Round-up: World AIDS Day events in Central Florida and Tampa Bay. Scroll to the bottom of the article for links to Watermark’s World AIDS Day stories, photo albums and other coverage.
ORLANDO
AIDS Quilt Panels
The Center will present several panels of the AIDS Quilt Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 as part of its World AIDS Day ceremonies. The panels are on display in Gallery Q from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Nov. 30 and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Dec. 1.
St. Luke's United Methodist Church at 4851 S. Apopka Vineland Rd., will also display the panels during an interfaith service on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The service will include scripture readings and appearances from a panel of diverse, spiritual leaders.
Jazz Jam Against AIDS
The Orlando Garden Club will hold a special charity jazz concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, for programs developed by the Multi-Cultural Addictions Network, Inc. The club is located at 710 E. Rollins St. in Orlando.
TAMPA BAY
Red Ribbon Run
A three mile fun run, a one mile walk and a â┚¬Å”virtual runâ┚¬Â will help raise money for Metro Wellness and Community Centers and the AIDS Institute at Lowry Park Zoo on Dec. 1. The run begins at 5:30 p.m. following a welcome from Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner and Fox 13 meteorologist Alan Johnson. The zoo is located at 1101 W. Sligh Ave.
World AIDS Day Services
The First United Church of Tampa United Church of Christ will hold a special service commemorating World AIDS Day at 7 p.m. The interfaith service will be held in the seminary at 308 E. Fowler Ave.
Spirit of Life Metropolitan Community Church in New Port Richey will hold its World AIDS Day Memorial Service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 1. The Ecumenical service will remember and celebrate the lives of those lost to HIV/AIDS and will be followed by a candlelight vigil.
World AIDS Day Luncheon
ACT AWARE will host a luncheon to reflect on the 30th anniversary of HIV/AIDS at The Gathering Place at Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., in Clearwater, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 1. Tickets are $20 per person or $125 per table of eight. Admission includes lunch and a special preview of the upcoming documentary Scarlet: Our Positive Youth by director Charlie David. Visit ASAPServices.org/WAD for more information.
Free testing
The Hillsborough County Health Department will provide free HIV testing at its location at 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd., from 11 a.m.- 1p.m. Dec. 1. The medical center will provide refreshments as well as educational programs.
WAD Benefit Breakfast
The New Port Richey Quality Inn Suites is the site of the World AIDS Day benefit Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. Tickets are $12 and benefit local HIV/AIDS Charities. Admission includes a full buffet, door prizes and access to guest speakers.
SARASOTA
Interfaith service
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota will hold a special service with a reading of the names in the church courtyard beginning at 6:30 p.m. A service in the sanctuary will follow. Speakers include education and prevention consultant Joan M. Surso, activist and Watermark contributor Greg Stemm and Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota and the Interfaith Festival Choir are both scheduled to perform. The event is free and suitable for all ages.
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