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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Events in Nevada

 

March 2010
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Mon - Mar 01
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ASL Social
Borders Book Store (Stephanie & Sunset in Henderson)

Contact Sunny:
sunnylaurel@yahoo.com for more information.

www.aslsocial.info
Tue - Mar 02
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Silver Belles of Las Vegas
Group meets weekly on TUESDAYS at the Cambridge Recreation Center on Cambridge St (major across street Flamingo)

More information - contact President Cece Rosen
Wed - Mar 03
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Our Annual Tax Preparations in Las Vegas
DHHARC presents:

Our Annual Tax Workshop

DHHARC Conference Room
2881 S. Valley View Blvd. Suite #13, Las Vegas, NV

Tax Workshop - February 23rd, 2010, 1pm-3pm

Tax Preparations-
March 3rd, 2010 and March 4th, 2010, 9am – 4pm


Step 1) Bring your questions and concerns to our tax workshop. The workshop will cover the VITA Program, current tax law, effect of credits (Earned Income and Child Tax Credit) on disability eligibility, and what to bring and what to expect at the VITA site.

Step 2) Bring your tax paperwork (required documents listed on back of flyer) to one of the two tax preparation events and have IRS-certified volunteers help you complete and file your tax return right on the spot at no cost to you.

If you are interested in attending these events, please contact Christine Stoddard by February 17th, 2010 (Tax Workshop) and by February 23rd (Tax Preparations)

702.363.3323 V/TTY
702-475-4751 VP ~ Christine.stoddard@dhharc.org

Sign Language Interpreters will be provided. If you need another form of communication access, please contact DHHARC no later than February 17th, 2010 (Tax Workshop) and by February 23rd, 2010 (Tax Preparations)

Eligibility

You are eligible for free tax preparation if your annual household income was less than $49,000 in 2009.

Items to Bring to Your Appointment
•Social Security Cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for you, your spouse, and all of your dependents
•Proof of identification for you and your spouse (photo I.D., driver's license, passport, or other official I.D. card)
•Birth dates for you, your spouse and any dependents you claim
•All wage and earning statements (W-2, 1099-R, etc.)
•Interest/dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
•For itemized deductions, please bring W2’s, 1098 (Mortgage Statement), 1099’s (Dividends, Interests, Misc (self-employed), Student Loan Statement, Property Tax Statement
•Copy of prior year's Federal and State tax returns
•Bank Account Numbers and Routing Numbers for Direct Deposit (a checking or savings account); not a deposit slip
•Total amounts paid to day-care providers, and the provider's Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number
•Any information about other income, deductions, and credits
•If you are filing a joint return, both you and your spouse must be present to sign the return
Wed - Mar 03
4:00 PM-9:00 PM
LVCSD - Fuddruckers!
COME TO BACK TO FUDDRUCKERS!
www.lvcsd.org

ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH

FUDDRUCKERS HAMBURGERS
4195 GRAND CANYON DRIVE
(near Flamingo and the 215)
LAS VEGAS, NV 89147

YOU MUST BRING THIS FLYER IN ORDER FOR THE SCHOOL TO GET CREDIT!
(flyers will not be at the restaurant)
A PERCENTAGE OF YOUR PURCHASE WILL BE DONATED TO LVCSD!

Contact Las Vegas Charter School for the Deaf or check it out on www.lvcsd.org for a flyer
Wed - Mar 03
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ASL Social
Borders Book Store
(Rainbow & Lake Mead in Las Vegas)

Contact DJ McGee:
twinkies27@yahoo.com

www.aslsocial.info
Thu - Mar 04
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Our Annual Tax Preparations in Las Vegas
DHHARC presents:

Our Annual Tax Workshop

DHHARC Conference Room
2881 S. Valley View Blvd. Suite #13, Las Vegas, NV

Tax Workshop - February 23rd, 2010, 1pm-3pm

Tax Preparations-
March 3rd, 2010 and March 4th, 2010, 9am – 4pm


Step 1) Bring your questions and concerns to our tax workshop. The workshop will cover the VITA Program, current tax law, effect of credits (Earned Income and Child Tax Credit) on disability eligibility, and what to bring and what to expect at the VITA site.

Step 2) Bring your tax paperwork (required documents listed on back of flyer) to one of the two tax preparation events and have IRS-certified volunteers help you complete and file your tax return right on the spot at no cost to you.

If you are interested in attending these events, please contact Christine Stoddard by February 17th, 2010 (Tax Workshop) and by February 23rd (Tax Preparations)

702.363.3323 V/TTY
702-475-4751 VP ~ Christine.stoddard@dhharc.org

Sign Language Interpreters will be provided. If you need another form of communication access, please contact DHHARC no later than February 17th, 2010 (Tax Workshop) and by February 23rd, 2010 (Tax Preparations)

Eligibility

You are eligible for free tax preparation if your annual household income was less than $49,000 in 2009.

