Date: May 17th 2012

                       AUSTIN DEAF EVENTS
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17 May 2012               Issue No. 166          Circulation 1038
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Announcements

1)
Early voting Monday, May 21, 2012 Noon-2pm at Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 2201 Post Rd #100, Austin TX 78704.

2)
Please help send Miss Deaf Texas, Sericia Jackerson, to Louisville, Kentucky for the Miss Deaf America finals July 2-July 7, 2012. http://missdeaftexas.com/donations/

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In this issue...
(OC) Open Captions; (SI) Sign Interpreted, (VI) Voice Interpreted

Sections
AAD - Austin Association of the Deaf
AA and NA Meetings
Churches -- http://austindeafevents.com/church Recurring Events (ASL Happy Hour, Deaf Coffee Chat, Deaf Seniors, etc.) REI Class Schedule
Gardening Class Schedule
Movies
Event listings by title and by date
2011 - 2012 Texas Performing Arts Season (SI performance info)

Date index:
05/09 Regular business meeting at AAD, Banknight following 05/17 CSD Recruiting Event
05/17 Preparing Your Landscape for Summer 05/17 Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) 05/18 HORNS at AAD
05/18 Poker League at AAD
05/19 Poker League final
05/19 Spring yard clean up day.
05/19, 20 Meet artist Joan Fabian at WEST Austin Studio Tour 05/20 Fr. Tom Coughlin to Lead Mass for the Deaf, and Rudy's BBQ 05/20 FREE Visual Yoga Class
05/21 Tao of Everest (special presentation) (SI) 05/22 Camp Cooking Basics (SI)
05/22 Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mile walk/run series 05/23 Bike Maintenance Basics (SI)
05/23 Sexual Harassment Workshop
05/24 Head, Heart, and Soul (SI)
05/24, 25, 26 Funny Zero ~ Wild West Burlesque Show 05/28 Memorial Day
05/29 Bike Commuting Basics (SI)
06/01 Mexican Train games at AAD
06/02 Les Miserables performance (SI)
06/02 TINGO at AAD
06/07 Deaf Seniors of Austin
06/08-10 Family Weekend Retreat
06/09 Deaf Awareness Day as Fiesta Texas 06/09 Deaf group outing (Round Rock)
06/14 How Rid Your Garden of Pesky Insects 06/20-24 49th Annual TSID Conference
06/30 Garden Photography
07/14 Identifying Good and Bad Bugs
07/19 How to Plan and Install Home Drip Irrigation 07/29-08/01 DeafNation World Expo
07/30-08/01 Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Houston) 09/13-16 3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 09/21 Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association reunion party 10/06 Bazaar at AAD

Title index:
3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 09/13-16 49th Annual TSID Conference 06/20-24
Bazaar at AAD 10/06
Bike Commuting Basics (SI) 05/29
Bike Maintenance Basics (SI) 05/23
Camp Cooking Basics (SI) 05/22
CSD Recruiting Event 05/17
Deaf Awareness Day as Fiesta Texas 06/09 Deaf group outing (Round Rock) 06/09
Deaf Seniors of Austin 06/07
DeafNation World Expo 07/29-08/01
Family Weekend Retreat 06/08-10
Fr. Tom Coughlin to Lead Mass for the Deaf, and Rudy's BBQ 05/20 FREE Visual Yoga Class 05/20
Funny Zero ~ Wild West Burlesque Show 05/24, 25, 26 Garden Photography 06/30
Head, Heart, and Soul (SI) 05/24
HORNS at AAD 05/18
How Rid Your Garden of Pesky Insects 06/14 How to Plan and Install Home Drip Irrigation 07/19 Identifying Good and Bad Bugs 07/14
Les Miserables performance (SI) 06/02
Meet artist Joan Fabian at WEST Austin Studio Tour 05/19, 20 Memorial Day 05/28
Mexican Train games at AAD 06/01
Poker League at AAD 05/18
Poker League final 05/19
Preparing Your Landscape for Summer 05/17 Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) 05/17 Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mile walk/run series 05/22 Regular business meeting at AAD, Banknight following 05/09 Sexual Harassment Workshop 05/23
Spring yard clean up day. 05/19
Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Houston) 07/30-08/01 Tao of Everest (special presentation) (SI) 05/21 Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association reunion party 09/21 TINGO at AAD 06/02

