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Out on the Farm: A BGHV Event

Thursday, September 4th, 2014

One of the greatest parts about life in the Hudson Valley is the number of fabulous local farms we have right in our own backyard. BigGayHudsonValley.com decided that it was just about time to dedicate a night to spending some time “Out on the Farm”.  While you’re thinking about a fall get-a-way, make Out On The Farm the centerpiece of your weekend and think about visiting an assortment of wineries, distilleries, maple syrup, or cheese makers that are right here in beautiful Dutchess County!

 

Mark your calendar for Sunday Oct. 5th as Big Gay Hudson Valley presents our first ever night “Out on the Farm” at Sprout Creek Farm in Poughkeepsie. We’ve got an ‘udderly’ fabulous night in the works at one of the nation’s best new cheese makers and everyone is invited.

We’re still pulling all of the details together, but this BYOB event will include:

  • Dinner as prepared by the Chef at Sprout Creek Farm
  • Music and dancing by DJs Booksmrt, Prephab & Superior Sounds
  • Haaaaaaaay! Rides
  • Campfire (bring your fixins for S’Mores!)
  • Lots of Farm Animals
  • Plenty of FREE Parking

Spend a fabulous fall evening with the Hudson Valley LGBTQ community (and all of our pals) for just $20 in advance, $25 at the door. More details as well as tickets will be available soon, so stay tuned.

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2nd Annual Walk With Pride, benefiting the LGBTQ Center

Thursday, September 4th, 2014

Second Annual Walk With Pride

Sunday, September 21 at 10 am
Rotary Park at Kingston Point
Lower Delaware Avenue in Kingston (map)
Suggested minimum donation: $25 | All welcome.

On-site registration begins at 9:30 am.
(Pre-register online or download a registration form.)

Walk With Pride

Join us for this special community walk, and support the Center’s mission!

Come on your own; walk with your business or organization; or bring a team of family and friends. The beautiful Rotary Park is the perfect place to share a riverside picnic brunch or an autumn activity after the Walk!

Register to Walk With Pride!

Can’t walk with us on the 21st?
Join the Virtual Walk. You can still register, gather sponsors and support the Center’s mission, even if you can’t be there in person. Walk any time, from anywhere–or sit comfortably and be with us in spirit. All are welcome be part of the Walk.

Here’s how it works!

Would you walk a mile for…

    • Nationwide marriage equality?
    • School safety?
    • Transgender rights?
    • LGBTQ advocacy and support?

Help make it happen!Join the Walk

      • Register in advance: visit our website, print an easy form, or call the Center. Or register in person starting at 9:30 am at Rotary Park on the day of the Walk.
      • Create a team of family, friends, neighbors or colleagues to walk with you and help you collect sponsorships!
      • Located at the beautiful Rotary Park at Kingston Point, the Walk offers a perfect opportunity to plan a riverside picnic or other autumn activity.

Share the Word

      • Tell family and friends about your participation in Walk With Pride, and ask them to support you with a donation. Keep track of pledges using this handy sponsorship tracker.
      • Collect your sponsorships! You can refer your donors to this webpage to give, or collect cash/checks to deliver.
      • Each donation can be as little as $1 or as much as you like. The suggested minimum donation for each walker is $25.

Walk with Pride!

      • Come to Rotary Park at Kingston Point on Sunday, September 21 at 10 am with your team and the donations you’ve collected together.
      • Rock some comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and layers (if the weather’s chilly). WALK WITH PRIDE, knowing you’re supporting the Center!

Please return paper registrations to:
Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center
PO Box 3994, Kingston, NY 12402.
You can also register online, at the Center (300 Wall Street in Uptown Kingston), or at Rotary Park starting at 9:30 am on the day of the Walk.

Join us! All are welcome.

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Photos from the Hairdressers’ Disco Ball 2014

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Red Carpet photos by Instapics/Cinderella For A Day

Crowd and show shots by Tracey Buzzanco and Melisa Pendergrass

More online:

Show and behind-the-scenes photos by Jo Ann Kraus

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Farewell to the LOFT’s Executive Director, David Juhren

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Farewell Fundraiser for LOFT Executive Director David Juhren

Photo InterviewWednesday, August 27th from 5:30-8:00pm
B Lounge – Westchester’s Only Exclusive LGBT Bar
4 Broadway – Valhalla, NY – At Door $20 Suggested Donation
Complimentary Food
Cash Bar Drink Specials

Join The LOFT family as we come together to say farewell to David Juhren, who’s stepping down as The LOFT’s executive director after five years of serving in that capacity, and is relocating up state. David has been a wonderful partner with HVCS during his tenure.

Come and support The LOFT through an “at door” donation in honor of all the great work and accomplishments David has provided The LOFT and greater LGBT Community. We’ll have complimentary food, drink specials, and a good time.

Can’t come, but want to donate to The LOFT in David’s honor? Click Here!

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BGHV’s Sundae Fundae Pool Party

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Join Big Gay Hudson Valley on Sunday, August 24th for an end-of-summer Sundae Funday Pool Party at the spectacular St. Hubert’s Lodge in Marlboro from 3pm to 7pm.

