/26/05
Deaf & Hearing Impaired Night @ the Palace!
Detroit Pistons VS Boston Celtics
7:30 PM, Palace of Auburn Hills

All Great lower–level seats reserved for Deaf Awareness

Tickets discounted to $50 (reg.$60)
Coopertive interpreters at concession stands
Signing of the National Anthem
Complimentary Pistons Duffle Bag for each ticket purchased
Group recognintion on the Pistons Jumbotron Screen

Make checks payable to: The Palace of Auburn Hills with your address enclosed and number of tickets
Mail to: Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services, Inc.
25882 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100
Farmington Hills, Mi 48336
or Fax your order to DHIS 248–474–7938 with order of # of tickets, and credit card no. and your addressto mail tickets to you

For more information:
deafsvcs@aol.com
(248) 473–1875 TTY
(248) 474–7938 Fax
3/26/05

   
Easter Special Lucky 52
8 pm
Admission: $12.00
Cash Prizes and Refreshments
Everyone is Welcome!

FAD Clubhouse
4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI

More information:
Sheilia Wollard
shegood55@comcast.net
3/27/05

 
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth “Bowling!”
(sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!)

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
3/30/05


  
“And Then They Came for Me:
Remembering the World of Anne Frank” – Interpreted Performance

Special Collaborative with Oakland University
8 pm
Meadowbrook Theatre
Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI
Contact:
(248) 377–3300 V
(248) 370–3344 Fax
tickets@mbtheatre.com
http://terptheatre.com/list.html#WorldFrank
3/31/05

Deadline on Scholarship Application for Deaf and Hard of Hearing High School Seniors
Ends today on March 31st
Application information can be found on the website below and click on “Youth Programs” on the left.
http://www.madhs.org
(800) YOUR – EAR
(517) 487–0202 TTY
(517) 487–2586
3/31/05 Sign Language Services of Michigan’s Deaf Community Family Skate Night
630 – 9 pm
Great Skate
29100 Hayes Roseville, MI 48066
(1 block North of 12 Mile Rd.)

$4.00 for Skaters (includes skate rental)
$1.00 for Non-Skaters

Everyone is invited, Deaf Community, Interpreters, Students, Parents, Families, H.I. Teachers.

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. SLS is not responsible for injuries, etc.

For more information:
Click here to see SLS Skate Party flyer

skate@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com

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April 2005
Events
4/1 – 7/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
Robots” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
4/1/05


Deaf & Hard of Hearing Friendship Club of Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus
Friendship gathering – Anyone is welcome!
7:00 to 9:00 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
4/1 & 2/05



  
Cleveland Signstage Theatre performances of Robin Hood
Visit http://www.youtheatre.org for additional information!

Click here to see the flyer

Or, call (248) 577–PLAY (7529) to reserve your classroom or individual family tickets today!
4/2/05

Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
Computer Classes with Chris Hunter
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
“Computer Help Shop”
$50.00 all day session

Mott Community College
Curtice Mott Building
(Enrollment minimum: 6; maximum 12)

For more information and registration:
Peg Frelich pfrelich@cacdhh.org
(810) 239–3112 V/TTY
(810) 239–1606 Fax
www.cacdhh.org
4/2/05 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: Chuck Dornbos
silent-coffee@sbcglobal.net
4/2/05


Euchre & 31 Saturday
Hosted by Deaf Arts Festival
3 pm - doors open; 4 pm - dinner; 6 pm - cards play
$10 per advance ticket (3/29/05)
$15 per ticket at the door
$5 per cards game at door - 100% prizes give-away

Ascension Church Gym (behind St. John Deaf Center)
8245 Fishers Rd.
Warren, MI 48089

For more information:
Click for Euchre & 31 Saturday Flyer

Freida Morrison, DAF President
Fmorrison@deafartsfestival.org
http://www.deafartsfestival.org
4/3/05


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“ASL Skills Enhancement” Workshop with Diane McKittrick
$10 at door
$5 extra to sign up for RID or QA credit unit.
10 am - 3 pm
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Rd; Auburn Hills, MI 48326

For more information:
missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com
http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
4/4/05 Deaf C.A.N.! Town Hall Meeting
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meadowbrook Theatre
Oakland University, Rochester, MI

For more information:
(248) 332–3323 TTY
(248) 332–3331 Voice
deafcan@prodigy.net
http://deafcan.org
4/7/05

Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays
ASL Story Hour
6 – 7:30 pm
941 South Grove Street at the Morman church, Ypsilanti, MI

For more information:
Anne duckie@tmail.com
4/8 – 15/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
The Ring 2” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
4/8/05

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Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting
(held every second Friday)
5 – 8 pm
ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Contact: (877) 571–0441
http://www.aslrc.com
4/8 – 10/05 20th Bilingual/Bicultural Workshop:
“Vocabulary Construction 101” and
“The Great Bobini” Deaf Magician!

