Date: June 6th 2012
AUSTIN DEAF EVENTS
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7 june 2012 Issue No. 167 Circulation 1040
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Congratulations to the Austin Deaf Club on the new website http://AustinDeafClub.org/. It looks great, and the new embedded Google calendar, which you can add to your personal calendar, is a handy feature.
Congratulations to Jason Shaw, first Deaf Certified Solar PV Installer in the nation! Interview at http://imaginesolar.com/jason-shaw/.
Austin-Bergstrom International airport has installed three public access videophones provide free direct calls with access to CSD video relay service, as well as 10-digit point-to-point dialing, making direct calls to smartphones and other videophones possible. They are located across from Gate 3, in the Gate 16 hold room, and pre-security in bag claim near baggage carousel 6.
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:
06/01 1st Fri: Mexican Train games 7p, Poker League 8p
06/02 1st Sat: TINGO 8p
06/02 Les Miserables performance (SI)
06/07 Deaf Seniors of Austin
06/08-10 Family Weekend Retreat
06/09 2nd Sat: Regular business meeting, Banknight after
06/09 Deaf Awareness Day as Fiesta Texas
06/09 Deaf group outing (Round Rock)
06/14 How Rid Your Garden of Pesky Insects
06/15 3rd Fri: HORNS 8p, Poker League 8p
06/20-24 49th Annual TSID Conference
06/28 Health Forum
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
10/19 SafePlace 2012 Celebration
Title index:
1st Fri: Mexican Train games 7p, Poker League 8p 06/01
1st Sat: TINGO 8p 06/02
2nd Sat: Regular business meeting, Banknight after 06/09
3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 09/13-16
3rd Fri: HORNS 8p, Poker League 8p 06/15
49th Annual TSID Conference 06/20-24
Bazaar at AAD 10/06
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
Garden Photography 06/30
Health Forum 06/28
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
SafePlace 2012 Celebration 10/19
Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Houston) 07/30-08/01
Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association reunion party 09/21
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 Jun 1 1st Fri: Mexican Train games 7p, Poker League 8p
Sat Jun 2 1st Sat: TINGO 8p
Sat Jun 9 2nd Sat: Special business meeting, Banknight after
Fri Jun 15 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
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
CHURCH SERVICES for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Please see http://austindeafevents.com/church.html
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 06/16 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.
REI Class Schedule (SI)
The free classes at the REI Downtown location on 6th & Lamar are interpreted into ASL. Register at http://rei.com/austin_downtown (space is limited).
June Schedule: All classes are 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
In Deep Central America
Tuesday 06/05/2012
In follow-up to the popular Costa Rica 101 presentation, Hostelling International presents an in-depth discovery of travel through Central America.
http://rei.com/event/39831/session/50393
Camping Basics
Thursday 06/07/2012
Have you wanted to try camping but don't know how to get started? Join REI to learn what you need to take a camping trip in Central Texas and beyond.
http://rei.com/class/39872/session/50462
Lightweight Backpacking Basics
Tuesday 06/12/2012
Do you want to try backpacking but worry about carrying a heavy pack? Or, are you a backpacker who wants to lighten your load? An REI expert will provide excellent tips on lightweight backpacking.
http://rei.com/class/39832/session/50394
Backpacking Basics
Thursday 06/21/2012
In this beginner's class, REI will take the mystery out of backpacking and prepare you to start exploring wild areas with everything you need on your back.
http://www.rei.com/class/39833/session/50395
Climbing Basics
Monday 06/25/2012
Join an REI Rock Climbing Specialist for a free introduction to the basics of rock climbing. Topics will include an overview of rock-climbing styles, equipment and basic climbing movement principles.
http://rei.com/class/39834/session/50396
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
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
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/
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
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.
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
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
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
Health Forum in Pflugerville
Thu, June 28, 5pm – 9pm Dessau Elementary School, 1501 Dessau Ridge Ln, Austin TX 78754
Health Forum: 6-8pm
Health Screenings: 5-6pm, 8-9pm
This is an opportunity to share your thoughts about public health services and activities. Feedback from these meetings will help create a Health Improvement Plan for the Austin/Travis County area.
Top 5 Reasons to attend:
1. FREE health screenings, job information and refreshments!
2. LEARN about free health services available.
3. TELL US services you would like to see where you live.
4. MEET your Health & Human Services Department and be heard!
5. HELP CREATE a Health Improvement Plan for Austin and Travis County.
Bonus! The first 50 participants who stay through the whole meeting will receive $20 gift cards.
Via Doug Dittforth of TCSDHH
DeafNation World Expo
July 29 - August 1, 2012
Las Vegas NV
Statewide Conference on Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mon-Wed, July 30 – August 1, 2012 Westin Galleria Houston TX
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
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
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
SafePlace 2012 Celebration
Friday, October 19, 2012 at 11:30am
Hilton Hotel, Austin TX
We are excited to announce our Special Guest for the 2012 Celebration: Dan Rather. We look forward to taking a look back with Mr. Rather at SafePlace's historical roots, and hope you will be able to join us and support our mission to end sexual and domestic violence.
For sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets please visit SafePlace.org/Celebration or call 512-356-1573.
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