The Stanislaus National Forest is hosting its first Sign Language Extravaganza Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Lake on the Summit Ranger District.

Family fun and activities are planned for all participants, whether you are deaf, hearing impaired, or a hearing individual. Visitors will enjoy a Forest Service presentation in spoken English as well as American Sign Language, or ASL. There will be live music and songs translated into ASL and participants can learn phrases about the Forest in sign language.

Don’t miss this free event, to be held at the fishing pier at the south end of Pinecrest Lake this Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m.
For more information contact the Summit Ranger District at 209-965-3434.