“…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
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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 26th 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 8th 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
