Monday, June 6, 2011 - Monday, August 1, 2011

CSDHH is offering Sign Language Classes!

There are 2 separate sessions

Mondays, June 6-August 1, 2011, we are offering level 1, 2, & 3 classes from 6-8pm.

Thursdays, June 9-July 28, 2011, we are offering level 1 & 2 classes from 6-8pm.

Registration fees:

     $50 if paid by May 23, 2011

     $60 if paid by May 31, 2011

     $80 if paid by June 6, 2011

To request a detailed packet including additional information, directions, and registration form, e-mail us at info@csdhh.org .  You may also call 336-275-8878.  Please leave your name, address, phone number, and the class you are interested in (day and level).

 

June 17-August 20, 2011

The University of Washington is sponsoring the 5th Summer Academy for Advancing Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Computing in 2011.

Who: The Summer Academy seeks to find the top 10 Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, 16 and over, who excel in and enjoy math, science and/or computing.

What: Tuition, room & board, and round-trip transportation will be provided at no cost to selected applicants.

Additional information available at: www.washington.edu/accesscomputing/dhh/academy

Application deadlines are December 31, 2010; January 28, 2011; & February 25, 2011.  Applications received after December 31st will be considered on a space available basis.

Contact: Robert I. Roth, Program Coordinator
Advancing Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Computing
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
University of Washington
robroth@cs.washington.edu

 

June 25th, 2011

Burke County Deaf Club Men's Day

Fathers, Grandfathers, Brothers, Uncles, Friends, and Singles Welcome!  Join us for a day of fun and eating together!

When:  Saturday, June 25th from 7:00pm to 10:00 pm

Where:  Pilot Mountain School Frank Baker Auditorium  (About 7.5 mi from NCSD)

4806 Hwy 64 South

Morganton, NC 28655

What:  We will provide Grilling Italian Chickens.  It would be GREATLY APPRECIATED if you would bring your own HOMEMADE covered dish or dessert with the EXTRA door ticket as your donation.

Admission:         $6 for all aged person with HOMEMADE covered dish                   

                               $9 WITHOUT covered dish

                               $6 for all under 12 yrs old

** Extra for Dingo if you are interested in playing.  Don't miss your lucky night!

Contact: Bevo Arrowood at AvonRacing99@aol.com   

or

Debi McNally at LawDeb2@aol.com

July 29 - 31, 2011

40th Birthday Celebration WNCC UMC Deaf Ministry

What: Celebrating 40 years of Deaf Ministry in the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church. Come enjoy the breathtaking sites in the NC mountains - golf, hike, sightsee and relax! There will be opportunities to attend keynote speakers, workshops and other events.  Guest speakers include the following but are not limited to: Bishop Peggy Johnson, Rev. Leo Yates, Rev. Dr. Tom Hudspeth and Dee Mathis.  Workshops include but are not limited to Hard of Hearing and Late Deafen issues, Mental health and the Deaf community, and Missions to Haiti, Korea, and Africa. There will also be a celebratory banquet on Saturday night!

When: July 29th-31st, 2011

Where: Lambuth Inn 

689 North Lakeshore Drive

Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 

Tickets and Reservations: Register Online: www.lakejunaluska.com/lambuth-inn/

Weekend Conference Fee: $50.00  (One day only: $35.00)

UMCD Bi Annual Dues: $20.00

 (If you wish to reserve more than Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights, you must call the reservation line to make these arrangements.)   Reservations:  800-222-4930  Group Code:  631218

Rates:

Single

Double

Triple

Quad

$104

$58

$40

$33

Meal Plans:

Brkfast

Lunch

Dinner

3meal pkg

$8.95

$10.95

$13.00

$28.85

 

August 6, 2011

Deaf Seniors of North Carolina Picnic Day

What: Join us for a picnic in the park! DSNC will provide KFC chickens and more!

When: Saturday, August 6, 2011    11:00am - 4:00pm

Where: Catawba Meadows Park Shelter #2

701 Sanford Drive    Morganton, NC  28655

Admission:      Support DSNC Retreat 2012

$8.00 each person WITH covered dish

$5.00 under 12 years old

$10.00 each person WITHOUT covered dish

RSVP by August 1, 2011 (PLEASE)

Make your money order or check payable to DSNC before August 1st and mail to:

Roy Yokeley

2602 Crestline Ave

Raleigh, NC 27603-3107

For more information, contact:

Debi McNally, President of DSNC - lawdeb2@aol.com

Martha Bradley - marthawbradley@gmail.com

Terri Crump - tcrump3006@charter.net

Roy Yokeley - ryokeleyjr@nc.rr.com

 

August 20, 2011

Relay NC 20th Anniversary Event 

When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Where: One Eleven Place

   111 Realtors Way

    Cary, NC 27513

What: Please save this date as we would love to see you join us! There will be refreshments, a magician, a photo booth and socializing with the community that we serve. We are excited to have this event for those that help make Relay NC and CapTel NC shine!

Let us know if you are coming! Please RSVP...

 

September 25, 2011

3rd Annual Deaf Kiss Fist  2:30 - 4:30pm

**Come early to see the exhibits!

What: We are looking for deaf and hard of hearing children, teens and adults to show us their talent on stage!

Where: University of North Carolina Greensboro

Performances may include but are not limited to deaf jokes, ABC stories, skits, songs, ect.  Please contact Karen De Naples to let her know as soon as possible if you are interested in performing.

kmdenapl@uncg.edu

If you want to exhibit your artwork, hobby, photography, any talent, or information from your organizations/agecy, please let Karen know!

October 8, 2011

Silent Linc, Inc. presents  Deaf Comedy Central

What: Hilarious C.J. Jones and side splitting Sam Parker will be performing.  Live music and performance by The Sammy Hall Band. Interpreters will be provided by CMIS, Inc.

When: Saturday October, 8 2011

6:00-10:00pm

Where: Hilton Wilmington Riverside

301 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Admission: Ticket prices include two comedians, a live band ad a catered meal. Only $35 per night. Come to one or both nights.

Tickets available by logging onto www.silentlinc.org Click the Pay-Pal button and buy your ticket; please print your receipt and bring it with you.

Questions: Call (910) 599-5711 or 612-8129

October 26-30, 2011

The Association of Late-Deafened Adults will be hosting the 23rd annual international conference, ALDAcon, in Indianapolis, Indiana! It will be completely communication-accessible.

For registration information and updates, visit: www.alda.org

 

November 5, 2011

Smokey Mountain Deaf Club presents:  The Decadent Housewives of Hysteria Lane Murder Mystery Dinner Event

What: Directed by Paula Jean Ammons in American Sign Language (No voice interpreting). The event will take place in the Azalea Conference Room at Johnson Spring Building.  Doors open at 4:00pm. Catering serves at 5:00pm.

Where: Lifeway Ridgecrest Conference Center

Admission & Reservations: $40.00 per person.  Pay by Sept. 1, 2011.  No tickets will be sold at the door.  Mail check or money order to: Smokey Mountain Deaf Club, Inc.  P.O. Box 17054 Asheville, NC 28816

If you would like to reserve a room (double beds), the price is $92.00 per night.  For reservations call 800-588-7222 Deadline August 1, 2011.  For more info:  www.ridgecrestconferencecenter.org

More Information: Sunday attire - no jeans

Contact:  smdc.communitynews@yahoo.com