World AIDS Day Calendar for 2011
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| EVENTS |
In Honor of World AIDS Day – “They Go To Die” Film Showing – St. Paul
Sponsored by International Studies, Community and Global Health, Media & Cultural Studies, African Studies, Human Rights and Humanitarianism, and student organizations FaceAIDS and Afirka!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
at
Macalester College
J.B. Davis Lecture Hall - Campus Center
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
Filmmaker Jonathan Smith will show his documentary-in-progress, "They go to die."
It is a powerful film about the human rights abuses, unethical hiring/firing practices,
and social stigma surrounding TB and HIV/AIDS among workers in the mines in South Africa. Jonathan has not yet completed the film and is seeking input from audiences so that he can shape the final documentary. He will show the film in segments, to allow for audience discussion between clips. Cookies will be served. For more information, go to: http://theygotodie.com/.
Red Spots World AIDS Day Event – Minneapolis
Sponsored by the African Student Association, University of Minnesota
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (“Why the Stigma”) and
Thursday, December 1, 2011 (“Hear From the Experts” Panel)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
at
University of Minnesota
Coffman Memorial Union
President’s Room 333
300 Washington Avenue Southeast
Minneapolis, MN 55455
The purpose of this event is to create HIV/AIDS awareness around the University of Minnesota Campus, and the larger community as a whole. It is a Two day event taking place, Nov. 30th - Dec. 1st. The underlying theme is, “Easy as ABC: Abstinence, Be Faithful, and Condoms.” The first day is an informal discussion about a theme related survey distributed around campus, and a movie. Second day is a panel discussion about HIV/AIDS and its effect on our community. For more information, contact Kefeyin TatahMentan, African Student Association, (651) 642-1312, or by e-mail at: asa@umn.edu.
HIV/AIDS Information Panel – Mankato
Sponsored by the Mankato LGBT Center, Minnesota State University
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
7:00 p.m.
at
Minnesota State University (MSU)
Centennial Student Union Ballroom North
Mankato, MN 56001
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, an informational panel will present and will include an advocate, medical expert, and community members with varying relationships to HIV/AIDS who will share their knowledge with the MSU community and engage in dialogue. Free and all are welcome! For more information, contact Julia Keleher, MSU, (507) 389-5131, or by e-mail at: julia.keleher@mnsu.edu.
“Dia Mundial del SIDA” (World AIDS Day) Free HIV Education and Testing Event – St. Paul
Sponsored by West Side Community Health Services
Thursday, December 1, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
at
West Side Community Health Services
153 Cesar Chavez Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
La Clinica (West Side Community Health Services) will offer free HIV testing and education for walk-ins all day in commemoration of World AIDS Day on December 1st. Bilingual staff will offer education in Spanish or English. HIV test results will be available in 10 minutes. The first 30 people who get an HIV test will receive a gift card from Cub Foods. For more information, contact Emilio Sauceda, La Clinica, (651) 389-2428, or by e-mail at: exsauceda@westsidechs.org.
World AIDS Day/30 Years of AIDS Breakfast - Minneapolis
Sponsored by Intermedia Arts
Thursday, December 1, 2011
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
at
Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Intermedia Arts will host a bring-what-you-can (and food provided) breakfast on Thursday, December 1st in honor of World AIDS Day and acknowledging 30 years of the AIDS epidemic. Dialogue, eat and share with Intermedia Arts' artist-in-residence Robert Farid Karimi (also known as "Mero Cocinero") and facilitator Sandy Agustin. No cost to attend and the event is open to the general public. Attendees are welcome to bring what they can to share, but food will be provided. For more information, contact Sandy Agustin at (612) 871-4444, or by e-mail at: sandy@intermediaarts.org.
"Every 9-1/2 Minutes…" Progressive Candlelight Vigil - Duluth
Sponsored by the Lutheran Social Service Healthy Youth Protection Education
Thursday, December 1, 2011
3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
at
Ordean Building
424 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, this candlelight vigil will take place along Superior Street from Lake Avenue to Fifth Avenue West, Duluth. Every 9-1/2 minutes a candle carrier will transport one candle to a final staging location at the Ordean courtyard - signifying that approximately every 9-1/2 minutes someone in the US becomes HIV+. Volunteers/Participants are needed. People may sign up or join as a walk-on for whatever time span available between 2:30 and 8:30. Those interested in helping should report to Conference Room A just inside the Superior Street entry of the Ordean Building. Cookies, coffee, cocoa, information and safer sex supplies will be available in the Ordean Building throughout the vigil. This event is free and open to the general public. For more information, contact: Kathy Hermes at 218-529-2224 or by e-mail at: Kathy.Hermes@lssmn.org.
