Past Calendar Months

Calendar 2008

Jan ’08 | Feb ’08| Mar ’08 | Apr ’08 | May ’08 | June ’08
July ’08 | Aug ’08 | Sept ’08 | Oct ’08 | Nov ’08 | Dec ’08

Click here to view Calendar Archive

---

Calendar 2008

January 2008	Events
1/3/08	Disney’s “The Lion King” – Interpreted Performance 2pm The Detroit Opera House Detroit, MI More information:    http://www.terptheatre.com/list.html Box Office: (248) 538-6611 voice; (248) 538-6611 tty; (248) 538-6615 fax jarc@jarc.org Be sure to request preferred seating for Deaf patrons
1/4/08	Sign Lansing Social Night 7pm Cici's Pizza 6250 South Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 9:15pm "PS I Love You" - Rear Window Captioning Celebration Cinema Lansing, MI For more information: Leslie Pertz signlansing@yahoo.com
1/5/08	“The Legal Process and Terminology” – Legal Interpreting Workshop Presented by: Capt. Bruce Partridge of the Kent Co. Sheriff Dept. 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Kent Co. Courthouse 180 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI Cost: (includes lunch) before 12/28: $45.00/RID $50.00. After 12/28: $50.00/RID $55.00 RID CEUs: 0.5. QA units: 5. The workshop is geared toward working interpreters, but anyone is welcome. More information: Click here to view workshop flyer/brochure Nan Soper 616-732-7358 nsoper@deafhhs.org
1/9/08	Deaf C.A.N.! Workshop: "Looking Back ... The Detroit Deaf Community Presented by: Ingie Oliasz and Gerald Holmes 7:00 - 8:30 pm Conference Room Farmington Community Library 32732 West Twelve Mile Rd (between Orchard Lake & Farmington Roads) Farmington Hills, MI 48334 For more information: (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@deafcan.org http://deafcan.org
1/11/08	Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting (held every second Friday) This is an opportunity for members of the Deaf Community to come out and get information from Auburn Hills Police Officer, Michael Kayak. Bring any questions for Officer Kayak. Our second speaker will be Sedonna White, from the Michigan Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Lansing. She will be here to discuss new technologies for Deaf/Hard of Hearing people and the Deaf Coalition meetings. This is bound to be a VERY infomational meeting! 5 – 8 pm ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 For more information: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
1/12/08	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 deaf, hearing and ITP student to come (No sign -to- voice interpretation is provided.) 6pm - 8pm Carman Ainsworth Senior Center 2071 S. Graham Rd. Flint, MI 48532 For more information: Brenda Bienleins 810.233.5116 Fax deafcafeflint@comcast.net http://www.deafcafeflint.org
1/12/08	Signing Friends of Jackson Social! Share a light meal, socialize, play games, have fun, win prizes!! 2-4 dollar donation per person suggested at the door to cover meal costs 6:30-10:30 pm - once a month First Church of the Nazarane Commons Cafe 3905 Clinton Rd. Jackson, MI 49201 Open to all Deaf, HH, HI, D/B, CI, CODA's, ITP students, interpreters, and their families and friends. Ages 15 and Up. No child care is available, so please do not bring young children. SFJ offers a safe place for friends to gather once a month to play games, socialize, eat, and win prizes. While this is hosted in a church building, IT IS NOT A CHURCH OR WORSHIP SERVICE. For more information: Kathy Truman signingfriendsofjackson@yahoo.com
1/12/08	Euchre Tournament - Individual Open at 6pm; Start at 7:30pm $10/player; $5/fan Tri City Association of the Deaf Club 3520 Schust Road Saginaw, MI 48602 For more information: TCAD Club TTY 989-792-8491 Robert Cox & the committee fire7kings@hotmail.com 989-348-7318 VP
1/14/08	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 Farmington Community Library 32737 W 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI (248) 553-0300 www.farmlib.org For January 2008 tentative meeting agenda click here. For Membership Renewal Info Sheet click here. For more information about the Coalition click here.
1/18/08	Deaf Coffee Chat Third Friday of every month. 7:00pm Beaner's Coffee 270 West Grand River East Lansing, MI For more information: Click here to view the Deaf Coffee Chat flyer Dave Coyne dcoyne.madhh@sbcglobal.net
1/18-19/08	“Spanish Court Certification Preparation” Workshop Presented by: Kevin Casillas Please check out the Spanish Training Webpage (see website address below) for more information. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax Videophone I.P. 64.148.148.230 register@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
1/19/08	MIRID VI Meeting/Workshop Presenter: Helen Boucher Joan thinks "you will find her to be insightful, humorous, as well as very user friendly. Helen will make you proud to be an interpreter involved in MIRID." Time: 10:30am - Meeting 12:00pm - Presentation Free to all Tri-City Association of the Deaf Club 3520 Schust Rd Saginaw, MI 48620 For more information: Joan M. Gage, MIRID-VI Secretary 989-873-6373 linknorth1@msn.com
1/19/08	"Fingerspelling: The Role and Importance of Fingerspelling While Interpreting in the K-12 Setting" Educational Interpreting Performance Assessment (EIPA) Workshop Series 11:00am - 3:00pm Lenawee Intermediate School District Wm. J. Ross Education Service Center 4107 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221 Reigster online: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lisd For more information: Please click here to view EIPA Workshop Flyer Kathy Campbell 517-265-1619 kathy.campbell@lisd.us
1/19/08	DHHC Club "I CAN": Bowling Fun! 1:00 pm Starlite Lanes Grand Haven, MI For more information: Click here for DHHC Youth Club Bowling flyer Sarah Polanyi spolanyi@dhhc.org http://www.dhhc.org
1/19/08	Possible New BDA Chapter — Flint Black Deaf Advocates Would like to welcome all Metro Flint area Deaf/Hard of Hearing people to the first meeting 3:00pm - 6:00pm Flint Library 1026 E. Kearsley St Flint, MI (810) 249-2039 or (810) 249-2633 Fax Light refreshments will be served for the first meeting. title="Flint BDA Meeting flyer">Click here to view Flint BDA Meeting flyer
1/19/08	Deaf Social Night 9pm to 2am Maxie's 2500 West Hill Road Flint, MI 48507 Admission: Free cover - age 21 years old and up only For more information: Erik O. deafmichsocialnight@yahoo.com
1/20/08	"Nothing Said: a celebration of spirit and gospel" - Deaf Ministry Performance A Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Program 4:30pm - 7:30pm Eastern State University Pease Auditorium Ypsilanti, MI For more information: Click here for Deaf Ministry Performance flyer
1/23/08	“Rabbit Hole” – 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
1/24, 25 & 26/08	“Strega Nona and the Magic Pasta Pot” – Shadow Interpreted Performance 1/24: 10:30am 1/25: 10:30am & 1:00pm 1/26: 11:00am Wild Swan Theater Washtenaw Community College Ypsilanti, MI Ticket info call (734) 995-0530 V/TTY http://www.wildswantheater.org http://terptheatre.com
1/25 & 26/08	“Chicago the Musical” – ASL Interpreted Performance Fri: 8pm and Sat: 3pm & 8pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Tickets: $59 / $49 / $37 / $19 Experience it live and in person! CHICAGO is one of Broadway's most popular thrilling smash-hit musicals. The winner of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations, CHICAGO is an electrifying tale of greed, murder and showbiz, filled with such hit songs as "All That Jazz" and "Razzle Dazzle". This show contains mature themes and mild language. For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com.
1/26/08	Diabetes Workshop Hosted by Deaf Options, Inc. Come and learn important facts about diabetes. Doctors and medical students will be present to answer questions. **Free medical samples ** Free refreshments ** 1pm - 4pm Deaf Community Drop In Center Deaf Options 19145 Beech Daly Redford, MI 48240-1418 For more information: Click here to view Diabetes Workshop flyer Kathleen Mitchell 313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v) 888-843-7949 (TTY) 313-279-0550 Fax 76.241.167.26 IP address kathleenmitchell350@msn.com http://www.deafoptions.org

Return to Top or January 2008

February 2008	Events
2/2/08	Sign Lansing: 2 Special Events Cross country skiing 12-4 pm Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge, Mi Cost: $ 4.00 per hour, $12.00 per day from 12 to 5pm on the weekend. Meet at the Lansing Mall parking lots by Applebee’s at 11:30 AM and follow the others to the park. Information on cross country ski rental, please call the Park Office: 517-627-7351 Bowling 4pm to ??? Royal Scott Bowling 4722 W. Grand River Lansing, Mi 48906 Cost: One lane 20 dollars per hour for everyone. We can get more than 1 lane if more people come. Shoes rental costs $4.00 For more information: signlansing@yahoo.com
2/2/08	“Princely Players” – ASL Interpreted Performance 8pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Tickets: $28 / $24 / $18 / $14 Offering stunning programs on the enslavement and liberation of African-Americans, this eight-member ensemble has performed their unique program of spirituals, work songs, hymns and songs of freedom across the country. With song and poetry from the earliest sources of African American music in this country to the civil war and the civil rights movement, The Princely Players deliver performances with superb voices and exceptional stage presence. For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com.
2/2 - 3/8/08	Spanish Language Court Interpreting Skills- Group Practice Presented by: Kevin Casillas Please check out the Spanish Training Webpage (see website address below) for more information. For more information: ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax Videophone I.P. 64.148.148.230 register@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
2/3/08	DAD's Super Bowl Party Noon VFW Hall 6896 Joy Rd., Westland, MI Dinner $20; ($25 at the Door) Card games to be played! 1:00 pm SHARP $25 before 1/20/08; $35 after 1/20/08 Play cards and watch the game! For more information: Ron Rood VP: 734-242-8757 John W. or Brillo (734) 525-9454 Richard Beaver VP: 734-729-2918 http://www.detroitdeafclub.org/
2/3/08 RESCHEDULED from 2/1/08	Michigan DAF presents: Chuck Baird Chuck is coming to Michigan... to tell his life story... and his art work... All proceeds to benefit "Deaf Arts Festival 2008" 3:00 pm Madonna University Science Lecture Hall - Rm 1301 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 Admission: $10 Make checks payable to: Deaf Arts Festival Mail to: Deaf Arts Festival, PO BOX 836, Novi, MI 48376-0836 For more information: Click for Chuck Baird Flyer Click for QA Hours Info daf@deafartsfestival.org http://www.deafartsfestival.org/
2/7 & 8/08	“Drum Me A Story” – Shadow Interpreted Performance 2/7: 10:30am & 1:00pm 2/8: 10:30am & 1:00pm Wild Swan Theater Washtenaw Community College Ypsilanti, MI Ticket info call (734) 995-0530 V/TTY http://www.wildswantheater.org http://terptheatre.com
2/2 - 3/8/08	"Services Available"- Community Mental Health Mike Daley, from Community Mental Health will be stopping by the ASL Resource Center to share with the Deaf Community information about services that CMH offers. Interpreters and students are welcome to come to observe this interpreted meeting. 3pm ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 For more information: (877) 571–0441 (248) 293-9744 Fax Videophone I.P. 64.148.148.230 register@aslrc.com http://www.aslrc.com
2/8/08	Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting (held every second Friday) The ASL Resource Center is excited to have Mark Loehr back again, discussing OnStar. He will let you know what you need to tell your GM dealer when you purchase your car. Also, Mike Daley, from Community Mental Health will be here to give an overview for the services offerred at CMH. 5 – 8 pm ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 For more information: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
2/8/08	Deaf Options' Dingo Held 2nd Friday every month 7pm - 9pm Deaf Community Drop In Center Deaf Options 19145 Beech Daly Redford, MI 48240-1418 Admission: $5/person ** Cash Prizes ** Refreshments will be sold ** Fund Benefit the Building Fund Childcare is available: $3 per child under 2 years old $2 per child over 2 years old For more information: Click here to view Dingo flyer 313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v) 888-843-7949 (TTY) 313-279-0550 Fax 76.241.167.26 IP address deafoptions@msn.com http://www.deafoptions.org
2/9/08	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 deaf, hearing and ITP student to come (No sign -to- voice interpretation is provided.) 6pm - 8pm Carman Ainsworth Senior Center 2071 S. Graham Rd. Flint, MI 48532 For more information: Brenda Bienleins 810.233.5116 Fax deafcafeflint@comcast.net http://www.deafcafeflint.org
2/9/08	22nd Annual Valentine’s Dance Hosted by Grand Rapids Athletic Association of the Deaf Miss Deaf Teen Michigan Karlee Gruetzner will be present. 5 pm to 12 am American Legion Post #154 Hall 2327 Byron Center, SW Wyoming, MI 49509 Tickets: $20/person (advance ticket) or $25 (at door) $15/senior citizen (advance) or $15 (at door) Ticket Sellers: Grand Rapids: Sheila McClish 616-475-8386 VP only Harold/Juna Wood 616-669-7921 TTY/Fax/VP angelcatwood@yahoo.com Bob Logan 616-532-7183 TTY Muskegon: Bobby Grumm 616-842-6106 TTY/Fax/VP EuchreKing@ameritech.net For more information: Click here to view event flyer (front) Click here to view the rear side
2/9/08	“An Evening with Jeff Daniels” – ASL Interpreted Performance 8pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Tickets: $30 / $26 / $18 / $14 Known for his blockbuster hits "Dumb and Dumber," "Escanaba in da Moonlight" and "The Goodbye Girl," Michigan-native Jeff Daniels is an actor, director, and playwright committed to the arts. But unless you've been in the audience of one of his "unplugged" concerts in Michigan, you probably didn't know that Jeff Daniels sings and plays guitar. Grandfathers Hat showcases Daniels' range as a songwriter, from the laugh out loud humor of "Have a Good Life (Then Die)" to the quiet lyrics of "Middle of the Night." For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com.
