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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T183000
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SUMMARY:MDCC's Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Put your trivia knowledge to the test!   How to participate?  Play as a team of 2 for a chance to win monetary prizes.   Pay $40.00 per team ($20.00 per person).  Submit 2 names to Susan Kaplan at susan.kaplan@deafmdcc.org. Pay by Zelle qb@deafmdcc.org by Wednesday\, February 25th.You can order food at the Capital Crave restaurant.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/mdccs-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Capital Crave\, 5901 Old National Pike\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Senior Citizens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T224235Z
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SUMMARY:Edwin Hodgson
DESCRIPTION:Edwin Allan Hodgson – Born February 28\, 1854\, in Manchester\, England. Died August 13\, 1933; last home address site: New York City. \nSecond president and one of the three co-founders of NAD.   Known as the driving force behind the founding of the NAD.  Editor of Deaf Mutes’ Journal\, one of the most popular\, influential and widely read newspapers of its day.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/edwin-hodgson-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Library for Deaf Action's Deaf Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20250129T211625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T221238Z
UID:10001002-1772226000-1772233200@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:ASL Open Mic | 450 K | Last Fridays | hosted by Wade Green
DESCRIPTION:ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS:\nOn this night\, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/asl-open-mic-450-k-last-fridays-hosted-by-wade-green-14/
LOCATION:Busboys and Poets\, 450 K Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260108T192310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T192310Z
UID:10001845-1772130600-1772137800@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:MDCC Bingo every 4th Thursday 6:30-8:30pm
DESCRIPTION:$10 FOR 5 GAMES | CASH PRIZES!\nOptional: Bring $5 for raffle prizes
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/mdcc-bingo-every-4th-thursday-630-830pm-23/
LOCATION:Capital Crave 5901 Old National Pike\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Deaf Senior Citizens
GEO:39.492596;-77.461211
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20250129T222851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T224235Z
UID:10001055-1771977600-1772063999@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:Thomas Brown
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Brown – Born February 25\, 1804\, in Henniker\, NH; also his last home address site. Died March 23\, 1886.  \nFirst deaf American grassroots leader and a NAD seed planter in 1850s.First deaf politician in New Hampshire   Organized the first deaf convention in America on September 26\, 1850.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/thomas-brown-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Library for Deaf Action's Deaf Culture Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T180358Z
UID:10001228-1771873200-1771876800@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:In PERSON Deaf A.A. Meeting at 857 Club
DESCRIPTION:Deaf A.A meetingMeeting is conducted in ASL.Location: 857 ClubFlyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_YJS8wPWkd5ifj4J9t3jiYylhatg7wUB/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/in-person-deaf-a-a-meeting-at-857-club-46/
LOCATION:100 S Haven St\, Baltimore\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
GEO:39.279207;-76.557237
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20251104T170537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T224019Z
UID:10002013-1771833600-1771866000@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:Family Storytime with ASL Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories\, songs\, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. ASL interpretation will be provided.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/family-storytime-with-asl-interpretation-3/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Anne Arundel County Public Library – Odenton Library Branch\, 1325 Annapolis Rd\, Odenton\, MD\, 21113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T210000
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CREATED:20260108T191542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171302Z
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SUMMARY:ASL Open Mic | Columbia | hosted by Marcus J Smith
DESCRIPTION:ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS:\nOn this night\, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/asl-open-mic-columbia-hosted-by-marcus-j-smith-11/
LOCATION:Busboys and Poets – Columbia\, 6251 Mango Tree Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T203000
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CREATED:20260108T192311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T192903Z
UID:10001844-1771525800-1771533000@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:MDCC Bingo every 3rd Thursday 6:30-8:30pm
DESCRIPTION:$10 FOR 5 GAMES | CASH PRIZES!\nOptional: Bring $5 for raffle prizes
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/mdcc-bingo-every-4th-thursday-630-830pm-24/
LOCATION:Capital Crave 5901 Old National Pike\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Deaf Senior Citizens
GEO:39.492596;-77.461211
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260202T192738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T192903Z
UID:10002040-1771520400-1771527600@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Portrait Signs: A Tour in ASL (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Portrait Signs\, Thursday\, Feb 19th at 5:00 pmhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-portrait-signs-a-tour-in-asl-tickets-723669253217?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/virtual-portrait-signs-a-tour-in-asl-online/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Deaf Senior Citizens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260112T185745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T192903Z
UID:10001877-1771412400-1771426800@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:Deaf Seniors--Card Games
