In the Community from ACEH Sept 18

“Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed.  You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read.  You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride.  You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.”  … César Chávez.

 

Herb and Ann

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Tues., Sept 19, 7:30 pm: University students from Japan  perform in concert with Hope College Symphonette and Women’s Chamber Choir.  Free.  At Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, College Ave. at 12^th St., Holland.

 

Wed., Sept 20:  Phone registration deadline for the Hispanic Leadership Conference to be held on Saturday, Sept 23 (see below).  $5 charge can be paid the day of the conference and includes a meal if pre-registered by Sept 20. Call (616) 392-5058.

 

Thurs., Sept 21, 3 p.m.: Panel discussion on the November 7 ballot proposal that would ban affirmative action programs in Michigan.  Panelists include representatives of the main organizations opposing and supporting the ban.  Open to the public, no charge.  Sponsored by West Michigan College and University Presidents Implementation Group, including Hope College.  (A second panel presentation will be at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center at Calvin College, Grand Rapids.)  At Maas Center Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Sept 21, 7 pm: Peace Pole installation at Smallenburg Park, north of 16^th St. on Fairbanks Ave., Holland.

 

Sat., Sept 23, 7:30 am to 2 pm: 5^th annual Hispanic Leadership Conference; keynote address by Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. of the US Hispanic Leadership Institute.  Open to all, students especially welcome.  $5.  Can register at the door, but no meal included.  Call 392-5058.  At West Ottawa High  School South, 3600 152^nd Ave., Holland.

 

Sat., Sept 23, 7 pm: JAH Kings Reggae Band concert.  $8.  At Park Theater, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts., Holland.