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January 2005	Events
12/31 – 1/6/05	“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	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	“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	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 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	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	“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 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	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	“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	“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	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	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	“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	“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	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” – 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	“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	“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 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	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	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	“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	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	“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	“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 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	“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	“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	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	“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	“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	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	“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	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 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	“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	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 today for more information! ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
5/10/05	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
5/13 – 19/04	“Kicking & Screaming” Open–caption movie* Emagine Novi Theatre – Dedicated Screen Daily 44425 West 12 Mile Road Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption movie provided by Insight Cinema
5/13 – 15/05	Post–Secondary Interpreting Network 2005 Conference Overland Park, KS For more information: http://web.jccc.net/student/ access/pin_2005.htm
5/13/05	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
5/13/05	Mobsters Ball at Alcamos (St. Clair Shores) Tickets $50 (advance sales only) Includes 3 course dinner, DJ, dancing, entertainment, raffle and a silent auction For more information: Click here for Mobster Ball Flyer missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
5/14/05	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
5/14/05	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
5/14/05	“Wonderful World of Classifiers" Workshop Presented by Ron Dans Lansing Community College Lansing, MI For more information: Leslie Pertz kermit@peoplepc.com
5/14/05	21st Annual Black Tie Affair “Essence of Success” hosted by Detroit Black Deaf Advocates 6:00 pm to 2:00 am Greektown Casino’s “The Olive Room” 555 E. Lafayette Detroit, Michigan 48226 Tickets: $50.00 per person (Advanced ticket sales only) Ticket deadline: May 6, 2004 (must be 21 years to attend) Please mail payments to: Detroit Black Deaf Advocates PO Box 32348 Detroit, Michigan 48233 For more information and registration: Robbin Washington, Chairperson: rockinrobbin@wyndtell.com Dale G. Moore: Dgmoore2000@yahoo.com
5/20/05	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
5/20 – 26/05	“House of Wax” 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)
5/20/05	Golf Scramble sponsored by Deaf/HH Connection 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Chase Hammond Golf Course 2454 Putnam Road, Muskegon MI For more information: http://www.dhhc.org/flyer1.htm
5/20/05	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
5/21/05	Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hiking at Pontiac Lake Recreation (sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!) 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
5/21/05	MIRIDSVI Workshop/Meeting Presentation on C-Print topic TCAD 3520 Schust Rd Saginaw, MI 48620 For more information: Joan M. Gage linkknorth@verizon.net
5/25 – 29/05	AHEAD Conference Milwaukee, Wisconsin For more information: http://www.ahead.org/ conference/conferences.html
5/27 – 6/2/05	“Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith” 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)
5/27/05	“The Abababa On The Road Tour” 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
5/28/05	Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant's College Night at BW3 6 pm Ferndale, MI (Woodward Ave and Planovan St.) You don't have to GO to college just wear your favorite college clothing. There will be prizes for the biggest college fan. Paint your face, bring pom poms whatever you want! Come early BW3 fills up fast. We will be there around 4pm. For more information: missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm

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June 2005	Events
6/3 – 9/04	“Cinderella Man” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Canton, 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)
6/4/04	Trix Bruce ASL Workshops Day! English Idioms: “PSST…How Do I Interpret That!?!?” 9 am to 12 noon — $20 fee ASL Role Shifting: “He said, She said” 1 pm to 5 pm — $25 fee $40 for both Washtenaw Community College - Interpreter Training Pgm Ann Arbor, MI For more information: Shanna at 734.677.5027 http://www.wccnet.edu/lwl/ (scroll down to “Enrich Your Life” and click on “Language”) Click here for Seminars Flyer in MS Publisher format http://www.trixbruce.com
6/4/05	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 10am to 12:30pm 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
6/4/05	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
6/4/05	5th Annual Euchre Tournament $5 Admission – $10 Euchre Play Sign up at 5:30pm, Games begin at 7:00pm sharp! FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI
6/4 – 6/05	ASL 4 Us Midwestern Conference Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana For more information: http://www.asl4us.com
6/8/05	5th Annual Pig Roast Year End Picnic and Fundraiser for Athletic Department For more information: http://www.msdb.k12.mi.us
6/9/05	Free Real Estate Seminar 6:30 - 8:00 pm Flint Association of the Deaf Clubhouse Flint, MI For more information: Mike Gelaude Real Estate One 248-255-1387 mike@mikegRealtor.com http://www.mikegRealtor.com
6/10 – 16/04	“Sisterhood of the Taveling Pants” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Canton, 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)
6/10/05	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
6/10/05	Detroit Black Deaf Advocates Skating Night Party 7 to 10 pm Detroit Roller Wheels 16611 Schoolcraft Detroit, Michigan (between Greenfield Rd and Southfield Fwy) Tickets at $5 each with skate rental $2 Food, fun, games and live music For tickets please contact: Randy at ac0709@wayne.edu http://www.detroitbda6.org
6/10 – 13/05	7th Annual MDRC Deaf Gay and Lesbian Rainbow Camp 6635 118th street Fennville, MI For more information: Everett Wilson, wilson71@tmail.com Tony Sopczynski, sopczynski@tmail.com http://www.mcdc-dodhh.org
6/11/05 CANCELLED	Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant's Used Book Sale -- CANCELLED 1st Presbyterian Church in Warren at 12 mile and Ryan. Across from Mott HS For more information: missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
6/11/05	DAD Picnic 9 am – 8pm Hines Park/Nankins Park Farmington and Hines Park streets, Westland, MI Admission: $6/adult, $4/senior citizen and students/children under age 16 free Refreshment will be served. Play cards Euchre, 31, 500 and 1,000. For more information: Chris Schultz, Chairperson cpschultz73@comcast.net
6/12 – 16/05	Michigan Youth Leadership Forum (MYLF) Michigan State University E. Lansing, MI For more information go to (517) 334–8000 TTY/V (877) 499–6232 TTY/V (toll free) dod@michigan.gov http://www.mcdc-dodhh.org
6/12/05	Deaf LGBT Social Gathering 4 pm till ?? Pachyderm Pub 1408 E. Hemphill Rd Flint, MI For more information: KeMaStFa2005@aol.com
6/14/05	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
6/4/05	3rd Annual Quilt Workshop 10 am to 5 pm Lunch on own Snacks will be provided Cost: $5.00 FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI Bring a quilt project that you have never finished because you needed some help Bring a quilt project that needs binding and we will teach you how to do it perfectly. *Come and learn and enjoy! RSVP please to Janet Deschler
6/17 – 23/04	“Batman Begins” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Canton, 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)
6/17/05	Cedar Point for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!) Cedar Point Sandusky, Ohio 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
6/17/05	“Seussical” – 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#Seussical http://www.stagecrafters.org
6/17 – 19/05	MDMPA Fundraiser: Michigan International Speedway Volunteers are needed to work some or all hours from 630am to 8pm. Volunteers will work the concession stands selling food. (volunteers get free food to enjoy.) For more information: missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
6/17 – 19/04	Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth Retreat Join some of the Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant Contestants THERE'S LOTS OF FUN, GREAT INFORMATION, AND YOU WILL MEET NEW FRIENDS! This program is sponsored by: Hearing Impaired Youth at Risk for Drugs and other Substances (H.I.Y.A.R.D.S.) WHO: Students ages 14-18. WHERE: Camp Echo Grove in Leonard, Michigan. A beautiful facility located on a lake! Join us for boating, swimming, basketball, hayride and workshops. COST: $120 per camper (includes all food, camp activities, and drug/substance abuse workshops). For more information: Mrs. Diane Shepherd (313) 537-6155 V http://www.deafcan.org
6/18/05	Michigan ASLTA Business Meeting and Open Discussion “Classifiers” (In preparation for our next presenter In October or November)* 9 am to 1 pm Free admission Michigan School for the Deaf 1667 Miller Rd., Flint, MI Room 132 For more information: Click on MI ASLTA Business Meeting and Open Discussion Flyer Sharon Meldrum smeldrum@madonna.edu
6/18/05 CANCELLED	MDMP Car Wash and Bake Sale -- CANCELLED Come and meet some of MDMP Contestants! 9 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
6/18/05	Euchre Cookout 4 pm Grilled brats, hotdogs, sloppy joes, various salad choices, desserts and lemonade $7 Admission Right before Euchre league FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI
6/18/05	Windsor Assoc. for the Deaf’s Euchre Tournament Royal Canadian Legion Hall Windsor, Ontario, Canada For more information: http://home.cogeco.ca/~wad/wadfront.htm kbrockway4@cogeco.ca (519) 978–2619 TTY
6/18 – 29/05	Discovery & Fun Camp Aspen Camp School for the Deaf Aspen, CO 8-12 years old For more information go to Youth & Leadership Camps section camp@acsd.org http://www.acsd.org/
6/19 – 25/05	Ralph Lynam Leadership Institute of MADHS for Deaf and Hard of Hearing High School Students Michigan State University E. Lansing, MI For more information: For an applications (due 4/30/05) to attend are found at: http://www.madhs.org and click on "Youth Programs" on the left.
