In the Community from ACEH August 9

“Civilization is the process in which one gradually increases the number of people included in the term 'we’ or ‘us’ and at the same time decreases those labeled ‘you’ or ‘them’ until that category has no one left in it.” …Howard Winters

 

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.

Today - Aug 12, 7 and 9 pm: Film, “Sisters in Law.” Two women—a state  prosecutor and a court president-- in Cameroon are determined to prevent spousal abuse. The often hilarious documentary was called “one of the best of all time” at the Telluride Film Festival; the New York Times  said it “positively soars…who are these women and can they please take over the world soon?”  Unrated; 1 hour 44 minutes.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8th St., Holland.

 

Sat., Aug. 12, 6:30 to 8 pm:  Taco  Dinner/Show Fundraiser sponsored by Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca de Humberto Hernandez.  $8 for adults; $5 children.  At Corpus Christi Center, 12100 Quincy St. (corner of 120^th), Holland.

 

Sun., Aug. 13, 1 to 4 pm: 8^th annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Please bring a dish to pass; ACEH provides beverages and table service.  Great food, good conversation, music, piñata for kids, games.  Open to everyone—invite someone new!  Call 396-2201.  At Ransom Park, 16500 Ransom (north of Quincy) between 160^th and 168^th, north side of Holland.

 

 Free, five-week computer classes offered by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP):  Mon., Aug 14 (in Spanish), computers in the workplace, Microsoft Office 2003, Word, Excel, Power Point; Tues., Aug. 15 ( Spanish), computers in the workplace—no prior computer knowledge needed; Wed., Aug. 16 ( English), computers in the workplace; Thurs., Aug. 17 ( English), Microsoft Office 2003, Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Office Suite. Classes meet once a week, 6 to 9 p.m. Call 392-5058 between 9 am and 5 pm to preregister. At LAUP, 100 North Fairbanks (north of 8th St.), Holland.

 

Sat., Aug. 19, 9 am to 4 pm: MAM-JAM Indoor/Outdoor 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, ages 7 to seniors, girls and boys, men and women.  Register by August 17 at 8:30 pm at Maple Avenue Church, 427 Maple Ave., or fax to Steve Turrell at (616) 392-9273.  $10 player fee, $40 for teams.  Tournament is at the church, 17th and Maple Ave., Holland.

           

Tulipanes needs volunteers and broken tiles!  Tulipanes, the annual Latino Art and Film  Festival, will be September 1-3 in Centennial Park, downtown Holland, featuring live music, dancers, artwork, food, and great movies.  But…the Festival needs volunteers to help out.  Please contact Angela Hanks at angela.hanks@chemicalbankmi.com and she’ll set you up with a convenient day and time.

            --The Holland Area Arts Council has commissioned artist Jose Narezo to create a 4 by 7-foot mosaic celebrating Latino art.  Volunteers also are needed to help assemble the project.  Drop off damaged pottery, plates, tiles at the arts council, 150 East 8^th  St., or at the office of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Maple Ave. and 13th St. Holland.