World Aids Day 2012

2012 World AIDS Day Events in Maine

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th

Wednesday, November 28: (12pm – 6pm) – Free Rapid HIV Testing

1 Spring St., Portland ME

Get tested and get a free coffee gift card. For more information, call 207-749-6818

Hosted by Frannie Peabody Center.

Wednesday, November 28: (6pm – 9pm) – Film Screening: “How to Survive a Plague

UNE Biddeford Campus, Alfond 106

The award winning documentary chronicles the efforts of ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) and TAG (Treatment Action Group). These groups pressured government officials and pharmaceutical companies to acknowledge the AIDS epidemic and to develop AIDS treatments.

Hosted by Q-Med

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29th

Thursday, November 29: (10pm – 1am) – World AIDS Day Benefit “Wear Red” Dance

University of Maine Presque Isle Campus Center

A fundraiser in honor of World AIDS Day – “Semi-formal attire” suggested. Door charge is $3/person, $5/couple, and all money raised will be used to purchase food to fill baskets for people in Aroostook County who are living with AIDS. There will also be free, anonymous HIV testing available during the evening, provided by ACAP. Student ID is required (open to students outside of UMPI)

Co-Sponsored by the Gay-Straight Alliance, Student Organization of Social Workers, the Student Activities Office and the UMPI Inclusion & Diversity Committee

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th

Friday, November 30: (9am – 1pm) – Free Rapid HIV Testing

University of Maine Presque Isle, Health Center

Call Jo-Ellen Kelley for more information: 207-768-3026

Sponsored by ACAP

Friday November 30: (1pm – 4pm) – Free Rapid HIV Testing

Northern Maine Community College, Health Center

Call Jo-Ellen Kelley for more information: 207-768-3026

Sponsored by ACAP

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1st

Saturday December 1: (2pm – 4pm) – Film Screening: “Miss HIV

Portland Public Library, Rines Auditorium

“Miss HIV” is the award-winning documentary that brings into the open the little-known struggle for dominance over AIDS education and prevention. It showcases women in Botswana participating in a stigma-free beauty pageant, college students in Uganda fighting the stigma of their choice to remain abstinent, and gay rights activists at the International AIDS Conference in Toronto combating stigmatization.

Hosted by Positive Health Care, Portland Public Health, and Primary Care Progress-USM Chapter

Saturday December 1: (5pm – 7pm) – World AIDS Day Reception & Vigil, hosted by Frannie Peabody Center

Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St. Portland ME

Frannie Peabody Center’s Annual World AIDS Day event in recognition of global efforts and local progress. Admission is free and open to the public. There will be passed hors d’oeuvres and a special guest speaker. RSVP ###xehguresbeq#at#crnobqlpragre.bet### or call 207-774-6877 ext. 8013.

Saturday December 1: (6pm – 7:30pm) – World AIDS Day Service

Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta, 69 Winthrop St. Augusta ME

Sponsored by The Horizon Program

Saturday December 1: (7pm – 9pm) – “Light the Night: A Celebration of AIDS Awareness”, presented by the Down East AIDS Network

Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St., Ellsworth ME

Come join the DEAN team for coffee, dessert and music as we reflect on the world AIDS epidemic and celebrate life and the advances made since the virus was discovered.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd

Monday December 3: (8am – noon) – Free Rapid HIV Testing

University of Maine, Fort Kent, Health Center

Call Jo-Ellen Kelley for more information: 207-768-3026

Sponsored by ACAP.

Monday December 3: (9am – 11:30am) – “FEET ON THE GROUND”: Panel discussion

Holocaust and Human Rights Center, Klahr Center

University of Maine, Augusta Campus, 46 University Drive, Augusta ME

Members of Maine’s public health community will discuss their experiences in the global fight to end HIV/AIDS.

Sponsored by Maine CDC HIV, STD, & Viral Hepatitis Program and the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine

Monday, December 3: (10am – 4pm) – Free Rapid HIV Testing for Native Americans

187 Exchange Street, Bangor ME

Visit Wabanaki Health and Wellness Center for information and safer sex supplies. For more information, call 207-990-0605

Hosted Wabanaki Health and Wellness

Monday, December 3: (11am – 3pm) – Free Rapid HIV Testing for Native American & Multicultural Students

University of Maine Orono

Visit the Wabanaki Table for information, safer sex supplies, movie, and a raffle. For more information, call 207-990-0605.

Hosted by Wabanaki Center

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4th

Tuesday December 4: (10:30 am – 2pm) – Film Screening: “How to Survive a Plague

University of Southern Maine, LAC Campus Room 170, 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston ME

10:30- 12:00pm – Discussion, resources, & FREE RAPID HIV Testing courtesy of All About Prevention

12:00- 2:00 pm – Film screening & Free Lunch Provided

The award winning documentary chronicles the efforts of ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) and TAG (Treatment Action Group). These groups pressured government officials and pharmaceutical companies to acknowledge the AIDS epidemic and to develop AIDS treatments.

For more information, contact ###oevqtrg.tblrggr#at#znvar.rqh### or call 207-754-1221

Sponsored by USM/ LAC Gay –Straight Alliance, LAC Student Government, All About Prevention, Outright Lewiston- Auburn, & New Beginnings