It's A Deaf Thing

08/13/2026

🍂🎉 Get ready for ASL TINGO — Friday the 13th! 🎉🍂
Join us for a fun-filled night benefiting It’s A Deaf Thing Deaf Expo!
🗓 Friday, November 13, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
📍 Safety Harbor Public Library – 101 2nd Street N, Safety Harbor, FL

💵 $10 per adult for 10 games (Age 13+)
Pay at the door with cash, Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle.
🎟 50/50 raffles + awesome prizes await you!

Come shout “TINGO!” and enjoy great company, interpreters provided, and plenty of chances to win big.
🍁 Drinks and snacks available.
🚫 No children under 12 allowed.

✨ Hosted by ProjectDEAF Inc and It’s A Deaf Thing — supporting our amazing Deaf community!

08/13/2026

🎉 ASL Bingo Sunday! 🎉
Benefiting It’s A Deaf Thing Deaf Expo

🗓 October 4, 2026 | 2 PM – 6 PM
📍 Safety Harbor Public Library
101 2nd Street N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

💵 $10 per adult (Age 13+) for 10 games
Pay cash or use Cash App at the door.
🚫 No children under 12 allowed.

✨ 50/50 Raffles & Awesome Prizes Await!
🍿 Drinks and snacks available on site.
🤟 Interpreters provided.

Get ready to shout “BINGO!” and win amazing prizes at this fun‑filled Deaf community event. Our Bingo caller will guide you through multiple rounds, and there’ll be plenty of chances to win big!

💚 Hosted by ProjectDEAF Inc and It’s A Deaf Thing — supporting and empowering the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities

08/08/2026

🎉 IADT Deaf Expo in the Park – Free Admission!
Join us for an exciting Deaf community showcase filled with fun, food, entertainment, and community connection. Performers will be announced soon — stay tuned!

🎟 Free Tickets:
Get your free admission ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992777948488?aff=oddtdtcreator

🛍 Vendors & Exhibitors:
Affordable booth spaces are available! Secure your spot and be part of this vibrant community event: https://projectdeaf.org/booth-registration

💛 Hosted by ProjectDEAF, Inc. — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the Deaf ecosystem.

07/15/2026

🎳 FLORIDA ASL MIXER LEAGUE ~ UPCOMING MEETING!
NEW DEAF/HH & HEARING ASL‑SIGNING FRIENDS LEAGUE COMING SOON!

📍 Location: Bowlero, 13109 N 56th Street, Tampa, FL 33617

🗓️ Meeting Date: Monday, August 31, at 7:00 PM

⏰ Fall Season Duration: 31‑week season starting Monday, September 14, at 7:00 PM (Be there at 6:30 PM for warm‑up!)

🤟 League Hosted By: Kevin Chancey, President, and Magaly Gonzalez, Secretary

🍸 Special Feature: ASL‑interpreting bartender available at Bowlero! Enjoy a fully inclusive, signing‑friendly experience while you bowl and mingle.

📬 Questions or Want to Join?
Contact Kevin at [email protected]

07/11/2026

🤟✨ Grateful Hands, Joyful Hearts!
Thank you for making ASL Bingo Friday an unforgettable night of laughter, connection, and community!

Your energy filled the room with excitement — every cheer, every signed “BINGO!” reminded us how powerful Deaf pride and visual fun can be. Because of your support, ProjectDEAF continues to grow, celebrate language, and bring people together through shared experiences that shine with inclusion and joy.

💖 To everyone who played, volunteered, and spread the word — you made it happen! Let’s keep the spirit alive until the next round of ASL Bingo lights up the night again.

Together, we’re not just playing — we’re building community, one sign and one smile at a time.

07/05/2026

🌿 Expo in the Park – Vendors Wanted! 🌿
Join us for It’s A Deaf Thing Expo in the Park — a day of community, creativity, and connection!

🛍️ Booth Space Includes:
• 10’ x 10’ standard space
• 8’ table + 2 chairs (no table skirt)
• Free electrical outlet (bring your own extension cord)
• Canopy allowed

💰 Booth Prices:
• Handcrafted Goods – $50
• Non‑profit Organization – $50
• Confectionery or Small Business Food – $50
• Business, Commercial, or Marketing Booth/Truck – $150
• Full‑Equipped Food Truck Vendor – $100

📅 Event Details:
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 St. Petersburg College, 2465 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

✨ Hosted by It’s A Deaf Thing and ProjectDEAF, Inc. — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Scan the QR code or click Register Now to reserve your booth!

06/26/2026

🌟 Save the Date! Deaf Expo in the Park 🌟
Join us for a day of connection, culture, and fun at St. Petersburg College Clearwater! 🎉

🗓 Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
✨ Explore booths, raffles, ASL entertainment, family activities, and more!
💬 Meet amazing people, discover resources, and celebrate Deaf pride together.

📍 Hosted by ProjectDEAF and partners
🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit [email protected] for details.

🙌 Let’s make this the biggest Deaf community celebration yet — spread the word and tag your friends! 💚💙

10/26/2025

10/26/2025

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the 2025 Deaf Expo at St. Petersburg College such an incredible success! 🤟

We’re deeply grateful to our amazing partners, vendors, SPC Foundation, performers, presenters, volunteers, and attendees for bringing your energy, talent, and support to this event.

Because of you, we created a space where creativity and connection truly came to life.

Thank you, SPC staff and students — we couldn’t have done it without you! 💙

Over 600 attendees and 40 incredible vendors joined us for a celebration of language, art, music, and community.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community — one sign, one beat, and one smile at a time. Looking forward to next year!!!