Date: August 2nd 2012

                       AUSTIN DEAF EVENTS
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 2 Aug 2012               Issue No. 170          Circulation 1055
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Announcements

• Happy Olympics Watching *

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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, Poker, Visual Yoga 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:
08/02 Deaf Seniors of Austin
08/03 Mexican Train Games at AAD
08/04 TINGO at AAD
08/04, 10, 11 Free classes at The Natural Gardener (SI on request) 08/11 Banknight at AAD
08/15 Backpacking Basics at REI (SI)
08/17 HORNS at AAD
08/20-24 Vacation Bible School at Jesus Deaf Church 08/23 Camp Cooking Basics at REI (SI)
08/29 Hands-on Map & Compass Basics at REI (SI) 09/01 TINGO at AAD
09/07 Mexican Train Games at AAD
09/08 AAD Regular Meeting at AAD, Banknight following 09/11 AAD Executive Meeting at AAD
09/13-16 3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 09/21 HORNS at AAD
09/21 Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association reunion party 09/22 Texas School for the Deaf Homecoming 09/22-23 Deaf Motorcycle Event during TSD Homecoming 2012 09/30, 10/01 Trix Bruce workshops
10/06 Bazaar at AAD
10/19 SafePlace 2012 Celebration

Title index:
3rd Biennial National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference 09/13-16 AAD Executive Meeting at AAD 09/11
AAD Regular Meeting at AAD, Banknight following 09/08 Backpacking Basics at REI (SI) 08/15
Banknight at AAD 08/11
Bazaar at AAD 10/06
Camp Cooking Basics at REI (SI) 08/23
Deaf Motorcycle Event during TSD Homecoming 2012 09/22-23 Deaf Seniors of Austin 08/02
Free classes at The Natural Gardener (SI on request) 08/04, 10, 11 Hands-on Map & Compass Basics at REI (SI) 08/29 HORNS at AAD 08/17, 09/21
Mexican Train Games at AAD 08/03, 09/07 SafePlace 2012 Celebration 10/19
Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association reunion party 09/21 Texas School for the Deaf Homecoming 09/22 TINGO at AAD 08/04, 09/01
Trix Bruce workshops 09/30, 10/01
Vacation Bible School at Jesus Deaf Church 08/20-24

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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 Aug 3 Mexican Train Games 7p
Sat Aug 4 TINGO 8p
Sat Aug 11 Banknight 9p
Fri Aug 17 HORNS 8p
Sat Sep 1 TINGO 8p
Fri Sep 7 Mexican Train Games 7p
Sat Sep 8 AAD Regular Meeting 8p, Banknight following Tue Sep 11 AAD Executive Meeting 6p
Fri Sep 21 HORNS 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 08/02 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 08/18 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.

VISUAL YOGA
Fridays 1-2 PM and Saturdays 10-11 AM
Total Wellness Austin, 4220 West William Cannon (between Randall's and PTerry's), Ste 130, Austin TX 78749 A yoga class in ASL only. Deaf people, ASL students, Interpreting students, people with knowledge in ASL are all welcome. Donations only. http://facebook.com/VisualYogawithmandi

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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).

Backpacking Basics (SI)
Wed, August 15, 6:30pm – 8:00pm REI will take the mystery out of Backpacking as we share our knowledge in this show and tell session. We will cover backpacking essentials: choosing a pack; selecting proper clothing; and the right footwear; and understanding the basic gear you need to reach your destination.

Camp Cooking Basics (SI)
Thu, August 23, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Do you want to make easy and fun meals at camp but feel unsure how to cook them? Would you like tips on what to bring and how to make the most of cooking in the outdoors? Join REI for an introductory class on campsite cooking. We have years of experience to share, and we'd like to help you learn how to create easy and fun meals your way to tasty eating outside. No experience necessary!

Hands-on Map & Compass Basics (SI)
Wed, August 29, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Come learn basic navigation skills using map and compass to find your way. In this in-store class you'll learn the parts of a compass, how to read a topographic map and how to use them in tandem. You'll learn how to pinpoint your location through triangulation and then navigate to new locations by following a bearing. This is a hands-on in-store class with some lecture components. Maps and compasses are provided, but bring your own if you prefer.

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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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Free Classes at the Natural Gardener (SI by request) See schedule below.
8648 Old Bee Cave Rd, Austin TX 78735 Phone 512-288-6113 http://naturalgardeneraustin.com/

All classes begin at 9:00 am and are about 1 hour long, except where noted. Classes are subject to change. Please call first to confirm. Classes are held outdoors under an open air canopy - please dress for the weather. Arrive early for best seating. You are welcome to bring your own chair.

The Natural Gardener would like to invite members of the deaf community to attend our free classes. We offer free classes most Saturdays year-round except for spring. Please check our website for more information. We would like to arrange for at least one volunteer interpreter to attend our classes, whenever their services are requested. We request that members of the deaf community who wish to attend our classes will contact us at least one week in advance of the class to give us time to find an interpreter. If you will be attending with your own interpreter, would you let us know if we may invite others, also?

