Good morning! Here are diversity opportunities this week in our community.
Herb and Ann
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Mon., Nov. 14- Fri., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. (except Wed., Nov. 16, at
9:15 p.m. only): “Travelers and Magicians,” filmed in the Himalayan region
of Bhutan. This feature film’s protagonist, Dondup, finds his village and
job boring and simple and dreams of life in the West. In his travels,
however, custom and tradition follow him. $6 admission, $5 for seniors. At
Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8th St., Holland.
Wed., Nov. 16, 7 p.m.: Imam Al-Qazwini, a Muslim cleric and the religious
leader of the Islamic Center of America in Detroit, will speak about how
Muslims and Christians can live together productively. The Imam has been
active in promoting Muslim-Christian dialogue across the country. More
information about the Center is at the website www.icofa.com. The program,
sponsored by the Phelps Scholars of Hope College, is free and open to the
public. At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8th St., Holland.
Wed., Nov. 16., 8:30 p.m.: Domestic violence educator Tony Porter will speak
on “becoming part of the solution,” analyzing problems of sexism that relate
to violence against women. Free, open to the public. At Hope College Maas
Auditorium, Columbia & 11th St., Holland.
Thurs., Nov. 17, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: 2nd Annual “Soup for All” lunch to
raise homeless prevention funds for Holland and Grand Haven. $10 for soup,
bread. Sponsored by Ottawa Area Housing Coalition, Greater Ottawa County
United Way, City of Holland, Macatawa Bank, and Panera Bread. At Holland
Civic Center, Pine between 8th and 9th Sts., or St. Patrick’s Church, Grand
Haven.
And looking ahead: Sat., Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m., annual holiday party and
potluck of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Everyone is
welcome, bring a dish to pass. At First United Methodist Church, 57 W. 10th
St., Holland.
The “In the Community” diversity events e-mail news is now being posted on
the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org, so you can check it at any time.
If “In the Community” is useful to you, please consider supporting this
service by joining ACEH. Membership is $20 for individuals, $35 for
families, with multiple-year discounts available (see website). Checks to
ACEH should be sent to Treasurer Bin Lim, ACEH, P.O. Box 3007, Holland, MI
49422-3007.
