World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1 to remember those we have lost to HIV/AIDS, to honor those still living with the disease, and to commemorate the theme of universal access and human rights.Events including candlelight vigils are scheduled in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Click through on the city names to RSVP organizers about your intentions to attend.
Anchorage
- Day/time: Wednesday, December 1 · 6:00–9:00 PM
- Location: Out North, 3800 DeBarr Road
- Sponsor: Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A's)
- Info: Join us for our annual World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil to remember and honor all who are affected by HIV/AIDS. Vigil begins at 6 p.m. then afterward at 7 p.m. there will be a free showing of the movie "Life Support" starring Queen Latifah.
- Day/time: Wednesday, December 1, 4:00–7:00 PM
- Location: Interior AIDS Association (710 3rd. Ave.) with candlelight walk to 101 Dunkel St. (Morris Thompson Center)
- Sponsor: Interior AIDS Association (IAA)
- Info: December 1, 2010 Potluck, art, and open house from 4-5:30pm at the Interior AIDS Association. Candlelight walk at 5:30 from IAA 710 3rd Avenue to the Morris Thompson Cultural Center Theatre 101 Dunkel Street. We will have Anna Nelson, executive director of IAA opening and guest speaker Dr. Saltonstall from Anchorage and Father Scott from St. Matthews Episcopal Church. Other speakers TBA. Everyone is welcome to bring a dish to share for the potluck and don't forget to dress warmly for the walk. Remember, this is Fairbanks and it will probably be cold!
- Day/time: Wednesday, December 1 · 6:30–9:30 PM
- Location: Baranof Hotel/Rendezvous
- Sponsor: Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A's)
- Info: Join us for our annual World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil in Juneau at the Baranof Hotel, beginning at 6:30 p.m. then come over to the Rendezvous for a free showing of "Rent" at 8 p.m.
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