On February 7, we will observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. With the theme "Prevention is Power", several events will be scheduled across the state.  Please locate your county to see what events are being planned in your area.

Area 1:  Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties

Area 2A:  Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties

Area 2B:  Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla Counties

February 4, 2008.  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.  Condomology at D & Z's Cafe

February 5, 2008.  4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Healthy Happy Hour (Non-alcoholic).  872 W. Orange Avenue

February 6, 2008.  10:00 a.m. to Noon  Silence is Death - March for Life.  March assembles at the Leon County Civic Center at 8:00 a.m.

February 7, 2008.  11:00 a.m.  FAMU on the Set - "Silence is Death, Knowledge is Power" 

February 7, 2008.  12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Panel Discussion at Florida State University, Moore Auditorium

February 9, 2008.  6:00 p.m. One Woman Show - "Sometimes I Cry" by Sheryl Lee Ralph.  FAMU Lee Hall Auditorium

Area 3:  Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levey, Putnam, Suwannee and Union Counties

Area 4:  Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns Counties

February 7, 2008.  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Free rapid HIV testing at Boulevard Comprehensive Care Clinic.

February 7, 2008.  6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Free HIV testing at Christ Church of Peace, 1240 South McDuff Avenue

February 7, 2008.  9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  HIV/AIDS education, counseling and testing.  Mobile unit will be available for Orasure Testing and there will be food.  Edwards Waters College in conjunction with River Region Human Services and MAC.

February 9, 2008.  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Health fair.  Door prizes and refreshments will be available.  The Peck Center, 516 South 10th Street, Fernandina

Area 5:  Pasco and Pinellas Counties

Area 6:  Hillsborough, Manatee and Hernando Counties

February 7, 2008.  12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Program.  There will be different activities, guest speakers, food and drinks.  Hillsborough County Health Department, 1105 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa

February 9, 2008.  9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  3rd Annual Winter Health and Sports Fair Commemorating Black HIV Awareness Day 2008.  Free Health Screenings, Door Prizes, Food, Entertainment, Basketball Tournament and Children's Activities.  Free HIV/STD Testing and Counseling.  Free Gift Card with HIV/STD Testing.  Palmetto Boy's and Girl's Club, 1600 10th Street West, Palmetto.  Join us at 8:15 at Sutton Park for an Awareness March to Palmetto Boy's and Girl's Club.

Area 7:  Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties

Area 8:  Charlotte, Collier, De Soto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota Counties

February 5, 6 & 7, 2008.  Free rapid HIV testing.  Collier County Health Department, 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Building H.  Please call 239-252-8593 for an appointment.

Area 9:  Palm Beach County

February 10, 2008.  1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Motorcycle Ride for Life and Health Fair.  City of Riviera Beach Parks and Recreation Department, Barrcuda Bay Aquatic Center, 1621 W. Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach.  Line up for the ride is at 11:30 a.m. - City Hall of Riviera Beach Parking Lot, 600 Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach

Area 10:  Broward County

February 7, 2008.  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day.  Broward County Health Department, Administrative Building - Auditorium, 780 S.W. 24th Street, Fort Lauderdale

Area 11A:  Dade County

Area 11B:  Monroe County

Area 12:  Flagler and Volusia Counties

February 4 - 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Volusia and Flagler County Health Department will be providing free HIV testing and counseling.  There also be giveaways.

February 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - at Community Resource Center and Back to Basics, 910 and 918 S. Adelle Avenue, Deland.  Free HIV testing.  Free Food.  Gift Card Raffle.  Information on HIV/AIDS

February 9, 2008.  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  "Take Action, Get Informed"  There will be free testing, counseling and education.  Hope Fellowship Church, 869 Derbyshire Road, Daytona Beach

Area 13:  Citrus, Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties

Area 14:  Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties

Area 15:  Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties