Articles tagged with: Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s)
Golden Days, MPower, IAA, Irina Rivkin & Coronation
Gay AK – Notes from LGBT Alaska 7/11/09
PFLAG in the Golden Days Parade
Fairbanks PFLAG invites the LGBTA community to walk together in the Golden Days Grand Parade on July 25, starting at the Carlson Center and carrying the large rainbow flag from Key West. Let’s show Fairbanks our pride! PFLAG will also have a booth at the Tanana Valley State Fair in August.
Adam & Steve seeks Program Assistant
Adam N Steve, an Mpowerment Program in Anchorage, is seeking a Program Assistant to help coordinate a multi-level intervention HIV prevention program aimed at men who have sex with men, with an emphasis on community building and empowerment activities among gay and bisexual men ages 18-29. Read the job description and email Alex Barros, Director of Prevention at The Four A’s in Anchorage.
Interior AIDS (IAA) Raffle
Enter the Raffle to support Interior AIDS Association, drawing on August 8, 2009. Only 250 tickets sold, $100 each, with a grand prize of $11,000 and other prizes.
Irina Rivkin returns to Alaska
World-folk live-looping harmony singer-songwriter Irina Rivkin will be back on tour in Alaska July 23-August 11 with new songs. If you would like to host or produce a concert (including a house concert or yard concert) or a live-looping workshop in Anchorage, Fairbanks or elsewhere, please contact Irina.
Coronation Schedule & Program Ads
The Imperial Court of All Alaska requests the Honor of Your Presence at CORONATION XXXVII – “GOLD, FUR, AND FEATHERS” CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF STATEHOOD, on Sept. 3-7, 2009. The preliminary schedule is posted. Share your business with hundreds of people! Sponsorship Ads for this year’s Coronation Ball program are a great way to advertise your business and support the Scholarship fund. Ads must be received (in JPG or PDF and “camera ready”) and paid in full by August 7. The Imperial Court.
Bingo, Cruises, Scholarships, and Raffle with a Twist
Gay AK – Notes from LGBT Alaska
Four A’s at PrideFest, Testing Day, and Drag Queen Bingo
A record breaking 200 people attended Drag Queen Bingo this year! The standing room only event won Best Non-Bar Event for Pride Week and raised over $2,800 for the Adam and Steve HIV Prevention program.
Four A’s marched for equality in the Pride Parade, showing that ABT equals “Anything But Tolerant” (photo below.) Mayor Matt Claman got tested on June 27, National HIV Testing Day, as one of 85 Mayors nationwide getting tested in the national campaign.
Pride Foundation’s Raffle With A Twist
An Alaskan non-profit will win $1,000 from Pride Foundation again this year, and another could win the grand prize. What’s the twist?
If your name is drawn on September 15, 2009, they will make a $2,500 donation in your name to your favorite nonprofit. They will also give $1,000 to each of the most named organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Winning nonprofits must have a non-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. There is no cost to enter the raffle, and no donation required. Enter the raffle here.
ICOAA Applications for Emperor/Empress and Scholarship Program
The application for Emperor and Empress of the ICOAA is due on July 12. Applicants must submit the completed form, required documents, fees, and photo no later than 4 p.m. on 7/12 to the board meeting at Mad Myrna’s. Applications are available online and at Mad Myrna’s or The Raven. The application for the 2009 Scholarship Program is also available for download. The Scholarship application is due on July 31.
Gay Cruises Visit Juneau
SEAGLA posted this summer’s schedule of gay and lesbian cruise groups visiting Juneau:
- 07/14/2009 RFamily tour group visits Juneau aboard the MV Norweigan Star, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- 08/16/2009 Pied Piper tour group visits Juneau 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. on the M/V Celebrity Millennium. SEAGLA Reception at a local venue, 5-7 p.m. Plan to be there!