6/20 – 7/28/04 5 week program (no school 7/4–7)	“Pathways to the Future is Back” Summer 2004 – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth Program Oakland Community College – Highland Lakes Campus Directions to Highland Lake Campus *Mission Statement:* To improve communication skills and enhance learning through Deaf Leadership, American Sign Language, Reading and Art Cost: Session I - $150, Session II - $200, Both $300 For more information: Sherri Ann Gernand java72gecko@yahoo.com deafcan@prodigy.net (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax Al Kettinger pkettinger@comcast.net
6/22/05	“The Pacifier” Open–caption movie Goodrich Lansing Mall 6 921 West Mall Drive Lansing, MI (517) 321–1550 V For more information: Click here to view OC The Pacifier Flyer
6/23 – 26/05	National Alliance of Black Interpreters Conference Long Beach, CA For more information: http://www.naobi.org
6/24 – 30/04	“Mr & Mrs Smith” 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)
6/24/05	MADHS Big 10 Year Deaf and Hard of Hearing Leadership Reunion/Networking Everyone Invited! Do NOT need to be a Leadership Graduate or Speaker to attend! For more information: Click here to view MADHS Big 10 Year Flyer Look at Reunion information at: http://www.madhs.org yourear@madhs.org
6/24/05	“ASL: Know your language” Presented by Ron Dans 6 - 8 pm This is a special workshop for the entire Deaf Community. ASL is not taught as a formal language in school. Learn everything you were never taught about your native language! Be proud of ASL! The cost of this workshop is $10.00. Please pre-register by phone or email and you may pay at the door. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
6/24/05	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
6/24 – 26/05	24th Annual Michigan Snowmobilers of the Deaf Campout Walnut Hills Campground 7685 Lehring Rd Durand, MI For more information: 24th Annual Campout Flyer – front page 24th Annual Campout Flyer – back page Robert Cox, Chairman fire7kings@hotmail.com (989) 348–7318 TTY/Fax Walter Dawe, Co–chairman bdawe@juno.com (989) 389–4123Fax http://www.michcampgrounds.com/walnuthills
6/25/05	Deaf Arts Festival's First Annual 5K Walk / 10K Run Sponsored by St. John Hospital and Medical Center & Gardella Homes Inc. All proceeds to benefit "Deaf Arts Festival 2005" Nankin Mills Park located at Hines Drive and Farmington Road / Ann Arbor Trail Livonia, MI For more information: Click for Second Annual 5K Walk / 10K Run Flyer (248) 486-9039 Kathy Derderian: kderderian@deafartsfestival.org Kathy Mitchell: kathmit@aol.com http://www.deafartsfestival.org/
6/25/05	“The Code of Ethics: The Deaf Perspective” Presented by Ron Dans 10 am - 4:30 pm Lunch will be on your own from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. The cost of this workshop is $25.00. Please pre-register by phone or email and you may pay at the door. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
6/25/05	“Introduction to Interpreter Guide Interveners” Presented by Diana Campbell 5:30 - 8:30 pm This will be an introduction to working with Deaf/Blind. The cost of this workshop is $15.00. Please pre-register by phone or email and you may pay at the door. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
6/25 – 29/05	Deaf Women United Conference Ellicott City, MD For more information: http://www.dwu.org
6/26 – 7/8/05	KODA Children Session Camp Mark 7 Old Forge, NY For more information go to KODADir@CampMark7.org http://www.campmark7.org
6/26 – 7/3/05	Deaf Youth Leadership Week Holley Family Center De Sales Center – Brooklyn, MI For more information: http://www.desales.org/Summer/summer.htm
6/27 – 7/3/05	DearBlindness Awareness Week
6/27 – 8/12/05	Camp S.E.L.F. ( Self-Esteem, Literacy, and Fun) Co-sponsored by Deaf Options, The Detroit Free Press and The Skillman Foundation Literacy day camp for deaf and hard of hearing children and youth ages 7 - 17. For more information: V 313/961-8120 TTY 313/961-8118 FAX 313/961-9168 deafoptions@msn.com
6/30 – 7/3/05	25th Anniversary of SHHH 2005 National Convention Washington DC For more information: http://www.hearingloss.org/html/convention.html
6/27 – 7/1/05	Summer Literacy Institute One Great Week of Workshops! The best of the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center’s literacy workshops combined into one high impact week! (Limited to 80 participants) Designed especially for parents and caregivers, educators, and other professionals who work with deaf and hard of hearing students. The Literacy Institute provides instruction in the following content areas and much more: –Literacy: It All Connects (Overview of Nine Areas of Literacy) –Reading to Deaf Children: Learning from Deaf Adults Read It Again and Again –Leading from Behind: Language Experience in Action Each participant will have opportunities for group work as well as individual time to plan his or her professional growth and action plan. Click here for Literacy 2005 Registration Form For more information: Patricia.Dabney@gallaudet.edu http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/ tpd/workshops.html
6/30/05	Detroit Tigers Baseball Game! (hosted by Deaf C.A.N.!) Tigers vs Chicago White Sox Game at $20 each Pathways students pay only $10 Tickets must be paid for by June 10th Contact: Sherri Ann Garnard, Director java72gecko@yahoo.com deafcan@prodigy.net (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax

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July 2005	Events
7/1 – 7/05	“The Perfect Man” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/1 – 3/05	Hearing Impaired Family Camp Lions Bear Lake Camp Lapeer, MI For more information go to bearlakecmp@tir.com http://www.bearlakecamp.org
7/1 – 10/05	*The Congressional Fourm! LEADAmerica* A summer program for Talented and Gifted Deaf and Hard-of Hearing Teenagers at Gallaudet University. Students will witness democracy and leadership in action as they get an up-close look at the exciting and often controversial world of American government and politics. For more information: Summer & Saturday @ Gallaudet (800) 383–9931 v/tty Summer@gallaudet.edu http://ysp.gallaudet.edu
7/1 – 28/04	2005 NAD Youth Leadership Camp Taloali, Oregon For more information go to Youth & Leadership Camps section http://www.nad.org/site/pp.asp?c=foINKQMBF&b=103762 youth@nad.org
7/2 – 19/05	Exploration & Cooperation Aspen Camp School for the Deaf Aspen, CO 12-15 years old For more information go to Youth & Leadership Camps section camp@acsd.org http://www.acsd.org/
7/8 – 15/05	“War of the Worlds” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/8 – 11/05	“Rebound” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/9/05	MDMP Annual Deaf Games Clawson Park, Clawson, MI Sign up in teams of 2. To sign up- send an email with names of 2 people to: allthechocolates@aol.com $8 to enter at the day of event. Games include: tug of war, water balloon toss, 3 leg race and wheel barrow race. You don't have to play. Come and watch and eat(hot dogs, burgers, chips and pop for $3. If you don't eat come watch for free!) Prizes for the winners! For more information: missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
7/9/05	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
7/10/05	“Everything you need to know about VRS” Presented by Todd Morrison 5 - 7 pm For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
7/10 – 15/05	2004 RID National Conference San Antonio, Texas For more information: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (703) 838–0459 TTY or (703) 838–0030 V http://www.rid.org/conv.html
7/10 – 15/04	Catholic Family Week Holley Family Center De Sales Center – Brooklyn, MI For more information: http://www.desales.org/Summer/summer.htm
7/10 – 22/05	*Camp Gallaudet* A summer program for Talented and Gifted Deaf and Hard-of Hearing Teenagers at Gallaudet University A program for nonsigning deaf and hard of hearing high school students who want to learn about Deaf culture and the basics of American Sign Language. For more information: Summer & Saturday @ Gallaudet (800) 383–9931 v/tty Summer@gallaudet.edu http://ysp.gallaudet.edu
7/10 – 16/05	Indiana Deaf Camps Camp Mack Children’s Camp P.O. Box 158 Milford, IN 46542 (574) 658-4831 For more information go to http://www.campmack.org
7/10 – 16/05	Hearing Impaired Youth Camp Lions Bear Lake Camp Lapeer, MI For more information go to bearlakecmp@tir.com http://www.bearlakecamp.org
7/10 – 22/05	KODA Youth Session Camp Mark 7 Old Forge, NY For more information go to KODADir@CampMark7.org http://www.campmark7.org
7/11 – 13/05	TDI National Conference New Orleans, Louisiana For more information: http://www.tdi-online.org/neworleansconference/ tdi/16intro.htm
7/12 – 14/05	“Mr & Mrs Smith” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/12 – 18/05	Friends & Fun Aspen Camp School for the Deaf Aspen, CO 8-12 years old For more information go to Youth & Leadership Camps section camp@acsd.org http://www.acsd.org/
7/15 – 21/04	“Bewitched” 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)
7/15 – 18/05	“Fantastic Four” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/15/05	“So you think you know ASL?” Presented by Ron Dans 6 - 9 pm The cost of this workshop is $30.00 for those who pre-registered and $35 at door. Please pre-register by phone or email and you may pay at the door. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
7/15 – 17/05	2005 DODHH Silent Retreat Roscommon, MI For more information: (517) 334–8000 TTY/V (877) 499–6232 TTY/V (toll free) dod@michigan.gov http://www.mcdc-dodhh.org
7/16/05	Detroit Black Deaf Advocates Bowling! 3 to 6 pm Plum Hollow Bowling Alley 21900 West 9 Mile Road Southfield, Michigan 3 games for $15 with shoe rental $2.99 For more information: Annette at anbessan1@sbcglobal.net http://www.detroitbda6.org
7/16/05	FAD Annual Field Day FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI Admission: $7.00 all day (plus extra for games) Opens at Noon Horseshoes * LadderGolf * 500 cards * Euchre * Texas Hold'em * Kiddie Games Refreshments will be sold.
