Join with concerned citizens around the globe in observing World AIDS Day (Wednesday, December 1) in Americus,GA. Through dedicated speakers and presentations from local groups you will be able to learn more about the disease which has not only affected developing countries around the world, but also our own community here in southwest Georgia. The event, which will also include free, confidential HIV testing and immediate results, will take place in the CJC Auditorium on West Church Street from 5:30pm to 8:30pm with presentations each half hour.
Clarence Jordan Center Auditorium (CJC), Americus, GA
5:30pm to 8:30pm
SCHEDULE:
- 4:30-5:30pm: Groups set up their areas (group tables, food tables, video, etc.)
- 6pm: Performance Learning Center (PLC) performs 5-10 min. role play about AIDS
- 6:30pm: Speaker #1 20 min. (Columbus Wellness Center)
- 7:15pm: Speaker #2 (TBA) 15 min. (local legislator like Mayor or Congressman)
- 7:30pm: Inter-faith Service moderated by Jim Purks (of the Bridge) and others
Where you see spaces in the schedule denotes 'free time' where the visitors can wander from table to table, buy food, watch the anticipated video Epidemic Africa which will play whenever there is not a special event going on, read up on the groups speaking and acting out against AIDS in southwest GA, etc.
Which organizations have commited to have informational tables during the event and possible sell ribbons or other items?
- Koinonia Partners (dessert item)
- Performance Learning Center
- Columbus Wellness Center
Which organizations will likely host tables?
- The Bridge
- Sumter Regional Hospital
- Department of Health Outreach Division
- Middle Flint Behavioral Health Care
- International Student Association (Georgia Southwestern)
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