2/13/07	Deaf C.A.N.! Workshop: Good Nutrition & Health Presenter: Sandria Graham Sandria is a deaf professional Dietitian. Sandria earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan and recently completed a dietetic internship program at the Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. She is working towards becoming a Registered Dietitian. Learn About Keeping Yourself Healthy in ASL * What is Good Nutrition? * Learn How to Reduce and Prevent Health Risks * Learn about "My Pyramid" * Eating for Healthy Living 7:00 - 8:30 pm Conference Room Farmington Community Library 32732 West Twelve Mile Rd (between Orchard Lake & Farmington Roads) Farmington Hills, MI 48334 For more information: Click here to view Workshop flyer on Good Nutrition! (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@deafcan.org http://deafcan.org
2/13, 14, 15 & 16/08	“Along the Tracks” – Shadow Interpreted Performance 2/13,14,15: 10:00am & 2:30pm 2/16: 2:00pm Wild Swan Theater Washtenaw Community College Ypsilanti, MI Ticket info call (734) 995-0530 V/TTY http://www.wildswantheater.org http://terptheatre.com
2/14 & 15/08	V-Day: “The Vagina Monologues” in ASL An Eve Ensler Production by Nathan Qualls 7:00pm to 10:00pm Michigan School for the Deaf 1667 W Miller Rd Flint, MI Tickets: Tickets: $10 in advances, $15 at door Proceeds go to: Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services For more information: Click here to view the Vagina Monologues flyer Sherri Ann Garnand Java72gecko@yahoo.com Jules Chapko Jules23@tmail.com
2/15/08	Deaf Coffee Chat Third Friday of every month. 7:00pm Beaner's Coffee 270 West Grand River East Lansing, MI For more information: Click here to view the Deaf Coffee Chat flyer Dave Coyne dcoyne.madhh@sbcglobal.net
2/16/08	Black History Month 2008 Slide Show Presentation: "Silent Journey to Africa" Presented by Kathleen Mitchell 1pm - 4pm Deaf Community Drop In Center Deaf Options 19145 Beech Daly Redford, MI 48240-1418 For more information: Click here to view Silent Journey Presentation flyer Kathleen Mitchell 313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v) 888-843-7949 (TTY) 313-279-0550 Fax 76.241.167.26 IP address kathleenmitchell350@msn.com http://www.deafoptions.org
2/16/08	Possible New BDA Chapter — Flint Black Deaf Advocates Would like to welcome all Metro Flint area Deaf/Hard of Hearing people to the first meeting 3:00pm - 6:00pm Flint Library 1026 E. Kearsley St Flint, MI (810) 249-2039 or (810) 249-2633 Fax Light refreshments will be served for the first meeting. title="Flint BDA Meeting flyer">Click here to view Flint BDA Meeting flyer
2/18/08	WMIRID Business Meeting with Election and Fingerspelling Skill-building Hour Hosted by Western MIRID 6:30pm - 7:30pm: Meeting & Election 7:30pm - 8:30pm: Fingerspelling skill building hour Howard Miller Library 14 South Church Street Zeeland, MI 49464 (616) 772-0874 For more information: Click here for WMIRID Meeting & Workshop flyer Beth Magennis (616) 498-4348 magennis@pathwaynet.com http://www.mirid.org/wmirid.html
2/22 & 23/08	“Annie” – ASL Interpreted Performance Fri: 7:30pm and Sat: 1pm & 6pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Tickets: $59 / $49 / $37 / $19 Leapin' lizards! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including "It's the Hard-Knock Life," "Easy Street," "N.Y.C." and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow," Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com.
2/23/08	Annual ASL Talent Showcase Try-outs: “Show Us Your Hands” Presented by Madonna University Sign Language Club 11am - 3pm Madonna University Campus West Colonnade Room 36600 Schoolcraft Rd Livonia, MI All Proceeds go to suppor Leader Dog Organization For more information: Click here to view the Showcase Tryouts Flyer Click here to view Leader Dog Flyer uniesigns@gmail.com MadonnaSLS@yahoo.com
2/23/08 CANCELLED Refunds are being processed and will be mailed out.	Keith Wann is coming back to Michigan! - A One Man Show CANCELLED Presented by Sign Language Services of Michigan You've seen him on YouTube.com. You've laughed until you cried while watching him perform, "Ice Ice Baby". Now, see him in person! It is a one man show about the ways of the Hearing and Deaf worlds. 2:00 pm - Family Matinee show 7:00 pm - PG13 show Imperial House 34701 Groesbeck Hwy. Clinton Twp, MI 48035 See the flyer below for ticket cost information Registration is requested to make sure we have enough space. For more information: Click here to view Keith Wann flyer Click here for show registration form Sign Language Services of Michigan 31507 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48082 586-285-1842 TTY 586-771-2042 Fax 810-459-3965 Text 586-778-4188 V/VP info@SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com http://SignLanguageServicesofMichigan.com
2/23/08	Signing Friends of Jackson Social! Share a light meal, socialize, play games, have fun, win prizes!! 2-4 dollar donation per person suggested at the door to cover meal costs 6:30-10:30 pm - once a month First Church of the Nazarane Commons Cafe 3905 Clinton Rd. Jackson, MI 49201 Open to all Deaf, HH, HI, D/B, CI, CODA's, ITP students, interpreters, and their families and friends. Ages 15 and Up. This is an adult social. No HS students please. No young children as child care is SFJ offers a safe place for friends to gather once a month to play games, socialize, eat, and win prizes. While this is hosted in a church building, IT IS NOT A CHURCH OR WORSHIP SERVICE. For more information: signingfriendsofjackson@yahoo.com
2/24/08	ASL Workshop 9am - 3pm (Lunch on own 12-1pm) Detroit Day School for the Deaf 4555 John C. Lodge Freeway, Detroit, MI We will have workshop on Medical Terms, Finger Spelling Drills, NIC Preparation Tips, Voice Interpreting Techniques, etc. Registration is at 8:45am and cost is $70 in advance; $75 at the door For more information: Email to RSVP by 2/17: mdmpaevents@yahoo.com MissDeafMichigan@yahoo.com http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
2/27/07	“Biloxi Blues” – 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
2/28/08	Meet The Real Christopher Gardner Entrepreneurship and The American Dream - ASL Interpreted From the Motion Picture: The Pursuit of Happyness Interpreters will be Helen Faith Jones and Anthony LaPerna Jr. 7:30pm Detroit Music Hall 350 Madison Ave Detroit, MI (313) 887-8500 Tickets available at Music Hall Box Office or at the Ticketmaster For more information: http://www.MetroParentEvents.com
2/29/08	Black History Month Potluck Lunch Please join with Deaf CAN to celebrate Black History Month for Potluck Lunch - please bring a dish to share! 11:30am - 1:30pm Deaf C.A.N.! 2111 Orchard Lake Rd, Ste. #101 Sylvan Lake, Michigan 48320 For more information: (248) 332–3331 V (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@deafcan.org http://deafcan.org
2/29/08	ASL Film Showing: VPMAN!! All Deaf actors in ASL - with sounds and captioning- 98 minutes - Rated ASL-PG 7pm Michigan School for the Deaf Flint, MI Admission: $10/person Contact Freida for tickets (see below for email address) For more information: Click here to view VPMAN ASL Film flyer Freida Morrison aslmorrison@yahoo.com http://www.deaftartars.com

Return to Top or February 2008

March 2008	Events
3/1/08	ASL Expo 2008 9:00am - 6:00pm Perani Arena & Event Center (formerly IMA) 3501 Lapeer Rd. Flint, MI 48503 For tickets and additional information: www.aslexpo.com.
3/4/08	First Skills-based Video WebShop - presented in ASL! The Marriage of Verbs in ASL - Part I Presented by: Karen Boyd, MA, Bilingual Educator Cost: $40 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST (3:00 pm Hawaii/ 5:00 pm PST/ 7:00 pm CST/ 8:00 pm EST) For more information: http://www.leadershipinstitute.biz
3/6, 7 & 8/08	“Peter Rabit” – Shadow Interpreted Performance 3/6 & 7: 10:30am & 1:00pm 3/8: 11:00am Wild Swan Theater Washtenaw Community College Ypsilanti, MI Ticket info call (734) 995-0530 V/TTY http://www.wildswantheater.org http://terptheatre.com
3/7/08	H.M.S Pinafore: New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players – ASL Interpreted Performance 8pm The Whiting 1241 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Tickets: $38 / $32 / $26 / $18 Ride a wave of music and laughter across the deck of the fanciful British naval vessel. The very proper Captain Corcoran and ridiculously pompous Sir Joseph Porter preside, the villainous Dick Deadeye speaks the truth, and Little Buttercup reveals the outrageous mistake that allows true love to overcome the problems of class distinction. For tickets and additional information: (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com.
