January 10,Mt. Prospect, IL.  READ’S Cued Speech Workshop 9am - 3:30pm. Contact AEHI, 2020 E. Camp, McDonald Road; Mount Prospect; IL; 60056; (847) 297-3206 (voice and TDD; (847), 297-4704 (FAX)

January 10, Natick, MA.  Monthly Cueing Session held at the Morse Institute Library. 10am - 12 noon.Contact: Josh Libby at jlibby@mit.edu

January 10, Pittsburgh, PA.  Introduction to Cued Language. A ten week course at Community College of Allegheny College, North Campus; Contact: Catherine Lynch at Cst4asl@aol.com

FRI, JAN 16.  Terrylene "In The Now".  Deaf etc in Grand Rapids sponsoring the events.  A play featuring a deaf actress about her childhood sexual abuse.  Northview High School, 4451 Hunsburger Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, at 7:30 PM.  Tickets may be purchased at the door for $12.  Her website: Terrylene.com.  For more info, contact Deafetc in GR. 

January 17-18, Cambridge, MA.  Cued Speech Winter Workshop. Classes are offered at four levels. Beginning, Intermediate Hearing Adult; Beginning Deaf Adult and Family Class. MIT Campus.  9am-4pm.ASHAs CEUs. RID CEUs and/or ACET credits available. Contact Josh Libby at jlibby@mit.edu

January 23-24, 2004 Vacaville, CA.  Intermediate Cued Speech Instruction. Mechanics Evaluation. Contact Joan Rupert, 707-448-4060 for more information and reservations.

SAT. FEB 7.  A Valentine's Day Dance.  Grand Rapids Athletic Assn of the Deaf.  $25 at the door.  Must be 21 to enter.  That's all I know right now (see flyer on Room 5160 as of 2/4/04).

SAT FEB 14.  Ben Bahan & Peter Cook (storytellers) at Goshen College.  1-2 PM,  Where: Umble Center, Goshen College, Goshen Indiana. A map to Goshen College and a campus map can be viewed at www.goshen.edu/aboutgc/map.php Cost:  $7.00 per person, per event. Tickets may be purchased by calling 574-535-7566. D/deaf callers please use relay. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. To order online contact the Goshen College ticket office: joannp@goshen.edu. Tickets are nonrefundable. Note:  The performance is interpreted into spoken English. The facility is wheelchair accessible. 
Questions?  Myron Yoder,   Director of the ASL Interpreter Training Program. Phone: 574-535-7382   E-mail: myronry@goshen.edu

THU, FEB 26.  An American Sign Language Coffeehouse Experience.  Come relax and experience an evening of sharing from members of the Deaf community.  Where:  The Refinery Café, 1909 Elkhart Road, Goshen, Indiana 46526, (V) 574/533-0893.  Angela Allen, presenter.  Where:  The Refinery Café, 1909 Elkhart Road, Goshen, Indiana 46526, (V) 574/533-0893.   Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.  6:00 – 7:00 Meet other people, communicate using ASL and enjoy the creations of Refinery Café.  7:00 – 8:00 Speakers will share about their lives, family, school experiences, etc.  8:00 – 9:00 Hang around, reflect on what was shared, meet new friends and enjoy the café. Cost: Donations  You are encouraged to purchase a drink and/or snack to show appreciation for using the coffeehouse. Also, consider making a donation to the speakers to supplement the honorarium they receive from the Goshen College ASL program. You’ll find a donation jar near the stage.  Purpose:  It is our goal to create a relaxing, comfortable, fun environment for Deaf and hearing people to gather. Many hearing people are learning about Deaf people, their language, and culture in a classroom setting. This coffeehouse experience takes learning into a "normal" community environment. It provides a place to bring language learners and language users together without intrusion into the private events of the Deaf community.  Communication:  There will be no spoken interpretation of stories. It is expected that everyone will use American Sign Language to the best of their ability. Come experience an environment free of the spoken English language.; for more information, CONTACT:  Myron Yoder,   

FEB 27 - MAR 3, 2004, Chicago and Evanston, Illinois.  The second annual Festival of Cinema for the Deaf will take place.  Films targeting Deaf people will be shown along with several activities taking place. For Festival information, go to http://www.cinemaforthedeaf.org . Hope to see all lovers of Deaf film and Deaf filmmakers there!

MAR 20, SAT.  4-8 pm.  Event at Lansing Community College.  Bertram Weston.

WED, MAR 24.  "Diversity:  "What's in it for me?".  Sponsored by the KVCC Diversity Committee.  Kalamazoo, Michigan.  9 AM - 4 PM.  To register, go to http://diversity.kvcc.edu   or call 269-488-4870.  There will be an interpreter available if you call 2 weeks prior to event. 

MAR 26-28.  9th annual Spring bilingual-bicultural Kirtland Community College weekend long retreat in Northern Michigan (usually held at Roscommon, Michigan at a very nice conference center with meal included). Our theme is "Live, Love, Laugh...and be Affiliated."  For the "Live" segment we will have a panel of 6 members representing 3 family member combinations:  D/H couples, D/H parent/child, and D/H siblings.  There is a cost.  For  more info, please contact  Brenda Dawn - bdawe@juno.com .