RSVP at least one week in advance for sign language interpretation. RSVP to Rosina Newton: rosina@naturalgardeneraustin.com

For more information, please visit us at http://naturalgardeneraustin.com/. Sign up for our newsletter online to get advance notice of free classes, sales, coupons, and other information.

Saturday, August 4 at 9 am - Don Gardner, Certified Consulting Arborist, teaches us "Basic Tree Care for Central Texas." Trees are the most valuable plant in our landscape; it pays to know how to take care of them. There is so much misinformation out there about trees, from mulching to pruning, that it's important to get the facts. Attending Don's class, homeowners and professionals can gain specific skills in tree care, along with a greater understanding of trees in general. Don is a favorite expert with those who know him. He has been an arborist for over 30 years.

Friday, August 10 at 10 am - Rosina Newton, Horticulturist at the Natural Gardener, presents "Organic Vegetable Gardening 101." Beginning gardeners - or longtime gardeners from other regions of the country - often ask for this class. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to create successful vegetable, herb, and flower gardens in Central Texas. Learn site selection, soil preparation and fertilization, planting methods, pest control, and more! Rosina is a 1984 graduate of Texas A&M University in Horticulture and has been assisting customers and serving as horticulturist at the Natural Gardener for over 15 years. This class may be slightly over one hour. This class will repeat on Tuesday, August 14.

Saturday, August 11 at 9 am - Jeff Ferris, Horticulturist at the Natural Gardener, ACC Instructor, and cofounder of Neighborhood Harvest Project (nhpnetwork.org), presents "Know Your Allies: Beneficial Insects." It's a war out there. Squash bugs and leaf-footed bugs and aphids...oh my! It's time to call in reinforcements to help you control the pests in the garden. Of all our problem bugs, we need to remember that less than 5% of the bugs we see are actually bad guys. Recognizing the good guys and learning how to attract them to the garden can give you the upper hand in the battle to protect that prized tomato or head of broccoli from the forces of evil! Come learn who your real friends are in the garden and landscape.

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Vacation Bible School
M-F, August 6-10, 2012 6:30pm – 8:30pm Solid Rock Baptist Fellowship, 608 Ralph Ablanedo Dr, Austin Tx

K thru 6th grade, deaf or hearing.

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Vacation Bible School at Jesus Deaf Church August 20-24, 2012. 8am - noon
Jesus Deaf Church, 1307 Newton St, Austin TX 78704

Age 3 thru entering 6th grade. Bible storytelling, games, activity lessons, mission projects, crafts, Bible lessons.

$10 per child for whole week. Childcare provided in afternoons.

Info: JesusDeafVBS@gmail.com
http://jesusdeafvbs.weebly.com/

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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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Texas School for the Deaf Homecoming
Sat, September 22, 10am – 7pm Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 South Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78704

Booths: 10am - 4pm. Food, drinks, games, prizes, arts & crafts Football: 5pm - 7pm. TSD Rangers vs CSD Riverside Cubs

Booth rental deadline Sept 3rd. Early bird until August 20th.

Proceeds benefit Student Development

Register at http://tsd.state.tx.us/

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Deaf Motorcycle Event during TSD Homecoming 2012 Sat, September 22 – Sun, September 23

Hello Deaf Bikers and Friends. Possible for us to ride on the Field Track round the TSD Homecoming football field on September 22, 2012. We will cruise round the Hills on the same weekend.

Two more months to go we will make the prepare for the Round-up bikers. Please tapping your friend's shoulder about this event. Let us kick the tires and Do not miss the Roaring!

Thanks,
Fred Goebel
Email: fredgoesky@earthlink.net

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Trix Bruce ASL Workshop: Non-Manual Signals and English Idioms Sun, September 30, 9am – 5pm Holiday Inn Express Austin Airport, 7601 East Ben White Blvd,

Deaf woman Trix Bruce presents "Face-Painting" with Non Manual Signals in ASL.

Non-manual signals (NMS) in American Sign Language enrich and clarify the meaning of manual signs. Come learn the art of painting your face with a full spectrum of NMS colors and designs, including: 1) Non-Manual Adverbs 2) Lexical Non-Manual Behaviors 3) Non-Manual Grammatical Markers 4) Emotional States / Evaluative judgments 5) Prosodic Structure 6) Discourse Structure 7) Turn Taking 8) Backchannel Feedback 9) Grammatical “Sound” Markers, and 10) Mouth Movements. This workshop will focus on developing accurate non-manual signals and markers as used in ASL. Demonstrations of each category of facial behaviors and head movements will be shown in context. Practice exercises will be offered. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be an artist!

Monday, October 1, 2012, 8a - 4p
Your Own Private Mentor

Monday, Octoer 1, 2012, 5:30p - 9:30p
English Idioms

Details and registration: http://TrixBruce.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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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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