Posts Tagged ‘food’
“In the Key of Charity” Friendraiser
Tuesday, March 28th, 2017March is National Nutrition Month!
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017Today marks the start of National Nutrition Month, and our partner at the Food Bank for Westchester have created this handy-dandy calendar for healthy, nutritious eating and activities for the month.
Thanks to Whole Foods for donating hot cocoa to our PRO program!
Thursday, January 19th, 2017
On January 18, 2017, Whole Foods in White Plains, NY donated a case of organic hot cocoa to our Project Reach Out (PRO) program. This is the perfect donation since the PRO team gets out there on the streets in all kinds of weather to talk to high-risk individuals about staying safe from HIV/AIDS. Many of PRO’s contacts are homeless or living in shelters. Thanks to Whole Foods, we can offer them a hot cup of cocoa while we meet with them inside our van. PRO provides HIV testing, information and referrals on PrEP, and referrals for substance abuse assistance.
Drag Brunch 2017 – SOLD OUT!
Thursday, January 19th, 2017
Brunch! Drag! Mimosas! Music! Match Game! What more could you want from a Sunday morning? Join Liz and Dirk, owners of Gunk Haus in Clintondale, for the annual Drag Brunch fundraiser for Hudson Valley Community Services! Hostess Trixie Starr keeps things light and fluffy (like the house-made pfannkuchen) and local superstars JoJo Gerard, Avi Munster and Victoria Precise perform classic hits in high heels. Tickets are $30 each and include choice of brunch entree, coffee, tea and juices–plus a donation to HVCS. Music by Superior Sounds.
Visit http://dragbrunch2017.eventbrite.com to add your name to the waitlist. We have had a few last-minute cancellations in previous years. For more info, please call Anthony at (914) 785-8277.
“Testing All Queens” Gets Its Own Afterparty
Tuesday, November 29th, 2016This just in! The Queens and Kings of New Paltz announced that their HVCS fundraiser, “Testing All Queens,” extends beyond the on-campus dinner and show this Saturday night with an official afterparty at Village Pizza! Join them for more shenanigans, $11 pies, and drink specials at this popular New Paltz hangout starting at 10:00 pm. Plus, there will be a surprise drag show at midnight so you get two shows in one night! $2 cover to benefit HVCS.
18 and up, 21 to drink. For more info on Testing All Queens see our previous post.
Testing All Queens! Drag Show, Dinner & Fundraiser
Thursday, November 17th, 2016
SUNY New Paltz’ Queens & Kings of New Paltz, an on-campus drag club, presents the 2nd Annual “Testing All Queens!” drag show fundraiser on Saturday, December 3rd from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the Student Union Building. This outrageously fun holiday-themed event features performances by future drag all-stars, dinner by Pasquale’s, DJ music by Dangerboy, and a guest speaker from Love Heals. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for non-students, all to benefit HVCS. Our Project INFORM team will be on hand with sexual health info, condoms, lube and other goodies, too.
Last year’s event was a ton of fun, and we were so inspired by these talented drag kings and queens that we wound up hiring them for our other drag events later in the year! This is one event you don’t want to miss!
Plus: there’s a just-added afterparty! Village Pizza hosts the fun with drink and food specials and another surprise drag show at midnight.
SUNY New Paltz Drag Club Presents “Testing All Queens!” on Dec 3
Thursday, November 17th, 2016SUNY New Paltz’ Queens & Kings of New Paltz, an on-campus drag club, presents the 2nd Annual “Testing All Queens!” drag show fundraiser on Saturday, December 3rd from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the Student Union Building. This outrageously fun holiday-themed event features performances by future drag all-stars, dinner by Pasquale’s, DJ music by Dangerboy, and a guest speaker from Love Heals. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for non-students, all to benefit HVCS. Our Project INFORM team will be on hand with sexual health info, condoms, lube and other goodies, too.
Last year’s event was a ton of fun, and we were so inspired by these talented drag kings and queens that we wound up hiring them for our other drag events later in the year! This is one event you don’t want to miss!
Fill Chill: Food Drive Party
Tuesday, October 18th, 2016
Chill Wine Bar on Beacon’s Main Street hosts their annual food drive and party on Friday, November 18th from 7 pm onward. Help feed local people in need by bringing canned, boxed or other non-perishable foods, toiletry items, or household cleansers. For every item you bring, you’ll get a raffle ticket to (hopefully) win a prize!
Plus, Chill will donate a portion of sales at the bar to HVCS, so make sure to order a few rounds or a few snacks.
Fabulous local DJ duo Prephab plays your disco, 80’s, and pop music favorites all night.
HVCS’ emergency food pantries are always in need of:
- canned goods
- holiday meal fixings (cranberry sauce, stuffing, soup mixes, etc)
- pasta and other grains
- low-sodium soups
- tuna fish
- cereal
- toothpaste and toothbrushes
- shaving cream
- shampoo and conditioner
- moisturizer
- laundry detergent
- bleach
- cleaning products
- reusable grocery bags
Shop for a Cause: Victorinox & HVCS Night
Thursday, May 19th, 2016
Join fellow HVCS supporters and lovers of fine accessories and fashion at Victorinox’s “Shop for a Cause” night on Thursday, June 16, 2016. From 6 to 8 pm, enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages while browsing Victorinox’s collection. They’ll donate 10% of your purchase to HVCS–while you walk away with great gifts for grads or summer weddings. (And why not pick up something nice for yourself, since you’re being so charitable?)
Victorinox is located on Retail Level 2 in the Westchester Mall in downtown White Plains.
Heels for Hope: Drag Showcase & AIDS Walk Afterparty
Thursday, April 7th, 2016
UPDATE: Heels for Hope returns for another night of amazing drag performances, laughter, delicious cocktails and dancing–all to support the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk & Run! Join Prephab, Superior Sounds and HVCS at the Firemen’s Exempt Association (our new venue) for a drag extravaganza!
Please note that the schedule has been revised and there will not be a buffet dinner before the show. All ticket purchases will be refunded. However, the Firemen’s Exempt will have a great bar menu available for purchase.
Tickets at the door: $15 or $10 if you’re wearing your 2016 AIDS Walk/Run shirt. 18+ to enter, 21+ to consume alcohol, of course.
Doors at 8:00 pm
Show at 9:00 pm
All proceeds benefit HVCS’ programs for local people living with HIV/AIDS.
Drag Showcase featuring:
Coco Caine
Diabolique
Katarina Mirage
Valkirie Hail
Victoria Precise
Maxx Pleasur
and more performers!
Dancing after the show
Hosted by Ryan Keith and Kiley J. Winn