Fairbanksans have two opportunities to shake out their cabin fever on Saturday, Feb. 11: a Valentine’s Day Dance Party benefiting the Interior AIDS Association; and Fairbanks Rollergirls presents the 2012 Zombie Prom, benefiting the Interior Alaska Center for Nonviolent Living.

Valentine’s Day Dance Party at UUFF

Join us for a Valentine’s Day dance party at the UUFF — a night of dancing with two DJs and a live band! Light refreshments will be served and all proceeds benefit the Interior AIDS Association.

Founded in 1988 by a group of concerned Fairbanksans, the Interior AIDS Association (IAA) is the only community-based, nonprofit organization in interior Alaska that focuses solely on HIV-related prevention, case management, and other support services. Because federal funds for HIV prevention in Alaska were cut in half last year, IAA relies more than ever on donations — so come have fun, and help support HIV prevention in Interior Alaska!

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks (UUFF) is a welcoming, open and affirming congregation, where people of all races, religious backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender expressions are welcome to come just as they are.

• Date/time: Saturday, February 11, 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM
• Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks (UUFF), 4448 Pikes Landing Road, Fairbanks (see map)
• Cost of admission: $15. All proceeds benefit the Interior AIDS Association.
• Further info: see Facebook events page

2012 Zombie Prom: Lifestyles of the Dead and Famous

Come dressed as your favorite noteworthy ‘un-dead’ and dance the night away with the Fairbanks Rollergirls and music by DJ Teal. There will be food, drinks and prizes for best costume/best couple’s costume! Prom photographer will be there to take prom photos!

This event sells out so buy early! Those who buy online are entitled to a free party favor at will call on the night of the event.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Interior Alaska Center for Nonviolent Living, a 24/7 domestic violence and sexual assault emergency shelter in Fairbanks.

• Date/time: Saturday, February 11, 7:00 PM to midnight
• Location: Edgewater Room at Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, 477 Pikes Landing Road, Fairbanks, AK (see map)
• Cost of admission: $25/person or $40/couple. A portion of the proceeds benefit Interior AK Center for Nonviolent Living. Tickets available online at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door
• Age restriction: This is a 18+ event, 21+ to drink, please bring ID regardless of age,
• Further info: see Facebook events page

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