Items to Bring to Your Appointment
•Social Security Cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for you, your spouse, and all of your dependents
•Proof of identification for you and your spouse (photo I.D., driver's license, passport, or other official I.D. card)
•Birth dates for you, your spouse and any dependents you claim
•All wage and earning statements (W-2, 1099-R, etc.)
•Interest/dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
•For itemized deductions, please bring W2’s, 1098 (Mortgage Statement), 1099’s (Dividends, Interests, Misc (self-employed), Student Loan Statement, Property Tax Statement
•Copy of prior year's Federal and State tax returns
•Bank Account Numbers and Routing Numbers for Direct Deposit (a checking or savings account); not a deposit slip
•Total amounts paid to day-care providers, and the provider's Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number
•Any information about other income, deductions, and credits
•If you are filing a joint return, both you and your spouse must be present to sign the return
Thu - Mar 04
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Las Vegas Deaf Senior Citizens
Cambridge Community Center
3900 Cambridge Street, Las Vegas.

Contact Sue Schreiber:
sueschreiber@earthlink.net
for more information.
Sun - Mar 07
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
South Lake Tahoe Church Services Interpreted
Where: Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship 3580 Blackwood Rd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 530.544.4357
When: Every Sunday from 10-12.
More info: http://laketahoecf.com
Sun - Mar 07
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Church Services Interpreted
Join the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 2700 Hacienda Way in Reno for interpreted Public Discourse and Bible Study. For more info call: 775.747.5757 (voice)
Mon - Mar 08
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ASL Social
Borders Book Store (Stephanie & Sunset in Henderson)

Contact Sunny:
sunnylaurel@yahoo.com for more information.

www.aslsocial.info
Tue - Mar 09
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Silver Belles of Las Vegas
Group meets weekly on TUESDAYS at the Cambridge Recreation Center on Cambridge St (major across street Flamingo)

More information - contact President Cece Rosen
Tue - Mar 09
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
HIV 101 Workshop in Las Vegas
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center Presents:

HIV 101
Presented by Lane Olsen from AID for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN)

You are invited to join DHHARC in learning about the very important topic of HIV/AIDS. Lane Olsen will explain basic facts on HIV and Aids and will also introduce two individuals to share their experiences on living with HIV.

DHHARC Conference Room
2881 S. Valley View Blvd. Suite #13
Las Vegas, NV

If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Christine Stoddard by Friday, March 5, 2010 to RSVP. (Contact information below)

Sign Language Interpreters will be provided. If you need CART (Captions At Real Time) or another form of communication access, contact Christine Stoddard by Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

christine.stoddard@dhharc.org
702.363.3323 V/TTY
702.475.4751 VP
702.685.0324 FAX
www.dhharc.org



Wed - Mar 10
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ASL Social
Borders Book Store
(Rainbow & Lake Mead in Las Vegas)

Contact DJ McGee:
twinkies27@yahoo.com

www.aslsocial.info
Thu - Mar 11
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Las Vegas Deaf Senior Citizens
Cambridge Community Center
3900 Cambridge Street, Las Vegas.

Contact Sue Schreiber:
sueschreiber@earthlink.net
for more information.
Fri - Mar 12
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
St. Patrick's Youth Club
Come Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us!

We will be building leprechaun traps.

We will be voting to see who wears the most green.

Great snacks will be provided.

DHHARC Office
999 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV

Please RSVP by March 10, 2010

If you are interested in attending this event or need more information please contact Holly Mead at:
775-355-8994 (V/TTY), 775-434-0290 (VP) or holly.mead@dhharc.org

Sat - Mar 13
10:30 AM-10:30 PM
Chili's Lunch/Dinner Fundraising in Las Vegas
Chili’s is teaming up to support the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center

Come join us for lunch or dinner on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 and we will donate 10% of your check to help assist children go to Camp SignShine this year.

Bring your family and friends and be ready to eat a lot!

PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING THIS FLYER WITH YOU

Where: Chili’s Ft. Apache
9051 W. Charleston Blvd.
Phone: 228-0479

We look forward to seeing you here.
DHHARC Staff

PS – Please bring the flyer to Chili’s. Please call Christine Stoddard at 363-3323 for the flyer or stop by DHHARC office and pick it up.
Thank you!

Sun - Mar 14
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
South Lake Tahoe Church Services Interpreted
Where: Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship 3580 Blackwood Rd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 530.544.4357
When: Every Sunday from 10-12.
More info: http://laketahoecf.com
Sun - Mar 14
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Church Services Interpreted/ASL
Every second and fourth Sunday of the month the second hour Bible Study is interpreted in ASL! Call 775.747.5757 (voice) for more info
Mon - Mar 15
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ASL Social
Borders Book Store (Stephanie & Sunset in Henderson)

Contact Sunny:
sunnylaurel@yahoo.com for more information.

www.aslsocial.info
Tue - Mar 16
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Silver Belles of Las Vegas
Group meets weekly on TUESDAYS at the Cambridge Recreation Center on Cambridge St (major across street Flamingo)

More information - contact President Cece Rosen
Tue - Mar 16
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
What is a Temporary Protection Order? Workshop in Las Vegas
Have you ever wondered what a TPO is?
How do you get one?
What can a TPO do for you?

Come find out!!