MAR 27.  "Into the Woods" - Shadow Interpreted Performance.  8 PM -- Interpreters:  Dan McDougall & SHelly Tocco.  School of Music, Theater & Dance.  Oakland University, Rochester Hill, MI.  Contact:  248-370-3013 V. email:  std@oakland.edu ; http://terptheater.com/list.html#IntoWoods

MAR 31.  Bertram Weston performing at Oakland Community College -- Highland Lake Campus, Waterford -- during Cultural Week.  There will be three performances.  OCC is focusing the ___ on Deaf Culture.  Showtimes are 1130-1230 PM; 130-230 PM and 630-730 PM.  Bertram Weston has a website.  (from www.deafdcan.org/introduction.htm )

APR 1.(?)  "Cheaper by the Dozen" -- Interpreted Performance.  Stagecrafters Baldwin Theater.  8 PM -- Interpreters:  Becky Brunner and Elaine Riedel.  Stagecrafters Baldwin Theater, Royal Oak, MI Contact 248-541-6796 V/TTY.  Be sure to request for preferred seating for TerpTheater patrons.  Contact:  http:/www./terptheater.com/list.html#cheaper   http://www.stagecrafters.org  

THU, APR 1.  An American Sign Language Coffeehouse Experience.  Come relax and experience an evening of sharing from members of the Deaf community.  Where:  The Refinery Café, 1909 Elkhart Road, Goshen, Indiana 46526, (V) 574/533-0893.  Donald Tinsley, presenter.  Where:  The Refinery Café, 1909 Elkhart Road, Goshen, Indiana 46526, (V) 574/533-0893.  Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.  6:00 – 7:00 Meet other people, communicate using ASL and enjoy the creations of Refinery Café.  7:00 – 8:00 Speakers will share about their lives, family, school experiences, etc.  8:00 – 9:00 Hang around, reflect on what was shared, meet new friends and enjoy the café. Cost: Donations  You are encouraged to purchase a drink and/or snack to show appreciation for using the coffeehouse. Also, consider making a donation to the speakers to supplement the honorarium they receive from the Goshen College ASL program. You’ll find a donation jar near the stage.  Purpose:  It is our goal to create a relaxing, comfortable, fun environment for Deaf and hearing people to gather. Many hearing people are learning about Deaf people, their language, and culture in a classroom setting. This coffeehouse experience takes learning into a "normal" community environment. It provides a place to bring language learners and language users together without intrusion into the private events of the Deaf community.  Communication:  There will be no spoken interpretation of stories. It is expected that everyone will use American Sign Language to the best of their ability. Come experience an environment free of the spoken English language. 

FRI, APR 2.  OCC Deaf Friendship Club -- Oakland Community College - Auburn Campus -- First Friday of every month.  Friendship gathering.  EVERYONE is welcome!  Hope to see you all there for food and friendship!!  7 - 9 PM.  OCC - Auburn Hills Campus - Building __; 2nd Floor -- Parking in Lot #11.  248-232 4082 TTY; 248-232-4080 V

SAT APR 3.  ASL/Silent Coffee Hour -- First SAT of each month -- for an hour of communication in American Sign Language at Eastern Accents, 214 South 4th Ave., Ann Arbor, MI time?______  For additional information, contact Faye Bradbury at fab@umich.edu

SAT, APR 3.  Pat Graybill, moderator/storyteller with Indiana storytellers... - Mary Wagner (oldest deaf person in Ind.) - Wendy Wiatroski (Gallaudet Graduate) - Michael  Garman (middle school student) - Kate Fetzer (elementary student at ISD) What:  Personal stories, communication blunders, cultural calamities, thought provoking challenges, humorous experiences, these are just a few of the things you can expect to hear, see, and experience to… Feed Your Eyes, Mind and Spirit. Where: Umble Center, Goshen College, Goshen Indiana. A map to Goshen College and a campus map can be viewed at www.goshen.edu/aboutgc/map.php  Cost:   $7.00 per person, per event. Tickets may be purchased by calling 574-535-7566. D/deaf callers please use relay. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. To order online contact the Goshen College ticket office: joannp@goshen.edu. Tickets are nonrefundable. 
Note:  The performance is interpreted into spoken English. The facility is wheelchair accessible.    Questions?  Myron Yoder,  Director of the ASL Interpreter Training Program.  Phone: 574-535-7382   E-mail: myronry@goshen.edu

APR 8-10.  National Deaf Academy is proud to present the 2004 International Conference: Mental Health and Deafness Around the Globe; in Orlando, Florida, USA. This conference is open to Deafness professionals and Mental Health professionals who strive to provide quality services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities internationally. This landmark international event, located at the world renowned Hilton at the Walt Disney World® Resort, will unite diverse professional and community groups committed to ethical, effective and compassionate services in the area of mental health and Deafness.  To be featured at the International Conference:  - Workshops  - Keynote Speakers: I. King Jordan, President, Gallaudet University and - Andrew J. Lange, President, National Association of the Deaf, Inc.  Please direct specific inquiries to Chris Wagner, Conference Coordinator at: mailto:cwagner@nationaldeafacademy.com  for more information on the Conference, please check our web site and click at:  http://www.nationaldeafacademy.com/conference

