In the Community from ACEH Oct 23

“I do not think the measure of a civilization is how tall its buildings of concrete are, but rather how well its people have learned to relate to their environment and fellow man.”…Sun Bear of the Chippewa Tribe

 

Herb and Ann

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Wed., Oct 25, 4 pm: “How To  Do Business with the French in an American  Company in the U.S.: The Views of Two West Michigan French Business Managers,” with Fabienne Munch of Herman Miller and Loick Griselain of Johnson Controls.  Sponsored by Hope College French Cultural Studies Colloquium.  At Maas Center Conference Room, Columbia & 11^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Oct 26, 4 pm: Appalachian Treasures, a multi-media presentation on mountaintop removal coal mining and its social and environmental justice impacts in Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee.  At Maas Center Conference Room,  Columbia & 11^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Oct 26, 7 pm: Choir from Palestine's Bethlehem Bible College  singing in Arabic, with English translation on overhead screens, and performing the Middle Eastern dance, the Dabka.  Sponsored by First United Methodist Church women, Third Reformed Church, and Calvary Reformed Church.  At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10^th St., Holland.

 

Fri., Oct 27, 4 pm: Multicultural life series with John Bailey: "People of the Three Fires: Then and Now."  Bailey is former executive director, Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs, and will be master of ceremonies for the Oct. 28 pow wow (see below).  Sponsored by Phelps Scholars and Hope College Office of Multicultural Life.  At Maas Conference Room, Columbia Ave at 11th St., Holland.  (NOTE: This Friday date is correct.)

 

Fri., Oct 27, 6 pm: Program and museum exhibit opening of "Latin American Graphics,” national tour of  works by 39 Latin American artists from 15 countries.  Tour guides and exhibit labels in English and Spanish.  Sponsors: Herman Miller Foundation, Magna  Donnelly, LaSalle Bank.  Exhibit continues to Dec.10.  888-200-9123 or online at www.hollandmuseum.org

            --6 pm:  Performance by Ballet Folklórico at Holland Armory, 16 West 9th St., Holland.

            --7 pm:  Exhibit opening at Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St., Holland

 

Sat., Oct 28, 10 am to 9 pm, with Grand Entries at 1 and 6 pm:  Second annual Anishnabek Nodin Traditional pow wow, with the theme “Honoring Our Heritage” and in a spirit of reconciliation.  Family event, open to all.  Dancing, drumming (Ribbontown is host drum), other activities. Veterans’ Circle at 1 pm will include Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and Dutch Americans.  Sponsored by Native American Tribes in the Lakeshore Area (Gun Lake Band, Pokagon Band, Little Traverse Bay Band, Nottawaseppi Huron Band), Phelps Scholars, Hope College, First United Methodist Church.  At Civic Center, Pine Ave and 9th  St., Holland.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:

Tues., Nov. 7, all day:  Election Day—your vote is your voice/su voto es su voz!