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SUMMARY:Pioneers\, Frederick County Deaf History Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The panel discussion\, “Pioneers\, Frederick County Deaf History” will take place on Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025 at 10:30 am at the C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick\, MD. The presenters will be Sam Sonnenstrahl\, MaryLynn Lally\, Jackie Kanekuni\, Linda Stoltz and Erin Buck. \nThe event is organized by Frederick County Executive\, Jessica Fitzwater and Frederick County’s Commission on Disabilities. The organizers are excited to showcase the rich history of the Deaf Community in Frederick\, highlighting both historical and contemporary figures and milestones that have mapped our local Deaf culture. The theme of this event will be “Pioneers\, Frederick County Deaf History” and the goal is to celebrate the contributions of Deaf individuals and organizations in the Frederick County area\, extending beyond the Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD).
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/pioneers-frederick-county-deaf-history-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 110 East Patrick Street\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night!
DESCRIPTION:We will provide munchies and sandwiches \nBYOB – Bring Your Own Beverage! \nYep\, you saw that right! You can bring your own drinks\, including the alcoholic ones! \nEntry Fees \nPlayers: $25 per person (Teams of 4 – create a fun team name!) \nFans: $10 (Come cheer on your favorite team!) tickets must be advance by April 3 no at door sales \nPrizes\, Fun\, and Friendly Competition! \nThere will be 4 rounds\, 15 question each. \nSign up now and secure your spot!
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/trivia-night/
LOCATION:Ballenger Creek Community Center\, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike\, Frederick\, 21703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Mosaics with Ellen Mansfield: American Sign Language
DESCRIPTION:Get cozy in the nature center as you learn the basics of mosaic art with local artist\, Ellen Mansfield. She will show you how to make handshape ILY (I love you) with tiles as you create a one-of-a-kind piece of art to take home at the end of class. All supplies are included. Instructions will be giving in American Sign Language\, and a qualified interpreter will be available. Wine will be available during this program. IDs will be checked for anyone wishing to consume wine to ensure participant is at least 21 years of age.
URL:https://www.marylanddcdl.org/event/introduction-to-mosaics-with-ellen-mansfield-american-sign-language/
LOCATION:Meadowside Nature Center\, 5100 Meadowside Lane\, Rockville\, M\, 20855\, United States
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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 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-10/
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SUMMARY:ASL Sunday Silent Social at Fairfax's Wegmans
DESCRIPTION:ASL Bridge / DMV\nWhether you’re Deaf\, HoH\, an interpreter\, an ASL student\, or just want to learn American Sign Language (ASL)\, we welcome all levels of signers to come join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice.\nThis event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month\, in the heart of Fairfax County at Wegman’s (corner of Route 29 and Monument Drive). We can be found on the upper level\, typically near the stairs. We generally start around 7 pm.\nFor ASL beginners\, we will host a beginners ASL chat table\, facilitated by an experienced signer to answer questions and help participants improve. This is specifically for those just starting to learn ASL or who are not yet comfortable signing with the more proficient group. There is a place for everyone to join\, learn and practice. Regardless\, we are always welcoming so don’t be discouraged to attend; this is very informal and new folks are always welcome.\nNote\, some attendees arrive early and grab some of Wegman’s food for dinner\, so you can combine a shopping trip with the ASL practice.
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SUMMARY:ASL Sunday Silent Social at Fairfax's Wegmans
DESCRIPTION:ASL Bridge / DMV\nWhether you’re Deaf\, HoH\, an interpreter\, or an ASL student we welcome all levels of signers to come join us for an evening of ASL socializing and practice.\nThis event occurs on the first and third Sundays of each month\, in the heart of Fairfax County at Wegman’s (corner of Route 29 and Monument Drive). We can be found on the upper level\, typically near the stairs. We generally start at 7 pm.\nFor ASL beginners\, NVRC will host a beginners ASL Class table. This is specifically for those just starting to learn ASL or who are not comfortable in the larger group. To join the conversation group\, it is recommended you know the ASL alphabet and some basic signs as these are not ASL classes. Regardless\, we are always welcoming so don’t be discouraged to attend an event; this is very informal.\nNote\, some attendees arrive early and grab some of Wegman’s food for dinner\, so you can combine a shopping trip with the ASL practice.
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