NE WISCONSIN AREA NEWS -- Aug 18: Deaf Empowerment Disc Golf & Picnic -- Sep 3: Offer Ends for BlackBerry 8703e from Sprint Relay -- Sep 3: Offer Ends for BlackBerry 8830 from Sprint Relay -- Sep 8: FRVAD Fall Season & NASCAR Party -- Oct 20: Deaf Empowerment PAH! -- Jun-Dec: Hand-N-Hand Events ================================================ Aug 18: Deaf Empowerment Disc Golf & Picnic Come to Disc Empowerment an event hosted by Deaf Empowerment, Lifetime Disc Sports & the Town of Menasha Saturday, August 18, 2007 9am - 5pm O'Hauser Park, Town of Menasha A fun day of learning, playing and competing in Disc Golf with a picnic for Deaf/HH and their families!** What's Disc Golf? Remember FRISBEES? They're called DISCS now, with a different shape (flatter) - you toss them into chain baskets on a course, like golf. It's
a FUN game! Never played before? Come check it out!! 9-11:30am - Disc Golf Demos & FREE Open Play 11:30-1:30pm - Potluck Picnic for the Deaf CommunityRAFFLE with fun prizes! - TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ($2 each, 7 for $5, 12 for $10 -- sorry, cannot send tickets online, through email or regular mail) (contact any Deaf Empowerment Board member - tickets will also be sold during the morning for the August 18th drawing at 12:30pm)
Games for kids of all ages Burgers and Brats - $2 for first meat, $1 for each additional Beverage $1 each Bring a side dish to share! 1:30-5pm - Disc Golf Competition with Prizes Awarded at End of CompetitionRegister for the Disc Golf Competition at http://www.takeflighttoday.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=158
A flyer about this event can be found on the site above, also on the home page on Deaf Empowerment's website at http://www.deafe.org
(Contributed by: Scott Seefeld, Deaf Empowerment, Inc.) ================================================== Sep 3: Offer Ends for BlackBerry 8703e from Sprint Relay BLACKBERRY 8703e from SPRINT RELAYOffer $99.99 plus tax. Mail-In Rebate after. $29.99 Data Only Service Plan (Unlimited Email, Wireless web access, unlimited Instant Messaging, and Nationwide Data Coverage)
• Free Sprint Relay Wireless Program • Free SprintIP on AIM • Free SMS/Text Messaging • Brilliant color display and font sizes • GPS enabled • 64 MB memory • Full QWERTY keypad • Easy viewing of attachments• What is new? You can use your BlackBerry as a modem. Fast downloads, fast surfing, and checking emails
• Only .20 cents per minutes for voice calls when used Price EXPIRES on SEPTEMBER 3, 2007.If you wanted to make sure if your area works and double check before you decide to purchase this BlackBerry, feel free to check your location at www.sprintrelaysupport.com Look at Wireless Coverage Check and put your home location in.
Here is the website for you to get the rebate offers, go to www.sprintrebates.com
Contact: Faye4Sprint@xxxxxxxxx
Thank you & Happy Sprint! Faye Peters (Contributed by: Faye Peters, Sprint) ================================================ Sep 3: Offer Ends for BlackBerry 8830 from Sprint Relay New Model BLACKBERRY 8830 from SPRINT RELAY… Offer $199.99 + tax($100.00 after mail-in rebate. This amount needs to be charged to your credit card at time of purchase)
$29.99 Data Only Service Plan (Unlimited Email, Wireless web access, unlimited Instant Messaging, and Nationwide Data Coverage) with 2-Year Contract
Sprint 30-Day Risk-Free Guarantee • Unlimited email service • Unlimited internet access • Unlimited instant messaging • Unlimited SMS/Text Messaging • Unlimited Phone As Modem (PAM) • .20 cents per minute for voice phone call plus .20 cents for LD calls • Sprint IP Wireless Relay Service Software Pre-Installed• Incoming calls will be blocked, you can contact customer service to remove the block • SIM card for international use can be purchased separately when traveling internationally
Price EXPIRES on SEPTEMBER 3, 2007.This offer not available at any Sprint Stores. See Sprint Relay Subcontractors for this special offer for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Customers only. For more information please contact Faye Peters by email at Faye4Sprint@xxxxxxxxx Any questions or concerns, contact: Faye4Sprint@xxxxxxxxx