3/7/08	Peter Cook Performance 7:30pm Former Goshen Theater 216 South Main St. Goshen, IN 46526 For more information and ticket cost: Click here for Peter Cook Performance flyer
3/7 - 8/08	Demand Control Schema: Implications for Medical Interpreting Workshop Co-hosted by Mount Sinai's Deaf Access Program & CAIRS Presented by: Robyn K. Dean, M.A.,CT, CI 8:30am - 4:30pm (registration: 8-8:30am) Sinai Health System Deaf Access Program Mount Sinai Hospital Glasser Auditorium 15th and California Blvd Chicago, IL 60608 For more information: Click here to view Medical Interpreting workshop flyer Teri Hedding hedt@sinai.org
3/8/08	Can You Understand Your Own Interpretation: English to ASL With Marty M. Taylor, Ph.D. 9am - 4:30pm Newcomer Center Room 17 Goshen College, Goshen, IN Cost: $50 RID or affliate members; $25 ITP/IPP Students; $70 non-members More more information and registration: Click here for Interpreters' Workshop flyer
3/8/08	"A Dash of Deafness" - All-Day Workshop Event Conducted by Deaf Expressions Workshop event will cover Deaf Culture and over 100 signs in sign languagem as well as games, prizes, and the ability to order books and videos. All Day! Homeschool Building 5625 Burlingame Wyoming, MI Registration is REQUIRED before March 1st and slots are filling up soon, so don't delay registering. Cost of this six hour workshop is only $35/person. To register, please email Michele at DeafExpressions05@gmail.com or leave a voice mail at (616) 856-9885. Then send a check or money order for $35 made out to Deaf Expressions and sent to: Deaf Expressions DASH OF DEAFNESS REGISTRATION 2133 McKee Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 For more information: Michele at DeafExpressions05@gmail.com www.DeafExpressions.net
3/8/08	Red Hat Social 12pm - 4pm Deaf Community Drop In Center Deaf Options 19145 Beech Daly Redford, MI 48240-1418 Admission: $10 Gathering, Games, Prizes and more... Guest speaker: Sandria Graham "Nutrition and Menopause" Refreshments will be provided. For more information: Click here to view Red Hat Social flyer Kathleen Mitchell & committee 313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v) 888-843-7949 (TTY) 313-279-0550 Fax 76.241.167.26 IP address deafoptions@msn.com http://www.deafoptions.org
3/8/08	NAOBI - Chapter #8 Meeting Held on 2nd Sat monthly Veterans Admin (VA) Center (Basement Auditorium) 4646 John R Detroit, MI 48217 (Free parking in the Blue Lot - on Canfield St.) For more information: Joyce Washington, President jlw1026asl@sbcglobal.net Annette Guess, Secretary anbessant1@sbcglobal.net
3/8/08	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 deaf, hearing and ITP student to come (No sign -to- voice interpretation is provided.) 6pm - 8pm Carman Ainsworth Senior Center 2071 S. Graham Rd. Flint, MI 48532 For more information: Brenda Bienleins 810.233.5116 Fax deafcafeflint@comcast.net http://www.deafcafeflint.org
3/8/08	Annual Michigan Lesbian & Gay ComedyFest - ASL Interpreted 6:00 and 9:30 pm -- Both ASL Interpreted! Interpreters: Dave Coyne & Paul Fugate For more information: 313-537-3323 www.comedyfest.org
3/9/08	Special Need's Ministry: Celebration Sunday 10-11am & 6:30-8:30pm 2:30-4:30pm: IEP / Advocacy Workshop presented by C.A.U.S.E. (Citizens Alliance to Uphold Special Education) 3:00-6:00pm: Open House -- Special Needs Resources Available, Free Books Giveaway and Refreshments Pentecostal House of God 6495 West Warren Detroit, MI 48210 (313) 895-7464 For more information: Click here to view Celebration Sunday flyer Bishop Quintin Wingate, Pastor http://www.pentecostalhouseofgod.org
3/9/08	St. Patrick's Party Hosted by Detroit Chapter of MI Deaf Assoc. 1pm - 5pm Deaf Community Drop In Center Deaf Options 19145 Beech Daly Redford, MI 48240-1418 Gathering, Games, Basket Raffle and more... For more information: Ken Carter 248-288-6148 Fax Freida Morrison aslmorrison@yahoo.com
3/11/08	Trainings provided by Michigan Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center (F2FHIEC) Topics include: "How to Access Mental Health Services Using Public or Private Health Care Coverage" amd "Is Your Teen ready for Adult Life". Conducted by The Association for Children's Mental 1pm to 5pm Foster Community Center 200 N. Foster Avenue Lansing, MI 48912 For more information: Click here to view Training flyer by ACMH Click here to view more Trainings in other locations Click here for a brochure listing other F2FHIEC trainings 800-359-3722
3/12/07	Deaf C.A.N.! Workshop: Diabetes Education & Information Presented by: Indira Arya, MS, RD, LD Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion Ms. Arya will talk about: Nutritional Management, meal planning, exercise, blood monitoring. 7:00 - 8:30 pm Conference Room Farmington Community Library 32732 West Twelve Mile Rd (between Orchard Lake & Farmington Roads) Farmington Hills, MI 48334 For more information: (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@deafcan.org http://deafcan.org
3/13/08	First Skills-based Video WebShop - presented in ASL! Certification, Cameras & Other Interpreter Phobias Presented by: Amie Seiberlich, MA For more information: http://www.leadershipinstitute.biz
3/14/08	Educational Interpreting Workshop: “The Role and Ethics of Educational Interpreting” and “Using Role Shifting in Educational Interpreting” Presenter: Colleen Geier 9am - 3pm Kalamazoo Valley Community College Room 7160 6767 West O Ave Kalamazoo, MI For More Information: Click here for Interpreting Workshop flyer sunnyterp@yahoo.com
3/14/08	Interpreting Workshop: Going for the Gold 5:30pm - 8:00pm Winding Brook Conference Center Shepherd, MI Cost: $25 Register at giresd.net For More Information: Click here for Interpreting Workshop flyer
3/14/08	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM MANIA tour Sponsored by Michigan Hands & Voices Michigan Hands & Voices is a non-baised support group for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. "Whatever works for your child is what makes the choice right." Workshop: Understand Special Education without Becoming a Lawyer / Harnessing the Power of Parents to Change the World (or at least your child's IEP) 5pm to 6pm: Dinner & Social Hour 6pm to 8pm: Presentation Northville City Hall 215 W. Main St. Northville, MI For more information: Kristy Medes (517) 694-3079 (517) 335-8273 VP info@mihandsandvoices.org
3/14/08	Deaf Options' Dingo Held 2nd Friday every month 7pm - 9pm Deaf Community Drop In Center Deaf Options 19145 Beech Daly Redford, MI 48240-1418 Admission: $5/person ** Cash Prizes ** Refreshments will be sold ** Fund Benefit the Building Fund Childcare is available: $3 per child under 2 years old $2 per child over 2 years old For more information: Click here to view Dingo flyer 313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v) 888-843-7949 (TTY) 313-279-0550 Fax 76.241.167.26 IP address deafoptions@msn.com http://www.deafoptions.org
3/14/08	Michigan DAF presents: An Intimate Evening ... Camille Lorello and Liz Tannebaum on the Experience Behind the Scenes of Deaf Acting and Exclusive look behind the scenes of 'Wrong Game' All proceeds to benefit "Deaf Arts Festival 2008" 7:00 pm Madonna University Science Lecture Hall - Rm 1301 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 Admission: $15 in advance (by 3/8); $20 at door Make checks payable to: Deaf Arts Festival Mail to: Deaf Arts Festival, PO BOX 836, Novi, MI 48376-0836 For more information: Click for DAF Camille 'n Liz Evening Flyer Click for QA Hours Info daf@deafartsfestival.org http://www.deafartsfestival.org/
3/14/08	St. Patrick’s Day Party Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary 7:00 pm Admission: $7.00 Prizes will be given to winners. * Basket Raffles will be held. * Refreshments will be served. Wear Green * Special prize for best costume! FAD Clubhouse 4156 Holiday Dr. Flint, MI For more information: Peg Frelich mf290710@comcast.net
3/14 - 15/08	Changing the World - D.E.A.Film Workshop with Camille Lorello and Liz Tannebaum Holley Family Village - DeSales Center 1124 Ventura Dr. Brooklyn, MI 49230 Cost: $100/child (need-based financial aid is available) For more information: Click for DAF Camille 'n Liz Workshop Flyer Diana Leatherman 517-592-8212 (V) Kathy Derderian cheyennkat@yahoo.com http://www.deafartsfestival.org/
3/15/08	Workshop: The Law and the Deaf with Bruce Partridge from Kent County Sheriffs Dept Bring your questions about legal issues. Bruce will try to answer them. 9-11am Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services 800 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 For more information: Maggie Smedley, Executive Director 616-732-7358 msmedley@deafhhs.org http://www.deafhhs.org
3/15/08	The Transition from ITP to the Real World of Interpreting: “Filling in the Gap” The workshop focuses on resources for new interpreters and shared insight from both professional. 9am - 1pm Columbia College Room 101 600 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL Send checks payable to: CAIRS, c/o Juan Bernal - 150 N. Wacker, Suite 1310, Chicago, IL 60606 For more information: Click here to view Interpreting Workshop flyer Juan Bernal juan@cairs.net http://www.ilrid.org
3/15/08	MIRID VI Meeting & Workshop Hosted by MIRID-VI Meeting/Workshop 11:00 am - Meeting (doors open at 10:30am) 12:00 noon - Workshop with Rose Gelushia Rose Gelushia will present on skill building. Rose attended the Lansing Community College ITP from 1997-1999. She has been called a rarity for the ASL skills that she acquired, only beginning late in her 4th decade of life. At her second attempt of the QA she achieved a III and has remained at the level ever since. She currently freelances in the Muskegon and Grand Rapids area, as well as interpreting in the college setting. If all that is not enough, she has in the past served as the secretary to her local chapter WMIRID. During the skill building workshop Rose plans on discussing receptive skills. She has a few wonderful stories to sign/tell and maybe a little quiz afterward (hint, hint). She also has some visual games to play and challenge, as in: Was that your right or my right? Who's left is it? Did you mean you left the room using which door? Did you travel to California first and then to Missouri or was it Maine and Kentucky? General receptive/perspective issues that constantly challenges interpreters when they are trying to voice for a client. It is free event for all! Tri-City Association of the Deaf Club 3520 Schust Rd Saginaw, MI 48620 For more information: Joan M. Gage, MIRID-VI Secretary Phone: 989-873-6373 Event Coordinator, linknorth1@msn.com
3/15/08	"Spatial Organization: Organizing the Signing Field to Enhance Message Equivalence/Effectiveness" Educational Interpreting Performance Assessment (EIPA) Workshop Series 11:00am - 3:00pm Lenawee Intermediate School District Wm. J. Ross Education Service Center 4107 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221 Reigster online: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lisd For more information: Please click here to view EIPA Workshop Flyer Kathy Campbell 517-265-1619 kathy.campbell@lisd.us
3/15/08	DAD's Individual Bowling Classic Vision Lanes 38250 Ford Rd, Westland, MI 48185 Social Night afterwards at: VFW Hall 28945 Joy Rd, Westland, MI 48185 For more information: Click here to view DAD Bowling Classic flyer Click here to view the rear side of flyer Craig Schlorff VP: 734-242-9182 or Fax: 734-241-4018 yellowrose29_98@yahoo.com http://www.detroitdeafclub.org/
3/15/08	New BDA Chapter — Flint Black Deaf Advocates Would like to welcome all Metro Flint area Deaf/Hard of Hearing people to the first meeting 3:00pm - 6:00pm Flint Library Room 205 1026 E. Kearsley St Flint, MI (810) 249-2039 or (810) 249-2633 Fax Light refreshments will be served. title="Flint BDA Meeting flyer">Click here to view Flint BDA Meeting flyer
3/15/08	Signing Friends of Jackson Social! Share a light meal, socialize, play games, have fun, win prizes!! 2-4 dollar donation per person suggested at the door to cover meal costs 6:30-10:30 pm - once a month First Church of the Nazarane Commons Cafe 3905 Clinton Rd. Jackson, MI 49201 Open to all Deaf, HH, HI, D/B, CI, CODA's, ITP students, interpreters, and their families and friends. Ages 15 and Up. Mature HS students welcome as long as accompanied by parent/legal guardian. No Young Children Please, No CHILD CARE AVAILABLE! SFJ offers a safe place for friends to gather once a month to play games, socialize, eat, and win prizes. While this is hosted in a church building, IT IS NOT A CHURCH OR WORSHIP SERVICE. For more information: signingfriendsofjackson@yahoo.com
3/15/08	"Sweet Honey In The Rock" – ASL Interpreted Performance 7:30pm Cass Technical High School Auditorium 2501 Second Avenue Detroit, MI Tickets: $30 (members of the Charles Wright African American Museum) or $35 (non-members) For tickets and additional information: (313) 494-5800 http://www.mahh-detroit.org
3/18/08	First Skills-based Video WebShop - presented in ASL! The Marriage of Verbs in ASL - Part II Presented by: Karen Boyd, MA, Bilingual Educator For more information: http://www.leadershipinstitute.biz
3/18/08	DHHC Fundraising Meeting Please come and brainstorm with us!!! It will be greatly appreciated!! Spread the word! 4:00 pm Deaf and Hard of Hearing Connection 500 W. Western Avenue, Suite 100 Muskegon, MI 49440 For more information: Click here for DHHC Fundraising Meeting flyer Sarah Polanyi spolanyi@dhhc.org 231-722-3443 (VP/FAX) Scott Peyton speyton@dhhc.org 231-722-3442 (voice) http://www.dhhc.org
3/21/08	Deaf Coffee Chat Third Friday of every month. 7:00pm Gone Wired Cafe 2021 E. Michigan Ave Lansing, MI 517-853-0550 (v) http://www.gonewiredlansing.com For more information: Dave Coyne dcoyne.madhh@sbcglobal.net
3/22/08	First Skills-based Video WebShop - presented in ASL! Who's in the LEAD? Presented by: Amie Seiberlich, MA For more information: http://www.leadershipinstitute.biz
3/26/08	Program: Life Line Screening 1pm - 4pm (Interpreter available) Resurrection Lutheran Church 20531 Kelly Rd, Detroit For more information: Debbie Wright willows@tmail.com
