"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
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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 136th 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 9th 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 10th St., Holland.
