In the Community April 9 from ACEH

"Human diversity makes tolerance more than a virtue; it makes it a requirement for survival."… Rene DuBois.

 

Herb and Ann

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Tues, Apr 10, 4:30 pm: "Art in Tibet," by sculptor and art historian Mac Gimse, an expert on the ways that Indian and Tibetan philosophical and religious ideas are expressed in works of art.  At Maas Center conference room, Hope College, Columbia and 11^th  St., Holland.

 

Wed, April 11, 7:30 pm: Disability Awareness Week concert with Ken Medema, a blind singer and keyboardist.  Free.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St., Holland.

 

Thurs, Apr 12, 3 pm to 7:30 pm: 12th Annual Housing Fair, sponsored by City of Holland Human Relations Department.  Find out what it takes to buy a home, with information from banks, mortgage companies, realtors, local agencies, and the state housing authority.  Various presentations throughout the day on home purchase topics.  Open to all, free.  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave at 8th and 9th Sts.

 

Thurs, Apr 12, 7 pm: Classically trained in piano, Christian artist Fernando Ortega is from a family of weavers and farmers who for generations lived in Chimayo, a small village in Santa Fe; his music celebrates this heritage and "reverence for a tradition of life that is rapidly fading." Check www.freedombaptistschools.org or call (616) 669-2270; tickets $12 to $20. Presented by Freedom Baptist Schools.  At Fair Haven Ministry Center, 2900 Baldwin, Hudsonville.

 

Thurs, Apr 12, 7:30 pm: Gambian musician Alhaji Papa Susso, oral historian and master African harp-lute (kora) player.  He has performed throughout the U.S. and abroad.  Tickets $8 in advance from DeVos Fieldhouse ticket office (616) 395-7890; $10 at the door; $5 for under age 18.  At Park Theatre, 248 South River, Holland.

 

Fri, Apr 13, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting.  Jack Hyde, long-time teacher of high school students whose challenges ranged from autism to dyslexia, will speak about his experiences and humanitarian approach to education.  He is author of "Just Another Brick or How I Survived over 8500 School Lunches," and writes a column for the Holland Sentinel and is a humorous and insightful speaker and writer.  Everyone is welcome.  The children's group, UNITY, also will meet.  Call 405-6761; website is www.harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sun, Apr 15, 5:30 pm: Community potluck; bring a dish to pass, share ideas, meet new people.  At Leaf and Bean Too, Columbia Ave at 19th St., Holland.

 

Mon, Apr 16, 7 pm: New York Times travel correspondent and author ("Men of  Salt") Michael Benanev and his account of joining a 1000-mile camel caravan from salt mines in the Sahara Desert to the market city of Timbuktu.  Includes slides, reading from his book, observations on the economy and Islamic culture of the area.

At Herrick District Library, River Ave at 12^th St., Holland.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY: Continuing at the Star Theatre in the WestShore Mall:

"Amazing Grace," the story of William Wilberforce, the 18^th-century member of Parliament who tried to end the British Empire's role in the slave trade.  He "took on all the elder statesmen to bring about real justice in the world."  Rated PG, 123 minutes.  Highly recommended!