Being Alive, the longest, continually operating support service organization for people living with HIV/AIDS in San Diego County presents A Sweet Affair, a dessert and wine fundraising social to be held Friday, Feb. 8 7-9 p.m. at the Mezzanine Art Gallery, 2525 University Ave. Entry is through Pleasures and Treasures.
More than seven bakeries will be there for guests to sample and enjoy with a glass of wine.
Patrons will also be given the opportunity to vote on the best dessert of the evening. The bakeries include Babycakes, San Diego Desserts, Opera Desserts, Vons, Heaven Sent Desserts, Swoon Dessert Bar, Triple Cream Bakery and more.
With 6,140 San Diegans living with AIDS, San Diego County has the third highest number of AIDS cases in California. A comparable number of county residents are known to be HIV positive. Many more are unaware of their HIV status. It is estimated that in San Diego County approximately 80 percent of people living with HIV/AIDS report earning less than $1,000 per month.
