| April 10 Meet with a representative from Project Endeavor at DeafConnect Tuesday, April 10 1:30 PM or 6:30 PM Project Endeavor offers a broad range of Ø netbooks, Ø tablets and Ø mobile devices They are sold at reduced prices to ensure qualified deaf and hard of hearing people have affordable access to broadband. Who qualifies: · Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals w/ a hearing loss (40 db or greater) in both ears · U.S. citizen · 16 years of age or older · A VR client or be income eligible ** June 15 & 16: Added Deaf Drama Reunion Form. “Any Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals who attended WSHS are invited to attend the reunion scheduled for June 15 & 16. There will be a performance that Saturday night (7:15 PM in the WSHS auditorium, $10 adults and $5 for under 12 years) which is open to everyone. ****************************** Winners from my iPad Fundraiser Free Sign Language Classes: Deborah $15 Amazon Gift Cards: Wess $70 Worth of various Gift Cards: Doris Thank you for your support. Winners selected by random drawing: http://stattrek.com/ *** Umoja Tickets! I will have Umoja tickets on me this Friday and Saturday (Silent Dinner and at the Library). This will be the last time you can purchase them from me ($10). After that, you will have to purchase them from the church. I’m not sure when the price will go up to $15. So far we have 15 people coming from the Deaf community. We would love for you to join us. *** April 13, 6pm Silent Dinner at McAlister’s in Southaven (Goodman and Swinnea) **** April 14, 10:00 MTRID meeting at DeafConnect Dues are $30 (year will extend to June 2013) *** April 14, 11:00 Read with Me, Sign with Me Stories and Fun at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Ave.) *** April 21, 11am – 2pm Deaf & HOH Family Spring Fling (Free! - with a focus on children up to the age of 12) White Station Church of Christ 1106 Colonial Road, Memphis, TN Food: Hot dogs, chips, lemonade & cotton candy Activities: Moon Bounce, face painting, obstacle course, bean bag toss, ASL games, prizes, a drawing for parents & more…. Flyer: http://www.scribd.com/doc/ *** April 21, 9:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m. Deaf Day at the Nashville Zoo www.gatecommunications.org *** Earth Day 2012 April 22 “Just a quick heads up that you will want to make plans to be at Target on Earth Day 2012 to get your Free Reusable Bag. Each Year every Target Store has a limited number of Reusable Shopping Bags that you can get if you’re one of the first shoppers at your local Target Store.” - Passion for Saving blog *** April 27, 6 pm Deaf coffee Chat 970 N. Germantown Parkway, Cordova, TN; 38018; http://www.starbucks.com/ *** April 28, 2012 (Interpreted event), Umoja is back at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Only ONE night will be interpreted Cost of the tickets: $15 (Temporary price cut is $10) Let me know in advance so I can get the tickets for you. *** May 4th and 5th Medical Interpreting Workshop, Friday/Saturday, May 4 and 5th – Please make every effort to attend, especially if you are interested in any medical assignments. Amanda Staats form St. Louis will be presenting. *** May 5, 11 a.m. Read with Me, Sign with Me Stories and Fun at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Ave.) *** June 1 and 2 Attention Interpreters! Please share this information 2012 TRID State Conference -Save the Date Info June 1 and 2 Prognosis Excellent: Medical Interpreting at your Best! and Navigating an Emergency Room Assignment one on Fri night .4 CEUs one on Saturday .6 CEUs and a theatre workshop on Saturday .6 CEUs Saturday will also have the annual state meeting. It's an election year. Please come and participate. We would love to see you there. Want to get more involved? Submit your nominations for TRID board positions to Brenda Sellers at bsellers@kcdtn.org The Conference will be held at Bridges in Nashville, TN *** June 15 – 16 White Station's first annual deaf reunion *** PLAN AHEAD *** White Station High School and Deaf Drama Club are having a reunion June 15 and 16. This is for Deaf/HOH students who attended WSHS ANY YEAR. Must register and pay $40 by May 7. For more information, go to link http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Deaf Drama Reunion Form: http://www.scribd.com/doc/ *** July 9-12, 9 am to Noon Deaf Day Jamz Day Camp for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Kids (Kindergarten to 8th Grade) Field trips, Bible stories, Drama, Games, Signing Time Kirby Woods Baptist Church 6325 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119-4714 Phone: (901) 682-2220 VideoPhone (901) 620-6053 FAX: (901) 682-1747 www.kwbc.org/deaf |
Monday, April 9, 2012
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