In the Community 1 from ACEH Feb 21

“No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive.”—Mohandas Ghandi.

 

Music and food are features of this week! 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

 ¿Habla español/do you speak Spanish? Or want to speak it better? Native speakers or new students of the language, check out Hope College’s new radio program en español, “La Radio Que te Mueve,” produced by six students and featuring music, sports, and local news.  Station is WTHS, 89.9 FM;  program airs Saturdays, 2 to 4 pm.

 

Wed., Feb. 22 and 29: Last two nights of the Culinary Tour, sponsored by Holland’s International Relations Commission to highlight some of the cultures of the city. Offering special dinner items are Baja Grill, Butch’s, Parkway Inn, Pereddies, Thai Palace, Till Midnight, Tres Lobos, UNKH’s, and  Via Maria.

 

Thurs., Feb. 23, 7:30 pm:  Imani Winds, wind ensemble concert; music links European, African, and American musical traditions. Tickets $15 adults,  $12 seniors, $5 under age 18; box office is open 10 am-5 pm, call 395-7890.  At Dimnent Chapel, College Ave. and 12^th St., Holland.

 

 Sat., Feb. 25, 6:30 pm: International Food Fair, sponsored by Hope College International Education Office, facilitated by HAPA, International Relations Club, and Japan Club as a fundraiser for LAUP, Latin Americans United for Progress.  Sample foods from around the world; $5 buys 5 tickets; additional 1-4 tickets 50 cents each.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave. at 11th St., Holland.

 

Sun., Feb. 26, 5:30 pm.: Community potluck, open to everyone.  Come meet someone new, bring a dish to pass, share ideas, help build the community.  At Leaf and Bean Too, Columbia Ave. and 19^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Mar 2, 4 pm: Multicultural Life Series at Hope College, with speaker Dr. Jane Dickie.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave. at 11^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Mar 2, 6:30 to 10 pm: Sixth annual Culinary Cabaret to benefit Holland Community Health Center, providing health care for people who are uninsured or underinsured.  $75 per person, for restaurant specialties. Music; auction of donated items. Call (616) 355-3973.  At Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Dr,. Hudsonville.

 

Sat., Mar. 4, 6 pm: 2^nd annual Ghana Independence Day Celebration and Taste of Africa IV,  “Toward the Preservation of Freedom and Peace Throughout the World." Drummers, praise dancers, guest speaker, Queen Mother’s induction ceremony, African apparel contest, photo exhibits.  Donation $20 adults, $10 students.  To RSVP, make check or money order to GRSCI (Grand Rapids Sister Cities International), PO Box 240, 1884 Breton Rd., Grand Rapids 49506; questions, call (616) 458-6931 or 245-3815.  At Brown Hutcherson Ministries, 618 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids.