Check out these diversity events in the area.
Herb and Ann
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Wed., Feb. 8, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.: Organ and piano concert of "Hymns and Spirituals" in celebration of African American History Month, by Jeremy Simpson. At Calvary Reformed Church, 995 East 8th St., Holland.
Thurs., Feb. 9: Walk for Warmth Benefit Day to raise money for families who cannot pay for heat during the winter. Sponsored by Ottawa Co. Community Action Agency and three Holland-area Arby’s Restaurants. Print a coupon online (miottawa.org/caa), order food at Arby’s, present the coupon, and the restaurant will donate 15% of your total to Walk for Warmth. (Walk for Warmth is Sat., Feb. 25; contact (616) 393-5615; rhooley@co.ottawa.mi.us)
Fri., Feb. 10, 7 pm: “Flying Under the Radar: Racism in America and the KKK in Michigan,” by Dr. Fred L. Johnson III, American history professor at Hope College. Program of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, open to all. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Sat., Feb. 11, noon: Award-winning film documentary, “Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks,” about the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Mrs. Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the citizens of Montgomery, Alabama. Includes contemporary interviews. Free. Suitable for upper-elementary students (and teens and adults). Sponsored by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony and the Holland Museum. At the museum, 31 West 10th St., Holland.
Fri, Feb. 10; Sat., Feb. 11, Mon, Feb. 13 through Fri., Feb. 17, 6:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.: "The World,” film about a theme park on the outskirts of Beijing, China, and the human perspective of what goes on behind the scenes. Recommended for older teens through adults. In Mandarin with English subtitles; 2 hours and 23 minutes. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St., Holland.
Tues., Feb. 14, 4 p.m.: “Blue Collar and Buddha” film, part of Hope College Crossroads Project. At VanZoeren Hall, Hope campus (between Central and College, 10th and Graves Place), Holland.
