In the Community from ACEH Mar 29

“True integration, unlike assimilation, is a two-way street.  It involves cultural sharing, a genuine respect and interest in difference, not cultural submergence by one party to please another.” … Clarence Page

 

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.

Today, Wed., Mar 29, 4 pm: “Embracing Japan: Unexpected Lessons of a Fulbright Year,” by  Dr. William Cohen, Hope professor emeritus of history.  At Maas Conference Room, Columbia and 11^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Mar 30, 4 pm: In celebration of César Chávez’s birthday (March 31), Joaquin and Julian Castro from San Antonio, TX, will speak on their experiences, and their admiration for Chávez.  Sponsored by Hope College student organization, La Raza Unida, and the Office of Multicultural Life.  Dessert reception follows.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Mar 30, 7:30 pm: Cleve Jones, founder of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, talks about the quilt‘s origin “in the context of America’s history with the AIDS pandemic and as part of the global fight against HIV/AIDS.”  Free.  Hope Student Congress Speaker Series. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St., Holland.

 

Sat., Apr 1, 2 pm: First in a series of international films, "Vatel" (France, 2000); after the film Prof. Isabelle Chapuis-Alvarez of Hope College will speak about French food and culture.  Arranged by Chiaroscuro, a group of professors from several West Michigan colleges and universities whose aim is to promote cultural diversity and awareness through international films and round-table discussions for students and community members.  At Herrick District Library, River Ave between 12th and 13th Sts., Holland.

 

Sat., Apr 1, 2 to 4 pm: “A Bird’s-Eye View of Hinduism," by Srimati Indra Makhija, Ph.D. (269) 543-3951 or www.motherstrust.org  or tapas@accn.org

At Lakeshore Interfaith Institute/Mothers Trust, 66786 122nd Ave., Ganges. 

 

Sun., Apr 2, 11 am: “Santeria, A Growing Afro/Cuban Religion in the USA," by James Perkinson, Ph.D., Denver University.  At Lakeshore Interfaith Institute/Mothers Trust (see address and contact information in Apr 1 listing, above).

 

Tues., Apr 4, 4 pm: Asian Heritage Month observance, with speaker Sonali Allen; sponsored by Hope Office of Multicultural Life.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave and 11th St., Holland.

 

Tues., Apr 4, 4:30 to 6:30 pm: Asian Food Festival; meal charge for community members.  At Hope College, Phelps Dining Hall, 154 East 10th St., Holland.

 

 

 

In the Community 2 from ACEH Mar 21

It is the way we organize and live our lives every day that tells what we believe in.”—César Chávez.  Chávez founded the United Farm Workers and fought throughout his life for social justice.

Tues., Mar 21, 1 pm, 9 pm (also Mar 26, 11 am and 11 pm; Mar 29, 2 pm, 10 pm): HBO film, “Walkout,” the story of the Chicano student uprising in East Los Angeles in 1968, which among other dramatic walkouts protested academic prejudices and school conditions. Directed by Edward James Olmos, from a story by Victor Villaseñor and starring Alexa Vega, Michael Pena.  “Walkout” is set against the backdrop of the 60s civil rights movement and worldwide youth protest.

Fri, Mar 24, 8 am to 1:30 pm: Grand Rapids Summit on Racism, “Shaping Our Future.” Special guest Bobby Moresco, co-writer/producer of Oscar-winning movie “Crash.” $30.  Register online at www.graceoffice.org/rji/

Sun, Mar 26, 5:30 pm: Community potluck; everyone welcome.  Bring a dish to pass, share ideas, meet new people.  At Leaf and Bean Too, 19th and  Columbia, Holland.

Wed., Mar 29, 5 pm: 9th annual Women of Color dinner at Hope College; tickets $7 for community members; purchase at Martha Miller Center, Multicultural Life Office.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11th St., Holland.

