Clarion Newsletter
A bulletin for the friends and supporters of Clare Housing
News and Events
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Bingo a-GoGo
Biker Bingo – October 10, 2009
If you enjoyed Retro Bingo, just wait, our next event, Biker Bingo is sure to rock. Featuring an all-new VIP Package. Find yourself some leather, pleather, rubber, vinyl, chains — naugahyde??? We're gonna rumble on October 10 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.
Tickets go on sale August 24th. For more information on this rock’in event and to purchase tickets visit www.bingoagogo.com
Past Events
Friends Dining With Friends 2009
May 2, 2009
Clare Housing's signature event, Friends Dining with Friends kicks off this spring. These events are a constellation of cocktail soirées, dinner parties, and social gatherings bringing friends together to raise awareness and critical funding for Clare Housing's mission.
Join Team Clare in the Minnesota Red Ribbon Ride
July 16 – 19, 2009
Interested in learning more about the Red Ribbon Ride and joining Team Clare? Wondering if you could ride 300 miles in 3 days? Think you have what it takes to support this effort as a crew member? Visit www.redribbonride.org and consider joining Team Clare!
Bingo a-GoGo Event
Retro Bingo - March 21, 2009
On March 21st, Bingo a-GoGo produced the largest bingo event since its inception in November 2002. Over 800 bingo enthusiasts’ attended Retro Bingo at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis – raising critical funds for Clare Housing and Park House’s HIV/AIDS programs.
Visit www.bingoagogo.com to see our photo gallery
Rock the Cause - Glitter Ball: A Glam Rock Tribute & AIDS Awareness Concert
Glitter Ball 2.0, November 14, 2008
The folks at Rock the Cause produced another rocking good time with local and national musicians performing their favorite glam rock tributes. The event was held at the Varsity Theater. The Dinkytown location drew a diverse crowd - everyone from U of M students to hip grandmas - who rocked the night away while supporting Clare Housing and MN AIDS Project. Many thanks to everyone at Rock the Cause, the musicians who donated their time, the volunteers, and the hundreds glittery party-goers!
Friends Dining with Friends 2008
Friends Dining with Friends 2008 raised more than $70,000 and introduced hundreds of new friends to Clare Housing's housing and service programs. From February to June 2008, 34 fabulous folks hosted 18 parties, and what grand parties they were! Everything from a ferocious chili party in February to a sparkling pool party in May; Brats, Beer and Bingo to Afternoon High Tea; and Chinese New Year celebrations to a Progressive Game Night where Pepper the miniature dachshund greeted the guests in his [tiny] tuxedo. And finally, a huge housewarming party complete with personal tours, a wine expert and matching dollars for every dollar donated!
MN Red Ribbon Ride
July 17-20, 2008
The 3-day, 300-mile ride through southern MN was a great success. The event raised over $400,000 for seven local HIV/AIDS organizations including the Aliveness Project, the African American AIDS Task Force, Clare Housing, Hope House, the Minnesota AIDS Project, Park House, and the Rural AIDS Action Network. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a great success and specifically all the Team Clare riders, crew members and supporters!
