Date: March 31st 2010

                       AUSTIN DEAF EVENTS
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1 Apr 2010                Issue No. 118           Circulation 911
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Announcements:

May you prank/be pranked with good humor and fun on April Fool's day.

Happy Easter, peace and blessings.

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In this issue...
(OC) Open Captions; (SI) Sign Interpreted, (RWC) Rear Window Captions

Sections
AAD - Austin Association of the Deaf
AA, NA Meetings
Churches -- http://austindeafevents.com/church.html Monthly Recurring Events (Deaf Coffee Chat, Deaf Seniors, etc.) Movies
Event listings by date

Alphabetic index:
2010 Statewide Conference on Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 07/22-24 4th Annual Diamond Event 05/06
64th Annual SWDBA (Southwest States) 05/06-08 AAD Coffee & Dessert Chat 06/19
AAD Mexican Train Games; Poker League (1st Fri) 04/02 AAD Open for social 04/09, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 05/01 AAD TINGO (1st Sat; 7pm seating) 04/03 ASL Idol 2010 (SI) 04/03
ASL Social Night -- ASL "Austin City Limits" 04/22 Beach and Bikerfest 04/16
BISCUIT BROTHERS LIVE (SI) Family Playtime 04/25 Business Convention and Expo of the Deaf - Houston 05/27-30 CPR Training for Deaf / HOH - Houston (CART, SI) 04/24 Deaf Blind Coffee Chat - Guadalupe (3rd Sat) 04/17 Deaf Jewish Community Brunch 04/18
Deaf Seniors of Austin 04/01
DEAFensive Driving 04/17
Deafness Resource Specialist available (2nd Tue) 04/06 Douglas Ridloff LIVE: The "Jack of ALL ASL" 04/17 "Ghosts Among Us" presented by DeafACT and TSD (VI) 04/09, 10, 16, 17 Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society’s 39th Annual Orchid Show & Sale (SI) 04/03, 04 Help With Taxes at Community Tax Center (SI) --04/15 "Jeopardy!!" Game on ADA, specializing in Deaf/Hard of Hearing (ASL; CART/VI by request) 04/14 Poker League at AAD 04/02, 09, 17, 24
Ranch-O-Rama Event by Texas Association of the Deaf (TAD) 05/08 Sleeping Beauty, a magical musical faery tale (SI) 04/10 Workshop: "Smorgasbord of Numbers" 04/10

Date index:
--04/15 Help With Taxes at Community Tax Center (SI) 04/01 Deaf Seniors of Austin
04/02 AAD Mexican Train Games; Poker League (1st Fri) 04/02, 09, 17, 24 Poker League at AAD
04/03 AAD TINGO (1st Sat; 7pm seating) 04/03 ASL Idol 2010 (SI)
04/03, 04 Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society’s 39th Annual Orchid Show & Sale (SI) 04/06 Deafness Resource Specialist available (2nd Tue) 04/09, 10, 16, 17 "Ghosts Among Us" presented by DeafACT and TSD (VI) 04/09, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 05/01 AAD Open for social 04/10 Sleeping Beauty, a magical musical faery tale (SI) 04/10 Workshop: "Smorgasbord of Numbers" 04/14 "Jeopardy!!" Game on ADA, specializing in Deaf/Hard of Hearing (ASL; CART/VI by request) 04/16 Beach and Bikerfest
04/17 Deaf Blind Coffee Chat - Guadalupe (3rd Sat) 04/17 DEAFensive Driving
04/17 Douglas Ridloff LIVE: The "Jack of ALL ASL" 04/18 Deaf Jewish Community Brunch
04/22 ASL Social Night -- ASL "Austin City Limits" 04/24 CPR Training for Deaf / HOH - Houston (CART, SI) 04/25 BISCUIT BROTHERS LIVE (SI) Family Playtime 05/06 4th Annual Diamond Event
05/06-08 64th Annual SWDBA (Southwest States) 05/08 Ranch-O-Rama Event by Texas Association of the Deaf (TAD) 05/27-30 Business Convention and Expo of the Deaf - Houston 06/19 AAD Coffee & Dessert Chat
07/22-24 2010 Statewide Conference on Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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AAD - Austin Association of the Deaf (Austin Deaf Club)

