World AIDS Day Observances in Manhattan

"World AIDS Day" is an opportunity for people of faith to raise awareness, reflect on the current realities of the HIV pandemic, and pray for a continued compassionate response.

The theme for World AIDS Day this year is " Getting to Zero,." which was developed by the World AIDS Campaign and supported by the United Nations. The "Getting to Zero" campaign runs until 2015 and focuses on the goals of zero new infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.

Significant progress has been achieved in the 30 years we've responded to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Yet, new infections continue to occur annually, fear of stigma and discrimination continue to be challenge our prevention efforts and only one-third of people in need of treatment are receiving it.

Below is a listing of World AIDS Day observances in your area. Please share the information with your congregation, family members and friends and encourage them to attend and support the communities' collective response to "Getting to Zero."

Manhattan

Tuesday, November 29^th, World AIDS Day 2011 Meet the Leaders Lunchtime Chatat City Hall, 14^th Floor Conference Room, 250 Broadway, NYC, Tuesday, Nov 29^th, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For more information call 347-533-4300 or emailwww.ourwatchfuleye.org 

Tuesday, November 29^th, Free HIV Testing, at United Nations, 1 United Nations Plaza, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (employees only). Sponsored by GMHC. For more information contact Krishna Stone at 646-280-5948

Tuesday, November 29^th, Art & AIDS: 30 Years, at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, 26 Wooster Street (between Canal and Grand Streets, closer to Grand) 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Runs through December 3^rd. Sponsored by GMHC. For more information contact Krishna Stone at 646-280-5948

Wednesday, November 30^th, El Cafecito at The East Harlem Café, 1651 Lexington Avenue (Between 104^th and 105^th St), Wednesday, Nov 30^th, 6:00 p.m. A night of music, poetry, and discussion to celebrate and commemorate World AIDS Week. Admission is free. For more information please contactmssm.worldaidsweek@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 30^h, Free HIV Testing, at Mercy College – Dobbs FerryCampus, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Students and faculty only). Sponsored by GMHC. For more information contact Krishna Stone at 646-280-5948

Wednesday, November 30^th, The Power of Art in the Epidemic – A Panel Discussion, at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, 26 Wooster Street (between Canal and Grand Streets, closer to Grand), Wednesday Nov 30^th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by GMHC. For more information contact 212-367-1016 or Krishna Stone at 646-280-5948


Thursday, December 1^st, Getting down to Zero – Viva El Barrio at Union Settlement Association, 237 East 104^th Street (between 3^rd and 2^nd Avenue) Dec 1^st, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Great music, great food, special performances and lots of dancing. Admission is free. For more information contact 212-828-6000.

Thursday, December 1^st, A Community Forum on HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C, atHarlem Hospital Auditorium, 506 Lenox Avenue (Between 135 and 136^th Streets),Dec 1^st, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Expert panel discussion, entertainment, and dinner will be provided. For more information and to RSVP contact Vanessa Austin –Vanessa.austin@nychhc.org or Escott Solomon - ESolomon@institute2000.org 

Thursday, December 1^st , 23^rd Annual Celebration of International World AIDS Day at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center Auditorium, 1249 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY, Thursday, Dec 1^st, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Global Stories:“Stories from Abroad: Personal Perspectives on Caring for PLWHA Across the Globe” RSVP by Nov 23 to http//tccworldaidsday.entbrite.com or contact Allison Nidetz at anidetz@archcare.org or by phone at 212-360-3605

Thursday, December 1^st , Sevicio Memorial Latino Del SIDA – Comunidades de Fe Latinas Responden at Iglesia Metodista Unida – Broadway Temple, 4111 Broadway (Washington Heights), Dec 1^st, 5:45 p.m. Vigilia, 6:00 p.m. Servicio Interreligioso. Para informacion llame at 646-375-4446, ) O escriba a deleyva@lintinoaids.org 

Thursday, December 1^st, World AIDS Day – Getting To Zero, at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 1872 Amsterdam Avenue, December 1^st, Noon – 3:00 p.m. Free HIV counseling and testing, health screenings, HIV/AIDS education and Prevention Resource Tabling. RSVP 212-870-1349 for tabling (Ms. James).

