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FEBRUARY IS "I LOVE NYC PETS" MONTH

Looking for a furry sidekick or two? Animal shelters, adoption centers, and rescue groups all over the five boroughs want you to find your true furry love this February. Whether at a shelter, an in-store adoption center, or an adoption van, you'll have opportunities to adopt every day throughout February!

ARTISTS FOR HAITI— 1/23

 As an emergency response to the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, Contemporary Art Network in collaboration with the worldwide charity Doctors Without Borders will hold a benefit art sale ARTISTS FOR HAITI on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 1 PM.  All artworks at the benefit, regularly priced at $500-$5,000, will be sold just at $100.00 each. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.


JOIN THE 4 DAY YOGA EVENT TO BENEFIT HAITI!!!

 The enormity of disaster in Haiti is beyond something that most of us can fully absorb. It is humbling and a means for reflection. Greenfinds.com along with Off the Mat, Into the World is proud to present 4 days of Yoga for Haiti. Come to yoga this Thursday through Sunday and all donations will go to Doctors Without Borders. Yoga helps your mind and body and will be a wonderful way to participate in the cause.


REMEMBERING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

"The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges."


BENEFIT CONCERTS FOR HAITI AT CITY WINERY FEAT. PATTI SMITH AND LEWIS BLACK— 1/20 THROUGH 1/25

We need your help to raise $100,000 in four nights to help the victims of Haiti's catastrophic earthquake. No country in the Western Hemisphere has been battered more than Haiti in the last 500 years—the nearly complete annihilation of its native population over two decades, a brutal slave regime, ongoing foreign military interventions over hundreds of years, brutal dictatorships supported by western powers, blockades of aid and more recently, devastating natural disasters from hurricanes to this latest earthquake.

LEWIS BLACK WINE RELEASE— TONIGHT!

Enjoy a rare evening of wine tasting with one of America's most prolific and popular comedian/writer/actors Lewis Black at the release of his wine, “Black Red Wine”. Black’s wine is said to be “a compelling high-end, spicy, upfront and robust mix of premium California Napa and Lake Country Cabernet Sauvignon.” Sounds hilarious. Or eh, at least his live performance will be. 100% of the sales will benefit the 52nd Street Project, a not-for-profit organization that matches the kids of Hell's Kitchen with professional theater artists to create original theatre. 

 


SHOP LOCAL TO SUPPORT THE GVSHP— THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH

ONLY

For one day only join GVSHP and some of the Village’s finest small businesses, including Dig Og Mig NY and Doodle Doo’s, and take advantage of special sales while you shop for the holidays!

NY STATE SENATORS SPEAK ON THE MARRIAGE EQUALITY BILL

New York State Senators Eric Schneiderman, Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Thomas Duane, Jose M. Serrano, Craig Johnson, Eric Adams, Liz Krueger, Daniel Squadron, Velmanette Montgomery, and Dianne Savino speak on the Marriage Equality Bill on the Floor of the Senate Chamber on December 2, 2009.  

EARTHTALK: GREEN TRAVEL

Just like every other industry, going green has become a mantra among airlines, car rental companies and even hotel chains. The fuel crunch of a few years ago forced all the airlines into belt-tightening mode and the results—lower fuel consumption and fewer emissions—are good news for the environment.

VOICES OF PROMISE: A SPECIAL WORLD AIDS DAY EVENT— 12/1

In conjunction with the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, the Sex Ed Advocacy Group will be hosting a performing arts event commemorating World AIDS Day while continuing to raise awareness about the current state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York and showcase PPNYC's Project Streetbeat Program, which works with at-risk populations. 

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