This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).
Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.: "Towards a Global Ethic: A Town Meeting,." Join religious and community leaders to discuss how world religions, cultures and ideologies can agree on basic, commuity, ethical norms to bring the world peacefully together. Keynote: Daniel Gomez-Ibanez, The Peace Council; after lunch, take part in small talking circles of guests and participants. ACEH board member H. Bin Lim is one of the participants. Sponsored by The People Speak, David Strand, Greenvision Foundation, and Interfaith Dialogue Association of Grand Rapids. Free, all welcome; vegetarian lunch provided. Call (269) 543-3951 to register or for more information. At Lakeshore Interfaith Institute, 6676 122nd Ave., Ganges.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 10-5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 30, noon to 7 p.m.: Artrain USA, art exhibits on rails, will showcase the work of 54 Native American artists, in "Native Views: Influences of Modern Cultures," featuring 71 pieces that "explore popular culture and the many commonalities shared by all Americans." The train will be alongside Hatton Park and the former Pere Marquette Depot, Jackson St. at 4th St., Grand Haven.
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7 – 8 p.m.: Community meeting sponsored by Lakeshore Fair Housing Center and Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) to discuss basic protections of fair housing law, what discrimination often looks like, and what you can do if you think you have experienced discrimination in obtaining housing. Free, open to the public, presented in English and Spanish. At LAUP office, 100 N. Fairbanks, Ste. E (8th Street to Fairbanks, north on Fairbanks to LAUP, look for signs).
Friday, Nov. 4, 7 – 9 p.m.: Silent Auction for the Reciprocal Language Program (RLP), a program that matches people one-to-one to teach their native language and learn a second language. $10 ticket covers taco bar, live music, child care, door prizes, and the chance to bid on donated items. Tickets at the door, in advance at Model Drug Store, or by emailing steve_gardiner@charter.net. Call Amy Devanney at 399-8933 for information. At First Presbyterian Church, 659 State St., Holland.
Tuesday, Nov. 8: Election Day. Don't forget to vote. ACEH member Linda Falstad is running for re-election to the nonpartisan Holland City Council.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m.: Multicultural Life Enrichment Series at Hope College. Panel from community outreach groups, including ACEH, will speak. At Maas Conference Room, Columbia & 11th St., Holland.
Friday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony meeting on experiences of persons with mental challenges. Free, open to the public. ACEH children's group, UNITY, will also meet. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m.: "Images," the spectacular annual music, dance, and performance production of Hope College international students. ACEH board member and Hope senior Utsab Khadka of Nepal will play in a reggae band. At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8th St., Holland.
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