In the Community from ACEH April 24

 

“…the simple act of caring for the world is itself a victory.  Take a stand—not because it will lead to anything, but because it is the right thing to do.  We never know what can or can’t be done; only what must be done.” … Andrew Boyd

 

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.

Mon., Apr 24, 7 pm:  "Increasing Minority Voting" with panelists Becky Arenas, Wayne Coleman, Fred Johnson, and Bin Lim. Sponsored by Holland Area League of Women Voters.  At Herrick District Library, River Ave at 12th and 13th Sts., Holland.

 

Tues., Apr 25, 8 pm: Film, “My Sassy Girl.” Asian Heritage Month Film Festival, sponsored by HAPA, Japan Club, and Hope’s Office of Multicultural Life.  At Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10th St., Holland.

 

Fri., Apr 28, 8 pm:  Cultural Celebration featuring Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, first all-female mariachi ensemble in U.S. Mariachi music; songs in Spanish and English.  Fundraiser for Multicultural Association of Professionals (MAP), presented by MAP and Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; underwritten by Huntington Bank. Tickets $40, from Ticketmaster or FHFAC box office (616) 493-8966.  At Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hill Ave. SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat., Apr 29, 9 am to 4 pm: “Bringing in the Spring” billiards tournament for ages 9 and up, to benefit Cornerstone Youth Ministry Center.  $10 player fee.  Email gqstevieboy@hotmail.com or call Steve Turrell at 990-1823 or 392-3642; send registrations to Cornerstone, PO Box 2261, 49422-2261 or drop off at the center, 407 Central, Holland, M-F between 3:30 and 5 pm; players under age 18 need parental consent.  Hosted and sponsored by Golden 8 Ball, 254 South River, Holland.

 

Sat., Apr 29,  9 am to 7 pm:  African Art for a Heart sale of Senegalese, Zambian, South African, Malian art.  Sponsored by Faith Christian Reformed Church to raise funds for non-covered medical expenses of Holland resident and community activist Fronse Smith, who will have mitrial valve correction heart surgery this year. At the church, Michigan Ave and 26^th St., across the street from Holland Hospital.

 

Sun., Apr 30, 4 pm: Concert in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, with CJ Kingdom-Grier and the ensemble Alabanza & Adoración.  Songs in English and Spanish will include contemporary praise and worship songs, to salsa and meringue music in a gospel style.

Free.  At Calvary Reformed Church, 995 East 8^th St., Holland.

 

Sun.,  Apr 30, 5:30 pm: Community potluck.  Bring a dish to pass, share ideas, meet old and new friends; open to all.  At Leaf and Bean Too, Columbia and 19th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., May 4, 9 am to evening: Buddhist-Christian Conversations, including a panel, presentation on ancient traditions, music, dance, chant, meditation workshops, poetry, more.  (616) 957-3700, Sacred Space.  At Central United Methodist Church, 1011 2nd St., Muskegon.

 

SPRING ESL CLASSES:  Davenport University is offering two sets of classes to help intermediate-level non-native speakers of English improve skills in speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary. 10-week classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays, mornings or evenings, starting May 2 and ending July 13.  Day classes meet 9 to 10 am; evening classes, 6 to 7:30 pm   $300 plus $45 for required textbook. Call instructor Carol McGeehan at (616) 395-4675 or email lynn.melms@davenport.edu

 

 

 

 

In the Community 1 from ACEH April 17

“The task that remains is to cope with our interdependence—to see ourselves reflected in every other human being and to respect and honor our differences.” ... Melba Patillo Beals

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.

Mon., Apr 17, 7 pm: Author and naturalist Stephen Ross talks about natural areas of western and central Cuba, including La Guira National Park, Zapata Swamp, Bay of Pigs, and also the city of Havana. Program of Holland Audubon Club.  $3.  At De Graaf Nature Center, 600 Graafschap Rd., Holland.

 

Tues., Apr 18, 7 pm: Author Anna-Lisa Cox speaks about her book on Covert, a Southwest Michigan town that was racially integrated in the 1860s.  At Martha Miller Center, Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 10^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Apr 20, 4:30 to 7 pm: Asian Heritage Month Film Festival: “Water.”  Sponsored by Hope’s Asian Perspective Assn (HAPA), Japan Club, and Office of Multicultural Life.  At Depree Cook Auditorium, Arts Center, Columbia and 12^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Apr 20, 7:30 pm: Bid for Bowls fundraiser for Ladder Homes, supportive housing for persons with mental illness in Holland/Zeeland area. Bowls donated by Holland Bowl Mill have been decoratively painted by area artists.  Entertainment by Holland Windmill Chorus. www.ladderhomes.org  At Till Midnight/Baker Lofts, 171 East 24th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Apr 20, 7:30 pm: Rosa Parks tribute concert, by the Hpoe College Wind Symphony, including two works written to honor Mrs. Parks.  History professor Dr. Fred Johnson III will read poems and excerpts from sermons in-between the musical pieces; the college faculty Jazz Trio will play and feature guest performers and soloists.  Free. At Dimnent Chapel, College Ave. at 12^th St., Holland.