7/16 – 21/04	Explore Your Future @ NTID A six–day summer program for deaf and hard–of–hearing high school students entering their senior year in fall 2004 National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester, NY For more information go to Youth & Leadership Camps section on EYF @ NTID http://www.rit.edu/NTID/EYF
7/17 – 22/04	ASL Week Holley Family Center De Sales Center – Brooklyn, MI For more information: http://www.desales.org/Summer/summer.htm
7/17 – 29/05	Crimes and Clues! Young Scholar’s Program (YSP) at Gallaudet University A summer program for Talented and Gifted Deaf and Hard-of Hearing Teenagers at Gallaudet University Crimes and clues is for students with a keen interest in the sciences with a focus on forensic science. For more information: Summer & Saturday @ Gallaudet (800) 383–9931 v/tty Summer@gallaudet.edu http://ysp.gallaudet.edu
7/18 – 22/05	Nebraska Deaf-Blind Summer Institute University of Nebraska, Lincoln 402-595-1810
7/18/05	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. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CMU Bovee University Cente Maroon Room, Main Level Mt. Pleasant, Michigan The building is marked as "Bovee University Center." For a map to the meeting click here. For directions to the meeting click here. For July 2005 meeting agenda click here. For Membership Renewal Info Sheet click here. For more information about the Coalition click here.
7/18/05	Arbini Golf classic To benefit Deaf Youth at the Michigan School for the Deaf and Deaf C.A.N.! 9:00 am – Shotgun Start Whispering Pines Golf Course Pinckney, MI $85.00 per golfer or $340 per foursome Entries includes 18 hole golf with cart (4 person scramble), Continental Breakfast, Closest to the Pin for Prizes, $10,000 Hole in One Contest, $5,000 Putting Contest, Dinner after the Round For more information: JFA Charity Golf Classic c/o Deaf C.A.N.! (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@prodigy.net http://www.deafcan.org
7/19 – 22/05	“Batman Begins” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/22 – 28/05	“Herbie: Fully Loaded” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/22 – 24/05	62nd Annual Central Athletic Assoc. of the Deaf Slo–Pitch Softball Tournament hosted by Detroit Association of the Deaf Founder’s Sports Park 35500 Eight Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Headquarters: Sheraton Hotel Detroit Novi 21111 Haggerty Rd Novi, MI 48375 Early Bird Combo: $25/adult and $20/senior citizens Deadline: 12/31/04 For more information: Richard Beaver, Chairperson flytheflag5@yahoo.com 734–729–2918 V/TTY
7/22/05	“So you think you know ASL?” Presented by Ron Dans 6 - 9 pm The cost of this workshop is $30.00 for those who pre-registered and $35 at door. Please pre-register by phone or email and you may pay at the door. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
7/22 – 25/05	“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/22 – 8/8/05	Adventure & Leadership Aspen Camp School for the Deaf Aspen, CO 14 years old - high school For more information go to Youth & Leadership Camps section camp@acsd.org http://www.acsd.org/
7/23 – 28/04	Explore Your Future @ NTID A six–day summer program for deaf and hard–of–hearing high school students entering their senior year in fall 2004 National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester, NY For more information go to Youth & Leadership Camps section on EYF @ NTID http://www.rit.edu/NTID/EYF
7/24 – 29/04	Family Literacy Week Holley Family Center De Sales Center – Brooklyn, MI For more information: http://www.desales.org/Summer/summer.htm
7/24 – 8/5/05	Deaf Youth Session Camp Mark 7 Old Forge, NY For more information go to KODADir@CampMark7.org http://www.campmark7.org
7/25 – 28/05	“Bewitched” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/25 – 28/05	DHHC I “Can” Camp Free admission for age 12 to 21 (Deaf or Hard of Hearing). Deadline is July 1st. Camp at Pioneer Trails in Montague, MI For more information go to Click here for DHHC Camp 2005 Flyer speyton@dhhc.org lsagstuen@dhhc.org http://www.dhhc.org
7/27 – 8/1/05	“War of the Worlds” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/28/05	MDDSC Annual Picnic Capitol Park Capitol Rd near Beech Daly Rd between expressway and Plymouth Rd Donation: $3
7/29/05	All-of-us Children's Theatre production of: Raggedy Ann & Andy Interpreted in ASL Kinawa Middle School 1900 Kinawa Dr., Okemos, MI 48864. At the door tickets are $5 for youth and $6 for adults. For more information: (517) 394-4118 www.allofusexpress.org
7/29 – 8/4/05	“March of the Penguins” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/29 – 8/4/05	“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
7/30/05	DAD’s World Poker Texas Hold ‘Em VFW Hall at Joy Rd between Inkster and Middlebelt Roads Donation: $65/player and $25/fan Includes pop, draft beer, hot dogs and burgers Check in: 5pm and Start play: 6pm For more information: Richard Beaver, FlytheFlag5@yahoo.com Dale Decker, WyanDecker@aol.com
7/31 – 8/5/04	ASL in Religious Settings Week Holledhhc Family Center De Sales Center – Brooklyn, MI For more information: http://www.desales.org/Summer/summer.htm

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August 2005	Events
8/1 – 7/05	Teens & Teambuilding Aspen Camp School for the Deaf Aspen, CO 12 years old - high school For more information go to Youth & Leadership Camps section camp@acsd.org http://www.acsd.org/
8/5 – 11/05	“Wedding Crashers” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/5 – 7/05	Windsor Assoc. for the Deaf’s 2nd Annual Picnic Camping and Jamboree Jellystone Park Amberstburg, Ontario, Canada Bonfire ... children’s activities ... swimming ... prizes ... games ... fun! Picnic on Aug 6th from Noon til 11pm For more information: http://home.cogeco.ca/~wad/wadfront.htm kbrockway4@cogeco.ca (519) 978–2619 TTY
8/5 – 8/05	“Stealth” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/6/04	Deaf Awareness Day at Cedar Point Deaf & HOH receive discounted tickets to this annual event at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky Ohio. Arrive early and plan to stay all day for a fun exciting time! Interpreters are available throughout the park. For more information: Click here for Cedar Point Deaf Awareness Flyer
8/6/05	All-of-us Children's Theatre production of: Raggedy Ann & Andy Interpreted in ASL Kinawa Middle School 1900 Kinawa Dr., Okemos, MI 48864. At the door tickets are $5 for youth and $6 for adults. For more information: (517) 394-4118 www.allofusexpress.org
8/7 – 13/05	Silent Week Camp Mark 7 Old Forge, NY For more information go to KODADir@CampMark7.org http://www.campmark7.org
8/7 – 13/05	Family Week Camp Mark 7 Old Forge, NY For more information go to KODADir@CampMark7.org http://www.campmark7.org
8/9 – 11/05	“Sky High” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/10 – 14/05	Deaf-Blind Workshop by SHI-M=DB Holley Family Center De Sales Center – Brooklyn, MI For more information: Jill Gaus dbcen@cmich.edu http://www.desales.org/Summer/summer.htm
8/12 – 18/05	“Must Love Dogs” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/12 – 15/05	“Dukes of Hazzard” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/12/05	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
8/12 – 13/04	Michigan Deaf Sportsmen Campout Hoyle’s Marina & Campground 135 S. Linwood Beach Linwood, MI 48634 Admission: $10.00 (18 and up) 50/50 Raffle Fri – Euchre & Dingo Sat – Dingo, Horseshoe Tourney & Euchre $5.00 donation to play Various prizes for the winnners Camping site fee: $16.00 without electric $22.00 with electric/water $29.00 with electric/water/sewer Make reservation with Hoyle’s (see address above) (989) 697–4415 (989) 697–3117 For more information: Melvin Brow, Chairman
8/13/05	Workshops at ASL Resource center “Code of Ethics” 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Presented by Sheryl Emery “Working with Deaf Blind & Low Vision” 2:00 - 4:00 pm Presented by Peppy Stuckless Cost: $35 pre-registered for both, $40 at door $20 pre-registered for one, $25 at door For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
8/14 – 20/05	Lions Camp Chris Williams for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youths, hearing siblings and CODAs Lake Sherman YMCA Augusta, MI For more information: Registration forms can be found at: http://www.madhs.org under "youth programs." Registration ends when camp is full, usually by early May.