Thurs., Mar 30, 4 pm: Celebration of the March 31 birthday of César Chávez, sponsored by La Raza Unida and Office of Multicultural Life, Hope College. Joaquin and Julian Castro of San Antonio, TX, speak on their personal and educational experiences and their admiration of Chávez; they are graduates of Stanford Univ and Harvard Law School; Joaquin Castro is a Texas state representative.  Dessert reception follows.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave and 11th St., Holland.

Thurs., Mar 30, 6:30 to 8 pm: César Chávez celebration, including Hispanic Scholarship Fund Reception (reception 6:30, program 7 pm; tickets $15, $20 at door; make checks payable to César Chávez Scholarship Fund). At Grand Rapids Community College student center; email esosa@grcc.edu or call (616) 819-4457.

Fri., Mar 31, 11 am: Social Justice March at 11 am Friday, corner of Hall St and Grandville Ave, and Social Justice March Reception, noon at Tassell MTEC, 622 Godfrey, SW, Grand Rapids. Check http://cesarchavezmarch.org/ ; (616) 243-2489.

Tues., Apr 4 through June 22: Free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for the workplace and everyday life;  beginning and intermediate levels, for people over age 18. Beginners meet Tues and Th, 3:30 to 5:30 pm; intermediate level, Tues and Th, 6 to 8 pm.  To register or for info, call Kent Co. Literary Council, (616) 459-5151, ext 14 (para español, ext 12).  At MIWorks! Service Center, 1830 172nd Ave #G, Grand Haven, MI.

Tues., April 4, 4 pm: Hope College Multicultural Enrichment Series in honor of Asian Heritage Month. Speaker: Sonali Allen of Mercantile Bank,  part of the college's Diversity Career Panel recently. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11th St., Holland.

Tues., Apr 4, 4:30 to 6:30 pm: Asian Food Festival.  Meal charge for community members. At Phelps Dining Hall, 10th St. and Columbia Ave.

In the Community from ACEH Mar 15

“I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people.” …Indira Gandhi, former prime minister of India

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.

Tonight, Wed., Mar 15, 10 pm: New episode in the six-week TV documentary series “Black.White.” An African American family and a Caucasian family share a house and attempt to “walk in each other's shoes” after being professionally made up to appear as one another’s race. On FX Cable, check local listings.

 

Fri., Mar 17, 6 pm:  Everybody’s green at the Holland St. Patrick’s Day Parade; starts at 8^th St. Market, heads through downtown, ends at 8^th and College Ave.

 

Sat., Mar 18, 9:30 am to 5 pm: Conexiones Culturales en Michigan, a gathering of Latino cultural workers, artists, educators, performers, presenters, curators, archivists, scholars to strengthen cultural connections across Latino communities in Michigan, the Midwest. Contact ArtesUnidas2006@aol.com.  At Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Lansing, MI

 

Sat., Mar 18, 3 to 5 pm: Holland Heights Fest with talent from Holland Heights and beyond: music, juggling, dancing, ethnic foods.  Free.  Sponsored by Heights of Hope CRC, which offers GED, employment services, budget counseling, mentoring, computer classes, and Eastside Food Pantry.  At Holland Heights CRC, 836 East 8^th St., Holland.

 

Sat., Mar 18, 7 to 8:30 pm: El Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca performs as fundraiser for Reciprocal Language Partnership.  Tickets at door or call 405-8870: $20; $15 for seniors, students.  At Park Theatre, River Ave. and 10^th St., Holland.

 

Tues., Mar 21, 9 am to noon: Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable “Cultivating Justice: Cultural Competency in Mediation” with Dale Ann Iverson of JustMediation PLC. “To build skills for mediation programs that create better understanding, less frustration, and a stronger sense of fairness and justice among all.”  $7. Sponsored by Woodrick Institute, Aquinas College; (616) 632-2177; woodrick@aquinas.edu.  At Donnelly Center, Aquinas, Grand Rapids.

 

Tues., Mar 21, 6:30 pm: Fiesta showcasing West Ottawa  Schools’ new districtwide elementary Spanish program; features Pine Creek, Waukazoo, Great Lakes, Sheldon Woods, and Lakeshore schools; open to the public. At Harbor Lights Middle School, 1024 136^th Ave., Holland.

 

Wed., Mar 22, 8:30 am to 3 pm: 3^rd annual Supplier Diversity Breakfast and Supply Chain Summit hosted by Michigan Minority Business Development Council. Business seminars, networking.  At Kellogg Arena, downtown Battle Creek, MI

 

Fri., Mar 24, 8 am to 1:30 pm: Summit on Racism 2006 “Shaping Our Future.”  Hosted by Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (GRACE) Racial Justice Institute. $30. Register at www.graceoffice.org/rji/summit. At Calvin College Fine Arts Center, Grand Rapids.

 

Through Mar. 26: Dutch oils, watercolors, decorative arts exhibit “What’s In Store for the Second Floor.” (616) 392-9084 or www.hollandmuseum.org  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St.

 

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

 

In the Community from ACEH Mar 8

"I think we have to own the fears that we have of each other, and then, in some practical way, some daily way, figure out how to see people differently than the way we were brought up to.”  ---- Alice Walker, author

 

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.

Thurs., Mar 9, 3 – 4:30 pm: Three Latinos—Pastor Andres Fierro, Hope student Gerardo Ruffino, and West Ottawa ESL teacher Victor Perez--discuss personal challenges and successes in their schooling and work and ideas on how educational communities can become more culturally responsive. Sponsored by Hope College Crossroads Project, West Ottawa schools, and the National Educational Diversity Program.  At Harbor Lights Middle School library, 1024 North 136^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Mar 9, 7 pm: Showing of “Crash,” winner of Oscar for Best Motion Picture, as preparation for Grand Rapids Summit on Racism. Rated R. Film followed by 45-minute processing time with panelists and participants.  $5 includes pop, popcorn. At Celebration Cinema South, 1506 Eastport Dr. SE, Grand Rapids (off M-6 at Kalamazoo St. exit).  Also Sun., Mar. 12 at Studio 28 and Tues., Mar. 14 at Celebration Cinema North.

 

Fri., Mar 10, 7 pm: “Cross-cultural Marriage and Families”: Three families discuss their challenges and successes at this public program of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Children's group, UNITY, for ages 4 to 14, also will meet. Panelists are Rose Butch of Grand Haven and her adult daughter; June and Jay Martinez of Montague; and David and Kim Douglas of Holland.  See the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org   At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Thurs., Mar 16, 5 pm: Deadline to buy tickets for the 9^th annual Women of Color Celebration at Hope College (Wed., Mar. 29 at 5 pm in Maas Auditorium; dinner and senior student testimonials by Jennifer Blackman, Emily Liang, Cathy Martyn, and Sarah Quesada-Lubbers).  Tickets $2 for students, $5 faculty and staff, $7 community members, at Martha Miller Center, Room 107, M-F between 8 am and 5 pm.

 

Fri., Mar 17: Deadline for registering for Grand Rapids Summit on Racism 2006 “Shaping Our Future,” to be held Fri., Mar 24 from 8 am to 1:30 pm.  Special guest: Bobby Moresco, co-writer/producer of the movie "Crash" (see film showings, above). Cost is $30.  Register online at www.graceoffice.org  or call (616) 774-2321.

 

Fri, Mar 17, 6 pm: St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration.  Starts at Eighth Street Market and heads east through downtown Holland; ends at 8th and College Ave.

 

Sat., Mar 18, 7 to 8:30 pm: Ballet Folklorico Benefit supporting the Reciprocal Language Partnership, which works for unity and cross-cultural understanding through the teaching and learning of languages. Authentic Mexican ballet performance by El Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca.  Admission $20; $15 seniors and students.  Tickets at the door or by calling 405-8870.  At Park Theatre, River Ave. and 10^th St., Holland.