Thursday, December 1^st, Free HIV Testing, at El Museo del Barrio, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104^th Street (Open to the general public). For more information contact Krishna Stone at 646-280-5948

Thursday, December 1st, Free HIV Testing, at CUNY Tech, 25 Broadway, 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Students and Faculty only). For more information contact Krishna Stone at 646-280-5948

Thursday, December 1^st, “touched” A photo exhibition examining the impact of HIV/AIDS on Latina and Black /African American women in NYC, at el Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104^th Street, Thursday, Dec 1^st, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Free HIV Testing. Sponsored by GMHC. For more information contact Krishna Stone at 646-280-5948

Thursday, December 1^st, Out of the Darkness, World AIDS Days – 30^th Year of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic – Candlelight Vigil, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Manhattan, 164 West 100^th Street (at Amsterdam Avenue) 6:00 p.m. 
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Thursday, December 1^st, Time of Reflection and Reading of Names of Those We Have Lost to AIDS at Advent Lutheran Church/Broadway United Church of Christ, 2504 Broadway (at 93^rd Street.) 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Krishna Stone at 212-367-1016

Thursday, December 1^st, World AIDS Day Interfaith Gathering at Advent Lutheran Church/Broadway United Church of Christ, 2504 Broadway (at 93^rd Street.) at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Krishna Stone at 212-367-1016

Friday, December 2^nd, Free HIV Testing, at LGBT Community Center: Women’s Game Night, 208 W. 13^th Street, 3:00 p.m. –11:00 p.m. (Open to the general public).For more information contact Krishna Stone at 212-367-1016

Saturday, December 3^rd, World AIDS Day Remembrance Ceremony – Getting to Zero at The Hamilton Grange Library, 503 West 145^th Street (between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway), Dec 3^rd, 12 Noon and 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children and Family Services.For more information call 212-749-3656 ext 3103

Saturday, December 3^rd, Free HIV Testing, at True Colors Residence for LGBT Youth, (residents only). For more information contact Krishna Stone at 646-280-5948

Sunday, December 4^th, Many Women, One Voice: African American Women & HIV – Video Premiere and Community Discussion at Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 Odell Clark Place (138^th bet. Lenox & 7^th Ave). December 4^th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. RSVP to Leatrice Wactor at 212-694-6290 or lwactor@nblca.org

Sunday, December 4^th, 2011 World AIDS Day Observance, at LAI Sanctuary of Praise-Worship Center, 1157 Lexington Avenue (inside All Souls Church, Between 79^th and 80^th Streets), Dec 4^th at 4:00 p.m. Featuring the voices from “the Trenches”, Aundaray Guess, GMAD. For more information contactwww.laisanctuaryofpraise.org 

Wednesday, December 7^th, Different Voices in the Epidemic: A Community Discussion on the 30^th Years of HIV and AIDS and How We Can Help at New YorkSociety for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64^th Street (Corner of Central Park West), Wednesday Dec 7^th, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. For more information contact Krishna Stone at 212-367-1016

Sunday, December 11^th, 2011 World AIDS Day Observance, at LAI Sanctuary of Praise-Worship Center, 1157 Lexington Avenue (inside All Souls Church, Between 79^th and 80^th Streets) at 4:00 p.m. For more information contactwww.laisanctuaryofpraise.org 

Thursday, December 15^th, 30+ Years of HIV: A Look Back to the Future Honoring Our Fallen.at Black River Dance Center for Performing Arts, 345 Lenox Avenue (between 127^th and 128^th Street), Dec 15, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner will be served, Testing will be provided. For more information contact: Rev. Londro Wilson 718-434-9350 or Rev. Patricia A. Morris 917-532-0668