8/14 – 20/05	Sober Camp Camp Mark 7 Old Forge, NY For more information go to KODADir@CampMark7.org http://www.campmark7.org
8/16 – 18/05	“Must Love Dogs#8221; OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/16 – 19/04	Environmental Painting Week Holley Family Center De Sales Center – Brooklyn, MI For more information: http://www.desales.org/Summer/summer.htm
8/17 – 22/05	4th Midwest Timberfest of the Deaf Walnut Hills Campground 7685 Lehring Rd Durand, MI Hosted by Michigan Snowmobilers of the Deaf For more information: Click to view MTD Front Page Flyer Click to view MTD Back Page Flyer Click to view Camping ground map http://www.mtdeaf.com Rocky Dreyer deafbaja@comcast.net 810.687.1213 TTY/Fax
8/19 – 22/05	“Deuce Bigalow” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/19 – 25/05	“The Skeleton Key” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/19/05	RID Roundtable Discussion Presented by Helene Stankus & Diana McKittrick 6 - 8:00 pm For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
8/19/05	Deaf & Hearing Impaired Night @ Tigers Stadium! Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays! 7:05 pm All 100 seats on Outfield Box Lower Level blocked off for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired Night. Tickets discounted to $25 Each ticket comes with a coupn for a free soda and choice of a hot dog or pizza slice. Signing of the National Anthem Make checks payable to: Detroit Tigers Inc 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
8/20 – 22/04	Volunteer Weekend Holley Family Center De Sales Center – Brooklyn, MI For more information: http://www.desales.org/Summer/summer.htm
8/20/05	Special Workshop for CODAs Presented by Kristen McClellan Two sessions: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
8/23 – 25/05	“The Skeleton Key” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/19 – 22/05	“Deuce Bigalow” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/26 – 29/05	“The 40 Year Old Virgin” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/26 – 9/1/05	“The 40 Year Old Virgin” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/26/05	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
8/26-28/05	Lutheran Summer Camp Activities in Frankenmuth Hosted by Our Savior Lutheran Church of the Deaf Frankenmuth Campground Church Grove St. Frankenmuth, MI Rates: Camp rate for 2 nights - $10 each night (there are 6 hotels available nearby if camping is not preferred.) Events: Riverboat Tours on Saturday either 1:30 or 3:00 pm $6/adult and $3/child (age 4-12 yr old) Restaurants - Shopping - Sightseeing Guest Speaker: Well-known Pastor for the Deaf ($10/person for workshop ticket) Sunday Chicken Dinner (need ticket) Other tickets for activities to be announced soon Please make reservation before June 1st For more information: Beth Webster (248) 437-1580 Fax Pastor Thomas Dunseth (248) 887-8342 Fax tdunseth@juno.com
8/27/05	Detroit BDA’s 21st Annual Cook Out 9am to dusk Belle Isle Park – Shelter #10 Detroit, Michigan Admission: $10/Adults (13 & up), $5/Children (5 & up) and Free/Toddlers (4 and below) For more information: http://www.detroitbda6.org
8/27/05	MDMPA Luau Party 7 pm - 1 am at Steven Peterson's House 894 Mt. View, Lapeer, MI 48446. Admission is $15.00 and includes food and drinks. There will be a DJ with music & dancing, a bonfire, game prizes and costume prizes. Costume theme is: Jamaica, paradise, beach outfits, etc... Follow balloons to the party. For more information: Click to view MDMPA Luau Party http://www.mideaf.org/ MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
8/28/05	MDA Picnic – All Day Kensington Metro Park East Boat Launch Shelter A Free Admission 1 pm – “All you can eat” Lunch For more information: Diane McKittrick, president@mideaf.org http://www.mideaf.org
8/30/05	Michigan Deaf Bowling League Begins! Mixed teams – 6:30pm Tuesdays Hartfield Lanes 3490 12 Mile Rd. Berkley, MI 48072 For more information: Click to view front page of MDBL Flyer Click to view back page of MDBL Flyer Leonard Pace, League Secretary pacelucky33@yahoo.com Joyce Maher, League Treasurer autumnstarsmoon@aol.com
8/30 – 9/01/05	“Red Eye” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
8/31 – 9/5/05	8th Biennial Deaf Seniors of America Conference hosted by Bay Area Coalition of Deaf Senior Citizens, Inc. San Francisco Hilton and Towers San Francisco, CA For more information: http://www.deafseniors.org

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Sept 2005	Events
9/2 – 4/05	Lift Up Your Hands Ministries Presents: A Silent Weekend Sign Language Retreat for Labor Day Weekend At a beautiful High/Scope Retreat & Meeting Center Located at 15143 Sheridan Rd, Clinton, MI 49236. Cost is $135.00 per person. Deadline to Register is Aug. 6, 2005 Late Registration fee is $150.00 To register or for more information: Click here for Silent Retreat Weekend Flyer Min. Karen (Kay) Rush C/O Lift Up Your Hands Ministries (313) 927–0143 LUYHM@aol.com
9/2 – 5/05	“March of the Penguins” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
9/6 – 8/05	“The Cave” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
9/8/05	DODHH Open House 3 pm to 8 pm Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing MI Department of Labor & Economic Growth Victor Center 201 N. Washington Square, Suite 150 Lansing, MI 48909 For more information: Click here to view Open House flyer (517) 334–8000 TTY/V (877) 499–6232 TTY/V (toll free) dodhh@michigan.gov http://www.mcdc-dodhh.org
9/9/05	Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns (MCDC) Meeting 10:00 am to 3:00 pm East Lansing Kellogg Center Big Ten Room B 300 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48913 Interpreter and CART are provided. Contact MCDC for other accommodations For more information: mcdc@michigan.gov
9/9 – 15/05	“Red Eye” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
9/9 – 22/05	“Transporter 2” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
9/9/05	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
9/9/05	CRIDDERS Performance hosted by DEAF, etc. CRIDDERS is a group of interpreters from the Connecticut Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Their performance provides a visual experience of music using sign language in a comfortable and entertaining atmosphere. Location is Northview High School Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids. Tickets available through DEAF, etc. or at the door. CRIDDERS will conduct a workshop on September 10. See more about CRIDDERS at http://www.thecridders.org For more information: (616) 732–7358 V (616) 732–7362 TTY (616) 732–7365 Fax deafetc@yahoo.com
9/9/05	“Audism Unveiled” Film Showing Presented by the Interpreter Training Program, Mott Community College Gallaudet Professor sharing film with Flint! Audience Award, Best Documentary, Deaf Rochester Film Festival Audience Award, Best Film, Maine Deaf Film Festival H0Dirksen L. Bauman is a Professor in the ASL and Deaf Studies Department at Gallaudet University and Director of the MA Program in Deaf Studies 6 pm – $5.00 at door Michigan School for the Deaf Auditorium 1667 W. Miller Rd Flint, MI For more information: Click here to view Audism Film Showing Flyer s Peg Frelich pfrelich@cacdhh.org
9/10/05	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. 6 - 8 pm Flint Township Library 2071 S. Graham Rd. Flint, MI 48532 For more information: Brenda, jbb1090@comcast.net 810.233.5116 Fax
9/10/05	ANEWMSD Welcome Back Picnic 225 Third Street, Fenton, MI 12pm to 4pm The purpose of this is to welcome the participants of the past ANEWMSD townhall meetings as well as the newcomers to meet and re-energize for a new year. Nothing formal- we'll just chow down, kick back, and talk about our goals for ANEWMSD. Since this will be a potluck style, please do bring a pan or a bowl of food to share with all. There will be a hot grill available. Bring your lawn chairs. We will also have a calendar and a couple of scrap papers so you can mark down your vote for the best time and day to hold our meetings. A tally will be announced near the end of the picnic so we know when to meet and roll up our sleeves once again. For more information: anewmsd@hotmail.com
9/10/05	Interpreted Nature Walk for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Genesee County Parks and Recreation 5045 Stanley Road, Flint, MI 48506 10:00 am Deaf and Hard of Hearing Visitors, and their family members, will enjoy this hike presented in Sign Language. The naturalist will sign information about the plants and animals along the trails. Not intended for hearing individuals who are interested in American Sign Language. Pre-registration required. For-Mar Nature Preserve. Phone 810-789-8567. $2.00. For more information: http://www.geneseecountyparks.org/formar.htm parkswebteam@co.genesee.mi.us 1-800-648-PARK (7275) or 810-736-7100 Fax: 810-736-7220
9/10–11/05	Lakeshore Silent Celebration Festival Sponsored by Deaf/HH Connection Heritage Landing, Muskegon MI Entertainers Speakers * Card Tournaments Concessions Educational Sessions * Many more* Featuring Trix Bruce, Bertram Weston, Pinky Juggler, Prof. Ken Glickman, Gael Hannan, Chris Hunter and many more! tickets are on SALE now…… $ 25 for two days and $ 15 for one day, $ 20 for two days (children) and $ 10 for one day (children) Please purchase your tickets NOW! Click for Silent Celebration Flyer #1 Click for Silent Celebration Flyer #2 Click for Silent Celebration Schedule Click for Silent Celebration Admission Pass For more information: (231) 737-4414 V (231) 737-4463 Fax/TTY (866) 384-4414 (Toll Free) speyton@dhhc.org lsagstuen@dhhc.org http://www.dhhc.org
9/11/05	2:00 pm $10/person MSD Superindendent’s Cottage Miller and Court Roads Flint, MI For more information: Judy Lowrie lowrieja@aol.com
9/13 – 15/05	“The 40 Year Old Virgin” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
9/16 – 22/05	“The Cave” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
9/16 – 29/05	“Exorcism of Emily Rose” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
09/17/05	Deaf Arts Festival 2005 Holley Family Village–DeSales Center Brooklyn, Michigan For more information: http://www.deafartsfestival.org/
09/17/05	Sorenson VRS Interpreter Workshop “An Interpreter's Guide to Self Care: Coping Strategies to deal With Vicarious Traumatization and Burnout” 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Cost: $20/interpreter, $10/student Proceeds go to Michigan Deaf Association Courtyard Ann Arbor 3205 Boardwalk Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 For more information: Click here to view the flyer Michelle Martinez, Director of Ann Arbor Sorenson VRS 877-209-3550 mmartinez@sorenson.com
09/17/05	MIRIDSVI Workshop/Meeting at 10:30 am V.O.I.C.E. 4274 State St. Saginaw, MI 48601 For more information: Joan Gage 989/873-6373
09/17/05	Gathering for people with Cochlear Implants Topic: Open Forum... Adjusting to the hearing world. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Have you ever wondered . . . . . . if you could again enjoy music on a CD played . . . use a cell phone? . . . use a FM loop or headphones? Bring your accessories and let's share and find out together Bring a A Finger Food Pot-luck to Share (These are foods we can eat without utensils such as sandwiches, chips, veggies, cookies, fruit, etc.) For more information: Ruth Fox rifox@comcast.net
09/17/05	Sweet Honey on the Rock - ASL Interpreted Performance 8:00 pm This amazing a cappella ensemble of six women sing powerful songs of love that point the finger at injustice, encourage reconciliation and tell a story of the history of spirituals, hymns, gospels and even jazz and the blues. The septet includes a beautiful interpretation “sung” in American Sign Language. Come and open your hearts and your minds to Sweet Honey in the Rock at The Whiting in Flint. For more information: Click here to view the ASL Interpreted Performance Flyer http://www.thewhiting.com/ Or call The Ticket Center at (810) 237-7333. Regular prices are $45/$29/$19, Child prices are $40/$25/$15. (Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more).