Thank you & Happy Sprint! Faye Peters (Contributed by: Faye Peters, Sprint) ================================================ Sep 8: FRVAD Fall Season & NASCAR Party Fox River Valley Association of the Deaf Fall Season & NASCAR Party Flyer at http://www.wi-deaf.org/images/frvad/September2007.pdf ADMISSION: $5.00 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2007 VILLAGE OF KIMBERLY HALL 515 W. KIMBERLY AVENUE KIMBERLY, WI General Meeting at 1:00 p.m. Social Party at 7:00 p.m. Food Served around 9:00 p.m. Other Dates: October 6, 2007 Bus Tour DeafNation Expo in Chicago November 3, 2007 Thanksgiving Party at Kimberly Hall December 1, 2007 Christmas Party (TBA) (Contributed by: Faye Jordan-Peters, FRVAD) ================================================== Oct 20: Deaf Empowerment PAH! Come (bring your kids too!) to the 5th Annual Deaf Empowerment PAH! Event! Saturday, October 20, 2007 1:00pm to 9:00pm Waverly Beach, N8770 Firelane 1, Menasha TWO Free Children's workshops in the afternoon Door Prizes RAFFLE (50/50 Cash for top prize and other GREAT prizes!!) Live Auction Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) Banquet Dinner Entertainment featuring ROSA LEE Prices: Adults (ages 14 & up): $25 each Kids (ages 10-13): $12 each Kids (ages 3-9): $6 each Kids under age 3: FREETickets are on sale NOW - you can get an order form from DE's website at http://www.deafe.org You can also get raffle tickets - contact any Deaf Empowerment Board member for more information (we cannot mail raffle tickets, sorry).
Menu: Entree Choice: Broasted Chicken or Steak Tips withmashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, vegetable, coleslaw, fruit fluff, dessert assortment, rolls, coffee & milk.
Come CELEBRATE with us at PAH! More details on Deaf Empowerment's website at http://www.deafe.org (Contributed by: Scott Seefeld, Deaf Empowerment) ================================================== Jun-Dec: Hand-N-Hand EventsHello Families, Friends, and Providers of Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing,
Hand-N-Hand of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. is pleased to send out the following announcements!!!!
Hand-N-Hand playgroup schedule: July to December 2007Hand-N-Hand offers a weekly playgroup for children who are deaf and hard of hearing ages birth to five and their families as well as parent and community education classes.
July 17th, 24th, 31st ~ No Sessions 7/03/07 or 7/10/07~ August 7th, 14th, 28th ~No Session 8/21/07~ September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th December 11th, 18th ~No Sessions 12/04/07 or 12/25/07~Happy Holidays! Hand-N-Hand Thursday Playdates schedule:Hand-N-Hand has scheduled seven outings throughout the summer months. We will meet on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at a different location each week for a time of fun and relaxed play! Bring a bag lunch to hang out and socialize afterwards! These outings are for HNH families and anyone else who may be interested in joining us.
June 21: Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, 2024 Lakeview Dr., Suamico June 28: Memorial Park, 1620 Witzke Boulevard, AppletonJuly 19: Bay Beach & Wildlife Sanctuary (meet at Bay Beach first), 1313 Bay Beach Rd, Green Bay
July 26: NEW Zoo, 4378 Reforestation Rd., Green BayAugust 2: The Building For Kids (Children’s Museum), 100 E. College Ave., Appleton August 9: Bowling, CZ’s Bowling Alley, Corner of Hwys. JJ and P, Bushville (10:30 a.m. start time) August 16: Marcus Cinema, 1000 Kepler Dr., Green Bay or Resch Aquatic Center, 1058 Reed St., Green Bay (1:00 p.m. start time) ~Weather will determine location~
Intermediate Sign Language class: July 31- September 25Throughout this 8-week class, Janine Zuiches, Educational Interpreter, will use her experience in teaching sign language classes at Hand-N-Hand and Moraine Park
Technical College to teach individuals sign language at an intermediate level. Playgroups and parent and community education classes are offered on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. at 411 St. John Street in Green Bay. This is located on the corner of St. John St. & Jefferson St. inside St. John’s School.
Hand-N-Hand of NEW, Inc. will continue to sponsor parent and community education events throughout the year. Information will be sent accordingly.
Please feel free to forward this email or copy the information and share it with those individuals that you feel may benefit. If you would like any of these schedules sent to you by mail or via email, or if you have questions about Hand-N-Hand of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. please contact Jenny Geiken at (920) 434-6226 v/tty or jlgeiken@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jennifer Geiken Hand-N-Hand of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing WSB Birth to Three Consultant (920) 434-6226 v/tty jlgeiken@xxxxxxxxxxxxxHand-N-Hand of Northeastern Wisconsin, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides support and facilitates resources for families with children experiencing
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