It's Trivia Time!

Last year's UHPP team before annihilation

Tonight is the 3rd Annual PPYL Trivia Tournament!  If you read my post about the tournament from last year, you'll see that I talked a lot of smack about loving Jeopardy and junk.  Well, it so happens that we got our asses handed to us big time, so the UHPP team is excited for a rematch!

The event will again be held at Brown's Brewing in Troy, from 6pm-9pm.  Registration is preferred, and you can do so on the Eventbrite page.  Returning as host is Beau Comeaux, who absolutely killed it last year.  I'm not just saying this because I'm biased-- but seriously-- this event is so much fun.

I should also mention that we will have awesome prizes to raffle off, in addition to the winning team's receipt of the coveted Golden Speculum award. We don't want anyone to end up with bookends, so come and challenge last year's champions!  The funds raised will help support UHPP and our patients during its landmark 80th year.

Cost: $25 or $10 with valid student ID. 21+ only. PPYL is a group of 40-ish and younger local professionals committed to the mission and activities of UHPP, who have expressed interest in meeting and networking with like-minded individuals in an informal atmosphere.

The Troy Confectionery to Host a Benefit for UHPP

If you haven't been to the Confectionery (full name: Charles F. Lucas Confectionery & Wine Bar) in Troy, you need to get yourself over there as soon as possible.  It's an absolutely beautiful space, lovingly renovated in the classic Troy fashion; a little bit speakeasy, a little bit steampunk, but 100% awesome.  They have a great tapas menu and dozens of wonderful wines and beers to try-- they even have wine on tap, a fact that never ceases to delight me, for reasons that I cannot fully comprehend.

This is the second fundraiser that Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood's Young Leaders has had at the Confectionery.  The owners have been nothing but wonderful to us, and it's great to connect with such supportive community partners. It is UHPP's 80th anniversary year, and we're trying to get as many people out in support of the occasion as possible.

Last year's PPYL event at the Confectionery

The fundraiser will be held this Wednesday, April 23rd, from 6-9 PM.  We will be on their gorgeous patio, weather permitting, and a variety of cheeses and charcuterie will be provided for your nibbling pleasure.  Tickets are only $20 and are available for purchase at: http://uhppcocktails.eventbrite.com

For more information, please contact Amber at 518.512.9028 or by email at amber@uhpp.org.  We do hope to see you there!

Many thanks to Albany Medical Center, our PPYL sponsor for the third consecutive year!  We are so grateful for their continued support.

Wine Tasting to benefit Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood

I like a lot of things.  I like puppies and kittens and cuddles from my hubby.  I like Doctor Who and the Walking Dead and films by Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith.  I like to snuggle up with a blanket and a beer and disappear into a great novel.

I like wine and cheese a lot-- especially when they're together.  Throw in some truffles and I'm in heaven.  If someone was to tell me that I could enjoy all three of these things-- while also celebrating women and benefitting a good cause-- I would ask them, "Tell me more about how I can attend such a worthy and fabulous event!"

I can only assume that you are like me and are sitting up a little straighter now, already imagining the mouth watering combination of a creamy camembert with a peppery red.  Toss in some dark chocolate and helloooo happy tongue!

It gets better:  Since March is Women's History Month, the great folks at the Charles F. Lucas Confectionery and Wine Bar are featuring wine and vittles from women entrepreneurs.  If you haven't been there yet, put it on your to-do list-- the place seriously rocks.

Here are the details:  This Saturday the 23rd, right after the Troy farmer's market, come to the Wine Bar at 12 Second Street in Troy.  Planned Parenthood Young Leaders will be there from 2-4 for a private tasting.  For $25 you get a tasting flight, snacks and charcuterie, truffles, an enlightening talk about pairings, and a presentation by Planned Parenthood.  After the presentation, the featured wines will be offered at a discount until 4pm, at which time the establishment will open to the public.

Check out the event on facebook and eventbrite, where people are encouraged to pre-register.  Questions about the event can be asked on its facebook page, and the staff at UHPP will answer to the best of their ability.  Interested parties can also direct inquiries to ppyl@uhpp.org.

There are so many reasons to attend this great event; if the venue, food and drink were not enough, come to celebrate women and Planned Parenthood!

This event is sponsored by Albany Medical Center and Tag Solutions.