9/23 – 25/05	Camp Mack Family Camp Camp Mack Children’s Camp (574) 267-8638 (TTY) For more information go to http://www.deafcamps.org
9/23 – 26/05	“Just Like Heaven” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
9/23 – 29/05	“Transporter 2” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
9/24/05	Deaf BOOT CAMP 2005 9:00 am - 4:00 pm \ Lahser High School 3456 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 Deaf Community members want to recruit YOU for a day of ASL immersion and teambuilding ASL skillbuilding exercises include: Storytelling and Gestures, Deaf/Blind Tactile Communication, Fingerspelling & Numbers, Classifiers and Deaf Culture. Reserve your space NOW. All RSVPs must be received no later than 9/9/05. Donation of $45.00 includes 'grub' from the 'mess hall'. All proceeds go to the Miss Deaf Michigan Pageant 2005. Send check/money order to: MDMPA c/o Deaf C.A.N.! 2111 Orchard Lake Rd, Ste 101 Sylvan Lake, MI 48320 For more information: Click to view Deaf Boot Camp Flyer http://www.mideaf.org/ MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
9/24/05	Photography Workshop Instructor: Teresa Thiry For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
9/24/05	Horse Workshop for the Deaf Community 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Please RSVP soon as spaces are filling fast For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
9/24/05	DAD’s World Poker Texas Hold ‘Em VFW Hall 28945 Joy Rd, Westland, MI (between Inkster and Middlebelt Rds) Refreshments will be served with cash bar Check in: 4:30pm and Start play: 6pm Host by: Craig Schlorff and Larry Trayner Proceeds to Classic Bowling Fund
9/25/05	MSD Superindendent’s Cottage Tour 1 – 4 pm $3/person Miller and Court Roads Flint, MI Proceeds will go to the upkeep/maintenance of the Cottage. Appreciation goes to those who worked and decorated the house. And also to those who dedicated their time and effort to make sure the Cottage remains MSD property.
9/28 – 10/1/05	50th Biennial Michigan Deaf Association Conference Hosted by Detroit Chapter of MDA Marriott Centerpoint 3600 Centerpoint Parkway Pontiac, MI 48342 http://www.mideaf.org
9/30/05	Miss Deaf Michigan Deaf Pageant 7:30 pm $50 for both Pageant and After Glow Party Marriott Centerpoint 3600 Centerpoint Parkway Pontiac, MI 48342 For more information: http://www.mideaf.org/ MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
9/30/05	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

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Oct 2005	Events
9/30 – 10/3/05	“Flightplan” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
9/30 – 10/6/05	“Serenity” OC* Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
10/01/05	Deaf Celebration Day 2005 10am – 5pm Summit Place Mall 815 North Telegraph Road Waterford, MI For more information: (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–3331 V (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@prodigy.net http://www.deafcan.org/DeafCelebrationDay.htm
10/1/05	Madonna University's Sign Language Studies Program 30th Anniversary Reunion Click here for Reunion Letter Click here for Reunion Forms Click here for Announcement Details For more information: Michael Reese MUSLS30thReunion@aol.com 734.394.2778 TTY/Relay Rebecca Shriner rshriner@madonna.edu 734.432.5642 voice
10/4 – 6/05	“Corpse Bride” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
10/7/05	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
10/7 – 13/05	“Just Like Heaven” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
10/7 – 10/05	“Into the Blue” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html
10/7/05	Deaf & Hard of Hearing Club of OCC – Auburn Hills Campus Friendship gathering – Anyone is welcome! DFC Meeting 7pm to 9pm 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
10/8/05	Bilingual/Bicultural Workshop: “Life’s a Game of Cards” Presented by Kirtland Community College, MIRID S/VI and DDHOH Kirkland Community College 10775 N. St. Helen Rd Roscommon, MI For more information: Click here to view Bi/Bi Workshop Flyers Brenda Dawe daweb@kirtland.edu 989–275–5000 ext. 419
10/8/05	Fifth Voicing Workshop for Interpreters Presented by Deaf, Etc. with Micki Baumgart as Presenter 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
10/8/05	Deaf-Blind Interpreting Workshop Presenter: Diana Campbell 10am - 3pm Cost: $25/pre-registered person or $30/at-door person For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
10/8/05	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 10:00am to 12:00pm 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. Bring your energies and ideas to the group! We have witnessed some of exciting changes happening at Michigan School for the Deaf; however, we must not stop now until significant changes are in place to guarantee accessibility to languages and education! 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
10/8/05	MSD Homecoming Presentation of the Homecoming Court and crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen during halftime MSD Soccer Field 1667 Miller Road Flint, MI Admission: $5 per person Contact: Becky Calaman calamanr@michigan.gov http://www.msdb.k12.mi.us
10/8/05	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. 6 - 8 pm Flint Township Library 2071 S. Graham Rd. Flint, MI 48532 For more information: Brenda, jbb1090@comcast.net 810.233.5116 Fax
10/11 – 13/05	“Serenity” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html
10/11/05	Outward Bound 2006 Presentation Informational meeting for youth age 17-22 for an enriching, educational and fantastical opportunity to attend Outward Bound Wilderness Expedition experience. Both Outward Bound Wilderness Expeditions and Deaf CAN! are joining to help plan this adventure for the deaf/hh youth. 7pm Caribou Coffee Company 1413 North Rochester Road Rochester Hills, MI For more information: (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–3331 V (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@prodigy.net http://www.deafcan.org
10/11/05	ASL-Interpreted Family Story Time! - Theme: Fall Family Story Time will meet once a month at 7:00 pm in the Community Center adjacent to the library. Each session has its own theme. There is no registration provided. Children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each story time will feature American Sign Language interpretation. Please drop by for stories, games and fingerplays with the whole family! 7:00 pm Lyon Township Public Library P.O. Box 326 27005 S. Milford Road New Hudson, MI 48165 For more information: Holly Teasdle, Director (248) 437-8800 hteasdle@lyon.lib.mi.us
10/13/05	WMIRID Interpreting Workshop A Teachable Moment for Interpreters and Sign Students “What’s This Receipt For And Why Do I Need It?” 6 – 9pm Howard Miller Library (Meet in Community Activity room upstairs) 14 S. Church Street Zeeland, MI 49464 616-772-0874 For more information: Click here to view WMIRID Workshop flyer Beth Magennis 616-786-9417 or cell: 616-498-4348 magennis@pathwaynet.com Karen Kramer 616-748-1012 kayohands@chartermi.net
10/14/05	Michigan Works! Career Resources Roundtable 9:00am – 12:00 Noon Michigan Works! Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC Rooms 204& 206 622 Godfrey SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Bring: Professional resume Interpreters will be present and available. Please RSVP. For more information: Regina Kneeland Harrington rkneelan@grcc.edu
10/14 – 20/05	“Two for the Money” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
10/14 – 17/05	“Into the Blue” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html
10/14/05	Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting (held every second Friday) 5 – 8 pm Note: 4-5pm, immediately before IIG meeting, Scott Powers will be presenting information on his new business. He is selling Prepaid Legal and Identity Theft Shields. For more information you may contact him at powerssw@prodigy.net or visit the company website at http://www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/powers70 ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
10/15/05	“Code of Ethics: A Deaf Perspective” Presented by Deaf, Etc. A workshop for sign language interpreters, CDI interpreters, and the deaf community. Presented by Ron Dans. 10am – 3pm 1514 Wealthy Dr. SE Suite # 246 Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506 Cost $20 For more information or RSVP: (616) 732–7358 V (616) 732–7362 TTY (616) 732–7365 Fax loeterp@yahoo.com
10/16/05	MSD Superindendent’s Cottage Tour 1 – 4 pm $3/person Miller and Court Roads Flint, MI Proceeds will go to the upkeep/maintenance of the Cottage. Appreciation goes to those who worked and decorated the house. And also to those who dedicated their time and effort to make sure the Cottage remains MSD property.
10/16/05	Halloween Party ANEWMSD is hosting a Halloween Party at FAD for the Tartars of MSD! We will have games, food, and spookinglygood times!! FAD Clubhouse Flint, MI 2:00 - 5:00 pm (till the dorms open) For more information: Click here to view Halloween Party flyer anewmsd@hotmail.com
10/17/05	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. 9:45 AM - 3:00 PM Michigan Rehabilitation Services 1048 Pierpont, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48913 For October 2005 meeting agenda click here. For Membership Renewal Info Sheet click here. For more information about the Coalition click here.