 

AND…there’s NO reason to stay home Saturday!  Take a look at these SEVEN events:

 

Sat., Apr 22, 8 am to 3 pm: Garage sale fundraiser for Sol Azteca Ballet Folklorico. If you have items to donate, you can bring them starting Friday, Apr 21, from 6 to 7:30 pm.  At Crossroad Chapel, Lincoln Ave at 12^th St., Holland.

 

Sat., Apr 22, 10 am to 2 pm: Walk & Roll fundraiser, Lakeshore Luau, to benefit Lakeshore Center for Independent Living (LCIL); half of pledges raised by ACEH are returned to the Alliance.  At Zeeland West High School, 3390 100^th Ave., Zeeland.  Call 396-5326.

 

Sat., Apr 22, 10 am to 3 pm: llth annual Housing Fair sponsored by City of Holland Human Relations Commission.  Get info on buying a home. At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave. between 8^th and 9^th Sts.

 

Sat., Apr 22, 1 pm: “Heal with Teal” 5K Run/Walk in commemoration of sexual assault awareness month; begins/ends in Centennial Park; informational booth; Clothesline Project display of shirts made by sexual assault survivors and families. Organized by Center for Women in Transition; call 494-1741, website www.aplaceforwomen.org or email LesleyC@aplaceforwomen.org.

 

Sat., Apr 22, 1 to 3 pm: Public opening of new exhibit, Dutch Impressionist Paintings from the Beekhuis Collection.  Talk by Nella Kennedy at 2 pm.  Free.  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St., Holland.

 

Sat., Apr 22, 2 pm: Film, “Eat Drink, Man Woman” (Taiwan, 1994).  Speaker to be announced.  Sponsored by Chiaroscuro.  At Herrick District Library, River Ave. at 12^th and 13^th Sts., Holland.

 

Sat., Apr 22, 7:30 to 10 pm: Reggae show, with the band JAH KINGS.  Tickets $8.  At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts., Holland.

 

Mon, Apr 24, 7 to 9 pm: “Increasing Minority Voting” panel, sponsored by League of Women Voters, with Becky Arenas, Wayne Coleman, Dr. Fred Johnson, and Bin Lim. At Herrick District Library, River Ave between 12^th and 13^th Sts., Holland.

 

Tues., Apr 25, 8 pm: Asian Heritage Month Film Festival: “My Sassy Girl,” sponsored by HAPA, Japan Club, and Hope’s Office of Multicultural Life.  At Martha Miller Building, Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Columbia Ave. at 10^th St., Holland.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:  Wednesday, May 10, 6 pm: Amazing Asians Awards Dinner 2006, first-ever fundraiser for The Asian Center in Grand Rapids.  The center promotes Asian communities in West Michigan.  To receive an invitation, provide your complete mailing address to The Asian Center, 1444 Michigan St., NE, Grand Rapids 49503; telephone (616) 301-3987; website www.asiancenter.info or email info@asiancenter.info

 

 

 

 

ACEH/Hope Event on Campus Friday, April 14

TELEVISION ANCHOR SHOWS DOCUMENTARY APRIL 14 on HOPE'S CAMPUS

 

WOOD-TV anchor Brian Sterling of 24 Hours News 8 will show the documentary “Race in Reality” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the Maas Auditorium, Hope College, Columbia  Avenue at 11^th Street.   Discussion will follow.  There’s no charge, and the public is invited.

 

The event is sponsored by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH), in partnership with Hope’s Office of Multicultural Life.

 

“Race in Reality” follows participants in a Grand Rapids Institute for Healing Racism as they confront racism and prejudice in themselves and society, and consider ways to bring about healing.

In the Community 1 from ACEH Apr 6

Here are a few more events this week, and upcoming:

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.

 

Fri., Apr 7, 7 to 9 pm: Asian Heritage Month film, “My Neighbor Totoro,” sponsored by Hope’s Asian Perspective Association (HAPA), Japan Club, and Hope College Office of Multicultural Life. Free. At Martha Miller Center, Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Columbia Ave. and 10^th St., Holland.

