Upcoming Meetings

February 11 - Detective Todd Dunkie from the Hagerstown Police Department will be here to discuss Gang activity in Washington County and Surrounding Areas.

March 11 - Jenny Snyder from the Washington County Health Department will be here to discuss the H1N1 (Swine Flu).  She will have information on ways to prevent getting it and how to care for someone who has it.

Our monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month and begin at 7:00 PM.  Light refreshments will be served following each meeting.

Please mark your calendars!!

Deafnet has several TTY's available for your use.  If you need a working TTY Machine, please contact us at 301-791-9025 (V), 301-791-9020 (TTY) or email deafnet@myactv.net

UbiDuo Machine Now Available!!!

The UbiDuo is a communication device that enables people who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate instantly with anyone, face-to-face, without a third party.  Up to four people can participate in a conversation at one time.  "Type-to-text" displays simultaneously on each split screen in real time.  The UbiDuo has a wireless range of 500 feet, 6 pounds of portability, and is effortless to use, making it a perfect solution for anyone with communication barriers.

If you would like to use the UbiDuo Machine contact Deafnet at 301-791-9025 or email deafnet@myactv.net.  A valid Driver's License is required for borrowing the machine.

Deaf Tax Day

A day of free interpreted tax preparation will be offered on a first come first serve basis on February 27, 2010 at 8:30 AM.  It will be held at Deaf Shalom Zone, 1040 S. Beechfield Avenue, Baltimore, MD  21229.  For more information email deafshalomzone@gmail.com or call 410-242-6133

Baby Signs

Donna Day will be holding 2 upcoming Baby Sign Classes titled "Sign, Say and Play" in Berkeley County, WV.  Session 1 begins March 22, 2010.  For more information contact Donna Day, Deaf Outreach Specialist at 540-662-5556 (V/TTY) or email donna.day@babysignsprogram.com

Scholarships

The looking Glass and it's National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families are pleased to announce new scholarships for high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities.  A total of ten $1,000 scholarships will be given out in Fall 2010.  Please visit the website www.lookingglass.org for more information and application.

Deaf-Blind Camp Volunteers Needed

The 2010 Deaf-Blind Camp of Maryland will be held Sunday June 13, 2010 - Friday June 18, 2010.  Volunteers to work with the campers are needed.  If you are interested contact Brenda Talley at 703-971-4645 or email btalleyho@hotmail.com

Maple Syrup Festival

Cunningham Falls State Park - Annual Maple Syrup-Making Demonstration will be held in the William Houck Area on March 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you have ever wondered how maple syrup gets from the tree to your table, this is your chance for enlightenment.  Come to the park to learn about the history, lore and method of making maple syrup.  A Sign Language interpreter will be available on both dates.

Rangers and naturalists will demonstrate the process of making maple syrup, including tree topping, boiling, and packaging.  Park Personnel and volunteers will give talks about the history and current status of one of America's early agricultural products.  Special arrangements can be made for school groups: interested parties should call the park for more information.

The William Houck Area, or Lake Area, of Cunningham Falls State Park is west of Thurmont.  Take Route 77 west from Thurmont, turn left at Catoctin Hollow Road, turn right at the park, and follow the signs to the demonstration area.  The park address is 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD  21788.  For more information, call the park at (301) 271-7574.

QuestFest 2010

An International visual theatre festival produced by Quest in partnership with Gallaudet University will return to the Baltimore/Washington area March 1-14, 2010 with a 2 week long festival of performances and workshops in venues and schools throughout the area.  The festival will feature artists in an array of family-friendly, cutting-edge work that welcomes all people to the fascinating world of visual theater.  For more information visit www.questfest.org

2010 Valley Mall Deaf Chat Dates

Every other Friday in 2010 from 10:00 AM - ??

Please plan to attend.  Deaf and Hearing individuals are welcome!!!

February 5 & 19

March 5 & 19

April 2, 16 & 30

May 14 & 28

June 11 & 25

July 9 & 23

August 6 & 20

September 3 & 17

October 1, 15 & 29

November 12 & 26

December 10