Friday, January 13, 2006

In the Community 2 from ACEH Jan 11

Good morning. Here are some updates on community events.

Herb and Ann

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  • Wed., Jan. 11: Deadline for reservations for Jan. 16 Community Hour Luncheon at Hope College, Haworth Center, part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" week celebration. Contact oml@hope.edu or call 395-7867.

  • Fri., Jan. 13, 7 p.m.: Annual meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; elect new board members, brainstorm for future programs. Open to the public. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

  • Sun., Jan. 15, 9 a.m.: Race and Racism series at First United Methodist Church. “Free Indeed: A Video Drama About Racism,” followed by discussion. Open to the public. At 57 West 10th St., Holland (use 9th St. entrance).

  • Mon., Jan. 16-Sat., Jan. 21: Hope College and community celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. week. For a complete and current schedule, click ("Control" and click) on the following address: http://www.hope.edu/student/development/multi/events/current.htm

  • Tues., Jan. 17, 4 p.m.: Dr. Mary Inman, psychology professor at Hope, presentation and discussion “What Can I Do?...Creating Harmony.” Open to the public. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave. and 11th St., Holland. (Change of location from previous In the Community announcement).

  • Sun., Jan. 22, 9 a.m.: Race and Racism series at First United Methodist Church. “Reflections from African American and African Perspectives"; three men, including one who fled Hurricane Katrina, will speak. Open to the public. At 57 West 10th St., Holland (use 9th St. entrance).

  • Sun., Jan. 29, 9 a.m.: Race and Racism series at First United Methodist Church. Lupita Reyes, “Personal Reflections from a Hispanic Perspective.” Open to the public. At 57 West 10th St., Holland (use 9th St. entrance).

  • Sun., Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m.: Community potluck at Leaf and Bean Too. Bring a dish to pass, share ideas, meet new people. At 19th and Columbia, Holland.