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SUMMARY:February 2026 Executive Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board meeting is for the Blue Max Board including: President\, Vice-President\, Road Captain\, Treasurer & Secretary \nAll are welcomed \n  \nMeeting Details: \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026 \n⏰ Time: 7:00 PM Central Time \n💻 Location: Virtual only (Dial-in details below) \n  \nDial-In Information: \n🔗 Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vxo-ipcm-cke \n📞 Or dial: (US) +1 785-380-5074  PIN: 495 685 738# \n📜 More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vxo-ipcm-cke?pin=8583272137811 \nThis virtual meeting is an important opportunity for us to review club business\, discuss upcoming initiatives\, and plan for our exciting events ahead. Please take a moment to review any relevant materials and come prepared with updates from your area of responsibility.
URL:https://www.bluemaxcc.org/event/february-2026-executive-board-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Gear Night at Bastille
DESCRIPTION:Blue Max Cycle Club invites you to our next Thursday Night Gear Night — a relaxed\, social evening centered on gear\, connection\, and community. \nWhether you’re into leather\, rubber\, sports gear\, kink\, or fetish wear\, this is a welcoming night to show up as yourself\, catch up with familiar faces\, and meet new friends. Gear is encouraged but never required — all attire must be street legal. \n🗓 Thursday\, February 5th \n🕘 8:00 PM \n📍 Bastille 1027 Russell Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO 63104 \nLocated in the heart of Soulard\, Bastille is a long-standing neighborhood bar known for its laid-back atmosphere\, friendly staff\, and welcoming crowd. With a comfortable indoor space and a popular patio\, it’s an easy place to grab a drink\, settle in\, and enjoy good conversation. \nBastille’s casual charm and central location make it a perfect setting for a Blue Max Gear Night focused on camaraderie\, community\, and connection. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \n 
URL:https://www.bluemaxcc.org/event/february-2026-thursday-night-gear-night/
LOCATION:Bastille\, 1027 Russell Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Gear Night Social
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SUMMARY:National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD)
DESCRIPTION:🖤❤️National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) \nObserved annually on February 7 \nNational Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a nationwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the disproportionate impact of HIV and AIDS on Black communities in the United States. It encourages education\, testing\, treatment access\, and community mobilization in order to reduce HIV stigma and promote health equity. \n\n⭐Why This Day Matters \n1. Black communities face disproportionate impact \nAlthough Black Americans represent about 12–13% of the U.S. population\, they account for: \n\nNearly 40% of people living with HIV\nAbout 40% of new HIV diagnoses\n\nThis disparity is driven not by behavior\, but by systemic inequalities—including access to healthcare\, social stigma\, discrimination\, poverty\, and historical medical mistrust. \n2. Centers the intersection of race & LGBTQ+ health \nNBHAAD is especially relevant to LGBTQ+ communities\, particularly: \n\nBlack gay\, bi\, and same-gender-loving (SGL) men\nBlack transgender women\nBlack queer youth\n\nThese groups experience some of the highest HIV infection rates nationwide due to overlapping social\, economic\, and healthcare barriers. \n3. Promotes four core pillars \nNBHAAD focuses on: \n\nLearn the facts about HIV in Black communities\nTest for HIV (knowing your status reduces transmission and saves lives)\nPrevent with options like PrEP\, PEP\, and safer sex\nTreat — ensuring people living with HIV receive access to care and maintain viral suppression (“U=U”)\n\n\n⭐Key Messages of the Day \n💬 U = U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) \nPeople living with HIV who maintain an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit HIV. NBHAAD promotes this message widely to reduce stigma. \n💬 Empowerment & visibility \nThe day uplifts Black-led health organizations\, HIV activists\, and community groups that have been the backbone of HIV-related support and education. \n💬 Breaking stigma \nMuch of the work focuses on dismantling shame and misinformation\, encouraging open conversation\, and fostering welcoming healthcare environments. \n\n\n⭐ What This Day Symbolizes \nNBHAAD isn’t just about statistics—it is about: \n\nVisibility\nEquality\nHealth justice\nCommunity care\nRemembering the past and improving the future\nEmpowering Black queer lives and voices\n\nIt highlights the resilience\, leadership\, and contributions of Black communities in the long-standing fight against HIV stigma and health inequity.
