[WADNet Post] Apr 8: SE WI Area News

SE WI AREA NEWS
--  IndependenceFirst Face to Face Program
--  GMAD Upcoming Events
--  Apr 14-May 19: Signing With Your Baby Class
--  Apr 26: DHHA Deaf Comedy Club
--  May 15: ASL BEE Contest - Call for Judges
--  May 16: UWM ITP Graduation
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The "SE Wisconsin Area News" topic replaces the "Milwaukee Area News" & "Racine/Kenosha Area News" topics. It will include announcements about events in Milwaukee/Waukesha, Racine/Kenosha, and other areas near these places. 
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IndependenceFirst Face to Face Program

IndependenceFirst is pleased to offer a new program: Face to Face!

If you:
-- live in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington or Waukesha County
-- meet income qualifications
-- have no high speed internet

IndependenceFirst can help you get set up FREE!
More information (with flyer and application form) is available on WAD's website at 
http://www.wi-deaf.org/web2/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=98&Itemid=148

   (Contributed by: Marian Ecklund, IndependenceFirst)

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GMAD Upcoming Events

GMAD Upcoming Events
1725 South 11th, Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
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May 2008
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May 3, 2008 - GMAD Board Meeting @ 5 PM

May 3, 2008 - GMADO @ 7 PM

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2008 Play Ball!
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GMAD Women Softball League - 3727 South 78th Street, Milwaukee, WI
May 7, 2008 @ 6 PM, Field #1
May 14, 2008 @ 6 PM, Field #2
May 21, 2008 @ 6 PM, Field #2
May 28, 2008 @ 7 PM, Field #1

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Mark your calendar:  Four Clubs Deaf Picnic - August 16, 2008
Darien West Side Park
335 West Madison Street
Darien, Wisconsin
10 AM to 8 PM
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   (Contributed by: Bonnie Schwebke, GMAD)

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Apr 14-May 19: Signing With Your Baby Class
DHHA is now offering 'Signing With Your Baby' class for the community! Anyone can sign up and attend.
First class will begin Monday, April 14th and continue for 6 weeks at Wil-O-Way Underwood, Monday evenings from 6:30pm-8pm. The cost is $75/person and $100/couple which includes text book and materials. 

More information is on DHHA's website (www.dhha-wi.org).

Spread the word to any interested individuals, family, or friends.

   (Contributed by: Jamie Pieper, DHHA)

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Apr 26: DHHA Deaf Comedy Club

Come for a day of workshops and fun!

Deaf Comedy Club Event
hosted by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alliance

April 26, 2008

Schedule:
12:30-3:30PM - Code of Ethics Workshop for Interpreters
5:00-6:30PM - Italian Dinner
7:00PM - Abababa Show!

Alan "Abababa" Abarbanell is our featured guest performer!
You can get prices and other information by visiting DHHA's website at http://www.dhha-wi.org/programs/dcc/DCC_08.pdf 

   (Contributed by: DHHA)

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May 15: ASL BEE Contest - Call for Judges
Milwaukee Sign Language School will be having an ASL BEE Contest on May 15th from 8:00 to 1:30pm. Students from K4 - 8th, will have an opportunity to participate in the ASL BEE Contest. We are currently looking for 3 or 4 volunteer judges to participate in this exciting event. If you are interested in being one of the judges, please contact Lindalu Fox-Wheeler at mwheeler2@xxxxxxxxx 

   (Contributed by: Lindalu Fox-Wheeler, WADNet Reader)

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May 16: UWM ITP Graduation

Save the Date:
UW-Milwaukee Interpreter Training Program Graduation
When: Friday, May 16th
Time: 7:00pm
Where: UWM Ballroom in the Union
We hope members of both the Deaf and Interpreting community can join us for an evening of celebration as we honor the ITP students. 

All are welcome!

Pamela Sue Conine (formerly Sommers)
MS CI/CT
UW-Milwaukee Interpreter Training Program
Program Coordinator/Clinical Assistant Professor
2400 East Hartford Avenue
Enderis Hall-Office 669
Milwaukee, WI 53211
414-229-2956
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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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