APR 10.  Detroit Black deaf Advocates Chapter #6 Meeting.  Monthly meetings held every second SAT.  2 to 5 PM.  Trinity Episcopal  Church, 1519 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Detroit, MI  (at Grand River and Trumbull).  For more info:  Glenn Stewart, DBDA6 Preseident glnnssn@aol.com ; 313.813.1978@myairmail.com info@Detroitda6.org; http://www.dtroitda6.org

April 10, Fort Myers, FL.  Cue/sign practice. 2pm - 4 pm in Whiskey Creek. Contact Barbara Caldwell at  239-454-7406;  Cueflorida@aol.com

APR 14 - Kalamazoo SHHH Chapter meeting.  Miss Michigan, Kelli Talicska. will speak to group about audiologists.  Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. Is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the hard of hearing population help themselves to a meaningful and quality lifestyle in spite of their disability.  The Kalamazoo Chapter meet on the second WED of the month, 7 PM,  at:  First Congregational Church, Corner of W. Michigan & Park Sts, Downtown Kalamazoo.  For additional info contact:  Howard Potrude (269 327-0180) or Betty Yagi (269 375-8366) or Al Buck (269 342-2134).

APR 16-18.  Christian Interpreting and ASL Seminar.  with guest speaker:  Ms. Elizabeth Beldon.  At Mr. Zion Church in Indiana (www.mtzionshurch.org).  Cost:  $30 in advance; $35 at door.  Includes SAT lunch.   Registration to:  Kathy Preddie, 4900 East 28th St., Indianapolis, IN  46218;  Contact:  Donald Tinsley at email:  donaldtinsley@yahoo.com tty/voice 317 241- 3532 via Relay 711. 

April 17, Mt. Prospect, IL.  READ’S Cued Speech Workshop 9am - 3:30pm. Contact AEHI, 2020 E. Camp, McDonald Road; Mount Prospect; IL; 60056; (847) 297-3206 (voice and TDD; (847) ;  297-4704 (FAX)

April 18th - 20th, 2004 - Washington D.C.  Fourth Conference on Videoconference  and Emerging Technologies in Deaf Education.  We are pleased to present our full program. Please visit our home page for more information on this dynamic conference. Don't delay, register today.  Home page: http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/videoconf2004/  Program: http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/videoconf2004/schedule/    Registration: http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/videoconf2004/registration/

APR 19.  Michigan Coalition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Meeting. 9 AM -330 PM.  Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.  For more info:  yourear@msu.edu

APR 20.  Silent Supper at Damon's Ann Arbor -- every 3rd TUE.  For more info:  contact Terri Flanagan at:  terriflanagan@hotmail.com. Please RSVP to Terri so she can place accurate count to the restaurant.

APR 23-24.  Michigan SHHH's Technology Expo, Midland, Michigan.  This event draws together exhibitors, SHHH members, their family, their friends, mental health counselors, rehabilitation counselors, and audiologists.  For more info:  http://www.mi-shhh.org. 

APR 24.  Michigan ASLTA Workshop.  Upcoming workshops to be announced.  Presenter:  Paula Berwanger.  For more info:  Sharon Meldrum (734) 491-9266 TTY; smeldrum@madonna.edu

April 24-25, Bowling Green, OH.  Cued Speech Weekend and Workshop for families and professionals, Wood County Hospital. Contact Bonnie Lamarand, 419-373-4154, lamarandb@wch.net

APR 27.  NAOBI (National Alliance of Black Interpreters) Detroit Chapters meets every fourth TUE of the month at St. John's Hospital, 7733 East Jefferson Ave., Detroit - Room 6217 -- 6 -8PM.  For more info:  Lnda Ogletree at 586-323-99__ FAX or lindaogletree@juno.com

WED., APR 28.  Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Student Showcase.  In the KVCC Texas Township Student Commons Theater (Room ___?___) Interpreted event.  7-8 PM.  Interpreted by students in the ASL IV class.  For info:  Su Cutler, scutler@kvcc.edu, 269-488-4482 (V/TTY when in office). 

MAY 1, SAT.  "Theaterical Interpreting:  Shadowing on Stage";  Presenters  Dan McDougall and Michele Tocco.  At Oakland University - Vaner Hall.  Sponsored by MIRID.  Cost:  $30-70.  Send check to Doris Watkins, MIRID Spring Workshop, 6031 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville, MI  49344-9611. 

May 5.  "The Fantastiks" -- Interpreted Performance.  8 PM.  Interpreters:  Kim Willet & Jean-Luc Pharand.  Meadowbrook Theater, Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI  Contact:  428-377-3300 v,  248-370-3344 FAX;  tickets@mbtheatre.com ; http://www./terptheater.com/list.html#Fanatasticks

MAY 5 & 7.  Singing Hands 2004:  "Let's Dance"  Noon & 7 PM (both days).  Michigan School for the Deaf., Flint, Michigan.  Admission:  $5.  (Group rate available for Noon shows only).  For more info:  810-257-1400; Cindy Blackman - email:  blackmanc@michigan.gov ; Florida Wickliff - email: wicklifff@michigan.gov.

