A Night to Fight HIV/AIDS in Africa
The Sankofa Center for African Dance and Culture will be hosting an event fundraiser for ongoing programs in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Monday, December 10, 20075:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wild Note Cafe
143 Cedros Avenue
adjoining the Belly Up
Solana Beach, CA
In collaboration with World AIDS Day, the Sankofa Center for African Dance and Culture invites you to A Night to Fight. The Center personnel will be hosting an important gathering to raise funds and awareness towards the fight against HIV/AIDS in Ghana, West Africa.
Come out and enjoy an evening of entertainment and leave feeling inspired, informed and fulfilled in knowing you've actively contributed to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa.
The night will include:
- Wine tasting - wines from vineyards in California and Oregon
- Great dishes prepared by the reputable Wild Note Cafe
- Live music from the jazz duo, The Hager Rivera Project
- Photo exhibit and silent auction (including many items from Ghana)
- Meet and hear from the directors of the Sankofa Center
The Sankofa Center uses the dance and music of Africa's past to foster health and understanding of HIV/AIDS in the current generation in hopes of preventing the destruction of the future. All proceeds will go to the Sankofa Center to finance the continuation of their free HIV/AIDS programs, services, testing and treatment in Africa as well as the upcoming construction costs for their community-based health center.
Cost : $30 donation individual; $50 per couple
For more information please contact:
Ronnie Shaw
sankofa_center@yahoo.com
www.sankofacenter.org/
Sponsor(s): , Information about non-ASC events is posted for informational purposes and does not necessarily reflect opinions of or endorsements by African Studies personnel.
