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