In the Community from ACEH August 24

"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little."

…Edmund Burke

 

Herb and Ann

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COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES:

 

• MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 11 am to 1 pm:  State Rep. David Agema (R-Grandville) and the Michigan Border Security and Immigration Task Force of the Michigan House of Representatives are holding a public hearing on "how illegal immigration impacts (West Michigan) communities."  Topics: "economic impact, financial burdens and proper enforcement of immigration," according to a release from Rep. Agema's office.  The Task Force will gather ideas from "law enforcement officials, Farm Bureau representatives, 9/11 Families for a Secure America, and concerned residents."  Agema said, "The task force welcomes voices of the community to attain a clear understanding of the immigration issue, legal or otherwise has on West Michigan."   At Georgetown Charter Township Office, 1515 Baldwin Road, Jenison (west of M-21 Chicago Dr. and I-196; www.gtwp.com or (616) 457-2340).

 

• NEXT WEEK: Tulipanes 2007 Latino Art and Film Festival is looking for volunteers to work on August 28, 29, 31 and September 1 as greeters, crowd control, information table attendants, film ushers, or help to clean up or tear down.  Hours are flexible, but a 2- to 3-hour commitment is suggested.  Most events are in Centennial Park, downtown Holland.  If you can volunteer, email Martha Cerda at enterarmagazine@yahoo.com or call (616) 405-0482.