- 08/26/2009 RSVP Vacations visits Juneau aboard the MS Westerdam, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 09/22/2009 Olivia Cruises visits Juneau aboard the MS Veendam, 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- 09/27/2009 Aquafest Gay tour group visits Juneau aboard the MS Zaandam, noon to 10:30 p.m.
Know Your Status on National HIV Testing Week
National HIV Testing Week is June 20-27, 2009 and the Four A’s is offering free HIV testing at various locations in Juneau and in Anchorage, including at Anchorage PrideFest.
The Four A’s will be marching in the PrideFest parade on Saturday, June 20th. “Come out and join our marching unit, themed Mission Possible: Know Your Status. Wear your camoflauge and help us encourage people to get tested to Know Their Status!”
Celebration Art Show, Pride Week Events & "Oh the Things Mommies Do!"
Gay AK: Notes from LGBT ALaska
Homer PFLAG decided to make a float for the local July 4th parade this year, so Alaska will celebrate LGBT Pride in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau AND Homer this summer.
Write to your Assembly members, RSVP for the June 9th Hearing
Have you written to your Assembly members yet? If not, please write or call today. If you don’t live in Anchorage, please contact friends who do and ask them to call or write for you. Will you be at the hearing on June 9th? Please RSVP with Equality Works. Have Questions or Concerns? Email Tiffany McClain or visit Equality Works.
Alaska-raised illustrator co-authors “Oh the Things Mommies Do!”
Crystal Tompkins and her partner Lindsey Evans, who grew up in Anchorage, are self-publishing a new LGBT children’s book, “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two?” a celebration of Lesbian Mothers and their children. “Oh The Things Mommies Do!” is a “bouncy and playful look at the joys of a two Mom family. With its catchy rhymes and vibrant illustrations, it is a pleasure for children and parents alike.” Lindsey was raised in Anchorage, attended Bartlett High School and was a student at UAA. “Oh the Things Mommies Do!” will be available in June.
Radical Woman Award nominations due 5/30, CoC Art Show entries on 6/3
The Radical Woman Award honors women who have made significant contributions to the GLBT community in Alaska. Please nominate a wonderful woman and send a short paragraph highlighting her contributions to Radical Arts for Women by 5/30. The winner will be announced at Celebration of Change. Female visual artists are invited to submit their work for the Celebration of Change First Friday Art Show, 6/5-29 at the Kodiak Bar and Grill. Drop off entries on 6/3 after 3 p.m. The 25th Anniversary show of Celebration of Change is at the Wilda Marston Theatre at 7 p.m. on June 13. Tickets for CoC are available now at Metro, or the GLCCA on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Anchorage PrideFest seeks Volunteers
More volunteers are needed to be Parade Route Marshals for the parade, and for setup and tear down for the Festival on Saturday, June 20. If you can volunteer your time and energy please email the GLCCA. Congratulations to M.E. Rider and Jill Ramsey, editors of the Grrlzlist, who are the Anchorage PrideFest Parade Grand Marshals for 2009. Check out the many Pride Week events, download the vendor, performer and contingent applications, and read about M.E. and Jill at Anchorage PrideFest 2009.
Drag Queen Bingo and Pride Week with Four A’s
Four A’s is hosting several events for Pride Week 2009. Adam and Steve’s Annual Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser is on Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m. at Snow City Café. All proceeds go to the Adam and Steve HIV Prevention program for young gay and bisexual men. The Bingo includes a silent auction and a drawing for everyone who dresses in drag. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Join Four A’s annual marching unit at the PrideFest Parade on Saturday, June 20th. This year’s theme will be Mission Possible: Know Your Status and we will be dressing in camo and promoting HIV testing. National HIV Testing Week is June 20-27th. Free HIV testing will be offered all week, including during PrideFest. For more info, visit Four A’s.
Celebration Tickets, Team Alaska for Gay Games, and June Pride 09
Gay AK: Notes from LGBT Alaska
Get Your Tickets for Celebration
Celebration of Change tickets are on sale now at Metro Music, and at the GLCCA on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-9 p.m. Want to be part of the show but don’t have an individual act? No worries! Join a crazy crew of fabulous females for the Celebration of Change Opening Number. This is your year to be involved in Celebration. Don’t miss it! Advertise in the Celebration 25th Anniversary program, $25 for a business size ad. Sponsored by Radical Arts for Women (RAW).
