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Monday, February 1st, 2010
In partnership with BigGayHudsonValley.com, we’re offering an exclusive online raffle for two tickets to ARCS’ “Hearts for ARCS” Valentine’s Charity Ball on February 13, 2010.
For just a $5 donation via PayPal, we’ll enter your name in a random drawing to win two tickets, valued at $300, for ARCS’ premiere fundraising gala for the LGBT community.
The drawing will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5:00 pm. The winner will be notified by phone or email, so please make sure to give us both when you purchase the ticket. We will forward all relevant information about attending the Valentine’s Charity Ball to the winner. The winner will need to confirm their reservation with ARCS by Friday, February 5, 2010. If the winner does not confirm receipt of the prize by the end of business on this date, we will randomly select another entry to win. Winner must be 18 years of age or older.
To donate just $5 per entry and enter this exclusive raffle, visit us at www.arcs.org/wintickets.php today!
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
Can’t make it to the Valentine’s Charity Ball, but you’d still like to join in the fun? Enter our exclusive Valentine’s raffle! For just $25.00 per ticket, enter to win a Flip Mino HD video camera with 120 minutes of hi-def storage, easy-share technology, HDMI cables, power adapter, USB cables, a tripod and a carrying case. With this package, you’ll have everything you need to create and upload movies to any media!
Tickets are limited to just 150, so make sure you’re in the running for this special prize by purchasing your ticket today! That’s a one-in-150 “shot” (to borrow some movie-making slang). Any tickets not sold in advance will be available at the Valentine’s Charity Ball itself on February 13, 2010.
The drawing will be held on February 13, 2010 at approximately 10:30 pm at the Ball. Winner need not be present to win. Approximate prize package value: $380.00.
To enter, go to our Valentine’s Ball Raffle page or call (914) 785-8283.
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Sunday at Selah
Every Sunday night, Selah Salon & Lounge converts from a full-service hair salon to a fabulous nightclub for Westchester’s only LGBT dance party! On Sunday, January 17, 2010 ARCS and Isis Vermouth will host a very special party to promote the upcoming Hearts for ARCS Valentine’s Charity Ball.
We’re raffling off two tickets to the Ball for only $10 per chance! You can only get them at Selah on this one night only (but you don’t need to be present for the entire evening). We will pull one raffle ticket at random at the end of the night. The winner will receive two tickets to the Valentine’s Charity Ball plus an exclusive styling session from Selah Salon, so you and your date will look your best for the Ball! We’re also raffling off a $25 bar tab, a salon makeover and gift certificates to Selah’s soon-to-open bistro!
Doors open at 7:00 pm for happy hour drink specials. $5 cover after 9:00 pm. You’ll also be able to purchase Valentine’s Ball tickets or find out more about the entire event. Selah is located at 182 East Post Road in downtown White Plains. See you there!
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
The 2010 Hearts for ARCS Valentine’s Charity Ball online auction and preview is now open for bids! Check out and bid on exclusive online auction items today at www.heartsforarcs.biddingforgood.com. You’ll also find a preview of items available for bid in person at our annual Valentine’s Charity Ball on Saturday, February 13, 3010.
The online auction will run until Sunday, February 14, 2010. Many more items will be added in the coming weeks, so check back frequently on the status of your bids and to see new items!
For more about the Valentine’s Charity Ball and to purchase tickets, please visit our VCB page on this website.
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
Love to bowl? Or are you looking for a chance to wear that classic bowling shirt? Could your game need a little pick-me-up? Join ARCS and the St. Frances AME Zion Church of Port Chester for “Bowl for a Cure!” A portion of the proceeds benefit ARCS.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Homefield Bowl
938 Saw Mill River Road
Yonkers, NY
Pre-register by Nov. 10, 2009
All you need to do is collect $50.00 in sponsorships from your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues. Then pop on over to Homefield Bowl in Yonkers at 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm for two free hours of bowling, including shoe and ball rental. Have fun, sharpen up your game and contribute to the preservation of HIV/AIDS services in the Hudson Valley!
For more information or to register, contact Samantha Preston at (914) 939-1056.
Bowling Sponsor letter: Here’s a sample letter that you can send to potential sponsors and donors!
Pledge-Sponsor Sheet: And here’s a handy spreadsheet to keep track of your donations!
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Mark your calendars for the 2010 Hearts for ARCS Valentine’s Charity Ball, scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 7 pm to midnight at the C.V. Rich Mansion in White Plains, NY. This elegant affair features a cocktail hour with delicious hors d’oeuvre by Caperberry Events, open bar all evening, a silent auction, three-course gourmet dinner, dance music provided by DanceTime Entertainment, and the presentation of our annual “Hearts for ARCS” Awards.
This year’s honorees are New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Bedford Hills businesswoman Marcy Furman. Both are being honored for their tireless efforts on behalf of Westchester County’s HIV/AIDS and LGBT communities.
Tickets are $150 per person.
Special “Early Bird” Rate! Reserve a table of 10 before January 29, 2010 and receive $25 off each ticket! That’s just $1,250 for a table of ten, so gather your friends, family or colleagues to take advantage of this special price.
Guests can also enjoy a special discounted hotel package at Hyatt Summerfield Suites in White Plains. For just $119 for the night, you can turn the Valentine’s Charity Ball into a special sweethearts’ weekend at this all-suite hotel located minutes away from the C.V. Rich Mansion. Free shuttle to and from the Ball as well as a free breakfast buffet and a special gift!
For more information, call Jana at (914) 785-8283 to request your invitation, or visit our Contact page. More details to come!
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Universal Access & Human Rights is this year’s theme for World AIDS Day, observed on Dec. 1, 2009. Join us for “Universal Language,” a special intimate concert to benefit AIDS-Related Community Services and its programs for those affected by HIV/AIDS in the Hudson Valley.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Ritz Theater Lobby
111 Broadway
Newburgh, NY
featuring:
Stewart Lewis
Jeffrey Wilgus
Terry Christopher
and Hillary Johnson
To purchase tickets, please use the PayPal button below:
“Red Ribbon” (general admission) tickets: $25.00
“Gold Ribbon” VIP Tickets: $40.00
Limited availability, includes an exclusive “Meet the Artists” session, autographed CD package and 2 free drinks. An $80.00 value!
You can purchase your tickets using a credit or debit card through PayPal even if you don’t have a PayPal account. If you’d like to purchase a ticket by check or cash, please call Jana at (914) 785-8283.
Sound & Lights by John Martin at Superior Sounds
Special thanks to:
Lynda Parisi at River City Films
Bettie Owen from Wolfe Video & DVD
Produced by Markus Payne Management
Click here for directions to the Ritz Theater in Newburgh.
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Friday, October 16th, 2009
The Hudson Valley AIDS Walk is still on for Saturday, October 17, 2009 – rain or shine! All of our entertainers, vendors, and activities are covered by big tents, so we’ll keep you as dry as possible. Starbucks will be on hand with plenty of hot coffee, and you can stay warm with snacks donated by Hannaford Supermarkets. Registration and activities begin at 9:00 a.m. and the Walk leaves the park around 10:30 a.m.
However, if you can’t make it for the Walk itself but you’d like to turn in your donation envelope, stop by Mahoney’s Irish Pub at 35 Main Street (in Dooley Square near the train station) for the After-Party from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. We’ll be there to take last-minute donations and Walk envelopes, and if you raise more than $25 you’ll get a free Walk t-shirt!
Waryas Park is located at the end of Main Street in Poughkeepsie, right on the Hudson. There is free parking at the Poughkeepsie train station or along Rinaldi Boulevard; just look for our parking attendants and signs.
If you’re a night owl or want to donate in a different way, join ARCS for the official AIDS Walk Halloween Party at Truman’s New Paltz on Saturday evening, beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Lounge. Ozzie Rich will keep you entertained until Isis Vermouth’s annual “Horror Queen” Halloween Party, complete with costume contests, prizes and surprises galore! No cover before 10:00 p.m., but all proceeds benefit ARCS and the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk. For more info, visit Truman’s website.
Thank you so much for being part of the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser in the Hudson Valley! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Join us on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 8:00 pm at the Cunneen Hackett Arts Center in Poughkeepsie for a special performance of the one-man show “Canned Ham!”
Canned Ham is an insider ’show-biz musical’ that recounts the true life adventures of Tom Judson, and established actor off and on Broadway. Tom’s theater career was thriving, and he was composing music for films and television (including Metropolitan, MTV and even Sesame Street) when he made an unexpected splash in adult movies as “Guy Mattox.” To date he is still the oldest recipient of the GayVN ‘Performer of the Year’ Award!
In Canned Ham Tom recalls working with show business greats Rob Marshall (director of Chicago), Ann Magnuson, Teri Hatcher, and many others. In this moving and hilarious show, Judson accompanies himself on the accordion while revealing what it’s really like on the set of a porn movie (and explaining that being a male escort can have some surprisingly touching moments…). Warning for those faint of heart; the show is R-rated and contains graphic language and adult themes, but above all, Canned Ham is a comedy.
You can purchase your tickets online at http://www.biggayhudsonvalley.com/?p=2771
for the Friday, October 16th performance of Canned Ham for just $15 per person. Not only will you enjoy a show by a talented Broadway performer, you’ll also be supporting the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk on Saturday, October 17th, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit ARCS.
Tickets will be available at the door, although you are strongly encouraged to by them in advance by visiting the link above or by checking out http://www.BigGayHudsonValley.com
Cunneen Hackett Arts Center
12 Vassar Street
Poughkeepsie, NY
For more information, call: (845) 926-0652 or email Stephan@BigGayHudsonValley.com
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
We’re excited to announce that we’re adding a whole new component to this year’s Hudson Valley AIDS Walk: the official after-hours Halloween Party! Join us for a frighteningly fun time at Truman’s nightclub in New Paltz on Saturday, October 17th – after all the festivities in Poughkeepsie’s Waryas Park – beginning at 7:00 p.m. From 7:00 to 11:00 pm ARCS staff will be handing out free safer sex supplies, taking donations from those of you who couldn’t make it to the Walk itself, and raffling off a bunch of spooky prizes. Lounge singer Ozzie Rich will keep you entertained in Truman’s lounge (of course – where else would a lounge singer perform?) There’s no cover before 10:00 pm!
Once the clock strikes 10:00 p.m., it’s time for Isis Vermouth’s 3rd Annual Horror Drag Queen Ball! Featuring dancers, performances, contests and more campy, scary surprises! 25% of your cover charge will go directly to ARCS’ programs for people with HIV.
For more information, go to www.trumansnewyork.com or www.thatbitchisis.com, or check ARCS’ website for additional details. Truman’s is located at 2 Terwilliger Lane, New Paltz, NY.
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