Want to practice American Sign

Language in a relaxed atmosphere?

Care for some LIGHT SNACKS and CONVERSATION?

Looking for a place to hang out with FRIENDS?

WE'VE GOT THE PLACE FOR YOU!!!!!

At "Sign and Dine" we will serve finger foods as we play games (cards, Scrabble, charades, and more) using ASL.  Beginner and advanced signers welcome!  Native signers - come show how games are played in Deaf Culture!

When: September 10 and October 8, 2010

Time: 6-8 pm

Where: Deaf Community Center (DCC)
1550 San Leandro Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Across from BART San Leandro

Admission: $5.00 per person/$1.00 per child 14 and under

For more information, contact Linda Drattell at 510-343-6678 VP or Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This event is made possible through the support of
California Department of Social Services
DCARA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

In conjunction with the Deaf Families of Contra Costa

An event for both hearing and deaf parents with deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, hearing siblings and children of deaf adults (CODA). Grandparents and friends WELCOME!

Activities will promote:

• Family bonding time
• ASL skills development
• Deaf culture awareness
• Socialization

When: Sept 11, 2010

Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm

Where: Dave Brubeck Park
Next to Concord High School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521

COST: FREE ADMISSION!

REFRESHMENTS AND DRINKS PROVIDED

SPANISH/ VOICE/ASL INTERPRETING PROVIDED

Courtesy: RSVP by Sept. 8, 2010

For more information, contact Deborah O' Willow at 510-343-6671 VP or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Made possible through the support of the Department of Social Services .

DCARA is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization.

Free classes for those who want to become U.S. citizens

Time:     10:30 am to 12: pm

Dates:   September 21st, 28th
October 5th , 12th , and 19th

Where: Deaf Community Center
1550 San Leandro Blvd.
San Leandro, CA  94577
(across the street from San Leandro BART station)

For more information, please contact Marta Ordaz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 510.343.6675 VP

For Deaf Parents with hearing or deaf children/teens

Classes will focus on: ( not limited to)

*Improving Parenting Skills

*Understanding Child Development

*Nurturing Positive Relationship between parent and child

*Developing Effective Communication Strategies

*Learning different Positive Discipline Approaches

Instruction will be in ASL

Instructor: Deborah O' Willow (Deaf herself)

COST:  FREE

SAN LEANDRO LOCATION:

WHEN:  FALL quarter 2010

Tuesdays

September          21, 28
October           5, 19, 26
November       2, 16, 23

TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

WHERE:
Deaf Community Center
1550 San Leandro Blvd.
San Leandro, California  94577 (across from Bart)

SAN JOSE LOCATION:

WHEN:  FALL quarter 2010

Thursdays

September    23, 30
October           7, 21, 28
November       4, 18

TIME: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

WHERE:
DCARA/SAN JOSE
650 N. Winchester Blvd. #3
San Jose, CA 95128

RSVP requested by September 17, 2010
Playgroup  request by September 17, 2010
For more information,

contact Deborah O' Willow at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call via VP at 510-343-6671.

Deafhood Forum
In connection with DCARA's Deaf Culture Lecture Series

You are invited to a Presentation on
Eugenics and its impact on the Deaf Community

Presented by Kevin Clark

Since birth, Kevin Clark has been very involved with Deaf Community affairs.  Kevin is currently the Chair of ASL Studies in Sacramento and volunteers his time as the Board of Director for the Deaf Bilingual Coalition & Deafhood Foundation.

Your thoughts, input and concerns are welcome

When: Friday, September 24
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Where: Deaf Community Center (DCC),
1550 San Leandro Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94577
Across from the San Leandro BART Station

For more information, contact Tanja Bierschneider at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 510-371-0042 (VP)

This event is made possible through the support of the City of Fremont and Department of Social Services.
DCARA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Instructor: Charlotte Stuart

TWO LOCATIONS:

SAN LEANDRO:

When:     Mondays and Wednesdays
October 4 - November 29, 2010

Time:       6:00-7:30pm

Where:    Deaf Community Center
1550 San Leandro Blvd
San Leandro, CA 94577
Across from BART San Leandro

SAN JOSE:

When:     Tuesdays and Thursdays
October 5 - December 2, 2010

Time:       6:00PM-7:30PM

Where:     San Jose DCARA
650 N. Winchester Blvd. #3
San Jose, CA 95128

To register contact Linda Drattell at 510-343-6678 VP or Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
These classes are made possible through the support of California Department of Social Services.
DCARA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Family Connections' Club Saturday

A Family Gathering Event for both hearing and deaf parents with deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, hearing siblings, kids of deaf adults (KODAS). Grandparents and friends WELCOME!

Activities will promote:

Family Bonding time
ASL Skills Development
Deaf Culture Awareness
Socialization and FUN!!

When:     September 25, 2010 -Deaf Art (postponed)
October 23, 2010 -Harvest Time
December 18, 2010 -- Holiday Festival

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Where: Deaf Community Center
1550 San Leandro Blvd.
San Leandro, California

Cost:  $5.00 per person. Under 10 FREE

Refreshments and drinks provided
Voice /ASL interpreters provided

Other accommodations request, contact Deborah O' Willow

For more information, contact Deborah O' Willow at 510-343-6671 VP or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The event is made possible through the support of the Department of Social Services.
DCARA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.