DESCRIPTION:We will have a variety of card games available. If you would like to bring your own games\, you are more than welcome to do so. Please remember to bring your own lunch. \nBefore joining\, you must register with the Center. A 50+ Center registration form and a waiver & release form can be found here:https://www.howardcountymd.gov/resource/50-center-membership-packet.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/deaf-seniors-card-games-2/
LOCATION:North Laurel Community Center\, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd\, Laurel\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Senior Citizens
GEO:39.120469;-76.837445
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20250507T180358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T180358Z
UID:10001227-1771354800-1771358400@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:INT In person & CC Hybrid Agape Meeting Maryland
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Meeting ID: 120 784 691 \nhttps://baltimoreaa.org/meetings/?weekday=tuesday&time=evening&meeting=agape-12 \nNo passcode needed \n\nDiscussion\nHybrid\nIn-person Towson\, MD 21204\nOnline\nOpen\nStep Meeting\nWheelchair Access\n\nSheppard Pratt\, Gibson Bld\n1 Friends Ln\, Towson\, MD 21204\, USA \nTowson \n \n3rd Floor.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/int-in-person-cc-hybrid-agape-meeting-maryland-11/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20250507T180358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T180358Z
UID:10001226-1771268400-1771272000@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:In PERSON Deaf A.A. Meeting at 857 Club
DESCRIPTION:Deaf A.A meetingMeeting is conducted in ASL.Location: 857 ClubFlyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_YJS8wPWkd5ifj4J9t3jiYylhatg7wUB/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/in-person-deaf-a-a-meeting-at-857-club-45/
LOCATION:100 S Haven St\, Baltimore\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
GEO:39.279207;-76.557237
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20250129T222851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T224232Z
UID:10001054-1771200000-1771286399@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:Kendall School
DESCRIPTION:February 16\, 1857 — Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind\, known as Kendall School\, opens. Founded by Amos Kendall Now a part of the Laurent Clerc Center of Gallaudet University.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/kendall-school-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Library for Deaf Action's Deaf Culture Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260112T185745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T192757Z
UID:10001876-1771182000-1771189200@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:ASL Social Chats @ Fairfax Wegmans
DESCRIPTION:Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month \nWe welcome all levels of signers to come and join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice.  We can be found on the upper level\, typically near the stairs. Contact by email for more information: jona3ki@msn.com
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/asl-social-chats-fairfax-wegmans-6/
LOCATION:11620 Monument Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Senior Citizens
GEO:38.853231;-77.305097
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260129T214249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214249Z
UID:10002031-1771151400-1771156800@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt
DESCRIPTION:ASL Bridge / DMV\nJoin our ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt! All ASL users and learners are welcome.\nBrunches are alternately held at two restaurants in Greenbelt\, both in the same town plaza.\nODD WEEKS: 1st\, 3rd\, and 5th Sundays\, we meet at Cedars of Lebanon\, 103 Centerway.\nEVEN WEEKS: 2nd and 4th Sundays\, we meet at New Deal Café\,113 Centerway.\nWe are the Greenbelt ASL Community\, a group of both Deaf and hearing people who hang out\, chat about everyday goings on\, trade stories\, get to know each other better\, and of course\, enjoy food together. Many members use ASL as their primary language\, several are interpreters or other fluent ASL users\, while others are ASL learners who wish to improve their skills while making new friends.\nBefore or after brunch\, you can visit the farmer’s market and small coop grocery store in the plaza.\nPlease RSVP so we can contact you via email if needed.\nOur group is on Facebook as Greenbelt ASL Community. Some longtime Brunch attendees don’t mark their attendance here\, so feel free to stop by even if you don’t see others who have RSVP’d on Meet-up.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/asl-brunch-on-sundays-in-greenbelt-34/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260202T192738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T192757Z
UID:10002039-1771070400-1771077600@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:Signs Gallery Talks: Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in attending\, please register at the Eventbrite link below.  The person that created this event is Vanessa Jones. \nIn Gallery Portrait Signs\, Saturday\, Feb 14th at noonhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-gallery-portrait-signs-a-tour-in-asl-tickets-713964475967?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/signs-gallery-talks-smithsonian-national-portrait-gallery/
LOCATION:National Portrait Gallery\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Senior Citizens
GEO:38.902522;-77.027039
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20251104T170416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T170416Z
UID:10001484-1771065000-1771066800@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:Family Storytime with ASL Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories\, songs\, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. ASL interpretation will be provided.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/family-storytime-with-asl-interpretation-2/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Anne Arundel County Public Library – Discoveries: Library at the Mall\, Annapolis Mall Road\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260129T214249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214249Z
UID:10002030-1771005600-1771012800@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:Charles Town WV ASL Deaf Chat Club
DESCRIPTION:ASL Bridge / DMV\nCharles Town WV ASL Deaf Chat Club meets for dinner every second Friday night. February dinner is at Gran Ranchero Mexican Restaurant in Shepherdstown\, WV. All are invited\, deaf\, hard of hearing\, and hearing who want to learn to sign. All levels of ASL are welcome!