Femme Fatale raises $2,800 for Four A’s
Four A’s says thank you to everyone who came out to support Femme Fatale! The event raised over $2,800 for HIV positive individuals and prevention efforts in Southeast Alaska. Thank you for helping make the event a rocking success! Photos from Femme Fatale 2009 are posted on the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) Facebook page.
Designer and Athletes for Gay Games 2010
Looking for athletes, volunteers & t-shirt designers. Gay Games VIII will be held in 2010 in Cologne, Germany, and Alaskans are getting ready! Gay Games is the largest LGBT sports and culture event in the world. In 2006, Team Alaska took 20 athletes to the competition. Limited scholarships are available for 2010. We want a design for Team Alaska, and another for the International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists, which has an Alaskan coordinator. The designs will be used on t-shirts and possibly other items at Gay Games. Limited funds available for design and production. Prefer to use LGBT designer or interested persons. Anyone interested in Gay Games or in creating a design, please email Team Alaska.
New Fairbanks Gay Personals list
Fairbanks gays are invited to join a new Yahoo list focused on hooking up and finding someone special. To join, send a message to Fairbanks Gay Personals.
June Pride in Anchorage, Fairbanks AND Juneau
June Pride events are being planned in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau this year. The Fairbanks PrideFest is Saturday June 13. Anchorage Pride week begins on June 13, the night of Celebration of Change. The Parade and Festival on the Park Strip are on Saturday June 20. Juneau’s Pride Picnic Celebration is also on Saturday June 20, at Skater’s Cabin. Awesome!
Femme Fatale returns to Juneau
The Drag Queens are Back! The Anchorage divas will perform in Juneau on Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2, for two unique performances of Femme Fatale, the annual Juneau show to raise money for Four A’s. The Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) provides AIDS prevention, education, and client services.
The Femme Fatale 2009 performers include Rosie Rotton, Kristara, Jovi, Mariquita, and Ashley.
Femme Fatale has been a tradition in Juneau for almost twenty years. Mikey LaChoy, Emperor 25 of the Imperial Court of All Alaska (ICOAA) is the coordinator of Femme Fatale.
This year’s show follows an unusually tense legislative session. Last year, the show raised nearly $3,000 for Four A’s, despite the lack of electricity during Juneau’s energy crisis.
Tickets for Femme Fatale are available at Four A’s-Southeast (174 South Franklin Street, #207), Marlintini’s, The Rendezvous, or UAS. The cost is $15 per show.
Femme Fatale: Friday, May 1, 8 p.m. at the Rendezvous, and Saturday, May 2, 9 p.m. at Marlintini’s.
Gay AK: Facebook, Four A’s, and Thanking our Allies against WAR
Bent on Facebook
Join the party and connect with others: be friends with Bent Alaska. Many LGBT Alaskans are announcing our community’s events and posting photos on Facebook pages, then sharing the links on Bent Alaska’s wall. Share your links, events, photos and ideas, and meet LGBT Alaskans and our allies. Bent Alaska on Facebook.
You are also invited to subscribe to Alaska GLBT News, the free statewide e-newsletter.
Fiesta & Bake Sale raised $4,000 for Four A’s
Two Four A’s fundraisers were held at Mad Myrna’s last weekend, the No Foolin’ Fiesta and Scott’s Bake Sale and Bake-Off.
“We’re so happy with the results of the Four A’s events these past two days,” writes Chrissy Bell, Director of Development at Four A’s. “Over $4,000 was raised this weekend! Thank you MJ and Scott for two awesome events and to everyone who came out to support those living with HIV and HIV prevention in Alaska.”
Scott Turner wants to thank everyone associated with the Community Bake Sale. “You all raised over $2300,” writes Scott. “Even in crazy economic times, we managed to beat last year’s total again!”
