Monday, January 16, 2006

In the Community 1 from ACEH Jan 16

Good morning. Think about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week, and what his life, vision, and work has meant to the world and to you.
Herb and Ann

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This community calendar will also be posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Today, Mon., Jan. 16, 6 p.m.: Celebration of Dr. King, with keynote speech by Walter Braeme, president/CEO of the Grand Rapids Urban League. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave. and 12th St., Holland.

Tues., Jan. 17, 12:30 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.: Western Theological Seminary's Window on the World presentation by Emanuel Quarshie of Ghana. Bring your lunch if you wish. At Semelink Hall, College Ave. and 13th St., Holland.

Tues., Jan. 17, 4 p.m.: “What Can I Do?...Creating Harmony,” by Dr. Mary Inman, Hope College psychology professor, followed by discussion. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave. and 11th St., Holland.

Wed., Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m.: “They Still Have a Dream," by Connie Boersma, Ruby Sueing, and Roxanne Fiddler. Chapel service at Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College and 12th St., Holland.

Wed., Jan. 18, noon: Brown Bag luncheon (bring own lunch). Affirmative action discussion coordinated by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. At Martha Miller Center, Room 110, Columbia and 10th st., Holland.

For other events at Hope College during “I Have a Dream” week commemorative celebration, call the Office of Multicultural Life at 395-7867 or online at oml@hope.edu.

Sun., Jan. 22, 9 a.m. Race and Racism series at First United Methodist Church. “African and African American Perspectives,” with Emanuel Quarshie of Ghana, Leonzo Hudson of Holland, and Mark Thomas, formerly of Louisiana and now living in Holland. At 57 West 10th St. (use 9th St. entrance).

Sun., Jan. 29, 5: 30 p.m. Community potluck to share ideas, food, friendship. At Leaf and Bean Too, Columbia Ave. and 19th St., Holland.

January 29th is Chinese New Year.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in January, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Open enrollment for the Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca de Humberto Hernandez for people interested in learning traditional folklore dances. Classes are twice a week for 15 weeks. Tuition for 4- and 5-year-olds (1/2 hour sessions) is $75; 6 years and up (1 hour sessions) is $150. Half-price for additional siblings. $50 deposit at registration is applied to tuition. At Crossroad Church, Lincoln Ave. and East 12th St., Holland.