Confirm calendar at http://austindeafclub.org/events.htm

April
02 Fri Mexican Train games 7pm, Poker League 8pm (1st Fri); Open for social 03 Sat TINGO (1st Sat; 7pm seating); Open for social 09 Fri Poker League 8pm (2nd Fri); Open for social 10 Sat Open for social
16 Fri Open for social
17 Sat Poker League 8pm (3rd Sat); Open for social 23 Fri Open for social
24 Sat Poker League 8pm (4th Sat); Open for social 30 Fri Open for social

• $1 for social games.

Happy Hour 7 - 10pm Fridays and Saturdays. Open social: Fridays and Saturdays 7 pm - closing. Admission: Friday $5, Saturday $7

Where: Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX 78748

Social Affairs: Connie Dannels DirectorofSocialAffairs@austindeafclub.org Newsletter: Melissa Montoya-Calogar (austindeafclubeditor yahoo.com)

----------------------- AA and NA MEETINGS ----------------------

Austin AA, NA meetings with sign language interpreters Contact: Doug Rollins Doug.Rollins@co.travis.tx.us

Mondays evenings 7:00-8:30pm NA meeting 212 E Monroe

Wednesday evenings 5:30-6:30pm NA meeting 901 Trinity, 3rd floor, Adult room #4 (First Baptist Church)

Saturday afternoons 11:30am-12:30pm AA meeting for Women 601 Bouldin

Saturday afternoons 1:00-2:00pm AA Meeting - Open to all 601 Bouldin

You can contact the Austin AA Hill County Intergroup at: 24-hour hotline 512-444-0071(v) or http://www.austinaa.org/.

Call Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 512-854-9221 to request an interpreter for other meeting times.

Also, AA meetings via WebCam led by Deaf and HoH sobriety facilitators: http://doda.nefsis.com/doda

---------------------------- CHURCH ----------------------------- Church Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Please see: http://austindeafevents.com/church.html

UPDATE: ASL Christian Gang in San Antonio is now ASL Church at a new location. See http://austindeafevents.com/church.html#aslchurch. UPDATE: Solid Rock Baptist Church has a new location and Wednesday meeting time.

See March 28th below for GT Austin Deaf Worship Service info.

-------------------- MONTHLY RECURRING EVENTS ------------------- DEAF SENIORS OF AUSTIN (South Central)--Every 1st Thursday, 1-4pm 04/01; 05/06 Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca, Austin TX 512-448-0787, TDD: 512-462-2853

Deaf Chat Coffee schedule for Austin area: http://www.deafcoffee.com/html/tx_austin.html Open to everyone (deaf, hearing) with an interest in ASL.

AUSTIN ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF--3rd Saturday each 3rd month, 9a-Noon 06/19 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX 78748
Committee: Sally Porter, Brenda Mills, Brenda Oates, Beth Strain

STARBUCKS COFFEE (West)--Every 2nd Saturday, 7-10pm 04/10 6600 S Mopac Expy, Austin TX 78749
Host: Monica Mason monicamandrew/yahoo.com

DEAF BLIND COFFEE CHAT
STARBUCKS COFFEE (Central)--Every 3rd Saturday, 6-8pm 04/17 3706 Guadalupe St, Austin TX 78705 (corner of Guadalupe and 38th Street)

Please join our growing Deaf Blind Chat for drinks, snacks and fun chatting. Every month we see both new and familiar faces, and we welcome signers of all skill level, so tell your friends, family and classmates about us, too!