10/18 – 20/05	“In Her Shoes” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html
10/21/05	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
10/21/05	Importance of Massage for Interpreters Workshop 7:00 - 9:00 pm Presented by Adrian Cser Adrian Cser is a licensed massage therapist and will be explaining how massage can help to prevent and/or ease the symptoms of Carpel Tunnel. The cost is $10.00 per person. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
10/21 – 23/05	Deaf Youth Summit “Nurturing Leaders of Today” The Deaf Youth Summit offers mini-workshops that students can actively participate in and the topics will range from Exploring Literacy in ASL - Poetry and Storytelling to Laws Concerning Deaf Individuals The Deaf leaders will facilitate all of the workshops. The essence of the workshops will be on innate leadership - we all are leaders in our own way. We aim to guide the students to discovering this within themselves. For 9th - 12th Graders Cost: $50 (limit to 30 participants) Holley Family Center De Sales Center, 1124 Ventura Drive, Brooklyn, MI For more information: ChimpRock@aol.com In cooperation with the Deaf Community Advocacy Network (248) 332-3323 TTY, (248) 332-3331 voice
10/21 – 24/05	“Wallace & Gromit” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html
10/21 – 27/05	“Doom” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
10/22/05	Michigan AGB Association Fall Conference 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Weber’s Inn, Ann Arbor, MI Cost: $40 ($20 for students) (Breakfast and Lunch are included) Speaker: Donald Goldberg, PhD, CCC-A/SLP Cert AVT® Sponsored by Cochlear Americas and Advanced Bionics Corporation For more information: Ada Yerman ayerman@comcast.net Krista Heavner heavner@umich.edu
10/22/05	CAC Anniversary Banquet & Entertainment 6 pm Flint Association of the Deaf 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI 48507 Cost: $35 and Cash Bar — 200 limit seating Entertainer: Keith Wann, acclaimed ASL CODA performing artist who has been captivating and amusing Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing audiences for years. One of the funniest ASL comics in America. For tickets or more information: Sheila Wollard (810) 234-0056 TTY (810) 234-0046 Fax shegood55@comcast.net Peg Frelich (810) 239–3112 V/TTY (810) 239–1606 Fax pfrelich@cacdhh.org www.cacdhh.org
10/22/05	DAD Hosts Happy 89th Anniversary 6:00 pm Romanowski Post #6896 28945 Joy Rd, Westland, MI (between Inkster and Middlebelt) Donation: $20/person Everybody welcome / no children Dinner, 50/50, Door Prizes and Awards For more information: See the officers and the B.G. members for the tickets Patty Schultz cpschultz73@comcast.net
10/25 – 27/05	“Flightplan” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html
10/26/05	“Steel Magnolias” – Interpreted Performance 8 pm Meadowbrook Theatre Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI For more information: (248) 377–3300 V (248) 370–3344 Fax tickets@mbtheatre.com http://terptheatre.com/list.html#Magnolias
10/28 – 11/3/05	“Corpse Bride” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
10/28/05	Visit from DODHH Chris Hunter of D.O.D.H.H. will be visiting the ASL Resource Center. Topic and time will be announced through our website soon.. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
10/28/05	Beginner Workshop This workshop is geared toward those just starting their adventure into sign language. We will explore â€œNumbersâ€, â€œFingerspellingâ€ and â€œDeaf Cultureâ€. It will be voiced for those who need the additional help in our voicing room. But those who want to jump right in can stay in our larger workshop room. 6pm - 8pm Cost: $15/pre-registered person or $20/at-door person For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
10/28/05	Kids Halloween Party 5:00 pm Admission: Little Spooks $3 (10 yrs & under) and Big Spooks $5. Prizes, refreshments and games FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI For more information: pegfrelich@hotmail.com
10/28 – 31/05	“Doom” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
10/29/04	Halloween Activity for Youth (sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Realm of Darkness 79 S. Glenwood; Pontiac, MI (I-75 to M-59 W To Paddock, Right on Paddock at cemetary, 1/2 Mile on the right side.) For more information: http://deafcan.org/YouthProgram.htm Sherri Ann Garnard, Youth Director java72gecko@yahoo.com deafcan@prodigy.net (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax
10/29/05	Legal Rights Presentation Workshop — Especially for Parents 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon (registration at 8:30am) Marantha Baptist Church 5790 Flemings Lake Rd Clarkston, MI Please join David Stokes, J.D., and Katie Cushman, J.D. to learn about the laws that effect individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Topics include: The Ada; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act; IDEA; Dear Person's Interpreters Act. This workshop is for parents, Interpreters and anyone interested in learning more about legal rights. CEUs will be available. Cost: $10/famly including breakfast and snacks (no childcare provided) Send checks payable to Deaf Community Advocacy Network For more information: (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–3331 V (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@prodigy.net http://www.deafcan.org
10/29/05 RESCHEDULED to 11/19/05	"Principles of ASL" Workshop -- RESCHEDULED Presented by: Ron Dans This workshop is designed for those in the Deaf / H.H. community who are interested in learning ASL sentence structure, classifiers and more. Those who are interested in getting their RID CDI may also attend. 10am - 3pm Cost: $20/pre-registered person or $25/at-door person For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
10/29/05	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.) $5.00 for Skaters (includes skate rental) $1.00 for Non-Skaters Private party for Deaf Community For more information: skate@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
10/29/05	DAD’s Halloween 7:00 pm (costume contest at 8:00 pm sharp!) Romanowski Hall Post #6896 28945 Joy Rd, Westland, MI (between Inkster and Middlebelt) Donation: $8 w/ costume, $10 w/out costume Refreshments included For more information: Patty Schultz cpschultz73@comcast.net
10/29/05	Halloween Party at FAD Hosted by MDMPA 7 pm to 2 am Flint Association of the Deaf Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr., Flint, MI 48507 Admission $8 w/ costume, $10 w/out costume. Tons of FUN! Halloween munchies, games and dancing! Prizes for the best costume And come and meet the newly crowned Queen, Rosina Switras, perform her talent performance. For more information:* Reneé Trempe missdeafmichigan@yahoo.com http://www.mideaf.org/pageant.htm
10/30/05	“Peter Pan” – Interpreted Performance Starring Cathy Rigby In her farewell performance as Peter Pan, Tony Award® nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in the 100th anniversary of the immortal James M. Barrie tale Peter Pan. 6:30 pm Masonic Temple Theatre — Fisher Theatre 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 110, Detroit, MI Interpreted by Henry Lowe and Aliehs Young Zepke More information: Ask for tickets in the “Deaf section”. http://www.nederlanderdetroit.com/ fisher/general_info.htm

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Nov 2005	Events
11/1 – 3/05	“North Country” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
11/3 – 5/03	“A Thousand Cranes” – Shadow Interpreted Performance Wild Swan Theater Washtenaw Community College Ypsilanti, MI Ticket info call (734) 995-0530 V http://terptheatre.com/list.html#Cranes
11/4 – 10/05	“The Legend of Zorro” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
11/4 – 7/05	“The Legend of Zorro” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
11/4/05	Deaf & Hard of Hearing Friendship Club of Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus Friendship gathering – Anyone is welcome! 7:00 to 9:00 pm 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
11/5/05	"Fingerspelling Strategies" Workshop Presented by Mary Luczki Mary Luczki is a native ASL signer, comes from a deaf family, has interpreted for over 40 years and has been teaching for 30. She currently holds both a National NAD level. Fingerspelling is one of the greatest challenges facing sign language interpreters. Come learn some helpful tips on how to improve in reading Fingerspelling. 10am - 2pm Cost: $30/pre-registered person or $35/at-door person You may pre-register by mail to: ASL Interpreting & Educational Services P.O. Box 352 Grand Blanc, MI 48480 or by email: aslservices@comcast.net For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
11/5/05	5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Bazaar Hosted by Western M.A.D. Open 3:00 pm Dinner 5pm Mattawan Antwerp Township Hall 24821 Front St., Mattawan, MI 49071 Admission: $7 w/ dish, $9 w/o dish, $2 off Senior Citizens age 55 & up, $5 (age 5–18 yrs (free age under 5) For more information: Click here to view Thanksgiving Flyer WMADClub93@yahoo.com
11/5/05	World Poker Texas Hold ’em Poker Open at 4:30pm, Games begin at 6:00pm FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI For more information: Marty Galentine and Dave Takacs
11/5/05	“Once Upon a Mattress” -- Interpreted Play 7:30pm Washington Terrace Plaza Playhouse $9 or $11 depending on seating For more information: Jennifer Harkenss doaelric@hotmail.com
11/6/05	“House of Desires” - Interpreted Performance A Fun Romantic Comedy for the Ages 2:00 pm Lansing Community College Tickets ($10 general admission, $5 students and seniors) are on sale in advance at the Arts Tickets Box Office by phone at (517) 372-0945 or one hour before curtain in Dart Auditorium at 500 N. Capitol, Lansing. For more information: (517) 483-1488 See http://www.lcc.edu under News & Events.
