{"id":44696,"date":"2023-12-04T17:39:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T23:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=44696"},"modified":"2023-12-04T17:39:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T23:39:36","slug":"press-release-signing-santa-claus-is-back-in-town-with-tsd-choir-12-06-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2023\/12\/04\/press-release-signing-santa-claus-is-back-in-town-with-tsd-choir-12-06-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"PRESS RELEASE: Signing Santa Claus is Back in Town with TSD Choir 12\/06\/2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Contact: Keena Miller<\/strong>
\n512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444<\/strong>
\nKeena.miller@tsd.state.tx.us<\/strong><\/p>\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

SIGNING SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barton Creek Square<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Very Special Night with a Very Special Santa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Austin, Texas \u2013 December 6, 2023 Santa arrives at Barton Creek Square mall today ready to check wish lists from area children who are deaf or hard of hearing, 4-8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Santa Claus knows all languages, including sign language.<\/p>\n

Signing Santa is a tradition that began in 2004 by the North Austin Optimist Club.<\/p>\n

On one special night each year, children who communicate in sign language, wait for their turn for a photo and the opportunity to relay their wish lists directly to Santa \u2013 who is deaf like them.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the Optimists for continuing this beloved tradition, along with Michael Barker Photography and the kindness of Simon Management at Barton Creek Square, each child gets a photo and a stocking from Santa\u2019s workshop.<\/p>\n

WHAT: Signing Santa Claus for kids & families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing<\/p>\n

WHEN: Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 4:00 p.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.
\n6:45 p.m. TSD Sign Choir<\/p>\n

WHERE: Barton Creek Square Mall – 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy – Austin, Texas 78746-8137
\nMall entrance B \u2013 between The Cheesecake Factory and AMC Theater
\nDownstairs, First Floor, near Food Court<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE NORTH AUSTIN OPTIMISTS (NAO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The North Austin Optimist club is part of a worldwide volunteer organization dedicated to bringing out the best in children, community, and ourselves. NAO is one out of over 2,500 clubs helping to develop optimism as a philosophy of life and to create a positive impact on our communities. NAO offers field reservations and rental for multi-purpose events at the NAO sports complex, partners with Optimist Club of Austin\u2019s annual Christmas tree sale, and actively participates in many community service activities including Blue Santa, Signing Santa, youth scholarships, and more. Please visit: http:\/\/www.naopt.com.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (TSD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating public school in Texas. Educating students of Texas who are deaf and hard of hearing since 1856, the school\u2019s Statewide Outreach Center also provides outreach and educational resources for students, their families and professionals in the field throughout the state of Texas. With educational excellence and a strong belief in a culture and community at TSD, students form a unique identity based on their individual strengths and talents. TSD is an environment where students learn, grow, and belong. For more information about the Texas School for the Deaf, visit: http:\/\/www.tsd.state.tx.us.<\/p>\n

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