Host: Lizzy Berry Elizabeth.Berry@dars.state.tx.us

Deafness Resource Specialist available
Tue Apr 13 1pm - 4pm (Monthly at 1pm on the second Tuesday) TCSDHH, 2201 Post Rd #100, Austin TX 78704 Contact: Brian Determan DeafnessRS7a@dars.state.tx.us

---------------------------- MOVIES ----------------------------- Find captioned movies by zipcode or city, state with this link: http://captionfish.com/

Captioned movie trailers and search for captioned web videos. http://ccmovies.org/

YouTube Captioning
http://captvids.com/

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar (OC)
http://www.originalalamo.com/Default.aspx?l=4

AMC Barton Creek Square 14. 2901 Capital of Texas Hwy. (RWC) ph 306-1991, Auditorium #7.
http://movietickets.com/house_detail.asp?house_id=6059

Bob Bullock State History Museum (RWC)
1800 N Congress Avenue at Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd IMAX Theatre (some films) and Spirit Theatre http://thestoryoftexas.com/special/site_accessibility.html

Cinemark Tinseltown 17, 5501 IH-35 (OC) S I-35 North Of Stassney Ln, Austin TX 78744 http://www.cinemark.com/

Regal Gateway Stadium 16, 9700 Stonelake Blvd - 343-5480 (OC) For show times go to http://insightcinema.org/links.html and follow the links to the theatres, or call theaters for details.

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Austin Deaf Club Poker League
Sep 2009 - May 2010 8pm (see below for days) Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX 78748

Every 1st two Fridays, last two Saturdays of each month. At 8pm. Schedule subject to change. Updates will be posted at: http://adcpl.austindeafclub.org/.

League is open to ANYONE!
For more information email adcpl@austindeafclub.org.

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Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society’s 39th Annual Orchid Show & Sale (SI) Saturday, April 3rd 10am-5pm; Sunday, April 4th 10am-4pm Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin TX 78746 (512) 477-8672

“Easter Orchids”

This year, we are very proud to present the 39th Annual Orchid Show here in Austin. Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display. There will also be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants from vendors and society members. Need ?owers for Easter ... orchids are becoming one of the most popular ?owers in the US, so why not get an orchid this year for that special occasion? Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

This event is open to everyone and anyone that might be interested in orchids. We do have people there that are able to sign if anyone has any questions about these plants. We are a non-profit organization in the educational field of orchids, not only here in Texas but around the world.

For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost (geoffreylfrost yahoo.com) or (512) 413-3199 http://www.hotos.org/

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"Ghosts Among Us" presented by DeafACT and TSD (VI) Fri Apr 9 7pm
R.L. Davis Auditorium, Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 S. Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704

DeafACT and Texas School for the Deaf welcome you to join us for our Spring production of a new student written show "Ghosts Among Us" -- storyline adapted from the original movie, "Ghosts."

Performed in ASL with voice interpretation.

Four dates, all at 7pm:
Friday April 9, 2010
Saturday April 10, 2010
Friday April 16, 2010
Saturday April 17, 2010

AGE RESTRICTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Parental discretion advised. Recommended for ages 12 and above. Children under the age of 8 years will not be admitted.

Tickets available at the door: (Doors open at 6:30pm.) $10 - Adults
$5 - Students (w/ID) and Senior Citizens $1 - TSD Students

Contact: Annie Marks info@deafact.org
http://www.deafact.org

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Workshop: "Smorgasbord of Numbers" Sat Apr 10 9am – 12pm Austin Community College South Austin Campus, Multipurpose rm 1130, 1820 W Stassney Ln, Austin TX 78745

The presentation centers on using conceptually acurate ASL to represent number concepts. Participants will have an understanding ofthe origin and evolution of ASL numbers as well as on the fluidity principles for language register and cetegories of ASL. Interaction will be focused on categories of numbers, such as cardinal, clock, years, and informational numbers.

