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Status Update
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:42 AMWhile I haven't been running my weekly Saturday ASL study groups for some time now, there are still many ASL-related groups very actively running throughout the greater Spokane area. See the Links and Meetings sections of this site for the various active gatherings.

Share you ASL meeting / activity here
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:39 AMf you have an ASL study group, Deaf chat, or other signing or Deaf / Hard of Hearing community activity / event, please let us know by sending email to spokaneasl@gmail.com and we will list your activity in the meetings and/or Links section of the spokaneasl.com website.

ITP Silent Supper
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:41 AMA gathering for Deaf community members and ITP students/faculty...

Updated ASL Study Guide
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Mar 10, 2016 04:51 PMThe study guide used to facilitate the weekly ASL Study Group has once again had some minor updates.

Saturday Weekly ASL Group changing time slightly, now begins at 2:30 pm.
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:36 AMBy request from others, we are moving the Saturday ASL Study group time from Noon, to now begin instead at 2:30 pm every Saturday at Cafe Delicio on 2301 N. Monroe, Spokane, Washington.

Reminder, Weekly Saturdays ASL meetings at Cafe Delicio Noon to 2
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:34 AMJust a quick reminder about the Saturday weekly study group. Is at 12:00 to 2:00 (not the old 2-4 time), at Cafe Delicio 2301 North Monroe, Spokane, WA.

Study Group Moving to New Time and Location November 27th, 2010
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:33 AMNew Time: Saturdays Noon to 2:00 pm. Location: Caffe Delicio on 2301 North Monroe.

Deaf Center Halloween Party October 30th, 6:00 pm
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:32 AMEWCDHH 1206 North Howard is having their annual Halloween Party, Spook Alley, and raffle drawing. Be sure to drop by 6:00 pm.
DC police install software for the deaf community
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:31 AMAssociated Press - By NAFEESA SYEED - Friday, June 18, 2010 - Police in the District of Columbia are seeking to improve communications with the city's large deaf and hard of hearing population through new software in police cruisers — a move believed to be among the first nationwide.

Other ASL Gatherings
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:27 AMRecently received an email asking about other Deaf/ASL related gatherings, specially non-study-group...

Come to the Comstock Park 4th of July Deaf Picnic
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:19 AMThe SCADHH (Spokane Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing) will be providing hotdogs, hamburgers and soft drinks. Everyone at all levels is welcome to come join. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on 29th Ave between Wall and Post...

Forming ASL Role Playing Gaming Group
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:24 AMIf you are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or hearing but know ASL, and want to have some fun, come join the group.

Remember, Meetings weekly: Saturdays 2-4 pm now at the Service Station.
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:22 AMJust a quick reminder, we still meet every week at the Service Station in North Spokane.

Deaf Magician Sammy Ruiz Jr
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:21 AMNovember 22nd 2008 : SCADHH Presents Deaf Magician Sammy Ruiz Jr and 100th anniversary party. November 22nd is the SCADHH's 100th anniversary party! At 2pm they are proud to present World Champion Deaf Magician Sammy Ruiz Jr. at SCC in the Lair.

ASL Picnic, 4th of July, 4 pm.
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:17 AMCome join us, everyone is welcome, for a picnic on the 4th of July, by Riverfront Park.
June ASL Social Event (Fridays).
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:18 AMThe ASL social event at Starbucks in B&N bookstore in Valley has moved to the third Friday of every month...

ASL Movie: "Wrong Game", Friday, May 2nd 5 pm at SFCC.
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:16 AMThe movie is with all Deaf actors signing in ASL. $5.00 admission.
April 25th, Friday night ASL socialization in Spokane Valley
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:12 AM"Please join us for ASL socialization this Friday evening from 6 PM to 8 pm ..."
Celebrate 25 years Of Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing serving the community
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:12 AMSpecial event sponsored by the EWCDHH, Presenting: PATRICK FISCHER A nationally known deaf actor and Spokane native, also known as “MrShineyHead”. April 5th 2008 at 5pm.
Social Club Meeting - Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:00 AMThis is a (mostly) weekly meeting at the EWCDHH building on 1206 North Howard

Secret Santa Exchange (2007)
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 05:59 AMThis is a rather social gathering with a mix of signing and speaking, in a comfortable, casual atmosphere, so don't feel intimidated to join in if your signing skills aren't where you feel they should be.

Signing Dance Partner Needed
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:11 AMJoyce is looking for someone to join as a dance partner in some dance classes, who can also sign.

Deaf Community Halloween Party (2007)
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:09 AMThere is a Halloween gathering at the EWCDHH building on Saturday, October 27th from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Deaf Chat: #W-O-W!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:04 AMThe general consensus from many of the deaf community that attended this evening's deaf chat was "#W-O-W"!

Deaf Coffee Chat March 9th 2007, INCREDIBLE turnout!
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:08 AMWe had at one point 62 people in the coffee shop signing away!

Report on "Martial Arts For The Deaf"
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:26 AMFor my ASL III Winter 2007 report I researched a topic near and dear to me: Martial Arts. Of course this was with the added information of the Deaf community. I hope to become proficient enough in signing that I can help teach members of the deaf community Kung Fu where I'm currently an assistant instructor at.

Through Deaf Eyes - Show Taping
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:03 AM“THROUGH DEAF EYES” CHRONICLES 200 YEARS OF DEAF LIFE IN AMERICA Airdate/time: March 21, 2007, 9 p.m. ET SCC will be taping the following show: "Through Deaf Eyes"

REMINDER: Deaf Coffee Chat Tuesday Feb 20th 2007 5:30 pm
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 06:07 AMThere will be a Deaf Coffee Chat going on at the Coffee Station in North Spokane on 9315 N. Nevada. This is not the usual monthly Thursday gathering

Deaf Coffee Chat every second Thursday of the month
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 05:58 AMDeaf Coffee Chat is a monthly get-together for fun at Starbucks Coffee every 2nd Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm Pacific Time.

Many events in December to attend! (2006)
— by Hawke Robinson — last modified Sep 21, 2015 05:56 AMThere are more than half a dozen special events in the month of December, in addition to the regular study groups. Check out the Events section of the site for all the details.