Where: DHHARC Conference room
2881 S. Valley View Blvd. Suite #13
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Lorina Daviton, Victim Advocate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center will be presenting an informational workshop on temporary protection orders; what they are, how to receive one and what purposes they serve.

*This workshop will be offered in American Sign Language.*

If you are in need of any special communication access such as CART, please call our office by Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

If you are unable to attend this workshop, you can still make an appointment with Lorina for a one-on-one meeting by calling the office.

If you are interested in attending this event or to make an appointment please contact: Christine Stoddard at 702.363.3323 (V/TTY), 702.475.4751 (VP) or Christine.stoddard@dhharc.org
Tue - Mar 16
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
What is an Assistive Listening Device? Workshop in Sparks
*Do you have trouble hearing the TV or phone?*

Want to learn more about Assistive Listening Devices and who can benefit from them??

Come join us!

Where: DHHARC
999 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV, 89431

This informational workshop is for hard of hearing, late deafened and oral deaf individuals.

Christine Schellin, an audiologist from Silver State Hearing will give a presentation on Assistive Listening Devices. There will be a small demo of some equipment and time for Q&A.

*Light snacks & refreshments*

*Captions at Real Time(CART) will be provided*

*If you need another form of communication such as a Sign Language Interpreter, please inform the DHHARC office at the time you RSVP.

If you are interested in attending this event please contact Holly Mead before March 16 at 775.355.8994 (V/TTY) 775.434.0290 (VP) or holly.mead@dhharc.org
Wed - Mar 17
5:00 PM-10:00 PM
T.G.I.Friday Dinner Fundraising in Las Vegas
Join the Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center and T.G.I. Friday’s for dinner.

4570 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Wed - Mar 17
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ASL Social
Borders Book Store
(Rainbow & Lake Mead in Las Vegas)

Contact DJ McGee:
twinkies27@yahoo.com

www.aslsocial.info
Thu - Mar 18
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Las Vegas Deaf Senior Citizens
Cambridge Community Center
3900 Cambridge Street, Las Vegas.

Contact Sue Schreiber:
sueschreiber@earthlink.net
for more information.
Sun - Mar 21
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
South Lake Tahoe Church Services Interpreted
Where: Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship 3580 Blackwood Rd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 530.544.4357
When: Every Sunday from 10-12.
More info: http://laketahoecf.com
Sun - Mar 21
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Church Services Interpreted
Join the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 2700 Hacienda Way in Reno for interpreted Public Discourse and Bible Study. For more info call: 775.747.5757 (voice)
Mon - Mar 22
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ASL Social
Borders Book Store (Stephanie & Sunset in Henderson)

Contact Sunny:
sunnylaurel@yahoo.com for more information.

www.aslsocial.info
Tue - Mar 23
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Silver Belles of Las Vegas
Group meets weekly on TUESDAYS at the Cambridge Recreation Center on Cambridge St (major across street Flamingo)

More information - contact President Cece Rosen
Wed - Mar 24
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ASL Social
Borders Book Store
(Rainbow & Lake Mead in Las Vegas)

Contact DJ McGee:
twinkies27@yahoo.com

www.aslsocial.info
Thu - Mar 25
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Las Vegas Deaf Senior Citizens
Cambridge Community Center
3900 Cambridge Street, Las Vegas.

Contact Sue Schreiber:
sueschreiber@earthlink.net
for more information.
Fri - Mar 26
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Family Movie Day! in Las Vegas
Join us for a fun afternoon of Popcorn and a Family Friendly Movie. Everyone Welcome!

Captions will be provided.

DHHARC Conference Room
2881 S. Valley View Blvd.
Suite #13, Las Vegas, NV

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 35 PEOPLE
PLEASE Contact Christine Stoddard 1 week before event.
Christine Stoddard: Christine.stoddard@dhharc.org
V/TTY: 702.363.3323 ~ VP: 702.475.4751 ~
Sun - Mar 28
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
South Lake Tahoe Church Services Interpreted
Where: Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship 3580 Blackwood Rd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 530.544.4357
When: Every Sunday from 10-12.
More info: http://laketahoecf.com
Sun - Mar 28
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Church Services Interpreted/ASL
Every second and fourth Sunday of the month the second hour Bible Study is interpreted in ASL! Call 775.747.5757 (voice) for more info
Mon - Mar 29
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ASL Social
Borders Book Store (Stephanie & Sunset in Henderson)

Contact Sunny:
sunnylaurel@yahoo.com for more information.

www.aslsocial.info
Tue - Mar 30
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Silver Belles of Las Vegas
Group meets weekly on TUESDAYS at the Cambridge Recreation Center on Cambridge St (major across street Flamingo)

More information - contact President Cece Rosen
Wed - Mar 31
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
ASL Social
Borders Book Store
(Rainbow & Lake Mead in Las Vegas)

Contact DJ McGee:
twinkies27@yahoo.com

www.aslsocial.info
Thu - Apr 01
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Las Vegas Deaf Senior Citizens
Cambridge Community Center
3900 Cambridge Street, Las Vegas.

Contact Sue Schreiber:
sueschreiber@earthlink.net
for more information.

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