Info: AID Vice President Carrie Loshelder (closh17 gmail.com) 214-686-5341

$40 for three hour workshop (-$5 for AID member; -$5 for RID/TSID member)

Make check payable to AID and mail to:
AID / PO Box 684694 / Austin TX 78768

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Sleeping Beauty, a magical musical faery tale (SI) Sat Apr 10 8pm – 10pm The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd, Austin TX 78722

ASL Interpreted Performance of VORTEX Repertory Company’s "Sleeping Beauty," a magical musical faery tale by Bonnie Cullum and Content Love Knowles

Free Parking. Bus Route. Delicious Café.

Tickets: $30-$10 Available at 512-478-LAVA (5282) or http://www.vortexrep.org/. $30-$25 Priority Seating, $20-$15 General Admission, $10 Starving Artists

Thursdays and Sundays 2-for-1 admission with donation of 2 non-perishable food items. Limited seating. Advanced purchase recommended.

Sleeping Beauty is an auditory feast, serving an enchanting original musical. As a special bonus for blind and visually-challenged patrons, The VORTEX and VSA Arts of Texas are providing a unique theatrical opportunity. This auditory delight is enhanced by audio description, provided by a live Audio Describer through the subtle technology of an earbud.

VORTEX Repertory Company proudly presents Sleeping Beauty, a magical musical faery tale by Bonnie Cullum and Content Love Knowles. This dynamic production joins the musical theatre canon with a feminist, revisionist, re-telling of this well-beloved faery tale. This production is accessible for all ages.

With its first-ever NEA-funded production, the artists of VORTEX Repertory Company have created some of the most stunning design and spectacle in the 22-year history of this cutting-edge company. From the larger-than-life costumes for the 13 Faeries and the Royal Court to the huge revolving spiral tower and the fantastical lighting, the magic of the mythic kingdom of Avalia comes to life in song and spectacle.

Cullum and Knowles first created Sleeping Beauty in 2005, in a heart-felt version that played to packed houses, adoring fans, and young princesses. Now, they have re-worked and revised the original with some entirely new songs, revised text and music, a contemporary design, a new seating arrangement, and all-new stellar cast. Don’t miss the VORTEX performance event of the year.

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Deafness Resource Specialist available
Tue Apr 13 1pm - 4pm (Monthly at 1pm on the second Tuesday) TCSDHH, 2201 Post Rd #100, Austin TX 78704

Brian Determan, Deafness Resource Specialist is available to help Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and late deafened individuals.

Walk in or schedule appointment with: Brian Determan: Email: DeafnessRS7a@dars.state.tx.us
V/VP: 512-410-1786
AIM: BDAxess7a
TTY: 512-514-6385

Brian will come to Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1-4 pm.

CAAG is a community partner with the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - DSHHS, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services - DARS, Division of Rehabilitation Servcies (DRS)

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"Jeopardy!!" Game on ADA, specializing in Deaf/Hard of Hearing (ASL; CART/VI by request) Wed Apr 14 6:30pm – 8:30pm Travis County Services for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing – Conference room, 2201 Post Rd #100, Austin TX 78704

1. What does ADA really says about who provides an interpreter or other auxiliary aid/service?
2. Does a private doctor’s office have to employ at least 15 employees before providing an interpreter or other auxiliary aid/service?
3. Does a Social Security office have to follow ADA?
4. Are employers required to pay for interpreters or other auxiliary aid/service for their Deaf/hard of hearing employees?
5. Does ADA apply to a public college/university only, not a private one?

Come to this training for answers to these and other questions and to have fun learning through playing Jeopardy!! game. The training will empower you to learn how to self-advocate as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual.

Pizza and soft drinks will also be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accommodations for participants such as real time captioning (C.A.R.T.) or sign to voice interpreter services must be requested by Friday, April 9, 2010. Email to: brian.determan@caag4.com or deafnessrs7a@dars.state.tx.us or call the office at VP/Direct 512-410-1786.

Info: Brian Determan DeafnessRS7A@dars.state.tx.us

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Douglas Ridloff LIVE: The "Jack of ALL ASL" Fri Apr 16 8pm (Doors open at 7; please be seated by 7:50) Austin Community College Eastview Campus, Bldg 8000, Rm 8500, 3401 Webberville Rd, Austin TX 78702

ASL Friends United is pleased to present Douglas Ridloff LIVE: The "Jack of ALL ASL." (Rated R. Mature audiences only. Age 18+) Bio and intro at: http://douglasridloff.blogspot.com/.

