In the Community from ACEH March 27

"It's ironic that those who till the soil, cultivate and harvest the fruits, vegetables and other foods that fill your tables with abundance have nothing left for themselves." … César Chávez, civil rights activist, founder of the United Farm Worker's Association, and a key voice for migrant farm workers in the 20th century.

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Open now until May 6: Display of paintings depicting aspects of life in India, by local artist Sandra Hansen.  At Butch's, 44 East 8^th St., Holland.

 

Wed, Mar 28, noon to 3 pm:  "Slavery on Trial: The Crisis of the Federal Government and the Cries of the Unhappy Race," by three panelists. Part of Grand Valley State University observance "Remembering the Crossings."  www.gvsu.edu/abolition.  At GVSU Loosemore Auditorium, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Wed, Mar 28, 4 pm: Ninth annual César Chávez celebration at Hope College: "Tú Eres el Futuro—You Are the Future," by Holland Public Schools superintendent Frank Garcia. Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Life. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11^th St., Holland

 

Wed, Mar 28, 7:30 pm: Dennis Archer, formerly Detroit mayor and president of the  American Bar Association: keynote lecture for Slavery on Trial: The Long Road to Freedom. Call (616) 254-0367 for reservations.  www.gvsu.edu/abolition.  At Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, 303 Pearl St., NW, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Mar 29, 4 pm: "The Life and Legacy of César Chávez," by Donicio Valdes, history professor, senior researcher at Julian Samora Research Institute, Michigan State University. At Grand Valley State University Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale.

 

Thurs, Mar 29, 8 pm (also 7:30 and 9:30 pm Friday, Mar 30): "S.E.L.L.O.U.T. Comedy Tour" by four black comedians who call themselves The Blackpack and challenge audiences to go beyond stereotypes.  Advance tickets $13.50 at DeVos Fieldhouse, (616) 395-7890, or $16.50 at the door; a portion of ticket sales goes to Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance if mentioned at time of purchase. At Park Theatre, 248 South River, Holland.

 

Sat, Mar 31, 10:30 am: 2007 César Chávez Social Justice March starts at Hall Elementary School and ends at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 333 Rumsey SW, Grand Rapids, followed by Moments of Reflection Mass and 1 pm reception luncheon at Grand Rapids Community College Tassell M-TEC, 622 Godfrey SW. Call Lupe Ramos-Montigny, (616) 942-5241 or lrmontigny@yahoo.com.  At Hall Elementary School, corner of Hall and Grandville, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Mar 31, 6 pm to midnight: Spring Fling, "touching lives through fun and dance," sponsored by Bayanihan Filipino-American Outreach to benefit Love Inc and other Bayanihan outreach projects.  Adults 21 and older.  Dancing, door prizes, auction, food, cash bar.  Tickets $5 at door or from Marife (616) 218-6360 or Luchi (616) 846-6598. At Fraternal Order of Eagles Club Hall, 20 North 2nd St., Grand Haven.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES: Two groups are being offered for Spanish-speaking women.  One is a domestic violence support group on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 am (refreshments at 10 am), at the Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland; for information, call Rachael at (616) 494-1732. The other is an educational support group addressing emotional and mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, self-esteem, etc.) Wednesdays 6:30 to 8 pm at Bethany Christian Services, 12048 James, Holland; for information, call Rebecca at (616) 396-3391.

 

 

In the Community from ACEH March 20

"A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees."  Amelia Earhart

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Wed, Mar 21, 9 am to 2 pm: Second annual Job Fair, sponsored by Holland Sentinel.  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave at 8^th Street, Holland.

 

Wed, Mar 21, 7 pm: "The Many Faces of Islam:  Conflict, Faith and Politics," by Vali Nasr, author, professor and consultant.  Part of Grand Rapids Community College Diversity Series XII.  Free, open to public.  (616) 234-3390.  At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St, between Library and Division, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Mar 22, 6 pm: "Syria and a Changing Middle East," by Dr. Imad Moustapha, Syrian ambassador to the U.S., author, consultant.  almallam@gvsu.edu.  At Grand Valley State University, Lake Ontario Hall, Room 164, Allendale.

