Compiled by Shelby Clark
November 27
Free HIV Testing
6 p.m Presented by Affirmations and Michigan AIDS Coalition. Last test given at 8:30 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale. [email protected].
November 28
The Family & Friends Support Group
5:30 p.m. Presented by Community Health Awareness Group. Support group for family and friends of people living with HIV. 1300 W. Fort St., Detroit. 313-963-3434.
Wings
7 p.m. Presented by Wings. A support and social group for people living with HIV. Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, 2441 Pinecrest Dr., Ferndale. [email protected]. http://www.wingsmi.org.
November 29
Help & Heal
6 p.m. Presented by KICK. A monthly support group for HIV-positive gay or same-gender-loving (SGL) men of color. KICK, 41 Burroughs St., Suite 109, Detroit. [email protected]. http://www.e-kick.org.
December 1
Fall Into the Red: World AIDS Day
4 p.m. Presented by Fall Into the Red. Service, performance group, dinner. Free and open to the public. World AIDS event First Methodist Church, 22331 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. http://www.fallitr.com.
World AIDS Day Commemoration
5 p.m. Presented by Congregation T'Chiyah of Oak Park. Panels from The NAMES Project Quilt will be on display, and a memorial candle lit with menorahs. A dairy/veggie potluck will follow. David and Miriam Mondry Building, Oak Park Jewish Community Center, 15000 W. Ten Mile Road, Oak Park. 248-542-0900. http://www.tchiyah.org.
Calhoun County World AIDS Day Observance
7 p.m. Presented by Battle Creek Pride. An observance to honor the lives of all people affected by HIV and AIDS living in the area. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 16 E. Van buren St., Battle Creek. 616-836-3971. [email protected].
December 2
HIV Antibody Testing
1 p.m. Presented by Wolverine Wellness. Walk-in or schedule an appointment. For accuracy of testing, come in 15-30 minutes after eating, drinking, brushing teeth, etc. Free for U-M students, fees vary for others. Suite 2110, Second Floor, U-M University Health Service, 207 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor. 734-763-1320. http://www.uhs.umich.edu/hivtesting.
Free HIV Testing
6 p.m Presented by Affirmations and Michigan AIDS Coalition. Last test given at 8:30 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale. [email protected].
Sacred Heart World AIDS Candlelight Service
6 p.m. Anderson Community Center, 120 Ezra Rust Dr., Saginaw. http://www.pflag.org.
December 3
SexUs Hold 'Em
8 p.m. Presented by Phi Beta Sigma. Poker with a twist. The purpose of this event is to educate individuals about safer sex practices and other issues surrounding sexual activity while still enjoying the game of poker. Great Lakes South Room, Palmer Commons, 100 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. http://www.worldaidsweekum.wordpress.com.
Getting to Zero: Reducing the Stigma
10 p.m. World AIDS Day observance event. Wayne Community College Northwest Campus, 3200 W. Outer Dr., Detroit. 248-834-3387. [email protected].
December 4
Brown Bag Lunch on HIV Policy
12 p.m University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy student groups Out in Public and Students of Color in Public Policy will host a brown bag lunch discussion about HIV policy issues in the state of Michigan. The lunch will feature BTL reporter, and investigative reporter Todd A. Heywood. 5240 Weill Hall. 635 S State Street, Ann Arbor.
Free HIV Testing
6 p.m Presented by Affirmations and Michigan AIDS Coalition. Last test given at 8:30 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105. [email protected].
Film Screening of "Yesterday" with Panel Discussion
7 p.m. Presented by Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) and RESULTS. A film highlighting the intersection of HIV, women, family, and culture. Following talk Holly Rider-Milkovich, Ryan Wade, and Dr. Oveta Fuller. Rackham Amphitheater, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. [email protected]. http://www.worldaidsweekum.wordpress.com.
December 5
Celebrating World AIDS Day 2013
6 p.m. Presented by Michigan AIDS Coalition. Hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, entertainment and a brief presentation. Honorary chairs include David Coulter, Mayor of Ferndale and Mary Liz Curtin of Leon & Lulu. Blumz… by JR Designs, 503 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-5130. [email protected].
Free HIV Testing at S3
2 p.m. Free, anonymous testing available and performed by HARC staff. Call to schedule an appointment; walk-ins welcome. S3 Safe Sex Store, 1209 S. University, Ann Arbor. 734-741-1434. http://www.s2safesexstore.com.
December 6
Rent Movie Night & Sing-Along
8 p.m. Presented by Affirmations. Movie will be shown with singing. Free HIV testing will be provided. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105. http://www.goaffirmations.org.
