{"id":16900,"date":"2011-12-06T23:24:30","date_gmt":"2011-12-07T04:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=16900"},"modified":"2011-12-07T01:23:14","modified_gmt":"2011-12-07T06:23:14","slug":"signing-santa-at-barton-creek-mall-12711-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2011\/12\/06\/signing-santa-at-barton-creek-mall-12711-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"Signing Santa at Barton Creek Mall 12\/7\/11 – Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Signing Santa at Barton Creek Mall 12\/7\/11 – Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE<\/p>\n

Contact: Keena Miller
\nPhone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444
\nEmail: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us<\/p>\n

FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 7, 2011<\/p>\n

SIGNING SANTA VISITS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN<\/p>\n

WITH HOLIDAY MUSIC PERFORMED BY STUDENTS FROM TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF<\/p>\n

Austin, Texas \u2013 December 7, 2011 Santa arrives at Barton Creek Mall today,
\nready to check wish lists from deaf and hard of hearing students from 6:00
\nto 9:00 PM. That\u2019s right. Santa knows many languages, including American
\nSign Language (ASL).<\/p>\n

Signing Santa – sponsored annually thanks to the Northwest Austin Optimist
\nClub – gives area children who use ASL to communicate, the opportunity to
\nrelay their holiday wishes directly to Santa and on to the North Pole. Santa
\nand his helpers \u2013 Optimist volunteers, as well as members from Austin\u2019s
\nRelay For Life team and area ASL students – provide each child a free photo
\nwith Santa and a special treat from his workshop. You can join students from
\nthe Texas School for the Deaf who will be performing interpreted holiday
\ncarols.<\/p>\n

WHAT: Signing Santa<\/p>\n

WHEN: Wednesday, December 7 – 6:00 \u2013 9:00 PM<\/p>\n

WHERE:
\nBarton Creek Mall
\nEntrance B \u2013 between Sears and the AMC Theater
\nAustin, Texas<\/p>\n

WHY: Free photos with Santa and holiday music by Texas School for the Deaf
\nstudents<\/p>\n

The North Austin Optimists have been serving the youth of Austin since 1952
\nwith its primary focus on providing sports activities, educational programs,
\nself-esteem and skill enhancement to the youth of our community. Meeting
\nthe needs of young people in communities worldwide, Optimist Clubs have been
\n“Bringing Out the Best in Kids” since 1919 with positive service projects
\naimed at providing a helping hand to youth. Optimists are best known in
\ntheir communities for their upbeat attitudes. By believing in young people
\nand empowering them to be the best they can, Optimist volunteers continually
\nmake this world a better place to live. For more information, and to join
\nthe North Austin Optimist Club, visit http:\/\/www.naopt.com\/<\/a> .<\/p>\n

The Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating public
\nschool in Texas. Educating deaf and hard of hearing students of Texas since
\n1856, the campus also provides outreach and educational resources for
\nstudents, their families and professionals in the field throughout the state
\nof Texas. With educational excellence and a strong belief in a culture and
\ncommunity at TSD, students form a unique identity based on their individual
\nstrengths and talents. TSD is an environment where students learn, grow, and
\nbelong. For more information about the Texas School for the Deaf, visit
\n http:\/\/www.tsd.state.tx.us\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Signing Santa at Barton Creek Mall 12\/7\/11 – Austin TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE Contact: Keena Miller Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444 Email: Keena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 7, 2011 SIGNING SANTA VISITS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN WITH…<\/p>\n

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