 

Fri., Apr 7: Registration deadline for Tues., Apr 11 Diversity Allies Luncheon; speaker Tonya Willingham, director of operations, Fair Housing Center of Grand  Rapids. $12, general public. Register at www.aquinas.edu/woodrick, Programs and Services link; or call (616) 632-2177. Luncheon catered by Szechuan Garden Chinese Restaurant, at Aquinas College Donnelly Center, 1607 Robinson Rd. SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat., Apr 8, 8 am to 3 pm: Garage sale to raise funds for Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca.  Sol Azteca is a project of the Holland Chorale Community Enrichment Program.  At Crossroad Church, Lincoln Ave at 12^th St., Holland.

 

Sat., Apr 8, all day, starts 9 am: 7^th annual RICE (Realizing and Addressing Issues in our Culture and Education) conference, hosted by Asian Student Union at Grand Valley.  Keynote speaker: Dr. John Lee, "Is it really RICE that brings us together: Multicultural Education in a Racialized Society."  Free; includes lunch. www.riceconference.com or email asu@student.gvsu.edu; call Anh  Truong, (616) 633-2532.  At GVSU Pew Campus, Building E, Loosemore Auditorium, 401 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon., April 10, 5:45 pm: “Asian Adoption Issues: A Panel Discussion,” by adoptee-students at Hope, adopter-parents on Hope’s faculty, and a member of an adoption organization. Panelists will share their unique experiences and “challenges of being a part of biracial or multiracial families.”  Sponsored by HAPA and Office of Multicultural Life. (616) 395-7867.  At Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave. at 10^th St., Holland.

 

Mon., Apr 10: Deadline to reserve for 1^st Business Connections Recognition Awards Luncheon Wed., Apr 12 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Sponsored by Business Connections Committee, Holland Area Chamber of Commerce, supporting programs that address concerns of minority business owners. Awards to "Minority Business of the Year" and "Outstanding Advocate for Minority-Owned Businesses." Emcee, Eva Aguirre Cooper of WOOD-TV ; keynote speaker, Alfredo Gonzales, associate provost, Hope College. Cost is $30 for Chamber members, $45, nonmembers. Call 392-1838 or register online at www.hollandchamber.org   At Maas Center, Columbia and 11th St., Holland.

 

 

 

In the Community 1 from ACEH April 3

“We can embrace our diversity, find strength in it, and prosper together, or we can focus on our differences and try to restrict access to resources by members of ethnic and racial groups different from ours, and limit prosperity for all.” … Andrew Young

 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.

 

Tues, Apr 4, 4 pm:  In celebration of Asian Heritage Month (May), Sonali Allen, community development officer at Mercantile Bank, will speak on “Personal Reflections.”  Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Life and HAPA, Hope’s Asian Perspective Association.  Refreshments will be served.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave and 11^th St., Holland.

 

POSTPONED:  The Asian Food Festival, originally scheduled for Tues., Apr 4, has been rescheduled for  Wed., Apr 12, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.  Charge for community members.  At Phelps Dining Hall, corner of Columbia and 10th St., Holland.

 

Fri., Apr 7 and Sat.,  Apr 8, 7:30 pm: Contemporary Motions Dance Company concerts, “I Dream in Color,” with multiple guest artists and the Grosso Modo dance company of Holland’s sister city,  Querétaro, Mexico. Live music, folkloric and modern dances, “myriad moods, themes and amazing costumes and lighting.” Includes a trio from Veracruz, Mexico; a singer from Puerto Rico, and premiers of new solo works.  $7 admission, or $5 for seniors, students, and children; tickets available at the door.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St., downtown Holland.

 

Sat., Apr 8, 2 to 4 pm: “The Native American World View; A Traditional Native Woman’s Perspective,” by Mrs. Punkin Shananaquet of the Ojibway-Potawattomi Gun Lake Tribe.  For information, contact www.motherstrust.org or tapas@accn.org; (269) 543-3951.  At Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Institute, 6676 122nd Ave., Ganges.

 

Fri., Apr 14, 7 pm: 24 Hour News 8 anchor Brian Sterling shows and discusses “Race in Reality,” a 2005 documentary produced by WOOD-TV/Channel 8 that followed participants in a Grand Rapids Institute for Healing Racism.  Free, open to the public.  Sponsored by the  Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony and co-sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Life.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave and 11^th St., Holland.