11/6/05	DAD’s After Election / Dinner 3:00 pm Romanowski Hall Post #6896 28945 Joy Rd, Westland, MI (between Inkster and Middlebelt) Donation: $15 Special Turkey Raffle Prizes For more information: Patty Schultz cpschultz73@comcast.net
11/8 – 10/05	“Dreamer” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
11/10/05	Moonlight Cosmic No Tap “9” Mixed Singles Handicap Bowling Tournament Hosted by Grand Rapids Athletic Association of the Deaf 9:30 pm to 12:00 am $25/Mixed Single Northfield Lanes 2222 Plainfield, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 For more information: Sheila McClish 616-475-8386 TTY/VP
11/10 – 13/05	28th Annual Central States Bowling Association of the Deaf & Central States Women Bowling Association of the Deaf Hosted by Grand Rapids Athletic Association of the Deaf Westgate Bowl Grand Rapids, MI For more information: Bobby Grumm EuchreKing@ameritech.net Nancy Sams nny_51@yahoo.com
11/11 – 17/05	“Jarhead” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
11/11/05	Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting (held every second Friday) 5 – 8 pm Note: 4-5pm, immediately before IIG meeting, Scott Powers will be presenting information on his new business. He is selling Prepaid Legal and Identity Theft Shields. For more information you may contact him at powerssw@prodigy.net or visit the company website at http://www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/powers70 ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Contact: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
11/11/05	$150.00 First Place Individual Euchre Tournament Hosted by Grand Rapids Athletic Association of the Deaf Register at 3pm, Game at 5pm $6.00 per player, Must-alone-Prize fee - $1/player Best Western Midway Hotel 4104 28th, SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 For more information: Bobby Grumm EuchreKing@ameritech.net
11/12/05	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 12:00pm to 2:00pm 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. Bring your energies and ideas to the group! We have witnessed some of exciting changes happening at Michigan School for the Deaf; however, we must not stop now until significant changes are in place to guarantee accessibility to languages and education! 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
11/12/05	Michigan ASLTA Workshop “How to Teach Classifiers in the Classroom Setting” Presenter: David Rivera Mott Community College Regional Technology Center Room 1015 9am to 4pm Members: Early Bird: (11/4) $35, At Door: $40 Non Members: Early Bird: (11/4) $40, At Door: $45 For more information: Click on MI ASLTA Workshop Flyer Sharon Meldrum (734) 591–9266 TTY smeldrum@madonna.edu
11/12/05	“Using Effective ASL and English Discourse in Interpretation” Co-hosted by MIRID and LCC Sign Language Dept. Presenter: Clyde Vincent, from Seattle 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Lansing Community College Old Central Building Room 129 For more information: http://www.mirid.org/workshops.html
11/12/05	Ann Arbor Deaf Club's Annual Thanksgiving Get Together 4:00pm Hometown Buffet 914 West Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 For more information: Chuck Dornbos
11/12/05	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. 6 - 8 pm Flint Township Library 2071 S. Graham Rd. Flint, MI 48532 For more information: Brenda, jbb1090@comcast.net 810.233.5116 Fax
11/14/05	Deaf Social Service Providers Meeting Kathleen Mitchell, MSW, LMSW, ACSW Clinical Director of Deaf Options will present "Working with Minimal Language Skill Clients" and on the services provided by Deaf Options. Interpreter and snacks will be provided. The group plans to have 3 - 4 meetings this year and the cost will be $40 (for the year) to cover expenses. 7 - 8:30 pm Ann Arbor Center for the Family 2300 Washtenaw, Suite 203 - Downstairs conference room For more information: Lori Lichtman, Psy.D. (734) 995-5181
11/14/05	ASL-Interpreted Family Story Time! - Theme: Marsupials Family Story Time will meet once a month at 7:00 pm in the Community Center adjacent to the library. Each session has its own theme. There is no registration provided. Children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each story time will feature American Sign Language interpretation. Please drop by for stories, games and fingerplays with the whole family! 7:00 pm Lyon Township Public Library P.O. Box 326 27005 S. Milford Road New Hudson, MI 48165 For more information: Holly Teasdle, Director (248) 437-8800 hteasdle@lyon.lib.mi.us
11/17/05	Special Educational Interpreter Workshop The workshop will cover EIPA (Educational Interpreters Professional Assessment) updates as well as information he will receive that day at the conference in Grand Rapids. The workshop will be presented by the ASLRC at no cost, however donatations are always appreciated. Space will be limited so pre-registration is required. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax register@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
11/18/05	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
11/18 – 24/05	“Chicken Little” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
11/18 – 21/05	“Prime” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
11/18/05	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
11/18 – 20/04	Hunter’s Quilt Retreat Hosted by Deaf Quilters United While the husbands are gone hunting, the wives play! MSD’s newest building – Learning Resource Center next to Gilbert Hall Registration fee: $70 per person including room and 5 meals. *Scrapbook croppers welcome at same fee. To register, contact:* Katie Dreyer katieflower67@comcast.net
11/18 & 11/24/05	“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
11/19/04	“Beauty and the Beast” – Shadow Interpreted Performance 2:30pm & 7:30 pm Shadow Interpreted for the Deaf- performed by Terp Theatre and are made possible with a grant from Daimler Chrysler Corporation Fund Flat Rock High School Auditorium 28100 Aspen, Flat Rock, MI For more information: Click here to view Performance Information Click here to view Immediate Release (734) 362–8153 http://www.dypac.com
11/19/05	Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth Rock Climbing (sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!) Planet Rock, Pontiac, MI For more information: http://deafcan.org/YouthProgram.htm Sherri Ann Garnard, Director java72gecko@yahoo.com deafcan@prodigy.net (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax
11/19/05	"Principles of ASL" Workshop Presented by: Ron Dans This workshop is designed for those in the Deaf / H.H. community who are interested in learning ASL sentence structure, classifiers and more. Those who are interested in getting their RID CDI may also attend. 10am - 3pm Cost: $20/pre-registered person or $25/at-door person For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
11/19/05	Thanksgiving Special Lucky 52 8pm Thanksgiving Donations – Food Drive will be conducted the same night. Donate and get free ticket for the drawing. It is third time that FAD will be hosting a food drive. The collecte food will go to the needy family for Thanksgiving. FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI For more information: katieflower67@comcast.net
11/20/05	MDA Board of Directors Meeting 9 am – 4 pm Division on Deafness and Hard of Hearing Office 201 N. Washington Square, Suite 150 Lansing, MI 48909 For more information: Diane McKittrick, president@mideaf.org Margaret Barker, secretary@mideaf.org http://www.mideaf.org
11/20/05	MSD Superindendent’s Cottage Tour 1 – 4 pm $3/person Miller and Court Roads Flint, MI Proceeds will go to the upkeep/maintenance of the Cottage. Appreciation goes to those who worked and decorated the house. And also to those who dedicated their time and effort to make sure the Cottage remains MSD property.
