In the Community from ACEH Nov 6

“Voting is the least arduous of a citizen’s duties.  He has the prior and harder duty of making up his mind.”  … Ralph Barton Perry

 

Herb and Ann

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Mon., Nov. 6 through Fri., Nov. 10, 7 and 9 pm:  Film, “Why We Fight,” 2005 winner at the Sundance Film Festival; this critique of American militarism has been called “provocative and even-handed.”  Rated PG-13; parental discretion advised. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St., Holland.

 

Mon., Nov. 6 through Fri., Nov. 17: 10 am to 5 pm Mon-Sat.; 1 to 5 pm Sun.  "Picturing Genocide" exhibit of art by children living in the Darfur region of the Sudan.  Brought to Holland by Holland Peacemakers.  At Hope College DePree Art Center, Columbia & 12th St., Holland.

 

Tues., Nov. 7, all day:  The commercials and ads end, and it’s finally time to VOTE!  ACEH supports a NO vote on Proposition 2 (the proposal would end affirmative action and outreach programs based on race, gender, national origin) and a YES vote in Holland and Holland  Township to increase millage for the MAX transportation system.

 

Wed., Nov. 8,  4 pm: Multicultural Enrichment Series, with attorney Susan Im on “Business Immigration: The Need for Reform.”  She is chair of the immigration committee of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Asian and Pacific American Affairs. Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Life.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave and 11^th St., Holland.

 

Wed., Nov. 8,  5 pm:  Asian  Food Festival.  Cost is $5.  At Phelps Dining Hall, across the hall from Maas Auditorium, Columbia & 11^th, Holland.

 

Fri., Nov. 10, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony meeting.  Fred Stella, president of the Interfaith Dialogue Association of Grand Rapids and host of the weekly radio program “Common Threads” on WGVU, speaks on “The Hindu Dharma in the West.” Open to the public. The children’s group, UNITY, also will meet.  Call 786-0829 or check website www.harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sat., Nov. 11, 4:30 to 6:30 pm:  International cuisine dinner and international bazaar, part of the 12^th annual Hope College IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures event.  $5 for the public. At Phelps Dining Hall, 10^th St. at Columbia Ave (entrance also from Maas Center), Holland.

            --7 pm:  IMAGES international showcase featuring songs, poems, dances and other “clips of culture” in multiple languages and fashions by more than 50 international students and community members representing Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, the Middle East, Nepal, Russia, Singapore, Serbia, South America, and the United States. Sponsored by Hope’s International Education Office, 396-7605.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St.,  Holland.

 

Sat., Nov. 11,  6:30 to 9:30 pm: Silent auction of over 110 items, including sports equipment, original art, lessons on various hobbies and sports, gift certificates for products and services. Event benefits the Reciprocal Language Partnership, which pairs English and Spanish speakers to learn each other’s language.  Door prizes, entertainment, taco bar, child care.  Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church.  At Boys and Girls Club, 435 Van Raalte Ave., Holland.

 

Mon., Nov. 13 through Fri., Nov. 17, 7 and 9 pm:  Film, "Who Killed the Electric Car."  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Nov. 16, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm: Soup for All lunch; fundraiser for Ottawa Area Housing Coalition for homeless prevention endowments at Holland/Zeeland and Grand Haven Area community foundations.  Cost is $10.  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave. at 8^th St, and St. Patrick’s Church, 920 Fulton, Grand Haven.

 

Fri., Nov. 24 through Dec. 2, 7 and 9 pm (Nov. 30 at 9 pm only): Film, "Crossing Arizona," immigration documentary awarded grand prize at Holland's Tulipanes Film Festival in September; back by popular demand.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St., Holland.

 

Sat.,  Dec. 2, 5:30 pm:  Annual holiday potluck and cultural celebration of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH); open to all.  Bring dish to pass and nonperishable item for local food bank; ACEH provides beverages, table service.  Music, special activities for children.  At First United Methodist Church, 57 W. 10th St. (use 9th St. entrance), between River and Pine Aves., Holland.  www.harmonyalliance.org

 

Ongoing until Dec. 10:  Exhibit “Latin American Graphics: The Evolution of Identity from the Mythical to the Personal.”  Works of 39 artists from 15 Latin American countries; organized by Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA.  Admission fee (Mondays free).  392-9084; www.hollandmuseum.org  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St., Holland.