Second Annual Sarah Simmons Showcase – Minneapolis
Sponsored by Turning Point, Inc., Macedonia Baptist Church, Community Fitness Today, Youth and AIDS Projects, Kwanzaa Community Church and the Minnesota African/African American Women HIV Initiative (MAAAH)
Thursday, December 1, 2011
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
at
Capri Theatre
2027 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
In observance of World AIDS Day and in memory of local AIDS advocate Sarah Simmons, an open mike forum and on-stage performances will be held to highlight the impact that HIV/AIDS has had on the local African and African American communities. Local performing artists including rappers, dancers, singers, story tellers, and poets will express their personal stories through their performances. Free HIV screening and refreshments will be featured throughout the event. For more information and performance/open mike sign-up, contact Sandy Johnson, MAAAH, (651) 201-4019, sandy.johnson@state.mn.us or Woodrow Jefferson, Turning Point, (612) 520-4004, woodrow.jefferson@ourturningpoint.org.
World AIDS Day Screening of “We Were Here” at Riverview Theater - Mpls
Sponsored by the Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP) and Clare Housing
Thursday, December 1, 2011
7:00 p.m.
at
Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Attend MAP in the World AIDS Day screening of “We Were Here” on December 1st at the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis. “We Were Here” is the first documentary to take a deep and reflective look back at the arrival and impact of AIDS in San Francisco. It explores how the City’s inhabitants were affected by, and how they responded to, that calamitous epidemic. Though a San Francisco-based story, “We Were Here” extends beyond San Francisco and beyond AIDS itself. It speaks to our capacity as individuals to rise to the occasion, and to the incredible power of a community coming together with love, compassion, and determination. Click here to watch the trailer: http://vimeo.com/17193190. Cost: $3 at the door (cash only). For more information, contact Kate Nelson, MAP, 612-373-9162, or by e-mail at: kate.nelson@mnaidsproject.org.
World AIDS Day Candlelight Service - Stories of Hope and Memory – Falcon Heights
Sponsored by the Falcon Heights Church - United Church of Christ
Thursday, December 1, 2011
7:00 p.m.
at
Falcon Heights Church, United Church of Christ
1795 Holton Street
Falcon Heights, MN 55113
The larger community is welcome to attend this candlelight service to gather and remember those who have died because of HIV/AIDS and honor those who live with HIV/AIDS. In song, with prayer and the sharing of our stories, we commit ourselves to supporting one another and we will imagine a day without the HIV/AIDS pandemic. A reception will follow the service. For more information, contact Rev. Richard C. Seaver, 651-646-2681, or by e-mail at: pastorrich@falconheightsucc.org.
African World AIDS Day Event (AWAD) – Minneapolis
Sponsored by the African World AIDS Day Planning Committee
Saturday, December 3, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
at
Oromo Community of Minnesota
465 Mackubin Street
St. Paul, MN 55103
The African World AIDS Day Planning Committee is hosting its eighth annual event in observance of World AIDS Day. African residents representing several African nations will be enjoined in a unified World AIDS Day commemoration to raise awareness about the impact HIV and AIDS has had on Africans living here and in their respective countries. Local community leaders and survivors will provide educational presentations. Youth performance groups, exhibitors and lunch will also be a part of the observance. The event is free and open to the general public and free HIV testing will be available throughout the event. For more information, contact Dennis London, Chair, AWAD Planning Committee, (763) 566-2701, (952) 594-0807 (cell), or by e-mail.
Deaf AIDS Day – St. Paul
Sponsored by CSD, Family Tree Clinic, Deaf Community Health Worker (DCHW) and the University of Minnesota
Saturday, December 3, 2011
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
at
Metro Deaf School
1471 Brewster Street
St. Paul, MN 55108
To remember those who are living with or have died from AIDS, Deaf AIDS Day will take place from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3rd at the Metro Deaf School, St. Paul. Special presentations will start at 1:30 p.m. An HIV/AIDS awareness booth, AIDS quilt and refreshments will be on hand throughout the event. For more information, contact Jessalyn Frank, CSD, at jfrank@c-s-d.org or Denise Anderson, DCHW, at mndeafhivaidsmemorydenise@gmail.com.
World AIDS Day Commemoration and Open House – St. Cloud
Sponsored by the Rural AIDS Action Network (RAAN)
Thursday, December 8, 2011
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
at
Rural AIDS Action Network
300 East St. Germain Street, Suite 220
St. Cloud, MN 56304
The Board of Directors and staff of the Rural AIDS Action Network cordially invite you to an Open House to celebrate their new location and commemorate World AIDS Day. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact RAAN at 1-800-966-9735, or by e-mail at: staff@raan.org.
| HIV TESTING |
Drop-in HIV Testing - Minneapolis
Sponsored by the Minnesota AIDS Project
Mondays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
at
Minnesota AIDS Project
1400 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
The Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP) offers in-house HIV testing at its Minneapolis location at the times and weekdays listed above. An HIV Educator will conduct a brief risk assessment, answer any questions and conduct the test. For more information, contact the MAP AIDSLine, (612) 373-2437, or by e-mail at: mapaidsline@mnaidsproject.org.
