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Posts Tagged ‘special’
PrideWorks 2011
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Westchester Pride at Playland
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011The Westchester Pride Coalition announced today that Westchester County’s third annual LGBT Pride celebration will take place at Rye Playland on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 12:00 to 8:00 pm. This will be the third year for the county’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered residents to gather to enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly day. Attendees are encouraged to wear red shirts to show unity and pride.
The event is organized by a coalition of thirteen not-for-profit agencies serving the LGBT community known as the Westchester Pride Coalition (WPC). More than 350 residents turned out for similar Pride events in 2009 and 2010. Guests do not have to identify as LGBT in order to attend; many “straight” allies are expected to attend as well.
The event is staged months after New York State passed a landmark marriage equality bill legalizing same-sex marriage. A celebration of the historic bill will be held at #:00 pm at the Pride Pavilion, headquarters within the Playland park for the festivities.
Westchester Pride at Playland also features vendors, a health fair, and live entertainment featuring Cheer NY, an LGBT cheerleading squad, the Rhythm Knights dance troupe, a drumming circle and music by Minx & Gracie.
The event is open to the public with admission to Playland. Discounted advance tickets can be purchased at www.westchesterpride.org.
World AIDS Day
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011National HIV Testing Day is Monday, June 27th!
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
It’s almost here: June 27, 2011, the seventeenth National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), weeks after the thirtieth anniversary of the CDC’s announcement of a strange new disease syndrome. We know it now as AIDS and the virus that causes it as HIV.
NAPWA founded National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) in 1995 in response to the HIV epidemic’s steady growth – especially in marginalized communities like people of color and men who have but also in middle-income neighborhoods where people thought, “it doesn’t happen here.” All Americans need to know they should Take the Test, Take Control, at least once a year. And we should also know that people with HIV who are in treatment with HAART drugs are significantly less at risk for passing their virus on the others than people with HIV who are not in treatment. Test-and-treat is not the whole answer to ending the epidemic, but it’s an indispensable first step.
ARCS is participating in Nationial HIV Testing Day with these events:
Orange County:
ARCS’ Project Reach Out is collaborating with a number of Newburgh-based agencies for a National HIV Testing Day event from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the corner of Johnston St. and Broadway, outside the Newburgh Ministry. FREE food, FREE fun, and FREE HIV testing. As always, HIV tests are confidential and the results are available in 20 minutes. Hosted by Project Outreach, Planned Parenthood, the Stephen Saunders Residence, TEAM Newburgh, Newburgh Ministry, H.O.N.O.R. ehg, OraSure, Hudson Health Plan and Fidelis. For more information, call Kristina at (845) 522-5756.
Sullivan County:
ARCS is collaborating with the Sullivan AIDS Task Force to create an HIV testing event on Tuesday, June 28th. More details to follow, or call Ginny at (845) 791-8871 ext 15.
Westchester County:
ARCS’ CHAPS program for young men is hosting an HIV Testing Event and Movie Night on June 27th at the MOSAIC Center, 137 South 4th Avenue in Mount Vernon! CHAPS focuses on young minority men who have sex with men but all are welcome to attend this event. See the full schedule below.
10:00am – 11:30 am – Testing available; light breakfast.
11:30am – 3:00 pm – Testing continues; healthy snacks will be served such as granola, fruit snacks, trail mix, etc.
5:00pm – 7:30 pm– Dinner and a Movie. Check back here to find out which DVD the group will be watching!
For more information, please call Santo at (914) 699-1025 ext 103.
ARCS Night at TGI Fridays in Poughkeepsie!
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Spend $20 and ARCS gets $5 on Thursday, June 9th.
Join ARCS’ Hudson Valley AIDS Walk committee for a final wrap-up of our largest fundraiser of the year by dining at TGI Friday’s on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie on Thursday, June 9th!
Spend $20, and ARCS gets $5! TGIFriday’s will be donating 25% of the price of your meal to ARCS when you bring in this flyer: http://www.arcs.org/events/TGIFridays.pdf.
We’ll be there at 6 pm, but YOU can dine for lunch or dinner. Just make sure to print out and bring this flyer and hand it to your server when you arrive!
Dine-in only on Thursday, June 9th. One per party, per visit. For more info, call (914) 785-8283.
Go 'Gades, Fight AIDS! Family Baseball Game to Benefit ARCS
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Rascal the Raccoon gets the crowd roaring at Dutchess Stadium.
It’s time again for the third annual “Go ‘Gades, Fight AIDS” night at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill, NY with the Hudson Valley Renegades! Join the staff of ARCS and the always-supportive Renegades on Thursday, June 30th at 7:05 pm as the team takes on the Staten Island Yankees. Tickets are only $10, which includes your general admission seat and a ‘Gades baseball cap, and the team will donate $3 per ticket to ARCS. It’s a great family-friendly night out that supports local HIV/AIDS services and the home team!
