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Groove Cruise
Groove CruiseNextAid is Groove Cruise's charity of choice. In July, we received a generous donation of $920 - A percentage of all cabin sales go to the cause. The next ship sets sail January 25th to 28th from Miami to the Bahamas, featuring Robbie Rivera, Steve Smooth, DJ Kalendr, and more... Save $50 per person when you book by November 1st. Mention NextAid and we get another $50 donated! See them at www.whettravel.com. Also, advance bookings are available for the LA cruise coming up in July, featuring Donald Glaude and more!


Parties With A Purpose
Featured Event: Pirates of the Pacific Halloween Yacht Party

Pirates of the Pacific
For the past two years, this event has become the sexiest and finest party of the year. Sandcastle Events is setting sail around the San Diego bay with 500 of the most creative, fun, and sophisticated pirates around. The evening will be overflowing with city lights, fireworks, and fine cocktails while dancing the night away. Entertainment includes the Shimmy Sisters and the Danyavaad band, the best reggae band in San Diego - Psydecar - and an entire brand of sassy DJs such as DJ Frances and Holly Adams, DJ Blue, Dr. Feelin', and DJ A-Rod. This year, Sandcastle has teamed up with LuKa's List and NextAid and a generous portion of the proceeds will be donated to NextAid! Tickets are from $45-$100(VIP).
www.sandcastleevents.com/pirat...y-2007
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** Upcoming Events**

Oct 25
Nu-Soul First Anniversary Party
Skinny's, 4923 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA.
Nu-Soul in conjunction with Strictly Social celebrates one year of championing the sounds of future soul! Live performances by Salakida, Trizonna McClencon, and jaMal. NextAid will be there accepting donations.
FREE with RSVP to info@u-soulmag.com
nusoulmagazine.wordpress.com/200...-25/


Oct 27
Dance De Los Muertos
Echo Park, CA
Presented by Electric Skychurch, Co-Sponsored by GEPENC.org and LA City Parks and Recreation. In cooperation with LATV, INDIE 103.1 + Passport Approved, and The Echo/Spaceland. With Very Be Careful, James Lumb, Sam Sparro, DJ Efren Ramirez (Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite), DJ Boss Harmony, Part Time Punks, Marcel deJure/Cinnamon Roll Gang. Giant Puppet Making Workshop! NextAid will be there raising money by selling water.
www.myspace.com/dancedelosmuertos

Oct 27
Pirates of the Pacific Halloween Yacht Party
San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA. 7pm
Entertainment includes the Shimmy Sisters and the Danyavaad band, the best reggae band in San Diego - Psydecar - and an entire brand of sassy DJs such as DJ Frances and Holly Adams, DJ Blue, Dr. Feelin', and DJ A-Rod. This year, Sandcastle has teamed up with LukA's List and NextAid and a generous portion of the proceeds will be donated to NextAid! Tickets are from $45-$100(VIP).
www.sandcastleevents.com/pirat...-2007/


Nov 7
Bump-Bump Wednesdays
Barcopa, 2810 Main St. Santa Monica, CA.
The first Wednesday of every month benefits NextAid. Reggae, Hip-hop, Funk, Soul, and World Beat, with resident jock DJ Devine and special guests. $5 suggested donation to NextAid.
www.myspace.com/bumpbumpwed

Nov 9
Beats Build Hope
Zen Asian Fusion, 1716 Kenilworth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203
NextAid's Charlotte Chapter kicks-off with its first fundraiser
Featuring Mr. V (on his birthday!) and Miss P, DJ Flemingo and Andy K
$15 suggested donation. All proceeds go to NextAid.
www.nextaid.org/charlotte


Nov 12
Monday Night Social w/ DJ Colette
Nacional, 1645 Wilcox Ave, Hollywood, CA.
Be a part of history at the longest running weekly social in LA, this night with DJ Colette from OM Records spinning and singing with her unique talent. Colette is donating her set to NextAid. Check out her new record, PUSH, at www.djcolette.com/index.php.
www.myspace.com/mondaysocial

For Updated Event Listings, go to: www.nextaid.org/events-upcoming.htm