Saturday Reproductive Health Appointments – St. Paul
Sponsored by Family Tree Clinic
Saturdays: December 3, 10 and 17, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
at
Family Tree Clinic
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 205
St. Paul, MN 55104
Family Tree Clinic will now be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. throughout 2010. Rapid HIV testing will be available with results back in about 20 minutes. Other services available include STI and UTI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, pap smears, annual exams, birth control and emergency contraception. Family Tree Clinic is dedicated to providing quality, affordable, confidential reproductive and sexual health care services to diverse communities. To schedule an appointment, contact the Family Tree Clinic, (651) 645-0478, (651) 379-5127 TTY.
Free and Confidential HIV Testing – Mankato
Sponsored by the Rural AIDS Action Network (RAAN)
Thursday, December 1, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
at
Minnesota State University (MSU)
Centennial Student Union 285
Mankato, MN 56001
The public is invited to get a free HIV test in observance of World AIDS Day. No reservations required. Results are available in 20 minutes. For additional information, contact RAAN at 1-800-966-9735, or by e-mail at: staff@raan.org.
Men’s Health Clinic: Free HIV/Syphilis/Hep Testing – Minneapolis
Sponsored by Hennepin County Public Health Clinic
Thursday, December 1, 2011
4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
at
Hennepin County Public Health Clinic
525 Portland Avenue – 4th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55415
No charge HIV/STD/Hepatitis testing for gay men and other men who have sex with men and their partners on the first Thursday of every month from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. No appointment necessary and services provided in Spanish or English. For more information, contact Derek B. Johnson at (612) 348-9100, or by e-mail at: derek.b.johnson@co.hennepin.mn.us.
Other HIV Testing Opportunities - Statewide
Note: several clinics and organizations offer HIV testing throughout the year. Examples include: Rural AIDS Action Network (RAAN), Hennepin County Public Health Clinic, Clinic 555 Sexual Health Services, West Side Community Health Services, Teenage Medical Service (TAMS), Face-to-Face Health and Counseling Service, Family Tree Clinic, University Family Physicians/North Memorial, Open Door Clinic in Mankato, etc.
Contact the Minnesota AIDS Project AIDSLine for clinic and organizational locations and office hours at: Metro - (612) 373-AIDS; (612) 373-2465 TTY; Statewide - 1-800-248-AIDS; 1-888-820-2437 TTY; or online at: www.mnaidsproject.org.
The Minnesota Department of Health lists their publicly funded HIV testing sites and supported outreach and HIV testing projects online.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its web site to include a widget where you can locate an HIV testing site by entering your Zip Code: http://www.hivtest.org/.
In addition, CDC has launched a new campaign, HIV Screening. Standard Care, to assist physicians in making HIV testing a standard part of medical care: http://www.cdc.gov/HIVStandardCare.
| TRAINING |
trainings will be listed here
| EXHIBITS |
World AIDS Day Exhibit – St. Paul
Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health
Monday – Friday, November 28 – December 2, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day
at
Minnesota Department of Health
First Floor Lobby – Pod B
625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155
Free posters, buttons, red ribbon labels, pens and key chains will be available in observance of World AIDS Day. A statewide calendar of World AIDS Day events will also be provided. For more information, contact Roy Nelson, Minnesota Department of Health, (651) 201-4027 or e-mail at: roy.nelson@state.mn.us.
HIV/AIDS Information Table – Get Educated! – Mankato
Sponsored by the Mankato LGBT Center, Minnesota State University
Monday – Thursday, November 28 – December 1, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. each day
at
Minnesota State University (MSU)
Centennial Student Union
Mav Avenue Dining Area
Mankato, MN 56001
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, an educational table will be staffed each day, Monday – Thursday, November 28 – December 1st. Get educated and donate to the Aliveness Project’s Holiday Basket program to support individuals living with HIV/AIDS (http://www.aliveness.org). For more information, contact Julia Keleher, MSU, (507) 389-5131, or by e-mail at: julia.keleher@mnsu.edu.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Exhibit Table – St. Paul
Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services
Thursday, December 1, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
at
MN Department of Human Services
Elmer Anderson Building Lobby
540 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
Free HIV/AIDS educational materials will be available in observance of World AIDS Day. For more information, contact April Beachem, Minnesota Department of Human Services, (651) 431-2449, or by e-mail at: april.beachem@state.mn.us.
| World AIDS Day International Sponsor |
World AIDS Day International Sponsor
World AIDS Campaign
Van Diemenstraat 192
1013 CP Amsterdam
The Netherlands
+31 20 616 9045 (phone)
worldaidsday@worldaidscampaign.org
http://www.worldaidscampaign.info
Selected Resources for World AIDS Day and/or HIV/AIDS Material
Links for WAD posters, campaign materials and fact sheets:
- Minnesota Department of Health:
- World AIDS Campaign
- Office of Minority Health Resource Center, U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
- AIDS.Gov
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