Admission: $10
Tickets at the door or ACC Rio Grande Campus rm 201 10am-4pm M/Tu/Th & 9am-3pm W.

Info: aslterp@austincc.edu or 512-223-3205.

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Beach and Bikerfest
Fri Apr 16 – Sun Apr 18 South Padre Island

http://www.beachnbikerfest.com

Hey Biker, The winter season is almost over! On April 16-18 2010 South Padre Island will have a Beach and Bikerfest Rally. The fans are welcome. Plenty Mexican foods and the seafoods and the sands on the beach.

They will have a biker tour group to New Progreso, Tamps, Mexico for $15 each person for the toll. It will takes us 45 minutes to 1 hour to Tamps and we will stay there for 2 hours. Do not forgot to bring your passport, If you want to visit Mexico.

Email: Fred Goebel (silentrumbles yahoo.com)

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DEAFensive Driving
Sat Apr 17 9am - 3:30pm
Palm School, 100 N IH 35, Austin TX 78704 (NW corner of IH35 and Cesar Chavez, across from IHOP)

Registration DEADLINE: April 9, 2010

Cost: $40, lunch included

A defensive driving course can reduce the cost of your insurance or dismiss a speeding ticket? TCSDHH will sponsor “Texas Friendly Defensive Driving Schools” to teach a class for Deaf and Hard of Hearing participants.

Interpreters will be provided. Please request additional accommodations and complete pre-registration and payment by 4/9/10. Note: Registration will not be refunded for no shows. Contact us: (512) 410-1598 (vp).

*** Bring your ticket to the class for paperwork. ***

Register for DEAFensive Driving
Full Name:
Address:
City State Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:
Requested Accommodations:
Reason for taking the class: Ticket Dismiss / Reduce Insurance Pre-payment Option: Cash / Money Order Lunch Options: Turkey / Roast Beef / Veggie

Please mail or bring registration to:
TCSDHH
2201 Post Rd #100
Austin TX 78704

Or contact us at: 512-854-9205 (v) or 512-410-1598 (vp) Info: Doug Rollins Doug.Rollins@co.travis.tx.us

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Deaf Jewish Community Brunch
Sun Apr 18 10am – Noon Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Ln, Austin TX 78731 (512) 735-8000

We invite you to join us for a potluck brunch which will provide the Deaf Jewish community with an opportunity to get to meet each other and to make plans for other events throughout the year! This event is FREE and open to everyone. You do not need to be a JCC member and no prior Jewish knowledge is necessary. Interpreter will be present. Be a part of helping to form this group -- we want your input to help us make plans for social and educational events throughout the year!

Questions? Contact Lisa Apfelberg at (512) 735-8076 or lisa.apfelberg@shalomaustin.org

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ASL Social Night -- ASL "Austin City Limits" Thu Apr 22 7pm – 9pm
NYOS Charter School (outside behind the building), 12301 N Lamar Blvd, Austin TX 78753 (corner of Yager & North Lamar) 512-583-6967

Last ASL Social night for school year 2009-2010.

THEME: ASL "Austin City Limits," where students perform songs in ASL.

ASL Social Night is a bi-monthly event for socialization & interaction with ASL classes from other schools and, of course, with deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

The event will consist of activities, lectures, storytelling and much more.

Families and friends are welcome!!

Info: Tim Knetl (timmy1270 yahoo.com) or Jennifer Knetl (jennibur yahoo.com)

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4th Annual Diamond Event
Thu May 6 6pm - Thu May 6 7pm
Hilton Austin, 500 E 4th St, Austin TX

Welcome to the 4th Annual Diamond Event, An Exquisite Culinary Experience Presented by: the Texas School for the Deaf Foundation

Students from the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) Culinary Arts career training program are featured for an evening of exquisite dining.

