"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
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Wed, Mar 21, 9 am to 2 pm: Second annual Job Fair, sponsored by Holland Sentinel. At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave at 8th 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): 9th 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 16th 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 152nd 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.
