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

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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.