11/20/05	“Urinetown” – Interpreted Performance 2 pm Varner Studio Theatre Department of Music, Theatre & Dance Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI For more information: (248) 377–3300 V mtd@oakland.edu http://terptheatre.com/list.html#Urinetown
11/20/05	“Miracle Worker” - Interpreted Performance 2 pm Dexter High School Center for the Performing Arts 2200 N. Parker Road Dexter, MI For more information: Francyn Chomic, 734-449-8402
11/22 – 24/05	“Zathura” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
11/25 – 12/1/05	“Harry Potter/Goblet of Fire” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
11/29/05	MSD Community Meeting You are invited to an open discussion for members of the MSD community to share and propose ideas for change in the campus communication policy. Michigan Deaf Association President Diana McKittrick will be attending and the meeting will be co-sponsored by Jr. N.A.D., and ANEWMSD. Refreshments will be provided. For more information: Click here to view the flyer
11/29 – 12/1/05	“Walk the Fire” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema

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December 2005	Events
12/1/05	Help Develop a Child’s Social Interaction with Others Workshop By being an interpreter for Deaf children you have an impact on how those children learn to relate with others. This workshop discusses how your interpreting and a child’s social development interact by covering information such as: Fostering Peer Interaction The Importance of Authentic Friends Social Events and Role of Interpreter Interpreter/Student Boundaries 4:30-6:30 pm Ravine Apartments Club House 3510 N Drake Rd Kalamazoo, MI 269-349-5131 Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members Guests- other interpreters, students, etc. A dish to pass (optional) Sponsored by: SWMIRID Send early registration to: Secretary- Rachel Swearingin 5439 Whippoorwill Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49009 For more information: swmirid@yahoo.com
12/2 – 5/05	“Pride and Prejudice” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
12/2 – 8/05	“Yours, Mine And Ours” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
12/2/05	ASL Coffee Hour in Flint 7:00 pm Join the new ASL Coffee Hour in Flint! The group will be meeting at Borders Bookstore on Miller Rd. This is a great time for socialization! The ASL Coffee Hour will be the first Friday of the month, but the locations will change from month to month. For more information or to join the monthly mailing list, contact Laura at aslclub_mcc@yahoo.com
12/3/05	"Fingerspelling Strategies" Workshop Presented by Mary Luczki Mary Luczki is a native ASL signer, comes from a deaf family, has interpreted for over 40 years and has been teaching for 30. She currently holds both a National NAD level. Fingerspelling is one of the greatest challenges facing sign language interpreters. Come learn some helpful tips on how to improve in reading Fingerspelling. 10am - 1:15pm Cost: $30/pre-registered person or $35/at-door person You may pre-register by mail to: ASL Interpreting & Educational Services P.O. Box 352 Grand Blanc, MI 48480 or by email: aslservices@comcast.net For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
12/4/05	8th Annual Christmas Banquet Hosted by Metro Detroit Deaf Senior Citizens 2pm St. Peter & Paul Romanian Orthodox Church 750 North Beech Daly Road Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 Donation: $20.00 2 Funny Skits, Christmas Songs, David Hoge, Magician, Door Prizes For more information: Camile Ellerhorst 313-291-7926 Fax / 313-291-5775 TTY
12/6/05	Senior Citizens Christmas Party 11 am Finest buffet, beautiful decorations, and games. FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI For more information: Please RSVP - see Susan Southward, Ardena Alward and Sheila Wollard shegood55@comcast.net
12/6 – 8/05	“Just Friends” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
12/9 – 12/05	“Rent” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
12/9 – 15/05	“Rent” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
12/9/05	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
12/9/05	OCC Deaf Friendship Club Christmas Party Limit to 50 for 18 years and older 6:00 pm Big Buck 2550 Takata Auburn Hills, MI Cost: Because OCC is paying tax & tip – PLEASE bring $15 CASH ONLY!! For more information: Click here to view Christmas Party Flyer Rita Koza Retyk808@aol.com (248) 592-1653 Joyce LaHaye, DFC President Heartoflove1958@aol.com
12/10/05	Beginner Workshop This workshop is designed for anyone new to American Sign Language. The instructors will teach Fingerspelling and Number techniques, as well as using exercises to help improve your memory. there will be various experienced instructors both Deaf and hearing. 10am - 2pm Cost: $20/pre-registered person or $25/at-door person For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
12/10/05 Cancelled	Town Hall Meeting - Cancelled “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 12:00pm to 2:00pm 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. Bring your energies and ideas to the group! We have witnessed some of exciting changes happening at Michigan School for the Deaf; however, we must not stop now until significant changes are in place to guarantee accessibility to languages and education! 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
12/10/05	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. 6 - 8 pm Flint Township Library 2071 S. Graham Rd. Flint, MI 48532 For more information: Brenda, jbb1090@comcast.net 810.233.5116 Fax
12/10/05	Deaf/HH Rights Workshop Learn about your rights under ADA and other laws. 6 - 8 pm Free Workshop! 1:00 - 4:00 pm Grand Rapids Community College For more information: Click here to view the Rights Flier
12/10/05	31st Annual TCAD Christmas Ball Tri City Association of the Deaf Club 3520 Schust Road Saginaw, MI 48602 Dinner at 6pm and Dance at 9pm $20 before or $25 at door (Please send money order only.) For more information: 810-938-5868 Sorenson VP
12/10/05	Regular Lucky 52 8 pm FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI For more information: Peg Frelich mafrelich66@comcast.net
12/11/05	Children's Christmas Party 10:30 am Joining with Santa for Breakfast. Sit down games and contest. Prizes and Gifts. RSVP please! $5.00 per person FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI For more information: Peg Frelich mafrelich66@comcast.net
12/11/05	“Little Women” – Interpreted Performance Join the remarkable March sisters – Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy – as one of America's most beloved books soars to the stage in LITTLE WOMEN – THE MUSICAL. Starring Maureen McGovern direct from Broadway, this dazzling new musical, based on Louisa May Alcott's timeless tale about the power of family, friendship and romance, is capturing the hearts of a new generation and captivating audiences of all ages! 6:30 pm Masonic Temple Theatre — Fisher Theatre 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 110, Detroit, MI Interpreted by Henry Lowe and Jacki Felix More information: Ask for tickets in the “Deaf section”. http://www.nederlanderdetroit.com/ fisher/general_info.htm
12/11/05	“Nutcracker” – Shadow Interpreted Performance Stagecrafters Youth Theatre 11 am Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre Royal Oak, MI Contact: (248) 541–6430 V / 6439 TTY Be sure to request for preferred seating for TerpTheatre patrons! http://www.terptheatre.com/list.html#Nutcracker http://www.stagecrafters.org
12/12/05	ASL-Interpreted Family Story Time! - Theme: Daddies & Mommies Family Story Time will meet once a month at 7:00 pm in the Community Center adjacent to the library. Each session has its own theme. There is no registration provided. Children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Each story time will feature American Sign Language interpretation. Please drop by for stories, games and fingerplays with the whole family! 7:00 pm Lyon Township Public Library P.O. Box 326 27005 S. Milford Road New Hudson, MI 48165 For more information: Holly Teasdle, Director (248) 437-8800 hteasdle@lyon.lib.mi.us
12/13 – 15/05	“Pride and Prejudice” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
12/15/05	Sorenson VRS Family Movie Night Sorenson VRS is proud to provide a FREE open-captioned movie night for the Michigan deaf community. 6:30 pm “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” UA Commerce Township Stadium 14 3033 Springvale Drive Walled Lake, MI 48390 For more information: Reserve Seats Today by visiting www.sorensonvrs.com/movies Enter to Win for a Best Buy® Gift Card, Microsoft Xbox®, or Sony PSP™
12/16 – 22/05	“Walk The Line” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
12/16 – 19/05	“Syriana” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
12/16/05	Holiday Party at Deaf C.A.N.! 1 to 4 pm 2111 Orchard Lake Rd #101 Sylvan Lake, MI Please bring one: liter bottle of pop, a dessert, a bag of chips, candy or a cold appetizer to share with your friends. Please park in the empty lot next to Deaf CAN or behind the building. For more information: (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@prodigy.net http://deafcan.org
12/16/05	Deaf Children's Christmas Party Sponsored by MIRIDSVI & TCAD Tri City Association of the Deaf Club 3520 Schust Road Saginaw, MI 48602 Given for chilren 12 years old and younger that are Deaf, hard of hearing and their family members. There will be storytelling, games, crafts, face painting, gifts given by Deaf Santa, cookies and lots of fun. For more information: Ed Thies, (989) 755-1600 Renee Moore, brmoore@speednetllc.com
12/16/05	“Christmas Carol” – Interpreted Performance 8 pm Meadowbrook Theatre Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI For more information: (248) 377–3300 V (248) 370–3344 Fax tickets@mbtheatre.com http://terptheatre.com/list.html#ChristmasCarol
12/17/05	"Numbers" Workshop Presented by Mary Luczki Mary Luczki is a native ASL signer, comes from a deaf family, has interpreted for over 40 years and has been teaching for 30. She currently holds both a National NAD level. This workshop will focus on numbers in ASL. The major rules of numbers will be covered, and how they apply in different settings. 10am - 1:15pm Cost: $30/pre-registered person or $35/at-door person You may pre-register by mail to: ASL Interpreting & Educational Services P.O. Box 352 Grand Blanc, MI 48480 or by email: aslservices@comcast.net For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
12/17/05	D/HH Youth Putting Edge -- Golf (sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.!) Fountain Walk; 44225 12 Mile Road;Novi, MI. For more information: http://deafcan.org/YouthProgram.htm Sherri Ann Garnard, Director java72gecko@yahoo.com deafcan@prodigy.net (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax
12/17/05	"The Importance of Massage" Workshop Presented by Adrienne Cser 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This workshop will be given by a licensed masseuse who will explain the importance of massage therapy to professional interpreters. She will also show techniques to help prevent or alleviate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Chair massages will be available by appointment at the conclusion of the workshop at a rate of $1 per min. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax kletha@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
12/17/05	Comeback Special Christmas Dingo Hosted by Detroit Association of the Deaf Doors open at 7pm and games start at 8pm Romanowski Hall Post #6896 28945 Joy Rd, Westland, MI (between Inkster and Middlebelt) Donation: $15 Dingo Prizes * Ham Prizes * Appetizzers * Jackpot For more information: Chairpersons: Dale Decker, Larry Trayner and Robin Wilson Patty Schultz cpschultz73@comcast.net
12/17/05	Lucky 52 Christmas Special 8:00 pm Many and many cash prizes will be given away. FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI For more information: Peg Frelich mafrelich66@comcast.net
12/18/05 CANCELLED	MSD Superindendent’s Cottage Tour - CANCELLED 1 – 4 pm $3/person Miller and Court Roads Flint, MI Proceeds will go to the upkeep/maintenance of the Cottage. Appreciation goes to those who worked and decorated the house. And also to those who dedicated their time and effort to make sure the Cottage remains MSD property.
12/20 – 26/05	“The Chronicles of Narnia” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
12/23 – 29/05	“The Chronicles of Narnia” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
12/23/05	COED Christmas Special 8:00 pm Let's get together and have a holly, and jolly Christmas! Games, prizes and food! Cost: $10 per person FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI For more information: Peg Frelich mafrelich66@comcast.net
12/27 – 29/05	“King Kong” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
12/30 – 1/2/06	“Memoirs of a Geisha” OC* Regal Commerce Township 14 Walled Lake, MI http://www.regalcinemas.com/ movies/open_cap.html *Note: Open Caption is provided by Insight Cinema
12/30 – 1/5/05	“King Kong” OC/CSS Emagine Entertainment – Dedicated Screen Daily Novi, MI (248) 468–2990 http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/showtimes.html
12/31/05	Happy New Year Eve Party 2005 Hosted by Western M.A.D. Open 6:00 pm and close at 1:00 am Hawthorne Suites 2575 South 11th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Admission: $25 per person (Advance tickets only!) For more information: Click here to view NYE Party Flyer WMADClub93@yahoo.com

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