MAY 8, Flint, MICH.  ASL activities in the classroom ShareFair.   All morning @ Mott Community College.  Aimed at teachers.  Sponsored by Michigan ASLTA.  For more info, contact Shirley McKenzie :  Owlette73@aol.com

May 8, Mt. Prospect, IL.  READ’S Cued Speech Workshop 9am - 3:30pm. Contact AEHI, 2020 E. Camp, McDonald Road; Mount Prospect; IL; 60056; (847) 297-3206 (voice and TDD; (847) ; 297-4704 (FAX)

May 8, Fort Myers, FL.  Cue/sign practice. 2pm - 4 pm in Whiskey Creek. Contact Barbara Caldwell at 239-454-7406; Cueflorida@aol.com

MAY 11.  Interpreted performance of Disney's "The Lion King" at the Masonic Temple Theater -- the Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Boulevard - Suite 110, ___ Detroit.  Interpreted by Henry Lowe and Aliehs Young.  Ask for tickets in the "Deaf section".  http://www.nederlanderdetroit.com (Taken from www.deafcan.org/introduction.htm ) 

MAY 12.  Will show a film about Alexander Graham Bell, who worked with the deaf and hard of hearing, as well as inventing the telephone.  Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. Is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the hard of hearing population help themselves to a meaningful and quality lifestyle in spite of their disability.  The Kalamazoo Chapter meet on the second WED of the month, 7 PM,  at:  First Congregational Church, Corner of W. Michigan & Park Sts, Downtown Kalamazoo.  For additional info contact:  Howard Potrude (269 327-0180) or Betty Yagi (269 375-8366) or Al Buck (269 342-2134).

MAY 13-14.  "The Role of the Church Interpreter (Training workshop for church interpreters.  FRI 7-9 PM; SAT 9 AM to 3 PM.  Where:  First Baptist Church, Springfield (Campbell and Mt. Vernon Streets).  Topics:  Role of the Church Interpreter, Signing Religious Concepts, Vocabulary Building, Signing Music in the Church.  Cost:  $30.  FRI only $10; Sat only $25, includes registration, materials, and light lunch SAT.   Instructor:  Judi Barker.  For more Info: contact, Lorene Joslin @ 417 - 865 - 8043.  in Missouri!!!

MAY 14-15.  "The Wizard of Oz".  Performed by Lahser High's The Deaf Children Theatre Company.  Evening performances.  Lahser High Auditoriu, 3465 Lahser Rd.,  Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.  More info:  Diana Campbell, DCTC Director - diacampbell@bloomfield.org; Freida Morrison, DCTC Co-Director - fmorrison@bloomfield.org.

Cue Camp Cheerio, May 14-17, 2004.  Roaring Gap, NC.  Contact: Auther Tastet, director: atastet@triad.rr.com

May 14-15, Rochester, NY.  Basic Instructor Workshop 9-4pm. Contact Jean Krause 813-974-9798(v) ; jkrause@cas.usf.edu   http://www.cuedspeech.org/Instructor/

May 15.  Oakland, California.  Champion Search.  BERNARD BRAGG has accepted our invitation to be a part of our Champion Search in Oakland on May 15th! A world-renowned artist of  mime and the arts, he will be hosting an ASL game of "Kids Say the Darnedest Things", undoubtedly to lots of laughs from the audience.   He, along with some lucky kids there that day, will keep everyone  laughing!  For more info, check out our website at http://www.championsearch.net/

Cue Camp New York. May 19- 23,2004.  Rochester NY (Nazareth College).  Come learn to cue or develop your skills on this beautiful campus!   Instruction at all levels. Wednesday evening through Sunday noon.  Contact: Cathy Quenin, 585-389-2776; NCSA@naz.edu

MAY 20-23.  Deaf Way IL (Illinois), II.  Our Culture, Many Faces.  Come one, come ALL!  Experience the Deaf Culture, meet old and new friends.  Deaf artists, children's activities, exhibits, entertainment, film festival, and workshops!  Holiday Inn, O'Hare International in Rosemont, Illinois.  More info: http://www.deafwayillinois.org .

MAY 22, SAT.  First Annual Dingo & Social Night.  Hosted by W.M.A.D. (West Michigan Association for the Deaf).  Door opens at 5 PM.  Play at 630 PM sharp.  Admission:  Member:  $4; Non-member: $5; Senior Citizen & Student $3; Under 5 years old: free.  Includes a Bake Sale and a 50/50 Raffle.  Friends are welcome.  For more info, contact:  Dale Phillips (655-0293; bigapeman2@aol.com: or David Plummer (624-9403; dpepsi2004@aol.com )

JUN 4.  "South Pacific" -- Interpreted Performance.  Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre, 8 PM.  Interpreters:  Leslie Kennedy and Jean-LucPherand.  Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan.  Contact 248-541-6796 V/TTY.  Be sure to request preferred seating for TerpTheatre patrons.  More info:  http://www.stagecrafters.org; http://www.terptheatre.com/list.html#Pacifica

