Sunday, March 22, 2015

Deaf News - Announcements

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March 28:  local BDA meeting.
April 3:  "Deaf Family Fun Dinner Night"
April 10:  Deaf Comedian in Memphis


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I will post more information once received:
Storm Spotters Class and a free CERT Training Classes will be interpreted
May 1st Storm Spotters class 9 am-11
CERT training class is April 18th and 25th.. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

About CERT


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Use your calendar or reminder app to remember to do this short survey for the next few weeks.
From DeafConnect:
We have a great opportunity!  Monogogram Foods is celebrating their 10th anniversary by giving 7 more non-profit organizations $1500 per year for 10 years.  Please nominate DeafConnect!  Here’s what you do:
Go to website:  www.Impact10.com
Click on “Nominate a Mid-South Charity”
Complete the very short form

Examples of Acts of kindness that DeafConnect does:
·         Pro bono sign language interpreting for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing community
·         Sponsor sign language interpreter workshops (10 hours)
·         Host American Sign Language class (once a week/12 weeks)
·         Host events for the Deaf community
·         Increase deaf awareness in the Memphis area
·         Fund adult education program for individuals in the Deaf & Hard of Hearing community

DeafConnect of the Mid-South
144 N. Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN   38104
USA

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Loved this Samsung advertisement.  People in town learn basic sign language to welcome a deaf visitor:

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Deaf Education: A New Philosophy

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March 27, 6 p.m.
Deaf Coffee Chat
Starbucks at 970 N. Germantown Pkwy
Cordova, TN 38018

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March 28, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Parent Workshop
IDEA and Eligibility Training
Methodist/LeBonhuer Germantown
7691 Poplar Ave
Classroom 1 and P2003 Pavillon
Childcare and activities available
Interpreter provided

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March 28, 6 p.m.
MCBDA, Inc. is having a short BDA meeting on Saturday March 28th at Cross of Calvary Lutheran Church, 4327 Elvis Presley Blvd. follow by a St. PatricK's Party with food, games, prizes, etc.  Time is: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm.  Cost is $4.00 if you bring food or snacks, $6.00 without foods.  Ages 12-7 is $3.00. Ages 6 and under are free. Everyone is WELCOME!!!!
We will also be accepting new members.  Dues are only $25.00/yr.

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April 3rd Friday - "Deaf Family Fun Dinner Night" at 6pm
Memphis Incredible Pizza Co.
1245 N. Germantown Pkwy #104,
Cordova, TN 38016

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April 10, Doors open at 6:30
Deaf Comedian in Memphis at White Station High School
For ages 16 and up
$20 Cash Only


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Stay Connected
Memphis Deaf Community of the Mid-South:



Check out the links below to find out churches with deaf ministries or interpreted services.  If you have something to add, double click the space.

Deaf Churches/Churches with interpreted service..

For events that may be coming up at your church (revival, etc.), post to this link: http://padlet.com/terpterrell/churchevents  .  Items should be removed after the event.

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