Presented by Kirtland Community College, MIRID S/VI and Division on Deafness and Hard of Hearing

MacMullan Conference Center
104 Conservation Dr.
Roscommon, MI

For more information:
Click here to view the 20th ASL Workshop Flyer
http://k2.kirtland.cc.mi.us/~daweb/405workshop.htm

Brenda Dawe
bdawe@juno.com
989–275–5000 ext. 419
4/9/05

Deaf Café
(Held on second Saturday of every month)
FREE exciting monthly program with fun games, upbeat music, exciting dramas all in ASL. We welcome both deaf and hearing to come.

Flint Township Library
2071 S. Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532

For more information:
Brenda, jbb1090@comcast.net
810.233.5116 Fax
4/9/05


  
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
4/9/05

 
“The White Rose ” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Varner Studio Theatre
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
Contact: (248) 370–3013 V
mtd@oakland.edu http://terptheatre.com/list.html#WhiteRose
4/11/05

Postponed
to 4/18
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.

4/12/05 Silent Coffee Hour – Plymouth
(2nd Tuesday of each month)
Come and join for an hour of ASL conversations
7:30 pm

Plymouth Coffee Bean Co.
884 Penniman
Plymouth, MI

Contact: Jane Acciaioli
lacciaioli242986mi@comcast.net
4/14/05
  
“Run for Your Wife” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
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#RunWife
http://www.stagecrafters.org
4/15 – 22/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
Guess Who” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
4/16/05 Town Hall Meeting
“The signing community is gathered with the goal of encouraging Michigan School for the Deaf to make changes that will provide its students with complete and free access to information through the means of using a bilingual approach, empower it's members through equal access and respect for cultural development, and move towards a stronger school for the Deaf by working closely with parents, alumni and the community.”

Curtice–Mott Complex
Mott Community College
CM Room 2103
12pm to 2pm
Directions: From Court Street (Eastbound) MCC is on your left. You will note a park across the street. Watch for a sign: Parking. Turn left and go into the parking ramp. Once you exit (top floor) head to the nearest building. This is the Curtice–Mott building.
http://www.mcc.edu/maps/3d_main.shtml

The meeting will be moderated and is solution-focused. Please bring a pen. Papers will be provided.
No voice interpreters will be provided. Please let us know if you need a close vision interpreter or relay interpreter and we will do our best to provide one. (If you are such an interpreter and are interested in volunteering please let us know!).

For more information:
anewmsd@hotmail.com
4/16/05

Postponed
to 4/23

Chicken Dinner at FAD
For more information:
Peg Frelich
pfrelich@cacdhh.org
4/18/05 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 - 3:00 PM
Madonna University, Executive Classroom
Livonia, Michigan

For a map to the meeting click here.

For April 2005 meeting agenda click here.

For more information about the Coalition click here.
4/21/05

Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays
ASL Story Hour
6 – 7:30 pm
941 South Grove Street at the Morman church, Ypsilanti, MI

For more information:
Anne duckie@tmail.com
4/22 – 28/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
The Interpreter” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
4/23/05

ASL Resource Centers logo
Workshops presented by Ron Dans
10:00 am - 1:00 pm — Classifiers
$20/person – 25 seats limit
To register, sent email to kletha@aslrc.com
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm — ASL: Is it right for everyone?
A special workshop for the Deaf/HH Community
Free workshop

ASL Resource Center
2790 Auburn Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Contact: (877) 571–0441
http://www.aslrc.com
4/23/05

Rollerblading for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
(sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!)
U.S. Blades
West Bloomfield, 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
4/23/05

   
FAD Chicken Dinner
4-6 pm
Cost: $7.00
Will be followed by regular Euchre League but extra players are welcome.