Just a 15 minute ride from the Mid-Hudson Bridge, St. Hubert’s Lodge features a heated pool, outdoor fireplace, beautiful patio, and lots of sprawling lawn space. Pack your swimsuit and towel, lawn blanket, and a picnic basket for this BYOB summer celebration.

Admission for this event is $10 (pre-registration is required – see the ticket order form below) and includes beats by the DJ Booksmrt, use of the pool, and a sundae from the Adirondack Creamery Sundae Funday Bar.

Rain date for this event will be Sunday September 7th.

Join the Sundae Funday conversation by RSVP’ing and commenting on Facebook.

http://www.biggayhudsonvalley.com/events/sundae-funday-pool-party/

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“Risk Reduction Summer” Wrap-up BBQ

Friday, July 25th, 2014

 

CHAPS staff will be holding a BBQ at The Mosaic Center on August 22nd from 12pm-4pm. Make sure to stop by for FREE Food and to get tested!!

 

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Getting Ready for the Hairdressers’ Disco Ball

Monday, July 21st, 2014

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Several salon owners, managers and representatives met outside the Mid-Hudson Civic Center recently before a planning meeting for the Hairdressers’ Disco Ball. Tickets are now on sale!

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Rate of HIV Infections Declining…Except Among Gay Men

Monday, July 21st, 2014

(Excerpted from an Associated Press feature.)

According to a new major study, the rate of HIV infections diagnosed in the United States each year fell by one-third over the past decade, a government study finds. Experts celebrated it as hopeful news that the AIDS epidemic may be slowing in the U.S.

“It’s encouraging,” said Patrick Sullivan, an Emory University AIDS researcher who was not involved in the study.

The reasons for the drop aren’t clear. It might mean fewer new infections are occurring. Or that most infected people already have been diagnosed so more testing won’t necessarily find many more cases.

“It could be we are approaching something of a ‘ceiling effect,'” said one study leader, David Holtgrave of Johns Hopkins University.

The study is based on HIV diagnoses from all 50 states’ health departments, which get test results from doctors’ office, clinics, hospitals and laboratories. The data span a decade, making this a larger and longer look at these trends than any previous study, said another study author, Amy Lansky of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The findings: 16 out of every 100,000 people ages 13 and older were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2011, a steady decline from 24 out of 100,000 people in 2002.

Declines were seen in the rates for men, women, whites, blacks, Hispanics, heterosexuals, injection drug users and most age groups. The only group in which diagnoses increased was gay and bisexual men, the study found.

Read the full AP article here.

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Before the Big (Hair) Show, Dine Out in Poughkeepsie

Friday, July 18th, 2014

Though your ticket to the Hairdressers’ Disco Ball on August 17th includes complimentary hors d’oeuvre prepared by the Poughkeepsie Grand, how about a relaxing Sunday brunch, late lunch or early dinner with your fellow guests? HVCS suggests these fantastic local restaurants, all located close to the Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Some are even offering special discounts if you show them your HDB ticket! Each one is a past or current HVCS supporter, too, so please support the local businesses that give back to their community!Hairdressers' Disco Ball Dining Guide

The Brown Derby

25% off your meal when you show your ticket!
96 Main St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 11 am – 12 midnight
www.brownderbyny.com

Crave Restaurant & Lounge – Dining Out for Life 2014 participating restaurant

129 Washington St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 4 pm – 9 pm
www.craverestaurantandlounge.com

The Mill Restaurant & Lounge – Hairdressers’ Disco Ball 2014 vendor

46 Vassar Rd., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 11 am – 8 pm
http://millpk.com

Nic L Inn Wine Cellar – Dining Out for Life 2014 participating restaurant

$5 off your meal when you show your ticket! Limit 1 per couple.
135 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 4 pm – 9 pm
www.NLIwinecellar.com

Osho

1998 South Rd., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 12 pm – 9 pm
www.oshorestaurant.com

Poughkeepsie Ice House – Dining Out for Life 2014 participating restaurant + Hairdressers Disco Ball 2014 vendor

1 Main St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 11:30 am – 9 pm
www.poughkeepsieicehouse.com

Schatzi’s Pub & Bier Garden – Dining Out for Life 2014 participating restaurant

202 Main St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 12 pm – 2 am
www.schatzispubpk.com

Union Tavern – Hairdressers’ Disco Ball 2014 After-party Host

$3.50 mojitos, sangria & cosmopolitans, $5 wines, and 20% off your meal when you show your ticket.
51 Market St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 12 pm – 3 am
www.unionsquarepok.com

Plus, join us at Union for the HDB Afterparty from 11 pm to 3 am with DJ Prephab!

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Hairdressers’ Disco Ball After-party

Friday, July 18th, 2014

HDB 2014 Afterparty

Join us at Union Tavern from 11 pm to 3 pm (or until we all run out of rocket fuel!) for the official HDB2014 afterparty. Featuring complimentary appetizers, drink specials, and music by Poughkeepsie’s own DJ duo Prephab!

$3.50 sangria, mojitos and cosmos

$5 glasses of wine

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