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AAD - Austin Association of the Deaf (Austin Deaf Club) Calendar http://www.austindeafclub.org/events/

$1 for social games.
Fridays 7pm - 1am, Saturdays 7pm - 2am. Happy Hour 7 - 10pm Fridays and Saturdays. Admission: Friday $5, Saturday $7
Where: Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX 78748

Fri May 4 1st Fri: Mexican Train games 7p, Poker League 8p Sat May 5 1st Sat: TINGO 8p
Fri May 11 Poker League 8p
Sat May 12 Regular business meeting, Banknight after Fri May 18 3rd Fri: HORNS 8p, Poker League 8p Sat May 19 Spring yard clean up day 8a-5p, Poker League final 8p Fri Jun 1 1st Fri: Mexican Train games 7p, Poker League 8p Sat Jun 2 1st Sat: TINGO 8p
Sat Jun 9 2nd Sat: Regular business meeting, Banknight after Fri May 18 3rd Fri: HORNS 8p, Poker League 8p

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

ADCPL - Austin Deaf Club Poker League
http://adcpl.austindeafclub.org/Calendar.html

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AA and NA MEETINGS (SI)
TCSDHH provides sign language interpreters for the following AA and NA meetings in Austin:

Monday 5:45-7pm: AA, (Grace United Methodist), 205 E Monroe Monday 7:00-8:30pm: NA, 212 E Monroe
Tuesday 3:30-5:00pm: AA, 1800 Fortview Rd Friday 8:00-9:30pm: NA, 2701 S Lamar, Recovery South

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

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

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RECURRING EVENTS

Austin Deaf Club Poker League: austindeafclub.org/adcpl/ADCPL%202010-2011%20Statistics%20-%20Web/ADCPL%20Schedule.pdf

DEAF SENIORS OF AUSTIN (South Central)--Every 1st Thursday, 1-4pm 06/07 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.

DEAF BLIND COFFEE CHAT

• STARBUCKS COFFEE (Central)--Every 3rd Saturday, 6-8pm 05/19 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: DeafBlind Apt Program staff (DeafblindApartmentProgram@dars.state.tx.us); Doug Rollins (sspdbterps gmail.com)

DEAFNESS RESOURCE SPECIALIST available by appointment. TCSDHH, 2201 Post Rd #100, Austin TX 78704. Contact: Brian Determan DeafnessRS7a@dars.state.tx.us or 512-410-1786.

ASL Happy Hour at Ruta Maya
Fridays, 5pm – 8pm
Ruta Maya Cafe, 3601 S Congress Ave, Austin TX Come join every Friday from 5-8 to socialize and learn some sign language. All are welcome to mingle. 21+ for alcohol.

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REI Class Schedule (SI)

The free classes at the REI Downtown location are interpreted into ASL. Register at http://rei.com/austin_downtown (space is limited).

May Schedule: All classes are 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Monday- 21st Tao of Everest (special presentation) Tuesday- 22nd Camp Cooking Basics
Wednesday- 23rd Bike Maintenance Basics Tuesday- 29th Bike Commuting Basics

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Gardening Class Schedule (SI by request)

Summer gardening classes with interpreters available

Classes offered this summer by Travis County AgriLife Extension and Travis County Master Gardeners.

TO REQUEST INTERPRETERS for a class email TCSDHH interpretercoordinator@co.travis.tx.us

Classes tend to fill up, so arrive 10-15 minutes early to get a good seat.

Info: jan.castleberry@co.travis.tx.us

Preparing Your Landscape for Summer
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600B Smith Rd There are numerous things you can do yourself to ensure healthier, bushier, plants with increased blooms. Learn when to fertilize, which plants to pinch back, and other tips from a pro. Interpreters will be provided.

