Posts Tagged ‘World AIDS Day’

Testing All Queens: An HIV Equal Event

Friday, November 20th, 2015

SUNY New Paltz presents “Testing All Queens! An HIV Equal Event” on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. The event features dinner, a drag show and a fundraiser with proceeds going to HVCS. A special guest speaker from Love Heals starts off the program, and the Queens and Kings of New Paltz close things out with a drag show. Music provided by Superior Sounds.

Suggested donation: $5 for students, $10 for non-students and community members.

Testing All Queens!

World AIDS Day Rockland

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

Rockland’s World AIDS Day event will be on Thursday, Dec. 3rd from 12pm – 6pm at the Quisqueya Sports Club.

Learn the facts about HIV/AIDS and get free, private and rapid testing.

 

Quisqueya Sports Club

25 Broadway
Haverstraw, NY 10927

World AIDS Day Symposium – Mt. Vernon

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

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The event takes place at the First United Methodist Church, located at 227 E Lincoln Ave in Mount Vernon.

World AIDS Day Lunch & Learn

Thursday, November 12th, 2015

World AIDS Day Lunch & Learn, English

Spanish version:

SIDA/VIH World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

World AIDS Day 2015Each year on December 1, we pause to remember those lost to the AIDS crisis in our own backyard and millions across the globe. HVCS participates in a variety of World AIDS Day commemorations across the region, and there’s bound to be an event near you.


 

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

WORLD AIDS DAY BREAKFAST
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center
107 West 4th Street
Mount Vernon, NY  10550
Hours: 9:30am – 11:30am


 

WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY HEALTH COALITION’S WORLD AIDS DAY EVENT
Place: Larkin Library, Yonkers Library
Contact Person: Carlos M. Gonzalez (914) 800-5653

Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


WORLD AIDS DAY LUNCH & LEARN
Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center
147 Lake St.
Newburgh, NY 12550

featuring a workshop co-facilitated by HVCS’ Naomi Kabalkin, information on PrEP, free HIV testing, and free lunch (while supplies last).

Hours: 1:00 to 3:00 pm. To register, call (845) 563-8043.


GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH WORLD AIDS DAY LUNCHEON

52 South 6th Avenue
Mount Vernon, NY  10550

Hours: 1:00pm – 3:00pm


CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center
300 Wall St.
Kingston, NY 12401

featuring resource tables from local organizations, free, confidential HIV testing, a candlelight vigil, and a food drive for HVCS’ emergency food closets.

Hours: 3:00 to 7:00 pm


 

“RED ELEPHANT” ART & FASHION SHOW
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 in Poughkeepsie

12 noon to 3 pm:
Stop by the Ridley Lowell Cosmetology Salon at 289 Main St., downtown Poughkeepsie, for FREE red nail polish or make a donation for red hair highlights.

3 to 6 pm:
Visit the Mid-Hudson Heritage Center at 317 Main St. and enjoy a special art show, red fashions modeled by participants in the Dutchess Chamber Foundation’s mentorship program, hors d’oeuvre and complimentary beverages. MAC Cosmetics provides mini-makeovers and gift basket raffles.

For more info, visit www.hudsonvalleycs.org/redelephant or call (914) 785-8277.


MOUNT VERNON WORLD AIDS DAY SYMPOSIUM

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 in Mount Vernon

Featuring several speakers, skits (including HVCS’ CHAPS program members), refreshments and DJ music. Organized by the World AIDS Day Youth Council of Mount Vernon.

First United Methodist Church
227 E. Lincoln Ave.
Mount Vernon, NY 10550


 

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Rockland’s World AIDS Day event will be on Thursday, Dec. 3rd from 12pm – 6pm at the Quisqueya Sports Club.

Learn the facts about HIV/AIDS and get free, private and rapid testing.

Quisqueya Sports Club
25 Broadway
Haverstraw, NY 10927


 

Friday, December 4, 2015

TEEN HEALTH DAY
Carmel Fire Department
94 Gleneida Ave.
Carmel, NY

On Friday, December 4, in collaboration with Westchester Medical Center, a Teen Health Day for individuals ages 13 to 24 will be held at the Carmel Fire Department, 94 Gleneida Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Teen Health Day will offer free and confidential services including HIV testing, STD screening, Hepatitis C testing, pregnancy testing and mental health and substance abuse referrals. Several other community organizations will be participating in the event to provide education and answer questions.

Local Observances of World AIDS Day

Monday, November 24th, 2014

World AIDS Day is Monday, December 1st. This year’s theme is “Focus, Partner, Achieve.”

For a look at local gatherings and commemorations, visit our frequently-updated World AIDS Day Calendar.

If you’d like to add an event to this list, please email us.

 

Beauty & the Brew – World AIDS Day Celebration in Newburgh

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013

World AIDS Day 2013 - Beauty and the Brew in two locations

 

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Video from Our World AIDS Day Benefit Concert!

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

ARCS held its first World AIDS Day benefit concert on Saturday, November 29, 2009 at the Ritz Theater in Newburgh, NY, featuring performances by Jeffrey Wilgus, Stewart Lewis, Terry Christopher, and Hillary Johnson. Each of the artists gave amazing, heartfelt performances of their original works and a few covers, all to benefit ARCS’ programs. The event was organized and managed by Markus Payne Management, with lights by Superior Sounds and John Martin. Wolfe DVD & Video donated $5 gift cards to all attendees.

Check out Terry Christopher and Morry Campbell performing “Wade in the Water” on Terry’s YouTube channel!

Terry Christopher’s YouTube Channel

Thanks again to everyone who made this event possible!