To purchase tickets, visit www.gadesgroups.com and enter “arcs” as the password. You may also call Kaitlin Lambert at 845-838-0094. All tickets will be held at the VIP window at the stadium.
Parking is $5 per car. General admission seats can fill up fast, so plan on getting there early to sit with your fellow ARCS supporters!
Mad for Mod Friendraiser – June 2, 2011
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Calling all “Mad Men” fans and design afficionados! On Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 ARCS returns to 11 Tallwoods Road in Armonk, NY–the home of self-proclaimed “Mod Men” Andrew Mandolene and Todd Goddard, for our second annual cocktail friendraiser. This year’s theme is “Mad for Mod” and will feature hors d’oeuvre by Myong Catering in Mount Kisco, fine wines and brews, and a specialty cocktail by mixologist Bob Brink. Wear your best “Jet-Set Casual” attire as we raise a glass to ARCS’ newest programs, our expanded young gay men’s outreach services, our new legal services program, and our housing assistance program. The party begins at 6 pm and lasts until 8 pm. Suggested donation of $20 at the door. Please RSVP as soon as possible, as space is limited. Reserve your spot on the patio overlooking a trickling waterfall today by calling 914-785-8283 or emailing jfernandes@arcs.org.
Ulster Co. Pre-Registration Party for Hudson Valley AIDS Walk Cancelled
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Unfortunately, some facilities issues at Gunk Haus in Clintondale have forced us to cancel our pre-registration party for the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk tonight Thursday May 5, 2011. Walkers may register in person at the Walkway Over the Hudson’s Highland entrance on Saturday, May 7th beginning at 10:00 am instead. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. We want our Ulster County supporters to know that we appreciate their support for the 19th Annual Hudson Valley AIDS Walk. Please call (914) 785-8326 with any issues or questions regarding the AIDS Walk on Saturday.
Photos from Drag Brunch at Gunk Haus
Monday, April 11th, 2011
Guests enjoyed delicious brunch fare like this fruit-topped waffle.
Our sold-out Drag Brunch took place at Gunk Haus restaurant in Clintondale, NY on Sunday, April 10, 2011. Over 75 guests enjoyed classic brunch entrees with a German twist while DJ John Martin from Superior Sounds provided upbeat music. Hudson Valley “girl about town” Trixie Starr served as our hostess, and JoJo Gerard reinterpreted classic songs from yesteryear. The Gunk Haus staff kept on their toes (in lederhosen and kilts, no less) and helped us raise approximately $1,000 for ARCS’ programs and services. Funds will go toward the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk on May 7th.
We are grateful to our volunteers and donors: Dirk and Elizabeth from Gunk Haus, Trixie Starr, JoJo Gerard, John Martin, Marquis Evans, Jana Fernandes, Ellen Maher, Eclectic Studios Hair Salon, the Hotel Sierra, Lydia Higginson, Verizon, Dick Wilde, BigGayHudsonValley.com, Billiam van Roestenberg, and everyone who attended this fantastic, fun event.
Photos by Dick Wilde
Tim Lawton, Rob Conlon, Todd Michael Thomas, and Michael Hall raise a toast to ARCS.Trixie Starr
Marquis Evans from Superior Sounds takes a break for brunch.
Bob Brink of Beacon
Brian Kelly, Ryan Judge and Stephan Hengst
Ellen Maher, ARCS’ Community Relations Manager
J. Dewey, ARCS’ Director of Public Relations, with Trixie Starr, glamorous hostess
James, Gunk Haus’ kilted server
Jeff Kraus, ARCS’ Executive Director, addresses the crowd
John Martin and Marquis Evans from Superior Sounds
JoJo Gerard gave three stellar performances at Drag Brunch
Patrick Decker and Stephan Hengst of BigGayHudsonValley.
Join us for the Dining Out for Life Kick-Off at Cosimo's!
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011Mid-Hudson Subaru and AIDS-Related Community Services (ARCS) cordially invite you to our Dining Out for Life Kick-Off Reception on Thursday, April 21st at Cosimo’s in Poughkeepsie from 5 to 7 pm.
Celebrate the return of this restaurant-based fundraiser as we raise a toast to our volunteers, donors and sponsors! Cosimo’s is providing complimentary hors d’oeuvre in their lounge. Cash bar available.
Please RSVP on Facebook, email jfernandes@arcs.org or call (914) 785-8283.
More about Dining Out for Life:
The Kick-Off takes place on week before Dining Out for Life on Thursday, April 28th. Make your reservations at participating restaurants today! Visit www.arcs.org/dofl.php or www.diningoutforlife.com/hudsonvalley for a list of participating restaurants. You can also text “DOFLHV” to 30364 (standard messaging rates apply).
Cosimo’s is just one of the restaurants participating in this international event. Dining Out for Life is brought to you locally by Mid-Hudson Subaru (www.midhudsonsubaru.com), Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Valley Table, GreenPeasTV.com, BigGayHudsonValley.com, Cellit and Delafield’s.