FAD Clubhouse
4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI

More information:
Peg Frelich
pfrelich@cacdhh.org
4/23/05 8th Annual Euchre Team Tournament
Hosted by Grand Rapids Athletic Association of the Deaf
1st Place – $350 based on 20 tables
Hall opens at 3 pm
Games start at 5 pm
Admission: $5 per adults (no kids!)
10 Euchre games: $10 per player
K–Freeze games: $5 per player

V.F.W.Old Kent #830 Hall
557 – 11th Street, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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/VP
EuchreKing@ameritech.net
4/28/05
Genetics of Vision and Hearing Loss Conference
Offered by the American Association for Home-Based Early Interventionists in collaboration with the Saginaw Valley State University College of Education.
Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI

For more information:
Click to see the brochure

Sandra Wieber
s_wieber@charter.net
4/28/05

   
John Miller - Interim Director of Deaf Education Program at MSU
Presented by Michigan Hands and Voices
John is a former classroom teacher of students with hearing loss and is now helping to train future teachers. The discussion will cover special education law as it relates to students with hearing loss, how to prepare and participate in a successful IEP and how to contribute to a partnership with your child's teachers and service providers.

Light refreshments and childcare are provided

Heartwood School - Ingham ISD
Seminar Room 101

For more information:
Amy Lester, Parent Consultant
(517) 646–0784 V
Lestera@michigan.gov
4/29 – 5/5/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
Fever Pitch” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
4/29/05 PIA Meeting
Everyone is invited to attend Professional Interpreters Association. Deaf Speakers will not be voiced. All Hearing speakers will be interpreted.

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

For more information:
Click here to view PIA Informational Flyer

For information on monthly topics, click on website link below and go to the Links and Community Information page, scroll down to Professional Interpreters Association.

http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
PIA@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
4/29 & 30/05 Singing Hands 2005
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
For more information:
http://www.msdb.k12.mi.us
4/29 – 30/05

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MIRID Spring Conference
University Place Marriott
Downtown Lansing, MI

For more information:
Click here for MIRID Spring Conference Packet
http://www.mirid.org
4/30/05


Michigan Chapter of ASLTA logo
Michigan ASLTA Workshop
“!?What ASL Verb ?Have?Have?Have”
Presenter: Karen Boyd
Mott Community College
Regional Technology Center Room 1005
9am to 4pm

Members:
Early Bird: (4/22) $35, At Door: $40
Non Members:
Early Bird: (4/22) $40, At Door: $45

For more information:
Click on MI ASLTA Workshop Flyer

Sharon Meldrum
(734) 591–9266 TTY
smeldrum@madonna.edu
4/30/05 Walk & Roll
An event for the independence of people with disabilities.

1 – 3:30 pm
Holt High School Gym
Holt, MI
Interpreters provided

For more information:
http://www.copower.org/mdrc/walkandroll.htm

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May 2005
Events
5/1/05

    
Special MDA Board of Directors Meeting
9 am – 4 pm
Perkins Family Restaurant
In Kalamazoo by I-94. Get off Exit 80. It is on Cork Street

Contact:
Diane McKittrick, president@mideaf.org
Margaret Barker, secretary@mideaf.org
http://www.mideaf.org
5/4/05


  
“The World Goes 'Round” – Interpreted Performance
8 pm
Meadowbrook Theatre
Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI
Contact:
(248) 377–3300 V
(248) 370–3344 Fax
tickets@mbtheatre.com
http://terptheatre.com/list.html#WorldRound
5/6 – 12/05
  Small Emagine logo - Thank You for CC movies
    Thank You for Captioned Movies
A Lot Like Love” OC*
Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily
Novi, MI
(248) 468–2990

http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html

*Note: DTS CSS – Closed Caption System (different from Open Caption provided by Insight Cinema)
5/6/05

  
Divison on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Council Meeting
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Conference Room
300 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48913

For more information:
dod@michigan.gov
http://www.mcdc-dodhh.org
5/6/05


Deaf & Hard of Hearing Friendship Club of Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus
Friendship gathering – Anyone is welcome!
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Gameworks at Great Lakes Crossing, Auburn Hills
Dinner, meeting and social gathering

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
5/7/05 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: Chuck Dornbos
silent-coffee@sbcglobal.net
5/7/05

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Stampin Up! Products
2 pm
Presented by Mary Ann Westfall and Hosted by Ivette Robinson This is open to everyone to attend. Please R.S.V.P. so that the presenter may bring enough materials for everyone to make their own card.

Partylite Products
6 pm
Presented by Teresa Thirny This is also open to everyone to attend and is an opportunity to support a Deaf business owner.

For both the Stampin Up! and the Partylite presentations we are looking for those who would like to practice their interpreting skills and receive feedback. This is a wonderful opportunity for mentoring in a relaxed, no pressure environment. Please contact us t