[WADNet Post] August 22, 2006: Milwaukee Area News
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- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:37:35 -0500
MILWAUKEE AREA NEWS
-- Events at CDHH
-- Sep 28: Bright Idea Workshop Series
-- Nov 3-4: CDHH Used Book Sale Fundraiser - Donations Needed
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Events at CDHH
Events at the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Looking for Talented Deaf and Hard of Hearing Artists & Crafters
“Pah! Boutique” within UniversaLink at the Center for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing is opening soon and we are looking for talented d/Deaf and
hard of hearing artists and crafters who want to participate in this
unique opportunity. The purpose of Pah! Boutique is to provide a
showcase and sales channel for talented d/Deaf and hard of hearing
artists and crafters. Boutique items such as artwork, handmade cards,
clothing items, jewelry and home décor, will be on display within the
UniversaLink showroom, located at CDHH, 10243 W. National Avenue, West
Allis, as well as listed in a special section of the UniversaLink online
catalog. To learn more about becoming a Pah! Boutique artist, call
414-604-7202 (Voice) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or email kmalak@xxxxxxxxx
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Do You Want to Make a Difference in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community?
The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is seeking caring, motivated
volunteers to help with a variety of projects, special events and
ongoing activities at the Center. No matter what your talent or
experience, we have a volunteer opportunity for you. To learn about
current offerings and volunteer assignments, please call Aimee Kelchen
at 414-604-7210 (Voice) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or e-mail akelchen@xxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH)
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Sep 28: Bright Idea Workshop Series
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Alliance
and
Gallaudet University Alumni Association of Wisconsin Chapter
jointly sponsor newly formed
Bright Idea Workshop Series*.
Technologies of the Future: Ideas and Issues
Presented by Claude Stout, Executive Director, Telecommunications for
the Deaf, Inc.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
7 PM to 9 PM
At
Cooperative Educational Services Agency #1
19601 West Bluemound Road
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045-5931
Free Admission
Interpreting Services will be provided.
Free refreshment
*Bright Idea Workshop Series are educational events funded by Deaf &
Hard of Hearing Alliance and Gallaudet University Alumni Association of
Wisconsin Chapter to empower the knowledge of the world to the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing community.
For more information, contact Joel Mankowski at deafcopper@xxxxxxx or
Gary Fitts at wiguaa@xxxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Joel Mankowski, WADNet Reader)
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Nov 3-4: CDHH Used Book Sale Fundraiser - Donations Needed
Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seeking Donations of Used Books and
Videos
The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CDHH) will be holding its
first annual used book sale on November 3 and 4, 2006, at its
headquarters located at 10243 W. National Avenue in West Allis. The
Center is currently seeking donations of gently used books, videos, or
DVD’s, to include in this sale. Donations to CDHH are tax deductible and
may be dropped off at CDHH during normal business hours, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Arrangements can also be made to have
donated items picked up from your home or business.
Volunteers are also needed for this event, to pick-up, sort and price
donated materials in advance. Individuals interested in volunteering to
help with this event, or who wish to donate materials can call
414-604-7210 (Voice) / 888-742-7651 (TTY) or e-mail akelchen@xxxxxxxx
for more information.
All proceeds from this fundraising event will go to support the many
programs and services provided by CDHH for children and adults with
hearing loss in Wisconsin. The Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
has been serving individuals with hearing loss for more than 75 years.
It offers a full range of services and technologies to enhance the
quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. For more information,
visit www.cdhh.org.
(Contributed by: Kerry Malak, CDHH)
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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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