 

Fri, Mar 23, 8 am to 10:30 am (registration at 7:15 am): 9^th annual Summit on Racism Forum.  Breakfast event where the "tipping plan" will be unveiled and people will be challenged to become part of the movement.  Convened by Racial Justice Institute, GRACE.  Registration $20.  (616) 774-2321; www.graceoffice.org  At DeVos Place, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Mar 23, 7 pm: "Consequences of the Middle Passage in the U.S. and Caribbean," by Orlando Patterson, professor of sociology at Harvard University and an expert on slavery in Jamaica.  Part of Grand Valley's Remembering the Crossings events to promote awareness of 2007 as the bicentennial of the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.  (616) 331-8550.  At Grand Valley State University Loosemore Auditorium, 401 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Mar 24, 4 pm: Juneteenth 2007 Soul Food Potluck dinner; bring a dish to pass.  Entertainment, educational talks on Juneteenth, food and fellowship.  RSVP to Wayne Coleman, (616) 355-0071.  At Core City CCDA, 21 West 16^th St., Holland.

 

Sat, Mar 24, 5 pm to 8 pm: Fifth annual Migrant Community Fair, hosted by West Ottawa ESL/Migrant Program.  Community information, games and activities for children, food; DJ, music from 8 to 10 pm. (616) 994-5189.   At West Ottawa High School South Campus, 3600 152^nd Ave, Holland.

 

Mon, Mar 26, 1 pm: "South Africa: a Vision of the Future," 30-minute video on post-apartheid challenges, including the economy and AIDS, hosted by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.  Discussion led by Dr. Charles Strikwerda, retired Calvin College professor of political science.  Free light lunch.  Sponsored by Herrick District Library and World Affairs Council.  At the library, 300 South River Ave., Holland.

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH March 16

"Minds are like parachutes—they only function when open." …Thomas Dewar

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

 

Fri, Mar 16, 6 pm: Documentary film, "Divided by Language: India's Newspapers," produced by GVSU faculty members Vandana Pednekar-Magal and Alan Bell, who have been journalists in India.  Discussion after film.  Free, open to the public.  At GVSU Pew Campus, Loosemore Auditorium, Grand Rapids.

Sat, Mar 17, noon: St. Patrick's Day Parade, from 8^th Street Marketplace east to College Ave., followed by 1 pm performances at Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown Holland.

 

Sat, Mar 17, 7:30 pm: Spiritual and Gospel Extravaganza concert by Holland Chorale, with guest conductor Rollo Dilworth, composer, professor of music at North Park University, and minister of music at Martin Temple African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Chicago. The Grand Rapids Community Chorus will take part.  Tickets $17 adults, $14 seniors, $5 students, at (616) 494-0256, ext. 814.  At Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 11^th St and Central Ave., Holland.

 

Sun, Mar 18, 5:30 pm:  Community potluck.  Everyone is welcome; bring a dish to pass.  Meet new people, greet old friends, enjoy good food and conversation.  At Leaf and Bean Too, 19^th and Columbia, Holland.

 

Mon, Mar 19, 1 pm: "Immigration and America's Future" presentation sponsored by Herrick District Library and World Affairs Council.  Light lunch served.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Mon, Mar 19: Sign up today to attend the Saturday, March 24, Juneteenth 2007 Soul Food Potluck Dinner sponsored by Core City CCDA.  Call Wayne Coleman at (616) 355-0071.  Dinner (March 24) is from 4 to 6 pm at 21 West 16^th St., Holland.

 

 

In the Community from ACEH Mar 12

"You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was."… Irish saying.

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Tues, Mar 13, 5:30 pm: Super Tuesday dinner and presentation on recreation and spring/summer sports programs in Holland. Free child care. Sponsors: Community Action House, City of Holland Ourstreet, Center for Women in Transition.  At Western Theological Seminary, 13^th St. and College Ave., Holland.

 

Wed, Mar 14, 7 pm: "The Struggle for Equity in Education: A Defining Moment in Chicano History," by Paula Crisostomo, social activist and community leader; as a student in the '60s, she led 20,000 Chicanos from five East Los Angeles high schools in a protest against racism and substandard teaching.  Her story became a 2006 HBO movie, "Walk Out."  She directs government and community relations for Occidental College, Los Angeles.  Part of Grand Rapids Community College Diversity Lecture Series XII.  Free, open to the public.  (616) 234-3390.  At GRCC Applied Technology Center, Fountain St. and Ransom Ave., downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Mar 15, 7 pm: "Homelessness in Ottawa County: Families in Transition."  Panelists from Holland Rescue Mission, Community Housing Partnership, Ottawa County Community Action Agency, and Center for Women in Transition, and a person who has needed these services speak about recent count of area homeless, experiences of being homeless, current initiatives, future directions.  Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Holland.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, River Ave and 12th St., Holland.