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/charles-town-wv-asl-deaf-chat-club-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260129T214245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214245Z
UID:10002029-1770922800-1770930000@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:ASL Hang Out
DESCRIPTION:ASL Bridge / DMV\nASL HangOut is a safe fun social\nAll levels D/deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, Hearing signers\, ASL students\, ASL interpreter.\nHosted by Daniel Berke and his friends\nJeremy\, Andrew\, Nathaniel. and Josh\nThere’s always a great mix of people and good conversations\nWe will be meeting at the Tysons Corner Food Court (3rd Floor)\, Thursday at 7pm! Hope to see you all there! 🙂\nLook for a table of ASL signers…don’t be shy.\n1961 Chain Bridge Rd\nTysons Corner\, VA 22102\njoin our Facebook group\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/468631322134694
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/asl-hang-out-36/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260129T214244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214244Z
UID:10002037-1770922800-1770930000@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:ASL Hang Out
DESCRIPTION:ASL Bridge / DMV\nASL HangOut is a safe fun social\nAll levels D/deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, Hearing signers\, ASL students\, ASL interpreter.\nHosted by Daniel Berke and his friends\nJeremy\, Andrew\, Nathaniel. and Josh\nThere’s always a great mix of people and good conversations\nWe will be meeting at the Tysons Corner Food Court (3rd Floor)\, Thursday at 7pm! Hope to see you all there! 🙂\nLook for a table of ASL signers…don’t be shy.\n1961 Chain Bridge Rd\nTysons Corner\, VA 22102\njoin our Facebook group\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/468631322134694
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/asl-hang-out-35/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20250129T222851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T224232Z
UID:10001053-1770768000-1770854399@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:Thomas Edison
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Alva Edison – Born February 11\, 1847\, in Milan\, OH.  Died October 18\, 1931; Last home address site: Orange\, NJ. \nInventor and scientist who received 1\,093 patents and who said his deafness helped him concentrate on his experiments and research.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/thomas-edison-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Library for Deaf Action's Deaf Culture Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20250507T180357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T180357Z
UID:10001225-1770663600-1770667200@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:In PERSON Deaf A.A. Meeting at 857 Club
DESCRIPTION:Deaf A.A meetingMeeting is conducted in ASL.Location: 857 ClubFlyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_YJS8wPWkd5ifj4J9t3jiYylhatg7wUB/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/in-person-deaf-a-a-meeting-at-857-club-44/
LOCATION:100 S Haven St\, Baltimore\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
GEO:39.279207;-76.557237
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260129T214244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214245Z
UID:10002036-1770627600-1770634800@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:Winchester ASL Coffee Hangout
DESCRIPTION:ASL Bridge / DMV\nMeet for Coffee and signing. All are invited. Deaf\, Heard of Hearing\, and Hearing who want to learn. All levels of ASL encouraged.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/winchester-asl-coffee-hangout-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20250129T222851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T224232Z
UID:10001052-1770595200-1770681599@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:Laura Searing
DESCRIPTION:Laura Redden Searing – Born February 9\, 1840\, in Somerset County\, MD. Died August 10\, 1923; Last home address site: San Mateo\, CA \nNewspaper correspondent who once interviewed President Lincoln\, Civil War generals and soldiers using pad and pencil.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/laura-searing-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Library for Deaf Action's Deaf Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
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SUMMARY:ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt
DESCRIPTION:ASL Bridge / DMV\nJoin our ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt! All ASL users and learners are welcome.\nBrunches are alternately held at two restaurants in Greenbelt\, both in the same town plaza.\nODD WEEKS: 1st\, 3rd\, and 5th Sundays\, we meet at Cedars of Lebanon\, 103 Centerway.\nEVEN WEEKS: 2nd and 4th Sundays\, we meet at New Deal Café\,113 Centerway.\nWe are the Greenbelt ASL Community\, a group of both Deaf and hearing people who hang out\, chat about everyday goings on\, trade stories\, get to know each other better\, and of course\, enjoy food together. Many members use ASL as their primary language\, several are interpreters or other fluent ASL users\, while others are ASL learners who wish to improve their skills while making new friends.\nBefore or after brunch\, you can visit the farmer’s market and small coop grocery store in the plaza.\nPlease RSVP so we can contact you via email if needed.\nOur group is on Facebook as Greenbelt ASL Community. Some long-time group members don’t mark their attendance here\, so feel free to stop by even if you don’t see others who have RSVP’d on Meet-up.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/asl-brunch-on-sundays-in-greenbelt-33/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260129T214244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214245Z
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SUMMARY:Prince William County Deaf & ASL Social Wegmans Woodbridge
DESCRIPTION:ASL Bridge / DMV\n🤟 ASL & DEAF EVENT 🤟\nCome connect\, socialize\, and celebrate Deaf culture!\nThis is a welcoming local event for the Deaf community in Woodbridge. We’re excited to finally bring everyone together in one place!\n✨ This event is perfect if you want to:\nMeet new people\nReconnect with friends\nNetwork and socialize\nExperience Deaf culture\n👥 Who can attend?\nAll are welcome!\nDeaf & Hard of Hearing\nHearing\nCODAs\nInterpreters\nNew ASL learners & students\nThis is a great opportunity to practice ASL\, meet the Deaf community\, and make new friends in a fun and relaxed environment.\n📍 Event Details\n📅 Date: Friday\, February 6\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n📌 Location: Wegmans Market Café (2nd Floor)\n14801 Dining Way\, Woodbridge\, VA 22191\n(Near Crumbl Cookies)\n💙 Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/prince-william-county-deaf-asl-social-wegmans-woodbridge-5/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260112T185744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T192738Z
UID:10001875-1770296400-1770303600@www.marylanddcdl.org
SUMMARY:MDCC Daytime Bingo 1st Thursday 1p-3p
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/mdcc-daytime-bingo-1st-thursday-1p-3p/
LOCATION:Capital Crave\, 5901 Old National Pike\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Senior Citizens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20260129T214244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214245Z
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SUMMARY:Streetcar 82 Sip and Sign (Monthly ASL Practice and Social)
DESCRIPTION:ASL Bridge / DMV\nJoin us for a chill voices-off hangout for ASL practice and socializing. It’s a night to connect\, learn\, and have fun! All signing levels are welcome—whether you are fluent\, just starting out\, or somewhere in between.\nThe first hour entails a practice activity or around-the-room introductions geared toward ASL learners and those more fluent who enjoy encouraging learners. The second hour is an unstructured social.\nStreetcar 82 is the region’s only Deaf-owned and operated brewery! They serve up non-alcoholic options as well as an array of their crafted beers. If the weather is nice\, the large group gathers on the patio outside.\nCheck out Streetcar 82 on Instagram: @streetcar82brewingco\nNote this event is held monthly\, on the first Tuesday of the month. Check out the brewery’s online calendar for the most up-to-date status. https://streetcar82brewing.com/events/
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/streetcar-82-sip-and-sign-monthly-asl-practice-and-social-6/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133402
CREATED:20250507T180357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T180357Z
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SUMMARY:INT ZOOM Hybrid Agape Meeting Maryland
DESCRIPTION:ASL Interpreter ON ZOOM Oct 1 \nCLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE  \nZoom Meeting ID: 120 784 691 \nhttps://baltimoreaa.org/meetings/?weekday=tuesday&time=evening&meeting=agape-12 \nNo passcode needed \n\nDiscussion\nHybrid\nIn-person Towson\, MD 21204\nOnline\nOpen\nStep Meeting\nWheelchair Access\n\nSheppard Pratt\, Gibson Bld\n1 Friends Ln\, Towson\, MD 21204\, USA \nTowson \n \n3rd Floor.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/int-zoom-hybrid-agape-meeting-maryland-10/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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