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Thursday,
May 22, 6 pm ---
getcher
GLAM on!
Guests
in costume get
a
price break, yay!
JUNE
2007
JUNE 27 IS NATIONAL HIV
TESTING DAY
Rumors Cabaret will be hosting a special evening with hostess Betty
Desire on June 27th from 8:30pm to 11:00. Come in and get your FREE
HIV Test.
Admission is free. The evening’s event is a fundraiser for
Evergreen AIDS Foundation.
The goal of NHTD is to identify people who are HIV-positive and
don’t know it so they can access treatment. It also prevents
new HIV infections by increasing education, awareness and access
to voluntary counseling and testing.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that
180,000 to 280,000 people nationwide are HIV-positive but are unaware
of their status. HIV counseling and testing enables people with
HIV to take steps to protect their own health and that of their
partners, and helps people who test negative get the information
they need to stay uninfected.
KNOW YOUR STATUS.
Rumors
Cabaret is at 1119 Railroad Ave in Downtown Bellingham.
For More info Scott Bertani at Evergreen AIDS Foundation at 360-671-0703
April
2007
Drag Bingo: Not your Grandmothers
game!
Fantasia Coffeehouse
1324 Cornwall Avenue
Thursday, April 19 at 8:00 pm
It is that time of the month to get out your daubers and swing by
Fantasia to enjoy another round of Drag Bingo! Last months highly
successful event with standing room only raised money for Evergreen
AIDS Foundation.
Please
join us for what is sure to become a Bellingham tradition!
DRAG BINGO captures the spirit of the diverse group of people that
turn out each month to find fun, friendship and fulfillment. The
show/games weave together the amusing traditions of the game as
well as the many unique personalities and characters associated
with the event.
The
evening will again be hosted by Brenda Bon Bon from Los Angeles.
Proceeds from Drag Bingo will benefit the Evergreen AIDS Foundation
through bingo cards sales. Drag Bingo also solicits funds through
sponsorships – making it possible for one hundred percent
of monies raised at the event to go straight to EAF. All prizes
won at DRAG BINGO are donated by generous businesses in the community
as well as Sony Music. There will also be a grand cash prize awarded.
This month's party happens on Thursday, April 19 at 8:00 pm at the
Fantasia Coffeehouse at 1324 Cornwall Avenue in Downtown Bellingham.
$20 pays for 30 cards games of bingo, and special games can be purchased
at the show. Single cards will also be available for $1.00
For more information, contact:
Darren Davis, Community Programs Manager
Evergreen AIDS Foundation, (360) 671-0703
Drag Bingo
launched
March 15, 2007
Also
at Evergreen AIDS Foundation:
+POSITIVE ART+
Featuring
works of local HIV+ artisans
and those who share in their journey
One of the most important gallery shows of the year, +Positive Art+
features the works of local HIV+ artisans and those who share in
their journey. Personal expression through painting, drawing, photography,
poetry, and music provides a forum to explore individual creativity
while also challenging the viewer to consider societal attitudes
towards those living with HIV/AIDS in our community.
What is it like to live with HIV/AIDS? What are the challenges and
risks of living “out” with your disease? Is our community
a picture of compassion and understanding? Or is it one of apprehension
and judgment?
Over 300 people in our surrounding area are directly affected by
HIV/AIDS and the numbers continue to grow. HIV infections are the
fastest growing in people of color and women and youth are currently
the hardest hit.
Let’s
stop the disease by starting the dialogue.
To
view the portfolio, propose a venue or schedule a showing,
please
contact Community Programs Manager,
Darren
Davis, at 360-671-0703 extension 3302.
This show is sponsored by Evergreen AIDS Foundation.
Evergreen
AIDS Foundation: Ongoing Programs
SUPPORT
GROUP INFORMATION
There is a drop-in support group
for people living with HIV disease.
It meets
at Interfaith Community Health Center,
220 Unity Street
on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
The group
is facilitated by Lisa Harmon,
a licensed mental health counselor.
A light snack will be provided. |