URL:https://www.bluemaxcc.org/event/national-black-hiv-aids-awareness-day-nbhaad/
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SUMMARY:Saturday Night Bar Night at Just John
DESCRIPTION:Join Blue Max Cycle Club for a fun\, social Saturday night out in the heart of The Grove. Whether you’re a longtime friend of the club or checking us out for the first time\, this is a great opportunity to connect\, socialize\, and support a great cause. \n🗓 Date: Saturday\, February 7th \n🕘 Time: 9:00 PM \n📍 Where: Just John 4112 Manchester Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63110 \nGiving Back\nDuring the evening\, Blue Max members will be selling shots. Proceeds from our club nights help support Blue Max’s operating expenses and contribute to our charity fund. Each year\, the club collectively decides which organizations to support. Past charity recipients have included Food Outreach\, PAWS\, MTUG\, Project ARC\, and others within our community. \nDress & Gear 👕\nLeather\, rubber\, sport gear\, fetish wear … this is the night to show off your style. Just remember: all attire must be street legal. \nAbout Just John\nJust John is a longtime St. Louis LGBTQ+ nightlife staple and a cornerstone of The Grove. Known for its energetic atmosphere\, welcoming crowd\, and spacious dance floor\, it’s the perfect setting for a lively Saturday night bar night with friends\, music\, and community. \nGrab a drink\, support a great cause\, and enjoy a night out with Blue Max. We look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://www.bluemaxcc.org/event/saturday-night-bar-night-at-just-john/
LOCATION:Just John\, 4112 Manchester Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bar Night
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SUMMARY:Blue Max Membership Meeting @ Bar:PM
DESCRIPTION:This is a friendly reminder that our Blue Max Membership Meeting is happening this Sunday\, February 8th\, from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM Central Time. This is a great opportunity to connect\, discuss club business\, and stay up to date on upcoming events and initiatives. \nIMPORTANT LOCATION CHANGE \n📍Bar:PM 7109 S Broadway\, Saint Louis\, MO 63111 \n📅 Date: Sunday\, February 8\, 2026 \n⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM Central Time \n\nVirtual Option: \n🔗 Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rha-zgcd-aif \n📞 Or dial: (US) +1 612-351-0171 PIN: 852 470 984# \n📜 More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/rha-zgcd-aif?pin=4027750801181 \nThis meeting is a great opportunity to connect as a club\, share updates\, and discuss upcoming plans for the year. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the group\, your input is invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our community. \nPlease mark your calendar and join us at Bar:PM or virtually for a productive and engaging session. If you have any topics you’d like to discuss or add to the agenda\, feel free to reach out ahead of the meeting.
URL:https://www.bluemaxcc.org/event/february-2026-blue-max-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Bar PM\, 7109 S Broadway\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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SUMMARY:St. Louis Mardi Gras (Soulard) 2026
DESCRIPTION:🎭 St. Louis Mardi Gras (Soulard) 2026 \n📅 Parade Date: Saturday\, February 14\, 2026   \n📅 Season Runs: January 6 through Fat Tuesday — February 17\, 2026   \nAbout the Event \nSoulard Mardi Gras is one of the largest and most vibrant annual celebrations in St. Louis\, bringing together local residents\, visitors\, and the LGBTQ+ and leather/kink communities for weeks of parties\, parades\, and neighborhood festivities.   \nThe centerpiece is the Grand Parade\, which runs through downtown and the Soulard neighborhood — followed by celebration events\, parties\, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy live music\, dancing\, costumes\, and community camaraderie.   \nHighlights of the Season \n\nStarts with “12th Night” on January 6\, 2026.  \nDozens of events through the season: parades\, pet costume parade\, cook-offs\, 5K runs\, balls/parties\, and the Grand Parade on February 14.  \nThe 2026 theme is “Peace\, Love\, and Mardi Gras.” 
URL:https://www.bluemaxcc.org/event/st-louis-mardi-gras-soulard-2026/
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SUMMARY:ONYX Great Plains Ratification Celebration – Mardi Gras Bar Night
DESCRIPTION:ONYX Great Plains is taking over Bar PM in St. Louis for their first official bar night\, and everyone is invited to celebrate! Join ONYX Great Plains and special guest Jaybee Aviance\, Mr. Missouri Leather 2024\, for a Mardi Gras–themed night of community\, connection\, and kink. \nThe evening will include a rope demonstration by Okinawa Onyx\, along with great music\, drinks\, and plenty of social time with friends old and new. \nCome out and show your support for the newest ONYX chapter in the Great Plains region!
URL:https://www.bluemaxcc.org/event/onyx-great-plains-ratification-celebration-mardi-gras-bar-night/
LOCATION:Bar PM\, 7109 S Broadway\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63111\, United States
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SUMMARY:DOORWAYS RED Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n❤️ DOORWAYS RED Gala 2026 \n📅 Date: Saturday\, February 28\, 2026 \n📍 Location: St. Louis\, Missouri \nAbout the RED Gala \nThe RED Gala is the signature annual fundraising celebration for DOORWAYS\, one of St. Louis’s most respected nonprofit organizations that provides housing\, support services\, and compassionate care for people living with HIV. The event brings together community leaders\, businesses\, LGBTQ organizations\, allies\, and supporters for an unforgettable evening that helps sustain the essential programs DOORWAYS operates throughout the year. \nThis gala is known for its powerful mission-driven atmosphere combined with an elegant and energetic night of entertainment. Guests can expect a curated program that highlights the real impact DOORWAYS has on individuals and families across the region. The event typically includes a cocktail reception\, a seated dinner\, live entertainment\, silent and live auctions\, and opportunities to meet the people who make the organization’s work possible. \nWhy the RED Gala Matters \nFunds raised during the RED Gala directly support DOORWAYS housing programs\, emergency financial assistance\, behavioral health services\, and long-term care initiatives. The organization assists clients who often have nowhere else to turn. The gala gives the St. Louis community a chance to stand together in support of dignity\, health\, stability\, and hope for people affected by HIV. \nFor many attendees\, the event is not only a fundraiser but also a celebration of resilience and community spirit. It is a reminder that St. Louis remains committed to compassion\, inclusivity\, and support for vulnerable neighbors. \nWho Attends \nThe RED Gala typically attracts a wide range of individuals from across the region. This includes healthcare professionals\, civic leaders\, philanthropic groups\, advocates\, social clubs\, nonprofit organizations\, and members of the LGBTQ community. The event offers a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for anyone who believes in helping others live safe and stable lives. \nGet More Information \nOfficial event page: https://doorwayshousing.org/agency-news-events-2/events/
URL:https://www.bluemaxcc.org/event/doorways-red-gala-2026/
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