In the Community from ACEH May 1

“We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community.  Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and our own.”… César Chávez

 

Herb and Ann

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Tonight, Monday, May 1, 8 pm:  Candlelight vigil in support of immigrants and a humane governmental approach to this issue.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte and 10^th St., Holland.

 

Fri., May 5 (5 to 8 pm) and Sat., May 6 (9 am to 5 pm): 41^st  Fiesta (formerly Cinco de Mayo), “Festival of Colors and Cultures” sponsored by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP).  Queen and king contests, music, low-rider cars, activities, food.  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave between 8^th and 9^th Sts.

 

Fri., May 5, 6:30 to 11 pm: Tulip Time entertainment and fireworks (rain date Saturday, May 6).  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte and 10^th St., Holland.

 

Sat., May 6 to Saturday, May 13: 77th Tulip Time Festival, with events throughout Holland. Parades, concerts, Klompen dancing, shows, arts and crafts and…food.

 

Fri., May 12, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony meeting; open to the public.  Learn more about the history of Holland, its founders and institutions. Special speaker. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.  Call 786-0829; www.harmonyalliance.org