Posts Tagged ‘special’

Photos from Our Cheese & Wine Tasting Party

Thursday, November 6th, 2014

HVCS held an exclusive cheese and wine tasting party at the Beacon Pantry (in Beacon, of course) on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Owner Stacey Penlon and cheese fanatic Jen guided an intimate group of supporters through the seven styles of cheese, while local wine expert Bob Brink paired each offering with a special wine. It was a trip around the globe and through time as Stacey and Jen revealed the mysterious beginnings of cheese and the traditional methods now being revived by artisanal cheesemakers. Guests went home with some HVCS schwag, a Parmigiano Reggiano frisbee, and a huge block of knowledge about cheese!

Thanksgiving Eve Party & Food Drive

Friday, October 17th, 2014

Join the Hudson Valley Bears and Prephab for a pre-Turkey Day dance party at River Station in Poughkeepsie. Get on out for the biggest club night of the year and party for a good cause! Bring donations of non-perishable foods, toiletries, household cleansers, or unwrapped gifts to help fill HVCS’ Dutchess County pantry for the holidays.

“Fill Chill” Holiday Food & Gift Drive

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

Fill Chill Holiday Food Drive on 12/12/14Despite the name, Chill Wine Bar gives a warm  holiday welcome to all HVCS supporters on Friday, December 12, 2014 for a holiday food and gift drive! Join us for Chill’s selection of wines, craft bottled beer, tapas and paninis and bring along non-perishable food items or unwrapped toys to pass on to a needy HVCS family. Plus, Chill will donate 25% of your bill to HVCS–and this donation will be matched by a major corporation, so it’s like a 50% donation of your check! The more you eat and drink, the more we collect for our holiday food pantries for hungry clients.

No cover!

Our 2014 Emergency Food Closet Wish List:

Toiletries and Personal Items:

  •  Deodorant
  • body soap
  • shampoo
  • conditioner
  • moisturizer
  • shaving cream
  • toilet paper
  • toothpaste
  • toothbrushes

 

Cleaning Supplies:

  •  laundry detergent
  • cleaning supplies
  • paper towel
  • bleach
  • dish soap
  • window cleaner (Windex)
  • all-purpose cleaner (regular or anti-bacterial)

 

Non-Perishable Foods:

  •  Canned Fruits
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Fruit juice
  • Boxed dinner items:
  • potatoes
  • pasta
  • macaroni & cheese
  • tuna
  • boxed milk (Parmalait)
  • soups (low sodium preferred)
  • gravy (low sodium preferred)
  • beef stew
  • ravioli
  • stuffing
  • cranberry sauce
  • rice
  • corn bread mix
  • canned pumpkin
  • frozen turkey
  • canned or frozen ham

HVCS’ Cheese & Wine Tasting Party Nearly Sold Out

Tuesday, October 14th, 2014

Cheese & Wine Tasting PartyThere are only a few spots left at our Cheese and Wine Tasting Party on November 5th at the Beacon Pantry in (where else?) Beacon! If sampling delicious gourmet cheese, charcuterie and fine wines is your thing, then this is an event you don’t want to miss. We’ve got a total of only 10 spots, and they’re going fast! Reserve your seat in advance by getting your ticket today using this link:

https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/cheese/

You can purchase your tickets on that page via PayPal, or call us at (914) 785-8277.

Blacklight Zombie Bowl-A-Rama + Dance Party

Tuesday, October 14th, 2014

The undead have risen and they’re ready to strike! Well…to throw a strike, anyway.

 

Big Gay Hudson Valley is spending Halloween at Mardi-Bob (Hoebowl) Lanes as we take over the place for a zombie-themed Bowl-A-Rama and dance party on Halloween night.

Doors to the bar/dance floor open at 8p and the Blacklight Bowl-A-Rama commences at 9:30p. DJs Prephab will be serving up spooky Halloween beats from the bar and Trixie Starr will stare deep into your future as her crystal (bowling) ball conjures up your fortune.

Costume contest info to come, so start brainstorming your best zombie chic look.

Get more info and RSVP ON FACEBOOK.

World AIDS Day

Tuesday, September 30th, 2014

Watch for more details on an array of local observances of World AIDS Day.

Learn the history behind World AIDS Day and how you can get involved at www.aids.gov.

Brunch Is A Cabaret: A World AIDS Day Fundraiser

Tuesday, September 30th, 2014

CabaretBrunch_300x250Cap off your Thanksgiving holiday weekend with a lively brunch fundraiser at Gunk Haus in Highland! Enjoy your choice of brunch entree, coffee, tea or juice while relaxing to the smooth sounds of live cabaret performers. Tickets are just $25, and in honor of World AIDS Day (December 1st) all proceeds benefiting HVCS’ programs and services for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Scheduled to appear:

Melissa Gerstein

Melissa Gerstein

Judy Stadt

Judy Stadt

and more!

Sound systems provided by Superior Sounds

Seatings are available between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.

To attend, you must RSVP in advance. Purchase your tickets using the Eventbrite link below. If you are attending with a group, but group members are paying separately, please use the “Create a group” option on Eventbrite. You can also call (914) 785-8277 or email Anthony to make your advance payment.

Previous fundraising brunches at Gunk Haus have sold out each time, so we highly recommend purchasing your tickets today! We cannot guarantee any walk-ins on the day of the event.

Cancellation Policy: If you purchase advance tickets but decide to cancel before November 26, HVCS will refund your ticket fee minus any fees incurred by Eventbrite. No refunds will be given after November 26, 2014.

Eventbrite - Brunch Is A Cabaret: A Fundraiser for HVCS

Cheese & Wine Tasting Party – Sold Out!

Friday, September 26th, 2014

Cheese & Wine Tasting Party

You’re invited to an exclusive VIP cheese and wine tasting party to raise funds for Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) at the Beacon Pantry on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30 pm. Expand your palate and learn how to choose the perfect cheese and charcuterie platter just in time for holiday entertaining. Stacey Penlon, the Beacon Pantry’s owner and “expert du fromage” will guide 10 guests through the seven kinds of cheese, each paired with wines selected by local expert Bob Brink. All proceeds benefit HVCS’ array of services for people living with chronic diseases.

This event is currently sold out. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, or to attend a future cheese and wine tasting event, please e-mail or call us at (914) 785-8277.

Giving Tuesday

Friday, September 19th, 2014

We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.

For the full run-down on #GivingTuesday and to grab postable graphics, visit their website: http://www.givingtuesday.org/

It’s a simple idea. Just find a way for your family, your community, your company or your organization to come together to give something more. Then tell everyone you can about how you are giving. Join us and be a part of a global celebration of a new tradition of generosity.

Support HVCS at this special time of year with a donation to our emergency food and toiletry closets. Your contributions will allow us to continue to provide fresh, nutritious foods, household cleansers, and personal care items to low-income individuals living with chronic illnesses–and their families. Most of our clients live at or below the Federal poverty level, and many have trouble putting meals on table three times a day. And we all know that a healthy diet is essential to overall health!

Choose your donation level below, and make a secure donation online via PayPal. You can also send in a check or money order to: HVCS, Attn: PR Dept., 40 Saw Mill River Rd., Hawthorne, NY 10532.

 


Donation Levels


You can also sign up to donate each month with an installment plan. Visit our Donate page for more donation options.

The LOFT’s Red Carpet Gala

Thursday, September 4th, 2014

2014 LOFT Red Carpet Gala

save-the-dateSaturday, November 15th 2014

It’s the community’s most anticipated event of the year, and our 2014 LOFT Red Carpet Gala will shine the spotlight on you and other Gala guests. You’ll be treated like a star as you and fellow celebrities rub elbows during our wonderful cocktail hour with pass around hors d’oeurve, followed by a dazzling dinner, award ceremony, and dancing into the evening. It’s all coming up this November, and this years Gala is so star-filled, we’re starting early!

Silent Auction and Penny Social Items Needed – Call for Donations and Volunteers
We need your help in donations towards our Silent Auction and Penny Social. Maybe you can donated something yourself, or perhaps you know a local merchant who’d be able to donate. Ideas include products and service like restaurant certificates, home in a vacation destination, guest or gift memberships, electronics, events, movie and theatre tickets, gourmet delights or gift baskets, and professional Services.

If You’re Donating an Item
Click Here
 for the Donation of a Item Form to let us know.

If You’re Helping Solicit Items
Click Here for a letter that you can use to help solicit items from merchants and service providers you might already be doing business with!

Questions
If you have any questions on how you can help, or items needed, don’t hesitate calling The LOFT at 914-948-2932, and we’ll answer any questions you have.