June 14-26.  Announcing the 2004 Diagnostic Feedback Program.  Coordinator: Peggy Gray, CI/CT.  It's here again! One on one analysis, diagnostics, and feedback within a 40 hour schedule. This course will be facilitated and presented by nationally certified interpreters with vast years of experience. Participants will receive tools for individual assessment of skills, based upon simulated interpreting and/or transliteration performances, following guidelines of responsible language. This is also an opportunity to: 1) identify skills through small group activities, 2) develop the ability to conduct self assessment, and 3) compare the building blocks of voicing, interpreting and transliterating. The program will create activities for those interpreters preparing for national evaluation or those seeking CEUs related to their current certification. As an added bonus the CI Performance test and the CT Performance test will follow each of the weeks of study. (See schedule below). A total of 4.0 CEUs can be earned for each week or a total of 8.0 CEUs for attending both weeks.

June 14-18.  ONE WEEK OF INTERPRETING FOCUS.  Spece is limited to 20 persons! Presented by:  Maddy Hartwell, CSC and Barbara Hinson, CSC.  8:00 am to 5:00 pm (There will be a break for lunch.)    Training will be held at the  Betty and Leonard Phillips, Deaf Action Center of Louisiana, 601 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101  - 318.425.7781.    Cost:  $300.  CEUs:  RID: 4.0 - applied for.  TCDHH: 4.0 - applied for.  Contact:   Cara Johnston (318.425.7781 ext. 208) .  Hotel:  Call DAC for Hotel Accommodation Information.  CI Performance: will be offered on Saturday, Jun 19th. YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL TEST REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS WITH R.I.D. PRIOR TO TESTING!

June 21-25.  ONE WEEK OF TRANSLITERATING FOCUS.  Spece is limited to 20 persons! Presented by:  Maddy Hartwell, CSC and  Barbara Hinson, CSC.  8:00 am to 5:00 pm (There will be a break for lunch.)    Training will be held at the Betty and Leonard Phillips, Deaf Action Center of Louisiana, 601 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 - 318.425.7781.  Cost:  $300.  CEUs:  RID: 4.0 - applied for.  TCDHH: 4.0 - applied for.  Contact:   Cara Johnston (318.425.7781 ext. 208).  Hotel:  Call DAC for Hotel Accommodation Information.  CT Performance:  will be offered on Saturday, Jun 26th.  YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL TEST REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS WITH R.I.D. PRIOR TO TESTING!

Co-sponsored by: American Airlines/American Eagle; The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf ; University of Arkansas Little Rock - RSA Region VI; Interpreter Education Project, Grant #H160A50023.  There are no refunds associated with this workshop.

June 15 (starting date).  Lions Camp Merrick's Deaf/HOH/KODA program serves children  from 6 to 16 years of age in a traditional residential camp environment. We are located on 320 acres of pristine woodland,  along the Potomac River, in Charles County, Maryland. Although most of our campers come from Maryland, Washington, DC and  Virginia, many come from other States as well.   General counselor orientation begins on Sunday, June 15th till Saturday, June 21st. On Sunday, June 22, campers between 6 and  12 years of age will arrive and stay anywhere from 1 week to 4 weeks. The next three weeks are for children between the ages  of 6 and 16 who can stay 1 week or till the end of the Deaf session on July 19th. Staff and camper applications may be downloaded from our website: http://www.lionscampmerrick.org  ; or email mailto:campmerrick@aol.com ;  Mailing address:  Lions Camp Merrick, PO Box 56, Nanjemoy, MD 20662

June 22 (starting date).  "Isola Bella" means beautiful Island in Italian. It's a scenic island estate that has been turned into a recreational/residential summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing children from all over the country for a wonderful camp experience in a friendly and sociable place ranging in age from 6 years to 18 years old. Some of these activities include: archery, arts & crafts, overnight camping, hiking, nature study, swimming, sailing and many more.   We have 3 different sessions (age 10-13, 6-9, and 14-18).    Only 48 campers per session.   Session 1 (age 10-13) runs from June 22nd to July 4th.  Session 2 (age 6-9) runs from July 6th to July 11th.  Session 3 (age 14-18) runs from July 13th to July 27th.  To receive more information about this camp or to obtain a registration form, please email at mailto:Steve.Borsotti@asd-1817.org ; or look at website: http://www.asd-1817.org for summer program. Mailing address:  American School for the Deaf,  Camp Isola Bella - Steve Borsotti,  139 North Main St,  West Hartford, CT 06107

JUNE 24-26.  SILENT WEEKEND.  The 25th "World's Largest Silent Weekend" is taking place in Tampa, FL. Over 80 classes are scheduled for beginning, intermediate and advanced signers with most advanced classes offering RID CEUs. Come and join the estimated 400 participants! See http://www.DrSign.com for registration details.  Special discount rates (only $90) for 5 or more students registering  as a group from an ASL or ITP program, deadline May 1!  April 2005 may have a special Silent Weekend/Deaf Storytelling  Festival for ASL and ITP students! Keep an eye on  http://www.DrSign.com for further details. This Weekend should have an early bird registration of only $50. 

