In the Community from ACEH May 29

"The struggle for civil rights is the struggle to align the reality in our society with the promises in the great documents of our civil life: the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence." ...Mary Frances Berry, former chairperson of the federal Commission on Civil Rights, now professor of American social thought and history at the University of Pennsylvania.

 

Herb and Ann

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Thurs, May 31, 7:30 pm: Akapoma Group performing traditional music and dance from Ghana and West Africa, led by Kwabena Osei Appiagyei, former master musician and educator for the Ghana Dance Ensemble, University of Ghana-Legon. $20.  Call (616) 245-3815 or 245-8737; credit card purchases from Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, (616) 459-2787.  At St. Cecilia Music Center Royce Auditorium, 24 Ransom, NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, June 1, 7 pm: Prayers for peace, "Peace with the Earth," sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace.  At the Peace Pole, Smallenberg Park, Fairbanks Ave and 16^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, June 8: Deadline to sign up for Juneteenth Talent Show (see below).  Get applications from Wayne Coleman at Core City CCDC, 21 West 16^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, June 12, 1 pm, or Wed, June 13, 6:30 pm: Informational meetings for community organizations interested in learning about the local Reciprocal Language Partnership, which pairs Native English speakers with Native Spanish speakers in classes for language learning, cultural exchange, and community building. The RLP is seeking to expand its classes to new sites by partnering with local groups and churches. www.rlpprogram.org  Call Pieter Kiwiet, (616) 392-9022, ext. 165.  At First Presbyterian Church, 659 State St, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 14, 5 pm:  Annual Walk and Roll fundraiser of the Disability Network/Lakeshore, which provides assistance and services to area persons with disabilities.  ACEH is partnering with the Disability Network; funds raised by ACEH members and friends will be divided between the two organizations. For donation form, contact aceh@harmonyalliance.org or pick up one at Leaf and Bean coffee shop, 19^th and Columbia. Event includes half-hour walk through downtown Holland, followed by appetizers and beverages at Via Maria Restaurant.  Meet at Via Maria, 13 West 7^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, June 16, 1 to 7 pm: Annual celebration of Juneteenth, including keynote speaker Dr. Fred Johnson at 3 pm, talent show, food booths, information tables.  ACEH will offer information and children's activities at the event (there will not be a regular ACEH meeting in June).  Sponsored by Core City CCDC, 355-0071.  At Kollen Park band shell area, Van Raalte Ave. near 12^th St., Holland.