EVENTS
Bible Study
At KCD upstair meeting room
Wednesdays Night at 6:30 PM
DVD/Open discussion afterwards, All welcome to come.
Deaf Artisans of Knoxville (DAKs):
you are invited to show and sell your wares at the UT-KCD Interpreters Conference, November 30th and December 1st at KCD. The Conference begins Friday evening and runs from 5:30-9P AND Saturday, December 1st from 8:30A-5P. If you would like a table to display your goods (Pampered Chef, Stamping Up, LongerBarger Baskets, etc) send Bob Rittenhouse an email at brittenhouse@kcdtn.org. There is no charge to the Artisans, although donations to KCD are accepted.
If you have questions about the event below, please contact Dollywood Publicity Coordinator Ashley Adams at aadams@dollywood.com or 865.428.9602.
For Immediate Release
Nov. 8, 2007
DOLLYWOOD HOSTS DEAF AWARENESS DAY DEC. 2
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Dollywood hosts Deaf Awareness Day on Dec. 2 during the park’s annual Smoky Mountain Christmas festival. Deaf Awareness Day at Dollywood includes interpretation of various shows, attractions and craft demonstrations. Interpreters will be on hand to assist hearing impaired guests throughout the day. They also will be available to assist guests in locating key park locations such as turnstiles, restrooms, first aid stations and information booths. An interpreter will be on hand for the park’s weekly church service at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert F. Thomas Chapel.
“Dollywood is especially proud of its participation in Deaf Awareness Day,” said Barbara Joines, VP/General Manager of Dollywood. “Through the talents of the many wonderful interpreters along with our employees, Dollywood’s attractions and entertainment are showcased to a most receptive audience.”
The University of Tennessee’s Educational Interpreting Program coordinates interpreters for Deaf Awareness Day at Dollywood. Approximately 60 interpreters participate in the event.
For more information, contact Dollywood Information at (865) 428-9488.
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Deaf Happy Hour
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Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria
- 200 East Jackson
- Knoxville, TN
- Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria Website
Friday, December 7, 2007 at 5 PM
The event is open to anyone who involves in Deaf community and families. The mission of this event is to get together and have a happy time. Also, to have a discussion about anything.
Unfortunately, no children are allowed. If you have any question, please contact us - Click here to email us.
DEAF-BLIND CONSUMERS & SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS
The Knoxville Center of the Deaf would like to call a special meeting for Saturday, December 8, from nine o'clock a.m. to 12 noon.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the 2008 budget for D/B fund and discuss the SSP situation.
Deaf/Blind consumers are responsible to get your SSP/interpreter during the meeting.
SSP will get the paid when they are working as an interpreter. KCD will pay each SSP $10.00 per hour.
If any questions, contact Dana Hughes, at dcslick@aol.com
Dana Charles Hughes, Deaf/Blind Coordinator
KCD Memeber Meeting
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KCD Community Room
Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 6 PM
Come and discuss about KCD's issues and voting for new board memebers.
KCD Board Memeber Meeting
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KCD Meeting Room
Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 7 PM
Come and watch Directors of Board discuss about KCD's issues.
Deaf Community Christmas Dinner
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KCD Community Room
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 6 PM
The event is open to anyone who involves in Deaf community and families. Food will be provided by Buffat Heights Baptist Church. Come and join us to share the spirit of Christmas!
NEWS
TWO KCD FAMILIES NEED YOUR HELP:
there are two families who need help with Christmas presents for their children (six of the 8 children involved are deaf) and food. The parents all are deaf and live in the Knoxville area. The deaf children will be home all day for two weeks during the holidays. If you can help with money or WalMart gift cards, KCD and the families will be so appreciative. You can send to OR drop off any contribution at KCD or email brittenhouse@kcdtn.org. Thank you.
Photo Holiday Special by Jeffrey Palmer
Hey Friends---
I have been approached by numerous people who would like to schedule a photo shoot in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. I am advertising this holiday special effective October 15th, 2007 through January 31st, 2008. Please contact me and schedule your photo shoot today.
All photos are taken with a hand-held digital SLR camera under natural lighting conditions. Please view my website to see the type photographs I like to take.
www.jeffreylevipalmerphotography.comHOLIDAY SPECIAL
***after first $30 all photos are half price**
- 4x6.............$2.00 each
- 5x7.............$7.00 each
- 8x12.................$17.00
- Wallets (4)..........$6.00
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865 - 235 - 8064
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Knoxville Captioned Movies
Regal Entertainment Group Theatres Featuring Open Captioned Films Features and playdates may vary due to availability.
- OC - Open Caption
- DA - Descriptive Audio
(available for every show time in DTS equipped auditoriums, please contact theatre to confirm show times).
TSD Troop #864
TSD Troop #864 kicks off another year in Girl Scouting.
- We would like your help!
- We YOU involved in Girl Scouting during your youth?
- Would you be willing to share your experience?
- Would you consider assisting Troop #864 this year?
- How about becoming a leader?
Troop #864 is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, energetic, Deaf Girl Scout Leader! The troop is alive and well but would like to have more involvement from the Knoxville Deaf community. Please contact: TSDTroop864@yahoo.com