JUN 25-27.  "Motoring Our Way to an ASL Tune-Up"  presented by Michigan ASLTA.  3-day Silent Retreat.  Nationally Renowned Workshop Speakers:  Eileen Forestal, M.J. Bienvenu; Christopher Hunter.  Located at Colombiere Conference Center, 9075 Big Lake Rd., Clarkston, Michigan  48347-0139.  Cost: $225 before April 17; $260 after that date (inludes 6 meals, lodging and linens.  Email questions to:  Shirley McKenzie - Owlette73@aol.com ; Jeff Oliasz - Swiftcrimson18@yahoo.com ;  Workshops is limited to the first 100 people.   Aimed at ASL teachers and working interpreters.

JUL 6-11.  ASL Week @ Holley Family Village (DeSales Center, Brooklyn, Michigan).  email:  www.desales.org/summer/summer.htm

Cue Camp Minnesota, June 24-27, 2004.  St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN.  Contact: Joan Christenson.  MinnCuer@aol.com

AUG 15-21.  Camp Chris Williams, Augusta, Michigan (Kalamazoo County).  Registration deadline:  May 31, 2004;  Fees:  $275; limited scholarships available.  More info:  Youth & leadership Camps section of http://www.madhs.org

AUG Deaf Camps was a gathering of 500 Deaf people at a camps site near Bay City.  This was a three-day adventure.  Details are forthcoming! (3/28/04)

SEP 29-OCT 3, 2004.  The Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT) will hold its 15th  National Convention at Gallaudet University's Kellogg  Center, in Washington DC.   Application and registration forms can be downloaded at   www.cit-asl.org/events.html.  For more info, please contact Brenda Schertz at  bschertz@usm.maine.edu. 

Cue Camp Virginia, September 30-October 3, 2004.  Jamestown , VA.  Offers Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes for adults, age-appropriate classes and entertainment for children.  Contact: Maureen Bellamy Phone: 703-560-1035.  Email: NVCSA@yahoo.com

October 2003 -  National Disability Employment Awareness Month *  Purpose To capture the public's imagination and strive to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Weekend prior to Thanksgiving, NOV.  DeafFest at Harper College in Illinois.  Event is aiming to educate public.  About 600 people come to the annual celebration of achievements by deaf people.  Debby Sampson, who tutors deaf and hard-of-hearing students in math at Harper, helped start the program 10 years ago. The three-day gathering is at the college northeast of Algonquin and Roselle Roads in Palatine. 

Clerc-Gallaudet Week December 7 - 13, 2003.  Purpose To recognize the birth anniversaries of two American pioneers in deaf education: Laurent Clerc (deaf), who was born on December 26, 1785, and Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (hearing), who was born on December 10, 1787.  During this week, both the deaf community and the library community in the United States will honor the 215th birth anniversary of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (December 10, 1787) and the 217th birth anniversary of Laurent Clerc (December 26, 1785). Clerc (deaf), Gallaudet (hearing), and Dr. Mason Fitch Cogswell (hearing) were co-founders of the first public school for deaf students in the USA. The American School for the Deaf was founded on April 15, 1817 in Hartford, Connecticut. (www.asd-1817.org/) Their achievement stands as a great example of deaf and hearing people working together to build a dream and to make a difference in their shared world.   Consider the following achievers and their accomplishments: 1. Sophia Fowler Gallaudet (deaf), Dr. Edward Miner Gallaudet (hearing), Amos Kendall (hearing) and the Honorable Thaddeus Stevens (hearing). Thanks to their achievement, we now have Gallaudet University, the first liberal arts college for deaf students in the USA and also in the world. Chartered in April 8, 1864 in Washington, D.C. (www.gallaudet.edu/) 2. Julia Brace (deaf-blind), Laura Bridgman (deaf-blind), Samuel Gridley Howe (hearing) and Horace Mann (hearing). Thanks to their achievement, we now have Perkins School for the Blind, the first public school in the USA and in the world for students who are blind and deaf-blind. Chartered in 1829, opened in 1832 in Watertown, Massachusetts.  (www.perkins.pvt.k12ma.us/) 3. Alice L. Hagemeyer (deaf ), Mary E. Raphael (hearing) and Mary Jean Rhodes (hearing). Because of their achievement, we now have Clerc-Gallaudet Week to celebrate annually in the first full week of December. Initiated December 2, 1974 by the D.C. Public Library in Washington, D.C. The first public library in the world to officially promote deaf awareness. (www.dclibrary.org/)  4. Christine Wixtrom (hearing), numerous talented friends and ASL artists (deaf) and numerous volunteers (deaf and hearing). Because of their achievement, we now have ASL Access to help make a quality collection of over 200 ASL videos available for free loan to the public through the services of local public libraries. ASL Access was founded October 1997. (www.aslaccess.org)  If you have other examples to suggest, please email them to:  AliceHagemeyer@aol.com

DEC 10, 1787: Birth of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, Co-founder of the first school for the deaf. Died September 10, 1851.