How Rid Your Garden of Pesky Insects
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600B Smith Rd Help your gardening by knowing more about the insects which live there. First, hear more about friend and foe in the insect world, and then learn the less toxic and usually less expensive methods to control harmful insects. You'll leave armed with insect identification literature to help improve your gardening. Request an ASL interpreter by JUNE 8

Garden Photography
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 10am-12pm
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd A retired expert in the field of biotechnology, Bruce Leander concentrates now on his love of fine art nature photography - macro and landscape. His work with the Wildflower Center has produced a series of stunning plant studies which highlights the fine work being done there. He will share with us the tools and methods he recommends to get started in this fascinating aspect of horticulture. This free class doesn't require a reservation but if you want to ensure a seat, sign up online at http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/ Please note that any empty reserved seats are open seating at 9:50 am. Request an ASL interpreter by JUNE 22

Identifying Good and Bad Bugs
Saturday, July 14, 2012, 10am-12pm
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd Wizzie Brown, integrated pest management specialist for AgriLife Extension in Texas, will lecture about how to manage pests in your yard through IPM. IPM is an environmentally responsible and minimal use of chemicals that may also kill beneficial insects, harm pets or possibly enter the water table. She will teach how to identify good bugs vs. bag bugs and the thoughtful, careful use of pesticides for control in our gardens and landscapes. This free class doesn't require a reservation but if you want to ensure a seat, sign up online at: http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/ Please note that any empty reserved seats are open seating at 9:50 am. Request an ASL interpreter by JULY 6

How to Plan and Install Home Drip Irrigation Thursday, July 19, 2012, 10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600B Smith Rd Conserve water and reduce water stress to potted plants, landscaping or vegetable garden by using a drip irrigation system. Learn about the two most common drip systems available and how to utilize one or the other or combination of the systems. Discover how to test the water pressure to determine the length of the run. Gain knowledge by watching how the pieces are assembled. Take away the knowledge necessary to create your own system. Request an ASL interpreter JULY 13

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MOVIES

Find captioned movies by zipcode or city: http://captionfish.com/

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

Find subtitled movies and shows on Netflix and iTumes. http://phlixie.com/

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Preparing Your Landscape for Summer (SI by request) Thu, May 17, 10am – 12pm Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600 Smith Rd, Austin TX

http://tcmastergardeners.org/what/edseminars.html

There are numerous things you can do to ensure healthier, bushier plants with increased blooms. Learn when to fertilize which plants, which plants to pinch back, and other tips from a pro.

Call 512-410-1598 by May 14 to request sign language interpreter.

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CSD Recruiting Event
Thursday, May 17, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Six Lounge, 117 West Fourth Street, Austin TX

CSD, one of the nation's leading nonprofit providers of telecommunications and human service programs for deaf and hard of hearing consumers, will begin aggressively recruiting technology professionals to join the organization's new technology design studio based in Austin, Texas. Sponsored by Door64 http://door64.com/, a local technology member organization.

CSD plans to open a new Technology+Design Studio in Austin. The goal of this new studio is to design and develop the organization's next generation web environment, mobile applications, and network/communication infrastructure.

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Meet artist Joan Fabian at WEST Austin Studio Tour Sat, May 19; Sun, May 20, 11am – 6pm both days

A solo show by San Antonio artist Joan Fabian. Being an artist with a hearing impairment, Fabian uses color to understand place and culture.

Details: http://westaustinstudiotour.com

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FREE Visual Yoga Class
Sunday, May 20, 2012, 4pm
Total Wellness Austin, 4220 West William Cannon Dr, Austin TX 78749

Don't forget to "like" us on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/VisualYogawithmandi (Also, look for me at the Z Festival at TSD on Saturday!)

There will be a collection basket for you to donate whatever amount you are able, all proceeds will benefit the Deaf Yoga foundation's service efforts!