Please thank those who voted against WAR
Many of our state senators and representatives voted against the confirmation of W.A. Ross last week. Please take a moment to thank them. Here is the full list, for and against.
One of the representatives who mentioned WAR’s prejudice against gays as a reason for voting ‘no’ was Rep. Les Gara from downtown Anchorage. Please remember his support of our community.
From his e-newsletter: “Good AG’s don’t come into the job with lists of groups they dislike. They have to get along, and make rational decisions so they don’t take the state into costly “political cause” litigation. And they have to do their jobs in an even handed way. An Attorney General has to represent everyone in the state, not just his own causes. For example, while Mr. Ross is not required by anyone to hold a particular position on gay rights, he seems to dismiss gay Alaskans as equal human beings… Mr. Ross fits lots of job requirements. But his temperament is better suited for politics, party causes, and private law. In private practice you can represent a few. As the State’s top lawyer you’re supposed to represent all.”
Read WAR’s complete letter to the Alaska State Bar newsletter, where he called gays “immoral”, “perversion” and “degenerates” in opposition to the 1993 effort to add sexual orientation to the Anchorage non-discrimination code.
This Week in LGBT Alaska 4/17/09
This week’s events from Alaska GLBT News:
Juneau
SEAGLA Social Fridays (6-8 p.m.) for GLBT people and our friends over 21, at The Imperial Bar, downtown.
Bac’untry Brothers dRagtime Revue 4/17 the Red Dawg Saloon, 8 p.m. 4/18 Hanger on the Warf, 8 p.m. 4/19 the Folk Fest, 8 p.m.
Fairbanks
Day of Silence at UAF 4/17, “The Times of Harvey Milk” showing at 6:30 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium.
Mat-Su Valley
Mat-Su LGBT Community Center in Palmer is open M-F 5-8 p.m. (except 6-8 on Wed.) The social group meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. at Vagabond Blues.
The Harmony Community Choir is forming at the Center, rehearsals on Thursdays 6-7 p.m.
Anchorage
Pride Prom for ages 14-19, at the Chalet 4/17, 7-10:30 p.m.
Semi-Annual Womyn’s Dance at the Snow Goose 4/17, 7:30 p.m.
SINsation drag Cabaret with Joey Arias & Sherry Vine from NYC, at ‘Koots, thru 4/18, 8 p.m.
No Foolin’: A Mardi Gras Fiesta fundraiser for Four A’s 4/18, 7 p.m. at Mad Myrna’s.
Scott Turner’s Annual Bake Sale and Bake-Off for charity 4/19, 4 p.m. at Mad Myrna’s.
Sunday worship at MCC Anchorage, 4/19, 2 p.m.
Tansgender Support Group, Sundays 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the GLCCA.
Scott Turner’s Annual Bake Sale
Update: The 2010 Community Bake Sale for Four A’s is on Sunday, May 16 from 4-6:30 p.m. at Mad Myrna’s, and includes a dessert competition.
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Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Mad Myrna’s
Join Scott Turner for his annual bake sale and BAKE OFF on Sunday. Bring your best baked goods to raise funds for the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association. Bake off categories for Professional Bakers, Best Cakes/Pies, Best Cookies/Bars, Best Other (Trifles, Breads, etc.) Prizes awarded to the Winners. This event is a lot of fun, with delicious food baked by your friends and neighbors, food that will tempt you to buy and share for a good cause.
Until the end of April, all gifts to the Four A’s food bank (cash or in-kind) will count toward a matching grant from the Feinstein Foundation.
A No Foolin’ FUNdraiser for Four A’s
Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m.
Join us for a Mardi Gras themed fiesta with a carnival of food, cash bar, silent auction and entertainment. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 at the door and can be purchased at Mad Myrna’s or Four A’s.
Until the end of April, all gifts to the Four A’s food bank (cash or in-kind) will count toward a matching grant from the Feinstein Foundation.