3/29/08	SWMIRID Workshop for Interpreters: Sign Communication Proficiency Interview 10:00AM to 2:30pm Speaker: Lisa Sylvester Synopsis: This workshop will focus on the benefits that SCPI can offer. Participants will learn how the SCPI works and practice skills that generate good sign communication. Kalamazoo Public Library – Eastwood Branch For more information: Click here to view SWMIRID Workshop flyer 269-624-5639 swmirid@yahoo.com

Return to Top or March 2008

April 2008	Events
4/2/08	“Moonlight & 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
4/5/08	Sign Language Group Socialization and Fun 6:00 to ?? Tripper’s Sports Bar & Restaurant 350 Frandor Ave Lansing, MI 517-336-0717 Got cabin fever? Tired of Michigan winter? Want to get social? Then lucky you! Sign Lansing is revisiting the popular Trippers Sports Bar and Grille in the Frandor Shopping Center in Lansing. It was a huge success so we are going to do it again!! For more information: Dave Coyne Program Coordinator/ASL Interpreter dcoyne.madhh@sbcglobal.net http://www.madhh.org
4/4/08	Town Hall Meeting Hosted by MI Deaf Assoc. Region 3 Are you interested in building a better relationship between the interpreters/agencies and the Deaf Community? Do you know many Deaf who would like to attend a town hall meeting to see what is expected and how to ask for services? This is your opportunity to voice your concerns and offer your suggestions for improving the current arrangements and clear up any misunderstandings. Your presence is valuable and important as we move forward together... Please read and share the information in the attached flyer. 7:00pm Tri-City Association of the Deaf Club 3520 Schust Rd Saginaw, MI 48620 For more information: Click here to view Town Hall meeting flyer Roberta Newvine, MDA R3 Rep. rnewvine@tmail.com Tammy Scholl, MDA R3 Rep. director@voiceinc-mi.org
4/5/08	Interpreter Workshop: Resolving Conflict for Interpreters Presented by SorensonVRS Have you ever had a confrontational experience in school or with a fellow interpreter? Presented by: Sandria Rouse, certified interpreter and credentialed mediator 9am to 3pm Lansing Community College Room HHS 005, 006 and 007 515 North Washington Square Lansing, MI For more information: Click here to view Interpreter Workshop flyer Barbara Hinson bhinson@sorenson.com
4/5/08	Deaf Social Night Hosted by Michigan Deaf Athletic Club (M.D.A.C.) - Karl and Jeff, Committee 8pm to 2am Shark Club (Billiards, Restaurant and Nightlife) 6650 Highland Rd, Waterford, MI 48327 (West of Airport Road) Donation: $3 - age 21 years old and up only For more information: Erik O. deafmichsocialnight@yahoo.com
4/5/08	MDA Board of Directors Meeting 9 am – 4 pm CAC Conference Room 1505 West Court St. Flint, MI For more information: MDA President, Diana McKittrick MDA Secretary, Susie Parnes http://www.mideaf.org
4/5/08	“Drat The Cat” – Shadow-Interpreted Performance 8 pm Dept of Music, Theatre & Dance Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI For more information: (248) 377–3013 V (248) 370–3344 Fax mtd@oakland.edu http://terptheatre.com/list
4/6/08	Church Brunch and Cards Playing 9:00 am: Deaf Worship 10:30 am: Brunch $5/person 11:30 am: Dingo and Cards playing $6/person Proceedings go to Church Altar Fund Christ the King Lutheran Church 3499 E. Carpenter Rd (at Jennings Rd) Flint, MI (Exit #122 Pierson from I-75 go East, then turn left at Jennings and church is on southeast corner of Jennings Rd and Carpenter Rd.) For more information: Sheila Wollard 810-234-0056 TTY/VP 810-234-0446 Fax shegood55@comcast.net shegood55@tmail.com
4/9/08	Deaf C.A.N.! Workshop: The Political Process Presenter: Carmen Johnson 7:00 - 8:30 pm Conference Room Farmington Community Library 32732 West Twelve Mile Rd (between Orchard Lake & Farmington Roads) Farmington Hills, MI 48334 For more information: (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax deafcan@deafcan.org http://deafcan.org
4/9 & 10/08	“Beware the Brindlebeast and Other Stories” – Interpreted Performance Presented by National Theatre of the Deaf 10:00 amd and 2:30 pm Lars Hockstad Auditorium Traverse City, MI Open to public For more information: Karen Smith, Volunteer Co-Director Young People's Theater Series Cell 231-590-5615 Ksmith5770@aol.com
4/10/08	Volunteer Kick-Off Celebration Vermont Christian Church 1201 Lippincott Rd. Flint, MI 48503 Together We Stand is a Flint-based non-profit organization with a vision for a better community for everyone. Since 2005, it has provided services such as food and clothing distributions, free health and deantal screenings, open-air ministries and music, and community clean-ups. All meetings and gatherings are ASL-interpreted and all deaf and hard of hearing individuals are welcome! For more information: Click here to view flyer information Marcia Blount 810-333-0244 (V) twsflint@earthlink.net
4/10/08	“Carousel” – ASL Interpreted Performance by Rodgers & Hammerstein Interpreted by: Henry Lowe & Helen Jones 7:30pm Power Center 121 N. Fletcher Ann Arbor, MI For more information: (734) 764-0583 http://www.music.umich.edu
4/10/08	“Urinetown” – Shadow Interpreted Performance 8:00pm Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre 415 South Lafayette Royal Oak, MI For more information: (248) 541–6796 V/TTY http://www.terptheatre.com/list.html http://www.stagecrafters.org
4/10, 11 & 12/08	Barnes and Noble Bookfair to support MSD Please come, browse, buy and support MSD! 7pm Barnes and Noble Bookstore at Genesee Valley Mall Flint, MI For more information: Click here to view B&N Bookfair flyer Click here for MSD Bookfair Voucher form Becky Calaman calamanr@michigan.gov http://www.deaftartars.com
4/11/08	Interpreter Improvement Guild Meeting (held every second Friday) Mark Loehr will be back with a GM vehicle equipped with the most latest On Star equipment! There will be demos showing the new features, as well as some valuable information on new incentives and programs for GM vehicles. Following each demonstration, there will be a question and answer session. 5 – 8 pm ASL Resource Center 2790 Auburn Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 For more information: (877) 571–0441 http://www.aslrc.com
4/11/08	Deaf Options' Dingo Held 2nd Friday every month 7pm - 9pm Deaf Community Drop In Center Deaf Options 19145 Beech Daly Redford, MI 48240-1418 Admission: $5/person ** Cash Prizes ** Refreshments will be sold ** Fund Benefit the Building Fund Childcare is available: $3 per child under 2 years old $2 per child over 2 years old For more information: Click here to view Dingo flyer 313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v) 888-843-7949 (TTY) 313-279-0550 Fax 76.241.167.26 IP address deafoptions@msn.com http://www.deafoptions.org
4/11/08	Free Workshop: Important Information for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Interpreters * Learn about Michigan's New State Interpreter Law * Learn How to Advocate for Yourself Presented by: Ms. Carla Mathers, Esquire, CSC, SC:L Janet Jurus, CI/CT, Legislative Lead, Michigan DODHH Refreshments to be provided! 7pm - 9pm Madonna University Room #1301 36600 Schoolcraft Rd Livonia, MI For more information: Click here to view important workshop flyer