DEC 26, 1785: Birth of Laurent Clerc, French-Born, American Educator, Co-founder of the first school for the deaf. Died July 18, 1869.

Listed 9/17/03:  Ann Arbor Deaf Club, a group dedicated to promoting good will and understanding among the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing Formed: About 20 years ago. Meetings: Usually 7 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month at the Center For Independent Living, 2568 Packard Road. Details: terrifear@yahoo.com

Check at  the Lansing Community College SODA (Students and Others for Deaf Awarenes) webpage for lots of good information and more on events. as of 1/20/03 the website seems to no longer exist.  But... here are some contacts listed:  (1)  SIGNERS AND OTHERS FOR DEAF AWARENESS ( Lansing Community College  Deaf club ).  For more information contact Dawn M. Carson-Clover 517-394-6136 or e-mail: iron-maiden@juno.com;  (2)  SHI-M  (Self Help for Independency - Michigan:  Equalizing the Deafblind Community:  Email:  E-Mail: jgaus@absolute-net.com  or call: Deb (313) 881-2292 V/TTY ;  (3)  SHHH (Self Help fo Hard of Hearing People).  For more Information contact Jill Gaus (517) 764-6178  or  Email jgaus@absolute-net.com.  Interpreters and Assistive Listening system are available.  Everyone is welcome!!!;  (4)  JAD (Jackson Association of thee Deaf.  Meetings have been suspended :( ; (5)  L.C.M.D.A.  Lansing Chapter of the Michigan Deaf Association.   FOR   INFORMATION CONTACT:    Susie: SUKIMARI@aol.com   or call (517) 337-8088.

Take a class. At KVCC, at LCC, .  Go to Gallaudet University, Summer Programs OR ...NTID  Call WMU, theater productions in the past (as of 5/2/03) have often been interpreted at least ONE time in a production.  Contact the Disabilities Resource Center or  contact HAC/HARC and ask them what's happening there or what they know about.  For Summer opportunities?  Contact DeSales Center in Brooklyn (near Jackson).

Listed 3/26/04:  Access the "what's New @ Dean C.A.N.! website.  www.deafcan.org

Listed 9/4/03:  University Park Fellowship.  Third WED of each month for fun and fellowship.  Noon to 4 PM.  At University Park Mall Food Court on Grape in Mishawaka, IND.  All are welcome.  No contact information given.  

Listed 9/4/03:  Deaf Michiana Missionary Church.  (11805 Loughlin Dr. Mishawaka, IND).  Co-Deaf Pastors:  Elizabeth Beldon & Mike Kalling.  Directions:  From Bypass Rt 20 to exit Capital Ave/Elm Rd, go North straight to end, then go right on Jefferson Blvd.  Pass Penn High School 1/4 mile; then turn left on Buckeye.  On left will see St. Mark Church.  then you will see white house (former garage).  You will see sign.  Deaf Michiana Missionay Church.  For more info, contact Beldone@bethel-in.edu .  

Listed 6/10/2003:  The Kalamazoo Chapter of SHHH.  Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. Is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the hard of hearing population help themselves to a meaningful and quality lifestyle in spite of their disability.  The Kalamazoo Chapter meet on the second WED of the month, 7 PM,  at:  First Congregational Church, Corner of W. Michigan & Park Sts, Downtown Kalamazoo.  For additional info contact:  Howard Potrude (269 327-0180) or Betty Yagi (269 375-8366) or Al Buck (269 342-2134).

Listed 2/27/2002:  West Michigan Translators and Interpreters Network -- Meetings are held from 6-8 pm, at Prevo's Family Market, Community Room, 6797 Cascade Rd., Cascade, MI, and are free.  2002 Dates:  Jan 19 (in Detroit, check it out at www.mitinweb.org for more info); Feb 13 "Tax Preparation: Guidelines for Independent Contractors"; Mar 13 "Tips for Using Microsoft Word"; Apr 10 "Equipment Demonstration: Simultaneous Interpretation, Closed-Captioning, & TTY"; May 8 "Business Development"; June 12 TBD; July 10 Picnic; Aug 14 "Website Development"; Sept 11 "Cultural Sensitivity"; Oct 9 "Legalities of Medical Interpreting"; Nov 13 "Conference Highlights: ATA & MMIA"; Dec 11 Year End Party.  These workshops are designed for working and student interpreters and translators of all languages who will be establishing a freelance business. We will let you know if they will be QA units.

Listed 12/18/01 ...  H.A.N.D.S.  2nd Tuesdays (SEP-JUNE) 630-830 PM; Howard Miller Library (Lower Level Activity room), 14 S. Church St., Zeeland, MI.  Contact Information - Karen @ 616-748-1012

Visit the Deaf Church (connected with First Assembly of God, 800 South 24th St, Battle Creek).  Or Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints on Drake in Kalamazoo.  Or First Assembly on Oakland in Kalamazoo.  Or other religious organization you become aware of and let me know about and I'll list them.

Studio 28 in Grand Rapids and other area movie theaters are showing more OPEN CAPTIONED FILMS.  Contact them for more details.  (Get number from Phone book or operators)

Check out Wild Swan children's theater in Ann Arbor; their productions are "accessible for the Deaf audience member".  See their website for productions and schedules and other information:   http://comnet.org/wildswan/access.htm 

Make a friend somewhere.

