Partnering with the Octopus Club, VIVO is hosting a sneak preview of their new eatery with a happy hour this Thursday 12/10 from 7pm – 9pm at the Lake Creek Village Shopping Center (1233 RR 620). It’s a fundraiser to benefit the The Paul Kirby Emergency Fund at AIDS Services of Austin. Since the food and drinks will be donated by VIVO, a donation of $10, $25, $50 or more suggested. RSVP to paula@paulabiehler.com

The Octopus Club is a grassroots, volunteer fundraising arm of AIDS Services of Austin dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Paul Kirby Emergency Fund through annual events and parties. The Paul Kirby Emergency Fund provides emergency financial assistance to those living with HIV and AIDS in Central Texas. These funds are distributed to individuals for basic living needs through AIDS Services of Austin on a case-by-case basis.

There are times when due to the inability to work or to the costs of health care and medications, our neighbors with HIV and AIDS need help. When they have nowhere else to turn, the Paul Kirby Emergency Fund at AIDS Services of Austin is a helping hand of last resort.

The Octopus Club is unique in that it’s made up of 100% volunteers, so every dollar raised at an Octopus Club event or party goes directly to the Paul Kirby Emergency Fund.  Over the last 18 years, the Octopus Club’s annual events and parties have raised $1,003,374.63 for the Paul Kirby Fund.

To learn more, visit www.octopusclub.org and www.asaaustin.org.