This year’s proceeds directly fund:

• Partial scholarships for 3 deaf yogins to attend Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training this June in New York = $7,000
• ASL interpreter travel for volunteers during June training course = $1,500
• Ongoing DYF Monthly expenses (6 months) = $5,500
• New multi-media interactive newsletter template = $1,800
• Video blog post-production = $2,500
• Apple computer & necessary video software for educational video blog = $2,300

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Fr. Tom Coughlin to Lead Mass for the Deaf, and Rudy's BBQ Sun, May 20, 3pm – 4pm Mother Chapel, St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church 120 W Oltorf Ave, Austin TX 78704

Come and Join us for Mass with Fr. Tom Coughlin and Rudy’s BBQ dinner after Mass. If you would like to join us for Rudy’s BBQ dinner, please RVSP to Deafministry@st-ignatius.org by Wednesday, May 16th so we know how much food to order. Donations of $5/person would be appreciated. Our Deaf Ministry is growing thus our budget needs to grow, too! Such examples are paying the interpreters for masses, special events, and holy days; workshops/training for religion staff/interpreters, etc. (This will be the last Mass led by Fr. Tom Coughlin before the summer. He will return in the fall beginning September. The dates will be given at a later time.) Info: deafministry@st-ignatius.org

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Ranger Stampede 5K and 1 mail walk/run series 2011-2012 Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 S Congress Ave, Austin TX (enter at Elizabeth Street gate) Wednesdays at 5pm on these dates:
May 22

$2 per race. Free for under 21.
Run/walk is stopwatch timed with results posted on TSD website (wellness). Info: nick.bannon@tsd.state.tx.us
http://AustinDeafEvents.com/docs/RangerStampede5Kschedule2011-12.pdf

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Sexual Harassment Workshop
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:15pm to 8:30pm Austin Public Library Carver Branch (Central-East Austin), 1161 Angelina St, Austin TX 78702 (Bus Route: 2, 4, 6)

Co-conducted by Safe Place Deaf Services and CAAG of Austin

Sexual Harrassment? No Interpreter? #DO-DO YOU?

As a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual in a work environment, have you ever experienced:

• Feeling unsure if someone else’s behavior is a sexual harassment?
• Feeling "trapped" by communication barriers?
• Having a request for a qualified interpreter or another accommodation to ensure effective communication to discuss a sexual harassment situation be denied?
• Not knowing your civil rights?

Come learn how to self-advocate as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual. There are ways you can handle sexual harassment or disability discrimination by self-advocating for your rights or get advocacy services. When this does not work, there are specific guidelines to follow in filing complaints with various agencies. Learn how to improve your life and the life of others in the most positive ways possible.

Light Refreshments will be provided.

NOTE: By 5pm Thursday, May 17th please request accommodations such as captioning (CART) or sign to voice interpreter by email deafnessRS7a@dars.state.tx.us or VP/Direct 512-481-7707.

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Head, Heart, and Soul (SI)
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30-8:00pm
City of Austin Public Library Manchaca Branch, 5500 Manchaca Rd, Austin TX 78745

The ManKind Project USA mkpusa.org presents "Head, Heart, and Soul", an journey of self discovery in a free interactive seminar that provides an introduction to the work we do in both the Men’s New Warrior Training Adventure and the Woman Within International Training Weekend womanwithin.org.

ASL Interpretation will be provided.

Info: email Brian silentwarriors2012@gmail.com

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Funny Zero ~ Wild West Burlesque Show
Thu May 24, Fri May 25, Sat May 26: 7pm – 9pm The Blue Theatre, 916 Springdale Rd, Austin TX 78702

Deaf Women of Texas proudly presents a wild west burlesque show, "Funny Zero" May 24-26th, 7-9 pm @ The Blue Theatre, 916 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78702. The show will be presented in ASL only with music in the background.

Limited Seating! Hurry up and buy tickets @ shelleydwu@gmail.com. Cannot make it? Feel free to donate to DWT!

Gratitude goes to ZVRS for their sponsorship!

http://youtu.be/9QiqyqjpAag

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Les Miserables (SI)
Saturday, June 2, 2012
UT Bass Concert Hall

2011-2012 University of Texas Performing Arts Season http://texasperformingarts.org/

SIGN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
Typically for Broadway Across America tours performing at Bass Concert Hall, the Saturday matinee performance is Sign Language Interpreted (ASL). Contact the box office at 512.475.7102 to purchase tickets in the reserved section for those in need of this service. For additional questions about this or other services for the deaf or hard of hearing, please contact Guest Services: GUEST SERVICES INFORMATION
Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM 512.471.2787
frontofhouse@texasperformingarts.org

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Family Weekend Retreat
Fri-Sun, June 8 - 10

Flyer with full details:
http://services.texasdhhresources.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=160858&type=d

Every summer the Educational Resource Center on Deafness and the Texas School for the Deaf host a popular program called Family Weekend Retreat (FWR) for families in Texas who have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. We offer something of interest for everyone in the family - fun activities, educational workshops and lots of opportunities to network with other families. All family members are welcome!

