In the Community from ACEH June 5

"We will surely get to our destination if we join hands." …Aung San Suu Kyi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.  Since July 1989, she has been put under house arrest or jailed repeatedly by the Myanmar (Burma) government; on May 25 of this year, her detention was extended for another year.  Her birthday is June 19.

 

Herb and Ann

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Wed, June 6, 7 pm:  Film, "Standing Silent Nation," the story of a Lakota family who plants industrial hemp on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.  A collaboration with the independent nonfiction series on PBS, P.O.V.  Free.  For details, www.wgvu.org/cinema  At Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA), 41 Sheldon St, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, June 7-Sat, June 9:  16^th biennial conference of Association for the Advancement of Dutch-American Studies, focusing on  ethnic literature and art of Dutch Calvinists in North America, including writings of disillusioned immigrants, role of Dutch-American newspapers, family names as a reflection of cultural heritage, life experiences of Dutch-American women in fiction and non-fiction, discussions of Dutch-Americans writers and regional artists. Open to the public; registration $25 for entire event, less for those attending one day; meals extra.  Sponsored by Hope College A. C. Val Raalte Institute.  Schedule online at www.hope.edu/vri/aadas or call conference registrar at (616) 395-7678.  At Hope College Maas Center (and other campus locations), Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, June 9, 1 and 6 pm, and Sun, June 10, noon: 28^th annual Homecoming of the Three Fires Traditional Powwow, featuring American Indian dance, food, arts, crafts, and music.  Free.  Information (616) 458-8759.  Sponsored by Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians.  At Riverside Park, Monroe Ave., downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, June 9, 9 am to 5 pm, and Sun, June 10, 9 am to 4 pm: 7^th annual Feast of the Strawberry Moon, 18^th-century living history experience portraying lives of Native Americans, voyageurs, fur traders, craftspeople, military and merchants from the 1700s.  $3 per person per day, $12 family; kids under 5 free.  Sponsored by Tri-Cities Historical Museum.  At Harbor Island, Grand Haven.

 

Thurs, June 14, 5 pm:  Walk and Roll fundraiser for Disability Network/Lakeshore.  Half of funds raised by ACEH members and friends goes to ACEH.  Half-hour walk in downtown Holland, followed by appetizers and beverages.  At Via Maria Restaurant, 13 West 7^th St., Holland.

 

Fri, June 15, 6 pm: Inter-religious Circle, with readings from diverse religious paths, meditation, music, silence.  At 7:30 pm: The Peaceful Sisters lead Dances of Universal Peace, circle dancing and singing of inter-religious groups.  Free.  (616) 957-3700.  At Sacred Space, 58 East Beltline, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, June 16, 1 pm: Curator's tour of 19^th-century Dutch paintings.  $7 adults; $6 seniors; $4 students.  At New Dutch Galleries of Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St., Holland.

 

Sat, June 16, 1 to 7 pm: Annual celebration of Juneteenth, featuring speech by Dr. Fred Johnson, music, talent show, food vendors, information booths, family activities.  Free.  Information: (616) 355-0071. Sponsored by Core City CCDC, the City of Holland, and Fifth Third Bank.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave and 12^th St., Holland.

 

Sat, June 16, 8 pm:  Theater production, "Abie's Irish Rose," by Jewish Theatre of Grand Rapids, the story of young newlyweds from Jewish and Catholic backgrounds and their interactions with their families; followed by talk-back session with local Jewish/Christian married couples.  $10.  (616) 459-7267.  At Spectrum Theater, 160 Fountain St, SE, Grand Rapids.  (Play also produced on other dates in June.)

 

Tues, June 19, 6 to 8:30 pm: Asians in America—The Silent Minority in Memory of Vincent Chin, a 27-year-old Chinese American murdered in Detroit in 1982 by two white unemployed auto workers motivated by anti-Japanese sentiments.  The fundraiser for the Asian Victims Relief Fund will feature a special screening of the Academy-Award nominated documentary, "Who Killed Vincent Chin?" followed by a panel discussion with local experts.  Free, but donations to the Fund welcome; food available for purchase.  Sponsored by AVRF and Asian Pacific Americans for Progress, concerned about recent attacks on Asian Americans in New York, Wisconsin, and Michigan, including Grand Rapids. www.apaforprogress.org; (616) 235-0284 or (616) 698-0558.  At St. Mary Magdalen Family Center, 1213 52^nd St., SE, Kentwood.