4/11/08	“Singin' In The Rain” – Shadow-Interpreted Performance 7:30 pm Trenton Village Theatre Trenton, MI For more information: Ticket info call (734) 362-8153 V http://www.dypac.com/tickets http://terptheatre.com/list
4/12/08	ASL Workshop: Non-Manual Signs in ASL Presented by: Marika Blumerick 9 am - 12 noon Macomb Community College - South Campus Warren, MI For more information: Call MCC at 586-498-4000
4/12/08	NAOBI - Chapter #8 Meeting Held on 2nd Sat monthly Veterans Admin (VA) Center (Basement Auditorium) 4646 John R Detroit, MI 48217 (Free parking in the Blue Lot - on Canfield St.) For more information: Joyce Washington, President jlw1026asl@sbcglobal.net Annette Guess, Secretary anbessant1@sbcglobal.net
4/12/08	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 deaf, hearing and ITP student to come (No sign -to- voice interpretation is provided.) 6pm - 8pm Carman Ainsworth Senior Center 2071 S. Graham Rd. Flint, MI 48532 For more information: Brenda Bienleins 810.233.5116 Fax deafcafeflint@comcast.net http://www.deafcafeflint.org
4/12/08	Dart & Euchre Tournaments Hosted by Michigan Snowmobilers of the Deaf Darts: $5 to play; 3pm - sign up; 4pm - play Euchre: $10 to play; 7pm - sign up; 8pm - play Tri-City Association of the Deaf Club 3520 Schust Rd Saginaw, MI 48620 For more information: Click here to view Darts & Euchre flyer Burt St. Amour, Chairman burtsaintamour@msn.com
4/12/08	Signing Friends of Jackson Social! Share a light meal, socialize, play games, have fun, win prizes!! 2-4 dollar donation per person suggested at the door to cover meal costs 6:30-10:30 pm - once a month First Church of the Nazarane Commons Cafe 3905 Clinton Rd. Jackson, MI 49201 Open to all Deaf, HH, HI, D/B, CI, CODA's, ITP students, interpreters, and their families and friends. Ages 15 and Up. Mature HS students welcome as long as accompanied by parent/legal guardian. No Young Children Please, No CHILD CARE AVAILABLE! SFJ offers a safe place for friends to gather once a month to play games, socialize, eat, and win prizes. While this is hosted in a church building, IT IS NOT A CHURCH OR WORSHIP SERVICE. For more information: signingfriendsofjackson@yahoo.com
4/13 - 18/08	Orientation & Mobility Techniques for Deaf-Blind Travelers “SAME BUT DIFFERENT” For more information: Please click here to read the announcement. Gene Bourquin oandmhk@msn.com Monica Godfrey monicagodfrey@hotmail.com
4/17 – 20/08	Deaf Quilters Retreat Lions Bear Lakes Lapeer, MI Cost: $110* (Thurs to Sun) or $80* (Fri to Sun) (First come, first serve – space is limited Deadline: 4/4/08 Book Scrappers are WELCOME! For more information: Peggy Gelaude, Director pegelaude@yahoo.com pegelaude@nextel.blackberry.net
4/17 - 20/08	IRID Interpreter Workshop - Foundations I and II! Presented by: Betty Colonomos Participants will... - learn how to improve conveyance of equivalent messages by working through graduated texts and activities. This includes aspects not often considered while interpreting that can greatly enhance message equivalence. - work on processing skills in small-group formats (pairs and triads) and develop tools for understanding and improving their own internal processes in a low stress, highly interactive environment. - learn non-evaluative and specific language skills to facilitate discussion of the interpreting task with each other. - be exposed to strategies for continuing their own improvement. - focus on aspects of the Colonomos process model. These workshops are suitable for certified interpreters, working interpreters, and interpreting students with adequate receptive skills. Foundations I focuses on sign to voice. Foundations II focuses on voice to sign. Comfortable clothing is encouraged. Foundations I: April 17-18, 2008 Foundations II: April 19-20, 2008 Location: TBA Schedule: Foundations I will be held Thu. April 17 6-9pm, Fri. April 18 9am-12pm, 1pm, 5pm (10 hours = 1.0 CEU) Foundations II will be held Sat. April 19 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, Sun. 9am-12pm (10 hours = 1.0 CEU) Cost: Foundations I or II is $125 (1.0 CEU. Note: Foundations II may only be taken if Foundations I was taken in the last 2 years. The IRID conference program book ad is incorrect when it stated Foundations I is not a prerequisite.) Foundations I and II is $200 (2.0 CEUs.) There is a seating limit of 36, so please register early! Make checks payable to IRID and send to Brooke Macnamara 909 Lyman Ave #2 Oak Park, IL For more information: Brooke Macnamara brookemacnamara@yahoo.com http://www.ilrid.org
4/18/08	3rd annual Sign-A-Thon: “Shatter the Silence” signed stories and jokes, poetry and games and sharing of deaf culture 10am-4pm Park Church at 10 East Park Place in downtown Grand Rapids For more information: Maggie Smedley, Executive Director 616-732-7358 msmedley@deafhhs.org http://www.deafhhs.org
4/18/08	ASL Film: “Wrong Game” Produced by ASL Films featuring popular deaf Actors including Bernard Bragg and MSD Alumni Camille (Jeter) Lorello Coordinated by CAC Showtimes: 6pm Cost: $10/person Half of the proceeds benefit Michigan School for the Deaf Lansing Community College Arts & Science 170 425 North Washington Square Lansing, MI Click here to view video comments about the ASL Film at MSD last fall For more information: Click here to view the ASL Film flyer Todd Morrison tmorrison@cacdhh.org Leslie Pertz lpertz@mac.com
4/18/08	HAVEN's Take Back the Night - Interpreted 7:00 pm Aj O'Neal's Cafe in Ferndale take back the Night highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. HAVEN is working to increase the public's understanding about sexual violence in our society. It is hoped that these efforts, we will be able to end sexual assault. For more information: Megan Widman (248) 344–1284 ext. 360 mwidman@haven-oakland.org
4/18/08	D/HH Youth Extreme Bowling Music and Lights on Friday Night sponsored by Deaf C.A.N.! 10pm to 1am Thunderbird Lanes 400 W. Maple Rd. Troy, MI 48084 For more information: Sherri Ann Garnard, Director java72gecko@yahoo.com deafcan@prodigy.net (248) 332–3323 TTY (248) 332–7334 Fax http://deafcan.org
4/18-19/08	Interpreter Workshop: The Way We Do The Things We Do and Why: Analytical Feedback in Practice Sponsored by OCRID LC2 Featuring Ari-Asha Castalia This workshop explores the differences between traditional evaluative feedback and self-guided analytical feedback for interpreters, based in part on the work of the educational philosopher Vygosky. This workshop is appropriate for all levels of already working practitioners. The focus is on how to talk to each other and ourselves about the work. Fri: 6-9pm Sat: 8:30am-4pm Kent State University Bowman Building, Room 133 Kent, Ohio 44242 For more information: Click here to view OCRID Workshop Flyer Click here to view Biography of Ari Asha Click here to view Lodging information Linda Howard 330.784.5722 lhoward@kent.edu