Register by April 30th to receive the early bird cost of $75 for a family of 4 and $10 for each additional family member – this includes meals and lodging in the dorms. Standard pricing of $100/family of four goes into effect on May 1st. Families arrive on Friday afternoon and depart on Sunday by noon.

Please note: Deaf or hard of hearing students who are enrolled at TSD and their families are not eligible for this outreach program.

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Deaf Awareness Day as Fiesta Texas
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio

Purchase tickets in advance at the Department of American Sign Language and Interpreter Training at San Antonio College. For additional tickets at the special rate visit the San Antonio College table at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas front gate on the day of the event to get a discount coupon.

Good for up to six tickets at $26.99+tax.

Info: 210-486-1106 or http://alamo.edu/sac/asl

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Deaf group outing (Round Rock)
Sat, June 9, 10am – 8pm Rock'n River Family Aquatic Center, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock TX 78664

Admission Fees:
Rock Round residents - Adult (18-54): $4.50 and Child (17 and under)/Senior (55 up): $3.50 Non-residents pay an additional $1 - Adult: $5.50 and Child/Senior: $4.50 Mastercard and Visa are accepted as well as cash (No coins under 25 cents or no checks)

What to BRING:

• Proper swim attire (Please read swim attire guidelines on Rock'n River website)
• Snacks/Foods if you want to save $

https://facebook.com/tonia.fehrenbach

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49th Annual TSID Conference
Wed, June 20, 2012 – Sun, June 24, 2012 Hilton Austin Hotel, 500 Et 4th St, Austin TX 78701

Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf (TSID) invites you to be a part of this important training and gathering of professional sign language interpreters in Texas.

9th Annual Student Conference
June 20-21, 2012

49th Annual TSID Conference
June 21-24, 2012

“Exploring the New Frontier of Interpreting"

Hosted by Austin Interpreters for the Deaf & Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf

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DeafNation World Expo
July 29 - August 1, 2012
Las Vegas NV

http://deafnation.com/dnwe/

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Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mon-Wed, July 30 – August 1, 2012 Westin Galleria Houston TX

http://swced.org/

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3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference September 13 - 16, 2012
Marriott Austin South Hotel, 4415 South IH 35, Austin TX 78744

Knowledge is Power
El Conocimiento es Poder

http://tlcdhh.org/conferences/2012-conference/ http://nchdhh.org/information.html

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Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association reunion party September 21, 2012 4 to 10 PM
Shady Springs Party Barn

$25 per person ($15 for age 4 to 11): Six-hour Party, cheeseburgers & hot dogs platter, large indoor pavilion, putt-putt course, horseshoe pits, volleyball and a free ticket for door prize (Flat screen HDTV, ViUDA Bistro gift cards and many more). Plus many other activities! Children welcome! $15 for age 4-11. Free for age 3 and under. Unlimited iced tea, lemonade & water all day. Cash bar (beer, wine, mixed drinks & margaritas). And a surprise treat by Kurt!

Check or money order payable to TSDAA, Inc. to: TSDAA Reunion Party, PO BOX 643, Manchaca, TX 78652

Info: Chairman Ronny Taylor RonnyRTaylor@yahoo.com or 512-410-6682 http://tsdaa.org
http://shadyspringspartybarn.com

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Bazaar at AAD
Saturday, October 6, 2012 9a - 7p
Austin Deaf Club, 8818 Cullen Ln, Austin TX

Save the date!
Bazaar plus Chili Cook-off, Salsa Contest, Mookwalk, Kids area, Arts & Crafts booth, and lots more! TINGO follows at 8pm.

Chairman Bobby Creed, assistant chairman Earl Day

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