In the Community 1 from ACEH Jan 23

Good morning.  Check out new community opportunities!

Herb and Ann

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Wed., Jan. 25, 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Farewell reception for Mexican Consul Antonio Mesa, who is leaving Michigan after years of service to the Hispanic community in the state; he gave special attention to West Michigan and Holland. Refreshments provided.  Bring families, friends to wish him well.  At Holland City Hall Council Chambers, 270 River Ave.

 

Wed., Jan. 25, 7 p.m.: Prize-winning Cuban poet Victor Rodriguez-Nunez, a journalist, essayist,  professor of Spanish at Kenyon College in Ohio, and author of 7 books of poetry, will present readings in both Spanish and English at the Hope College Visiting Writers Series.  Hope College Jazz Ensemble plays at 6:30 p.m.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8^th St., Holland.

 

Wed., Jan. 25: Registration deadline for Educational Excellence for All: Becoming a Culturally Responsive Educational Community all-day workshop, Thurs., Feb. 2, at the Ottawa Area ISD Educational Services Bldg.; $10 for middle school personnel, $25 for others.  Keynote speaker is Rossi-Ray Taylor, executive director of the Minority Student Achievement Network, on “Closing the Gap in Minority Student Achievement.”  Register immediately online at www.solutionwhere.com/oaisd/cw/showcourse.asp?228  Questions? Call Karen Kooiker at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4108 or email kkooiker@oaisd.org. Sponsored by West Ottawa public schools, Hope College, Ottawa Area ISD, and National Diversity Education Program; for administrators, K-12 educators, counselors, others interested in the educational success of a diverse student body. “Inspiring students to learn and succeed in a diverse world.”

 

Thurs., Jan. 26, 4 – 6:30 p.m.:  First annual Chili Cook-off sponsored by Holland Young Professionals to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center, which provides intervention, investigation, assessment, and treatment to child sexual abuse victims in Ottawa County.

Open to the public; vote for your favorite chili; music; cash bar; prizes.  At Baker Lofts, 24th St. and Columbia by Prospect Park,  Holland.

 

Sun., Jan. 29, 9 a.m.: Race and Racism series at First United Methodist Church. Lupita Reyes presents A Hispanic Perspective.  At 57 West 10^th St., Holland (use 9^th St. entrance).

 

Sun., Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m.: Community potluck; bring a dish to pass, share ideas, make friends.  At Leaf and Bean Too, Columbia Ave. & 19^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Feb. 2, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Educational Workshop at OAISD; see Jan. 25 entry.

 

Fri., Feb. 10, 7 p.m.: Multicultural program of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, with Dr. Fred Johnson, Hope College history professor, as speaker. Open to the public. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.  Children’s group, UNITY, will also meet.