4/18-20/08	Church Interpreter Training Institute - Michigan Hosted by Ephaphatha Lutheran Mission Society and with special thanks to The Mill Neck Foundation and the Lutheran Women's League. ASL Students: Are you familiar with the signs used in a church service? CITI is a program that has been taught at the Concordia Seminary in Ft. Wayne for over 25 years. This program is coming to Michigan in order to better accommodate Michigan church interpreters. CITI Michigan will take place at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Flint Michigan. Weekend cost: $275 (includes tuition, hotel and lunch meals (breakfast at hotel)). Partial scholarships available for members of Lutheran congregations. For more information: Click here to view CITI Michigan FLYER Click here to view CITI Michigan BROCHURE Sue Herald sueherald@elms4deaf.org http://www.elms4deaf.org
4/19/08	Trainings provided by Michigan Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center (F2FHIEC) Topic include: "Health Resource Support Parent Training". 9am to 4pm Holiday Inn West 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy Lansing, MI 48917 For more information: Click here to view Training flyer Click here to view more Trainings in other locations Click here for a brochure listing other F2FHIEC trainings 800-359-3722
4/19/08	New BDA Chapter — Flint Black Deaf Advocates Would like to welcome all Metro Flint area Deaf/Hard of Hearing people to the first meeting 3:00pm - 6:00pm Flint Library Room B-1/323 1026 E. Kearsley St Flint, MI (810) 249-2039 or (810) 249-2633 Fax Light refreshments will be served. title="Flint BDA Meeting flyer">Click here to view Flint BDA Meeting flyer
4/19/08	3rd Annual Spring ASL Talent Showcase: “Show Us Your Hands” Presented by Madonna University Sign Language Club 7pm Madonna University Campus Kresge Hall 36600 Schoolcraft Rd Livonia, MI Tickets: Advance ticket $5; At door ticket $7 Order Ticket: slsticket@gmail.com All Proceeds go to suppor Leader Dog Organization For more information: Click here to view Talent Showcase Flyer MadonnaSLS@yahoo.com
4/19/08	Dingo 13 Cards Doors open at 7pm and games start at 8pm $8 admission Tri City Association of the Deaf Club 3520 Schust Road Saginaw, MI 48602 For more information: TCAD Club TTY 989-792-8491 Mark Farrington KeMaStFa2005@aol.com 810-938-5868 Sorenson VP
4/20/08	Invasion Scams Prevention Presentation Warren Police will give a talk about how to prevent "fake" people from entering your homes. 1:30 pm St. Johns Deaf center 14057 E. Nine Mile Rd Warren, MI 48089 For more information: (586) 774-8486 TTY/VP SJDCOLL07@aol.com
4/20/08	Deaf Magican Performing 2pm EMU Student Center 600 Oakwood Ypsilanti, MI Advance tickets only: $6.00 for children/students and $11.00 for adults Fundraising event to raise funds for Student Ambassadors, Katie Asher and Hannah Potter, to attend People Student Ambassador's program in Australia Bob Jones aka "The Great Bobini" is a Deaf magician who has been performing magic for more than 30 years. Bobini talks with his hands while doing magic. Bobini is assisted by his beautiful wife; "The Countess Von Yoneska", aka Helen Jones. The Countess voices Bobini's act while he talks in sign language. Bobini will amaze you with many of his feats of magic such as his Billiard ball and Card manipulation acts; Levitating a woman on air, Sawing a woman into 3 pieces, and many more astonishing feats of magic. www.thegreatbobini.com For more information: Nan Asher nan@madhh.org
4/21/08	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 Hosted by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Fair Housing Center of West Michigan 20 Hall Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507 For April 2008 tentative meeting agenda click here. For Membership Renewal Info Sheet click here. For more information about the Coalition click here.
4/22/08	Keith Wann Coming to CMU 8:00 PM Central Michigan University Pearce Building Room 128 Mt. Pleasant, MI Map to CMU Admission: Free! For More Information: Click here to view Keith Wann flyer Angela Dupuis, ASL Society asl_society@yahoo.com
4/24/08	OCC Silent Supper 7:00pm Food...Fun...ASL Performances! For more information: Tony LaPerna, Jr. TonyLaPerna@gmail.com
4/25 & 26/06	“Treasure Island” - ASL Performance Presented by Bloomfield Hills Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program 7:00 pm Lahser High Auditorium 3465 Lahser Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI Advance tickets are $5 per person; $7 at the door Tickets available at Eastover Elementary Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program For more information: Click here to view ASL Performance flyer (248) 341–7175 V/TTY Denise Moyer dmoyer@bloomfield.org Olivia Jerabek ojerabek@bloomfield.org
4/25, 26 & 27/08	MIRIDVI Spring Workshop “Get in the Game” The field is changing and everyone has to play Check the flyers for all the details below IRESA Technical Center 27 Rempert Road Tawas City, MI 48763 Cost Hearing: $60 early, before 4/10; $65 after 4/10 and at door Cost Deaf/HOH: $10 For more information: Click here to view MIRIDVI Workshop flyer Joan M. Gage, MIRID-VI Secretary 989-873-6373 Event Coordinator, linknorth1@msn.com
4/26/08	ASL Film: “Wrong Game” Produced by ASL Films featuring popular deaf Actors including Bernard Bragg and MSD Alumni Camille (Jeter) Lorello Coordinated by CAC Showtimes: 10:45 am Cost: $10/person Half of the proceeds benefit Michigan Registry of Interpreters f/t Deaf Family Theatre 132 Newton St. East Tawas, MI 48730 Click here to view video comments about the ASL Film at MSD last fall For more information: Click here to view the ASL Film flyer Todd Morrison tmorrison@cacdhh.org Joan Gage LinkNorth1@msn.com
4/26/08	Initial Meeting about New Lions Club Did you know there used to be a Deaf Lions Club in Wayne and Monroe Counties? The club existed for 11 years! Lions District 11-A-1 is forming a new Lions club for families of Deaf and hard of hearing people, Deaf and hard of hearing people, and hearing people also. 9am - 1pm Deaf Community Drop In Center Deaf Options 19145 Beech Daly Redford, MI 48240-1418 RSVP by 4/24: Call 313-279-1494 or email to deborah@justameen.com Please let them know if an interpreter is needed! ** Lite refreshments will be served ** For more information: Click here to view New Lions Club Meeting flyer 313-586-8873 or 961-8120 (v) 888-843-7949 (TTY) 313-279-0550 Fax 76.241.167.26 IP address deafoptions@msn.com http://www.deafoptions.org
4/26/08	MDMPA Fundraiser: "Screw drivers and Scrapbooks" Open Scrapbooking- Bring Your Pictures! Scrap booking materials provided and for sale Cost: $20 (Lunch and door prizes provided) Raffles!! Drink specials!! 11:00am to 5:00 pm Deaf Social after 5:00pm Margie’s Max Dugans 844 E. 10 Mile Hazel Park, Michigan 48030 (248) 546-4800 For more information: Tanya Wyatt Dennis, Fundraising Director Mdmpaevents@yahoo.com http://www.mideaf.org/MissDeafMichigan/index.htm
4/26/08	Spring Break Fever Party: Poker & Dingo Festival Cards Playing Doors open at 5pm; Poker at 7pm and Dingo at 8pm $8 admission Tri City Association of the Deaf Club 3520 Schust Road Saginaw, MI 48602 For more information: TCAD Club TTY 989-792-8491 Mark Farrington KeMaStFa2005@aol.com 810-938-5868 VP

Return to Top or April 2008