Several salon owners, managers and representatives met outside the Mid-Hudson Civic Center recently before a planning meeting for the Hairdressers’ Disco Ball. Tickets are now on sale!
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Getting Ready for the Hairdressers’ Disco Ball
Monday, July 21st, 2014Rate of HIV Infections Declining…Except Among Gay Men
Monday, July 21st, 2014(Excerpted from an Associated Press feature.)
According to a new major study, the rate of HIV infections diagnosed in the United States each year fell by one-third over the past decade, a government study finds. Experts celebrated it as hopeful news that the AIDS epidemic may be slowing in the U.S.
“It’s encouraging,” said Patrick Sullivan, an Emory University AIDS researcher who was not involved in the study.
The reasons for the drop aren’t clear. It might mean fewer new infections are occurring. Or that most infected people already have been diagnosed so more testing won’t necessarily find many more cases.
“It could be we are approaching something of a ‘ceiling effect,'” said one study leader, David Holtgrave of Johns Hopkins University.
The study is based on HIV diagnoses from all 50 states’ health departments, which get test results from doctors’ office, clinics, hospitals and laboratories. The data span a decade, making this a larger and longer look at these trends than any previous study, said another study author, Amy Lansky of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The findings: 16 out of every 100,000 people ages 13 and older were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2011, a steady decline from 24 out of 100,000 people in 2002.
Declines were seen in the rates for men, women, whites, blacks, Hispanics, heterosexuals, injection drug users and most age groups. The only group in which diagnoses increased was gay and bisexual men, the study found.
Before the Big (Hair) Show, Dine Out in Poughkeepsie
Friday, July 18th, 2014Though your ticket to the Hairdressers’ Disco Ball on August 17th includes complimentary hors d’oeuvre prepared by the Poughkeepsie Grand, how about a relaxing Sunday brunch, late lunch or early dinner with your fellow guests? HVCS suggests these fantastic local restaurants, all located close to the Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Some are even offering special discounts if you show them your HDB ticket! Each one is a past or current HVCS supporter, too, so please support the local businesses that give back to their community!
The Brown Derby
25% off your meal when you show your ticket!
96 Main St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 11 am – 12 midnight
www.brownderbyny.com
Crave Restaurant & Lounge – Dining Out for Life 2014 participating restaurant
129 Washington St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 4 pm – 9 pm
www.craverestaurantandlounge.com
The Mill Restaurant & Lounge – Hairdressers’ Disco Ball 2014 vendor
46 Vassar Rd., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 11 am – 8 pm
http://millpk.com
Nic L Inn Wine Cellar – Dining Out for Life 2014 participating restaurant
$5 off your meal when you show your ticket! Limit 1 per couple.
135 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 4 pm – 9 pm
www.NLIwinecellar.com
Osho
1998 South Rd., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 12 pm – 9 pm
www.oshorestaurant.com
Poughkeepsie Ice House – Dining Out for Life 2014 participating restaurant + Hairdressers Disco Ball 2014 vendor
1 Main St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 11:30 am – 9 pm
www.poughkeepsieicehouse.com
Schatzi’s Pub & Bier Garden – Dining Out for Life 2014 participating restaurant
202 Main St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 12 pm – 2 am
www.schatzispubpk.com
Union Tavern – Hairdressers’ Disco Ball 2014 After-party Host
$3.50 mojitos, sangria & cosmopolitans, $5 wines, and 20% off your meal when you show your ticket.
51 Market St., Poughkeepsie
Hrs: 12 pm – 3 am
www.unionsquarepok.com
Plus, join us at Union for the HDB Afterparty from 11 pm to 3 am with DJ Prephab!
Online Ticket Sales Now Open for the Hairdressers’ Disco Ball
Thursday, June 19th, 2014This year’s Hairdressers’ Disco Ball–set to be bigger than ever at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center–takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 7:00 pm. With a much larger venue we’re able to expand seating and offer VIP tables, so this year all tickets must be purchased online. Please visit our Eventbrite event page to purchase tickets.
However, if you experience any difficulty with the website, please call us at (914) 785-8277. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, August 17th!
Photos From Our Monticello Open House
Monday, June 16th, 2014-
- A few of HVCS’ client services staffers.