Guests will indulge in gourmet, wine-paired, courses, thrill to silent and live auctions, and enjoy special entertainment featuring TSD students & the premiere of a TSD documentary by Elephant Productions.

http://www.tsdfdiamondevent.com/
Email: info@tsdfoundation.org
Voice: 512.462.5328
V/TTY: 1.800.DEAF.TSD

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Ranch-O-Rama Event by Texas Association of the Deaf (TAD) Sat May 8 9am - 3pm
Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms, Austin TX 78754

http://PioneerFarms.org/
Explore over 20 historical buildings on 200 acres. Buggy rides, hay rides, pony rides, etc. BBQ and drinks for sale.
Many vendors will be there.
Reasonable admissions fees for families. Contact: Marilyn Swanson marilyn@deaftexas.org

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Business Convention and Expo of the Deaf - Houston Thu May 27 - Sun May 30, 2010
Houston TX

http://wpress.deafbusiness.org/registration http://wpress.deafbusiness.org/opportunity/exhibition

This premier business event is a call to action, participate, inspire and bring prosperity to more deaf people. In addition to networking opportunities, this event will give us the tools we need to deal with challenges effectively during these difficult and uncertain times. This convention offers benefits for everyone. Let us take charge of our destiny and move onward to a better future!

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CPR Training for Deaf / HOH - Houston (CART, SI) Sat Apr 24 8am - 12:30pm
American Red Cross, 2700 Southwest Fwy, Houston TX 77098 (on feeder road going south from Kirby)

Any person with hearing loss is urged to enroll in this course. Bring your friends and family.

ADULT CPR and AED (automatic external defibrillator) TRAINING CLASS with CART (real time captioning) and Sign Language Interpreters.

Cost: $10.00 per person

Register online at http://www.houstonredcross.org/en/cev/2845

This class is sponsored at a reduced cost by Hearing Loss Association of Houston in partnership with Texas Arrhythmia Institute and American Red Cross Greater Houston Area.

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BISCUIT BROTHERS LIVE (SI), Kids and Family Playtime Series Sun Apr 25 4:30pm
Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Av, Austin TX 78701 http://www.austintheatre.org/

IMPORTANT

To purchase seats in view of the sign language interpreters, please contact Ticket Services Manager Hillary Williams hwilliams@austintheatre.org or call 512-692-0529.

The Biscuit Brothers is an Emmy Award winning TV show on PBS. It's also a very successful live act that has performed for thousands of children and families in venues all across the US. A true Austin favorite!

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64th Annual SWDBA (Southwest States)
Thu May 6 - Sat May 8
AMF Diamond Lanes, 267 N Forest Blvd, Houston TX 77090

Southwest Deaf Bowling Association Tournament Hosted by Lone Star Deaf Bowling
Info: Joe Ed Thompson (joeedt aol.com)
Fan Info: Jose Ybarra (LSDB2010 gmail.com)

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Coffee & dessert chat at AAD
Sat Jun 19 9am - Noon (Every 3 months at 9am on the third Saturday) Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX 78748. VP: 512-410-1522, 866-949-4210

Some desserts are homemade, yummy! There are some prizes for lucky winners.

For more information about the event you can contact committee: Sally Porter, Brenda Mills, Brenda Oates, Beth Strain, or Susan Kallina.

Admission: Member - Free, Non-Member - $5.

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2010 Statewide Conference on Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing July 22-24, 2010
Omni Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas

Biennial conference of professionals (administrators, audiologists, speech pathologists, diagnosticians, regional education service center personnel, private agencies, and interpreters) and parents of students who are deaf and hard of hearing, representing every school district in the state of Texas as well as other states.

Now accepting applications for sponsorship, program advertising, and exhibit space. Contact Sandy Chance at 281-897-6425 or sandra.chance@cfisd.net.

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Published 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Submissions, corrections, requests to info@austindeafevents.com.