NE WISCONSIN AREA NEWS -- Nov 3: FRVAD General Meeting & Thanksgiving/Packers Party -- Nov 7: Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble at PAC -- Dec 1: FRVAD Christmas Banquet -- Jun-Dec: Hand-N-Hand Events -- Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Interpreted Shows ================================================ Nov 3: FRVAD General Meeting & Thanksgiving/Packers Party FRVAD General Meeting & Thanksgiving/Packers Party Saturday, November 3, 2007 General Meeting: 2:00pm Doors Open: 7:00pm Food Served around 9:00pm Green & Gold Contests Door Prizes Other Events: Dec 1: Christmas Banquet at Mark's East Side Jan 5: Winter Party at Kimberly Hall Feb 2: Valentine's Party at Kimberly Hall View flyer in Community Calendar on WAD's website at http://www.wi-deaf.org (Contributed by: Faye Peters, FRVAD) ================================================== Nov 7: Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble at PAC The Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble will perform "The Drum is the Thunder, the Flute is the Wind" Wednesday, November 7, 2007 7:30PM Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Appleton, WIEach instrument and dance represent forces of nature in this celebration of the Spirit of “the Thunders.” Prepare to be amazed as this high-energy five-person Native American ensemble uses dance, music, storytelling, sign language and audience interaction to conjure up thunder, wind, rain and lightning.
Ticket Price: $15 per person FREE Pre-show discussion for ticketholders 6:45PM (doors open at 6:30) Kimberly-Clark TheaterPreshow discussion and demonstration about local tribe customs and traditions led by Nicole Larson (Lac du Flambeau Ojibway Reservation), Nevada Webster (Oneida Nation) and Julian Larson (Lac du Flambeau Ojibway Reservation).
Sign Language interpreter may be available if requested when you purchase your tickets.
PAC Ticket Office information: PHONE: (920) 730-3760 FAX: (920) 730-3755 REGULAR HOURS: Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. One hour prior to all public performances (Contributed by: Leslie Riggs, WADNet Reader) ================================================== Dec 1: FRVAD Christmas Banquet Saturday, December 1, 2007 Mark's East Side 1405 E. Wisconsin Avenue Appleton, WI 54911 Cocktails 5:00pm Dinner 6:00pm Cost: $20 per person $25 after deadline (DEADLINE: November 16, 2007) RSVP to FRVAD75@xxxxxxxxxView flyer and print registration form to mail with check in Community Calendar on WAD's website at http://www.wi-deaf.org
(Contributed by: Faye Peters, FRVAD) ================================================== 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 hearing loss.
(Contributed by: Jenny Geiken, Hand-N-Hand) ================================================== Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Interpreted Shows 2007-2008 Sign Language Interpreted BROADWAY SEASON Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Appleton, Wisconsin Sun Oct 21 1:00 PM “My Fair Lady” Sun Nov 18 1:00 PM “White Christmas” Sat Dec 01 7:30 PM “High School Musical” Sun Dec 02 1:00 PM “High School Musical” Sun Dec 16 1:00 PM “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Sun Jan 20 1:00 PM “The Wedding Singer” Sun Feb 10 1:00 PM “Mamma Mia!” Sun Mar 16 3:00 PM “STOMP” Sun Apr 20 1:00 PM “Jesus Christ Superstar” Sun May 11 1:00 PM “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT” For more information, go to: www.foxcitiespac.com (Contributed by: Deb Cooper, WADNet Reader) ================================================== ================================================== Leslie Riggs WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator Wisconsin Association of the Deaf -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- TO SUBSCRIBE to the WADNet Post, please email to wadnetpost-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in the Subject field. IF YOU ARE CHANGING EMAIL ADDRESSES, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE TWO STEPS:1) UNSUBSCRIBE from the WADNet Post by sending an email from your OLD email address to wadnetpost-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field.
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