In the Community from ACEH January 22

 

"We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity.  We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing and inclusion."  ... Max De Pree

 

Herb and Ann

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Tonight, Mon., Jan 22, 6 pm: "Asian Stereotypes in the Media," by Prof. Ji Hoon Park of the Hope College Communications Department, includes video clips and other examples of relevant cases.  Part of Asian Awareness Week at the college, organized by HAPA.  At Maas Conference Center, Columbia and 11^th, Holland.

 

Tues., Jan 23, 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Super Tuesday, interagency collaboration to empower and celebrate individuals and families in the community; open to all; no cost.  Free dinner at 5:30 pm; childcare sign-in 5:50 pm; classes 6 pm, including life skills, support group (in Spanish) for women and their families, Love and Logic parenting curriculum, tutoring and homework help. Sponsored by City of Holland (355-3133), Center for Women in Transition (355-9748), and Community Action House (392-2368) with grants from Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area and City of Holland.  At Western Seminary, 101 East 13^th St., Holland.

 

Tues., Jan 23, 7 pm: Movie, "Il Mare," Korean love story; original version of "The Lakehouse." Part of Asian Awareness Week at Hope College, sponsored by HAPA. At Peale Science Center 1000, College Ave at 11th St., Holland.

 

Wed., Jan 24, 6 pm: "Home Sweet Home," by Dean Moses Lee of Hope College, who will share stories and memories of growing up in Malaysia. Part of Asian Awareness Week at Hope College.  At Phelps Multicultural Lounge, 10th St. at Columbia Ave., Holland.

 

Wed., Jan 24, 7 pm: Documentary on Palestine and Israel, produced by a Hope College student for his senior project; includes interviews conducted during Bethlehem Bible College choir concert in Holland in October.  At Martha Miller Center, 257 Columbia (at 10th St), Holland.

 

Fri., Jan 26, 7:30 pm: The Ahn Trio, part of Hope College Great Performance Series.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave. at 12^th St., Holland.

 

Now through April 29: Slavery on Trial: The Long Road to Freedom, exhibit of more than 100 artifacts from 30 institutions telling the story of Dred Scott and America's struggle with slavery.  9 am to 5 pm daily; entrance free.  (616) 254-0400. www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov  At Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum, downtown Grand Rapids.