Be a fan for the Deaf Softball team... plays at Portage Dumps (I think).  Call Kalamazoo or Portage Parks and Rec and ask about summer leagues & team schedules.  I've been told they start up either late April or early May.

listed 9/02.  WMU & Kalamazoo College's Theater Department's provide sign language interpretation for a single performance of most plays.  For more info & tickets, call @ WMU - the Gilmore Theatre Ticket Office 616-387-6222V.  Don't have a number for "K" College, see phone book.

Updated 9/25/03.  Updated 9/4/01.  Listed Spring 2001.  Be a fan for the Deaf Bowling Teams:  MEN - MONDAY NITES 6:30-9 PM AT HARPO'S OFF OF STADIUM DRIVE;   LADIES -  THU NITE 630-9 PM  AT HOLIDAY LANES,  ALSO OFF OF STADIUM DRIVE.   1/20/03... To be sure, call bowling alleys for uptodate info.

Updated 9/5/01. FOR MORE RECENT DATES and INFO,  CONTACT Martha Meginley-Earl (see below) - MIRID District IV (Southwest Michigan/Kalamazoo/Battle Creek areas) Meeting dates for 2001-2002:  all on SAT; all 1-4 PM; all at DeafLink in Battle Creek.  Dates:  SEP 15, NOV 3; MAR 2; MAY 4.  For more info, try contacting  DeafLINK, c/o Goodwill Industries, 4820 Wayne Road, Battle Creek, MI  49015.  Or contact Martha Meginley-Earl, 3295 N. Baldwin, Alma, MI  48801.  New signers welcome.   Generally don't meet in Summer through there's often a picnic in either JUL or AUG. 

Updated 1/15/02:  "Deaf Social" at Rivertown Crossing Mall, Food Court Area, 2nd Floor 6-9 PM, Game Room, 1st Floor,  9-??.  In Jenison, Tuesdays.  Everyone welcome. For more info call Lorraine Brown at 616-447-8771 TTY. (Directions: take 131 north to 44th west, go about 4 miles to Rivertown Crossing Parkway (slides left off of then parallels 44th). It's on the south side of the parkway. Probably a 50 minute drive from Kazoo...)

Added 1/15/02:  530-730 PM, Wednesdays, DEAF etc Advisory Board at DEAF, etc. (STREET ADDRESS CHANGED IN 2003), Grand Rapids, MI.  Contact 616-949-1100 (v); 616285-5397 (tty)

Added 1/15/02:  3rd Wednesdays 530-730.  2002 Deaf etc Board Meetings.  All meetings will be interpreted for the deaf and sign impaired. DEAF , etc./GRCIL, 3600 Camelot Drive, Grand Rapids, MICH.  Contact:   616-285-5397(tty), 616-949-1100(v), 616-949-7865 (fax), Email:  deafetc@yahoo.com ; WebPage:  http://www.deaf-etc.com (as of 5/1/03 the webpage is down... will be up soon... with new look) Executive Director:  Frank Bystrycki as of 11/02

Added 1/15/02: 4-8 PM, 2nd Fridays, Interpreter improvement Guild, Free Workshop and CEUs.  Oakland County Complex, Library Building, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, Mich.  Contact 1-877-666-8560.

Deaf Christian Fellowship, First Assembly of God, 800 South 24th St., Battle Creek, MI.  616-965-5441.  Weekly Service Schedule:  SUN:  9 AM Sunday School/Bible Study; 10 AM Worship Service; 4 PM Sign language Choir rehearsal; 6 PM Evening Service - not sure of items in italics... call them or go to an event and check it out;  WED:  7 PM Bible Study with interpreter there.  Once a month Deaf Social at the church on SAT from 12-4.  FEB 10 (not really a Valentine party);  (updated info added 1/30/2001).  Next info added 3/31/03:  You can contact one of the hearing interpreters at the following email (apparently she keeps a list of all events):  rockwithhim@aol.com .

Added 9/7/01 - Deaf Ministry at Lawton Evangelical Mennonite Church, 10:45am service and evening services both interpreted on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Social events and other meetings throughout the week can be interpreted upon request. Call (616) 624-1524 (voice) for more information. email lawtonemc1@netzero.net or website at www.latwonemc.org

Added 9/18/01 - Bethel Baptist Church, 402 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo has interpreted Sunday services @ 1030 AM.  Reported to have a small and consistent group of deaf parishioners.  Contact info:  Julia - 381-2080. (Per student in 160 TT, F 01)

Plan a trip to MSD (Michigan School for the Deaf) in Flint, MI; to NTID (National Technical Institute for the Deaf) in Rochester, NY; Gallaudet University in Washington DC or elsewhere where the educational focus is on deaf/Deaf/HOH folks.

added 1/15/2002 - Fair Haven Ministries in Hudsonville, MICH seems to be quite active.  Contact them at FHM 662-2100; Bobbie Ohlman at 313-386-8276/ bobbio@iserv.net .

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