“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” …
Mother Teresa
Herb and Ann
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Thurs., Sept. 14, 4 to 5:30 pm: Program on Proposal 2, the November ballot initiative dealing with affirmative action. Jean Doss of One United Michigan speaks “On the Not so Civil Rights Initiative: Why It’s Harmful to Women and Minorities and Families in Michigan.” Open to the public. Sponsored by Women Studies and Women’s Issues Organization at Hope College. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St., Holland.
Fri., Sat., Sun, Sept 15-17, various hours: “Mexico’s Mineral Treasures”—3rd annual Gem and Mineral Show; special exhibit of over 50 minerals from the rich mining districts of Mexico. Adults, $2; students 50 cents. (616) 392-5701, Tulip City Gem and Mineral Club. At Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th St., Holland.
Fri., Sat., Sept 15-16, noon to 11 pm; Sun, Sept 17, noon to 6 pm: Fiesta Mexicana honoring Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16). Local and regional music groups, dance troupes, mariachis, crafts, food, beer tent, souvenirs; presented by Mexican Heritage Association. www.Mexican-Heritage.org or (616) 334-1000. At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.
Fri., Sept 15 – Sun., Sept 17: Muskegon Irish Festival. Music, marketplace, food, pub tent. Adults $6; children 6 to 12, $2. www.michiganirish.org
Wed., Sept 20, 5:30 to 7 pm: “Hispanics in West Michigan: Challenges and Opportunities,” by Jose Reyna, assistant to the Grand Rapids city manager. (616) 331-2177. At Grand Valley State University, Pew Campus, Loosemore Auditorium, 401 Fulton St., NW., Grand Rapids.
Thurs., Sept 21, 7 pm: Installation of a new Peace Pole in Smallenburg Park. This is the International Day of Peace The pole will say “May peace prevail on Earth” in 16 languages. Sponsored by Holland Peacemakers. At the park, north of 16th St. on Fairbanks Ave., Holland.
Sat., Sept. 23, 7:30 am to 2 pm: 5th annual Hispanic Leadership Conference; keynote address by Dr. Juan Andrade Jr., of the US Hispanic Leadership Institute. Cost is $5. Open to all. Call 392-5058 or contact www.laup.org. At West Ottawa High School South, 3600 152nd Ave., Holland.
Sat., Sept 23, 7 pm: JAH KINGS Reggae Band concert, with Alexander Washington and Holland High School choir members. Tickets $8. At Park Theater, River Ave. between 10th and 11th Sts., Holland.
Tues, Wed., Thurs, Sept 26, 27, 28, 7:30 pm: Diversity Film Series exploring issues of race, class, and gender. Free; includes outdoor entertainment and refreshments. Sept 26: Boys Will be Men: Growing Up Male in America; Sept 27: Home of the Brave: A White Woman’s Sacrifice for Civil Rights; Sept 28: Genghis Blues: A Blind Blues Musician in the Land of Tuva. Sponsored by city of Grand Rapids and a wide variety of civic, financial and business organizations. For info or rain location, call (616) 456-3000. At Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Grand Rapids.
