In the Community from ACEH May 14

"The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen.  Just listen.  Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention." ...Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.

 

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, May 15, 6:30 pm to 8 pm:  "Race, Religion & Racism in the House of God: A Bold Encounter with Division in the Church." Pastor Wayne Coleman shares a series of teachings that will "address the problem and solution of racism and racial prejudice in the church." Free, six-week series runs through June 12.  Open to all, no registration required. (616) 355-0071.  At Core City Christian Community Development Association, 21 West 16th St, Holland.

 

Wed, May 16: The Farmer's Market opens this morning; help support local farms.  At Pine Ave and 8^th St., in front of the Civic Center, Holland.

 

Thurs, May 17, 6:30 pm to 8 pm: "Children and Juvenile Law," informational community forum for Hispanics, sponsored by Latin Americans United for Progress for information, education, and discussion in Spanish about juvenile justice issues.  Free. (616) 392-5058.  At New Community Fourth Reformed Church, 238 West 15^th St, Holland.

 

Sun, May 20, 5:30 pm:  Community potluck, open to everyone.  Please bring a dish to pass.  Meet new people, share ideas, have a good time.  At Leaf and Bean Too, 19th and Columbia, Holland.

 

Tues, May 22, 5:30 pm to 7 pm:  Super Tuesday End of the Year Celebration.

Fun for everyone: children's games, face painting, fire truck, hot dogs and chips.  Free.  Sponsored by Lokers Shoes.  A collaboration of Community Action House, City of Holland, and Center for Women in Transition.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave by Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

SAVE the DATE:

Thurs, June 14: Annual Walk and Roll fundraising event of the Disability Network/Lakeshore; the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony is a partnering organization.  Get a pledge sheet at Leaf and Bean (19^th and Columbia Ave, Holland) or by emailing aceh@harmonyalliance.org  Half of funds raised by ACEH members and friends supports disability programs and half goes to ACEH.  Bring donations to Via Maria Restaurant, 13 West 7th St., Holland, between 5 pm and 7 pm on June 14.  A half-hour walk through downtown Holland starts at 5 pm, followed by pizza, appetizers, and beverages at Via Maria.  

 

If you can't attend the celebration, bring donations to the Disability Network/Lakeshore office, 426 Century Lane, Holland, before June 14; office hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or call Sue Ann, (616) 396-5326.