 

*Fri, Mar 16, 7 pm: Performance by actor and educator Michael Fowlin, "a powerful message of diversity, love, and inclusion."  Free, open to public.  Sponsored by Grand Haven Community Foundation.  At Lakeshore Middle School, 900 South Cutler, Grand Haven. *Information from Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.

 

Sat, Mar 17, noon: St. Patrick's Day Parade and celebration.  Parade begins at 8th St Marketplace, travels east on 8th to College Ave.  Wear green, join walkers in the parade.  At 1 pm, storytelling, bagpipes, dancers at Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St., Holland.  

 

Mon, Mar 19, 9 am to 5 pm: Intercultural Festival of displays, performances, art, music, dance, fashion of various cultures.  Contact rybskije@gvsu.edu  At Grand Valley State University Kirkhof Center, Allendale.

 

Mon, Mar 19, 1 pm: "Immigration and America's Future," by Doris Meissner of the Migration Policy Institute, Washington, DC.  Informal remarks on migration issues and their advantages and disadvantages for countries affected.  Light lunch will be served.  Sponsored by Herrick Library and World Affairs Council.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, River Ave and 12th  St., Holland.

 

Mon, Mar 19, 7 pm: Reception for Jose Guadalupe Posada art exhibit of broadsides depicting life in Mexico City at the turn of the 19th century, followed by remarks from artist Jose Narezo of Grand Rapids at 7:30 pm and gallery open house at 8 pm with a mariachi band and Mexican cuisine. At Grand Valley State University Meijer Campus, Waverly Rd between 24^th and 32^nd Sts., Holland.

 

 

In the Community correction March 5

The complete phone number for the ticket office for the  Simon Shaheen concert is (616) 395-7890.

 

 

In the Community from ACEH March 5

"Community cannot long feed on itself, it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond: their unknown and undiscovered sisters and brothers."  …Author Howard Thurman, dean emeritus, Marsh Chapel, Boston University.

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Wed, March 7, 5 pm to 6:30 pm: Women of Color Dinner.  $7.  Sponsored by  Office of Multicultural Life, Hope College. (616) 395-7867.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11^th St., Holland.

 

Fri, March 9, 7 pm:  Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony meeting.  "Asian Stereotypes in the Media," by Dr. Ji Hoon Park of Hope College communications department; includes images from movies, television.  Open to all.  Children's group, UNITY, also will meet.  www.harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Fri, March 9, 7:30 pm: Palestinian composer, violinist, and oud virtuoso Simon Shaheen and ensemble.  Great Performance Series at Hope College.  Tickets $16 ($12 seniors, $5 children under 18); ticket office (616) 395-789.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave. and 12th St., Holland.

 

Mon, March 12, 1 to 2 pm: "Climate Change and Global Warming," including half-hour video and discussion moderated by retired Calvin College professor Charles Strikwerda.  Light lunch served.  Sponsored by Herrick District Library and World Affairs Council.  (616) 355-3100; www.herrickdl.org At Herrick Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES:

The All for One Dance Group has relocated to the Holland Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St., Holland.  Monday classes, 6 to 7 pm, hip-hop, jazz, freestyle, urban break dance; must be at least 12 years old.  Tuesdays, 6 to 8 pm, Latin, salsa, Columbian, dance exercise; must be at least 10 years old. Instructors: Tony Gonzalez, Jessica Jeffery, Maria Schaffer, Dominique Vargas.  Registration: (616) 396-3278, moonchild6016@sbcglobal.net

 

Community Mediation Training. 40-hour training sponsored by Mediation Services, Thurs, April 12, 5:30 to 9 pm; Fri and Sat, April 13 and 14, 8 am to 5 pm; same hours Thurs through Sat, April 19 to 21.  Fee $400; waived for persons who commit to being volunteer mediators. For applications, information, call (616) 399-1600.  Mediation Services is at 68 West 8^th St., Suite 140, Holland.  Training is at Howard Miller Library and Community Center, 14 South Church  St., Zeeland.

 

Community Action House is seeking a full-time, emergency services caseworker/case manager.  Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and/or comparable work experience in human services; fluency in Spanish. Send letter of interest, resume, by March 9 to Mark Kornelis, Community Action House, 345 West 14th St., Holland, or mkcah@hotmail.com