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Entries from November 2007

This Week’s Captioned Films

November 9, 2007 · No Comments

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The Rochester area has several theaters that show movies with captions. Here’s a look at the films that will be shown over the next week. Click on the name of the movie theater for showtimes, prices, directions and other information.

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Cinemark Movies 10
2613 West Henrietta Road
Rochester, NY 14623
(716) 292-0303

Once again, website does not show any captioned films during the next seven days.

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Regal Culver Ridge Plaza 16
2255 Ridge Road East
Irondequoit, NY 14622
(585) 544-2272

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Martian Child (PG) — Friday November 9 to Monday November 12

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American Gangster (R) — Tuesday November 13 to Thursday November 15

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Regal Henrietta Cinema 18
525 Marketplace Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 424-5461

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Bee Movie (PG) — Friday November 9 to Monday November 12

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American Gangster (R) — Tuesday November 13 to Thursday November 15

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AMC Loews Webster 12
2190 Empire Blvd.
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 251-8851

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Lions for Lambs (R) — Friday November 9 to Thursday November 15

NOTE: AMC Loews Webster 12 uses closed captioning, described as follows: “Optional devices are available for patrons by request. These devices allow the user to read a movies dialogue, noises and sound effects on this special device. Captions (text) are NOT displayed on the main auditorium screen for general viewing.” The other theaters use open captioning.

Categories: Capt Films

Friday: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tourney at RRCD

November 8, 2007 · No Comments

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A Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tourney is set for tomorrow night (Friday, November 9) at 8 pm at the Rochester Recreation Club of the Deaf, 1564 Lyell Avenue. It is hosted by the Central States Bowling Association of the Deaf. The entry fee is $30 with a 100% giveout and you can also attend for $10 if you’re not playing. Appetizers will be provided. Any questions? Ask Oak9raiders@aol.com. Click the thumbnail above for a full-size flyer.

Categories: Events · RRCD

Sunday: ASADV Fundraiser at People’s Pottery

November 7, 2007 · No Comments

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This Sunday (November 11) a fundraising event will take place at People’s Pottery, 3025 Monroe Ave. in Pittsford from 6 to 9 pm. Twenty percent of all purchases will be donated to Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims (ASADV). Free wine and cheese while you shop! Click the thumbnail for the flyer.

Categories: ASADV · Events

New Devices Open Communications for Deaf

November 6, 2007 · No Comments

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

By SETH SUTEL, AP Business Writer

Five years ago the staff at Ken Gan’s auto repair shop told him they needed to find a better way of communicating with customers who were deaf.

“I said, let me go shopping _ I’ll buy you whatever’s out there,” said Gan, of Rochester, N.Y., which has a significant community of deaf people.

For three months, Gan came up empty-handed. There wasn’t anything in the market to facilitate face-to-face communication in a situation such as a shop or office.

READ MORE.

Categories: Useful News

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser Set for January 12

November 6, 2007 · No Comments

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The Rochester Deaf Rotary is teaming up with the Rochester Recreation Club of the Deaf to sponsor a Euchre Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, January 12, 2008. It takes place at RRCD’s clubhouse at 1564 Lyell Ave., with registration at 7 pm and tournament at 7:30 pm. Prizes depend on the number of players. Admission is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door. Proceeds will go to Rochester deaf community projects. Reserve your space now; January 5 is the deadline. John Haynes (president@deafrotary.org) and Colleen Pouliot (asladie@yahoo.com) are the event coordinators. Click the thumbnail above for a full-size flyer that includes an entry form.

Categories: RRCD · Rotary

Interpretek Featured in Today’s Paper

November 5, 2007 · No Comments

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The local interpreting firm Interpretek, in its first year as a Rochester Top 100 company, was featured in today’s Democrat and Chronicle.

The article, by Ana Fermin, consists of nine questions and answers with an Interpretek official who went unnamed in the online edition. The article discusses the company’s expansion into Florida and touches on Video Relay Services and Video Remote Interpreting, along with other topics.

Click HERE to see the full article.

Categories: D&C · Interpreting

Kevin Mowl Mentioned in Seattle Newspaper

November 5, 2007 · No Comments

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Kevin Mowl, son of Rochester School for the Deaf Superintendent Harold and Mary Mowl, was mentioned in an article in Sunday’s Seattle (Wash.) Post-Intelligencer, which can be seen HERE.

The article is about Capt. Patrick Horan and his recovery from brain injuries sustained in the Iraq war. Kevin Mowl is mentioned only briefly, but the article gives a sense of what he and his family must be going through and contains a link to the website that contains daily updates on his recovery.

Categories: RSD

This Month’s LRAD Events

November 3, 2007 · No Comments

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This month’s list of activities of the Lilac Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf contains a special event — Thanksgiving Dinner at Old Country Buffet at Southtown Plaza in Henrietta. It takes place on Saturday, November 17 at 5 pm and all are welcome.

Here is the full list of events for November along with dates for December:

Social night at Nasty D’s bar
November 3 at 10 pm to ?

Rainbow Java at SPOT coffee
November 8 at 7 pm to ?

LRAD General Meeting at NTID Student Development Center
1st floor. Room: TBA
November 10 at 6 pm to ?

LRAD Thanksgiving Dinner at Old Country Buffet
Southtown Plaza
November 17 at 5 pm

Social night at Panera Bread Company
November 24 at 7 pm to 10 pm.

Upcoming Dates for next month events:

Nasty D’s Bar- December 1
Xmas Party- December 8
Spot Coffee- December 13
Panera Bread Company- December 22

To get on the mailing list or if you need more information, click HERE to send LRAD an email.

Categories: Events · LRAD

DEAR Gets Ready to Gobble Gobble

November 3, 2007 · No Comments

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Deaf Elders Around Rochester (DEAR) will hold their Thanksgiving Celebration at the Rochester Recreation Club of the Deaf (RRCD) on Wednesday, November 14 from noon to 3 pm. The ‘dinner’ will be served at noon following DEAR’s regular morning activities. Non-members can join in the fun, but an RRCD spokesperson said if you’re not a regular at the meetings, you’ll be asked to pay for the meal (under $10). DEAR meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesdays at RRCD from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Click HERE to learn more.

Categories: DEAR · Events · RRCD

Captioned Films for the Coming Week

November 2, 2007 · No Comments

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The Rochester area has several theaters that show movies with captions. Here’s a look at the films that will be shown over the next week. Click on the name of the movie theater for showtimes, prices, directions and other information.

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Cinemark Movies 10
2613 West Henrietta Road
Rochester, NY 14623
(716) 292-0303

Website does not show any captioned films during the next seven days.

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Regal Culver Ridge Plaza 16
2255 Ridge Road East
Irondequoit, NY 14622
(585) 544-2272

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The Comebacks (PG-13) - Friday November 2 to Monday November 5

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30 Days of Night (R) — Starting Tuesday November 6

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Regal Henrietta Cinema 18
525 Marketplace Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 424-5461

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Across the Universe (PG-13) — Friday November 2 to Monday November 5

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30 Days of Night (R) — Starting Tuesday November 6

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AMC Loews Webster 12
2190 Empire Blvd.
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 251-8851

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American Gangster (R) — Friday November 2 to Thursday November 8

NOTE: AMC Loews Webster 12 uses closed captioning, described as follows: “Optional devices are available for patrons by request. These devices allow the user to read a movies dialogue, noises and sound effects on this special device. Captions (text) are NOT displayed on the main auditorium screen for general viewing.” The other theaters use open captioning.

Categories: Capt Films · Events