In the Community 2 from ACEH June 16

“I’m just an average citizen.  Many black people before me were arrested for defying the bus laws.  They prepared the way.” … Rosa Parks

 

Herb and Ann

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Tonight, 6 pm: Public ceremony at College Ave. and 19^th St., Holland, to rename College Park as Rosa Parks Green, honoring the late civil rights activist. 

 

Sat., June 17, 1 to 6 pm: 7^th annual celebration of Juneteenth, “Keeping the Legacy Alive.”  Speaker, activities for families and youth, music, games, local talent contest, step dancers, information booths, barbeque and soul food.  At Kollen Park, on the waterfront at Van Raalte and 10^th St., Holland.

 

Tues., June 20, 7 pm:  “Understanding the New Immigration Bills,” educational forum with immigration attorneys Danny Upton, Robert Alvarez, and Jose Sandoval; Jon De Witte, district director for Cong. Peter Hoekstra; and Paul Troste of Sen. Carl Levin’s district office. Moderator, Rev. Andy Fierro.  Free, open to the public, child care provided for infants to age 5.  Sponsored by Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, Community Action House, Crossroad Chapel, Justice for Our Neighbors, Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, Latin Americans United for Progress, St. Francis de Sales Church.  At St. Francis de Sales Church, Maple Ave. and 13^th St., Holland.

 

Fri., June 23, 7 pm: “Why Knot? The Christian Case for Gay Marriage,” by professor and author David Myers.  Sponsored by Holland Lakeshore PFLAG.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave., Holland.

 

Sun., June 25, 11 am: “A Christian View of Interfaith Relations,” by Rev. John Buttrey, retired minister in the United Church of Christ denomination and ACEH member.  At Mothers Trust- Lakeshore Institute, 6676 122^nd Ave., Ganges, two miles south of Saugatuck and Douglas; phone (269) 543-3951; www.motherstrust.org