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- Some of our new neighbors.
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- HVCS staffers
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- HVCS’ Jeff Kraus with our landlord at 20 Crystal St.
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- Our Sullivan County THRIVES pantry.
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- Cutting the blue ribbon at the open house.
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- Our Director of Client Services, Saqib Altaf, brings in the food.
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- Miss HVCS Sullivan County
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- Every open house needs a giant cake!
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- HVCS’ Sullivan County staff cut the cake to christen our new office.
On Friday, June 13, 2014 HVCS held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony at our new Sullivan County office at 20 Crystal Street in Monticello. Several of our non-profit neighbors stopped by for sandwiches, cake and coffee and took a tour of our beautiful new space. Thanks to everyone who came, and to those who helped make it a special day!
Photos from the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk 2014
Tuesday, June 10th, 2014HVCS held its 22nd annual Hudson Valley AIDS Walk on Saturday, May 17, 2014 on the Walkway Over the Hudson. We raised over $42,000 (so far!) at this year’s Walk. Thanks to everyone who walked, volunteered, donated, and sponsored our biggest fundraising event of the year!
Photos by Jo Ann Kraus
Dining Out for Life Drawing Winners Announced
Friday, May 9th, 2014Congratulations to our Dining Out for Life drawing winners! On May 9th, HVCS’ J. Dewey drew the names of three winners to win great prizes to local residents. All entered to win just by dining out on April 23rd.
Grand Prize Winner: Carlos A. from Poughkeepsie
Carlos won a long weekend at 23 Conant St., a vacation rental condo in the heart of Provincetown, MA. You can stay there, too!
1st Prize Winner: Linda N. from Hopewell Junction
Linda won a $500 gift certificate from Mid-Hudson Subaru, valid on the purchase of a vehicle or in their service center.
2nd Prize Winner: Ryan J. from Poughkeepsie
Ryan won a gift pack of restaurant gift certificates and local products donated by:
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema tickets
plus two bottles of Bordeaux
Our Top Ambassadors were:
Most Money Raised: Bob Brink and Kim Hearn – Nic L Inn Wine Cellar. They’ve won a gift certificate to Le’Express Bistro in Poughkeepsie.
Most Envelopes Collected: Brian Kelly – Gunk Haus. He’s won a reflexology gift certificate from Scott Way and a $25 gift certificate to Le’Express Bistro in Poughkeepsie.
2nd Most Money Raised: Tami Kelly – Cathryn’s Tuscan Grill. She’s won a $25 Dave & Buster’s gift certificate plus a bottle of Bordeaux.
Thanks to EVERYONE who donated and dined for the 2014 Dining Out for Life!
New on HVCS’ YouTube Channel: How Are You Preparing for the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk?
Friday, May 2nd, 2014Sign up for the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk–it’s not too late to start fundraising for May 17th’s big event!
New Video on Our YouTube Channel: Where Are You Dining on April 23?
Friday, April 18th, 2014Photos from the Dining Out for Life Westchester Kick-off
Thursday, April 17th, 2014-
- Project Runway’s Viktor Luna spoke at HVCS’ Dining Out for Life Westchester kick-off.
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- HVCS’ J. Dewey, New York Hospitality Group’s Peter Giannini, NYHG’s David Pellon, and HVCS’ Anthony Accomando
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- Project Runway’s Viktor Luna and HVCS’ J. Dewey
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- Lulu Cake Boutique in Scarsdale donated cupcakes for the occasion.
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- The cast of “Rent: School Edition” sang “Seasons of Love” at our kickoff.
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- The cast of “Rent: School Edition” took a break from rehearsals to appear at our Dining Out for Life kickoff.
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- Richard, Nicole and Angela won prizes at the DOFL Westchester kick-off.
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- HVCS’ J. Dewey with HVCS Board Member Cynthia Cannon Poindexter
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- The cast of “Rent” takes a break to enjoy cupcakes from Lulu Cake Boutique.
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- New York Hospitality Group’s David Pellon speaks about why they joined Dining Out for Life.
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- HVCS Board Member Cynthia Cannon Poindexter chats with HVCS’ PR Director J. Dewey
Photos by Melisa Pendergrass.