In the Community from ACEH August 31

"To those who have hunger give bread; and to us who have bread, give the hunger for justice."...Latin American prayer

 

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.

Fri, Aug 31: Pre-registration deadline for Asian Americans Health Fair, to be held September 29, 2007, at Hong Kong Market Center, 4242 South Division, Kentwood.  Free health screenings and service.  Sponsored by Asian Center and Healthy Asian Americans Project of the University of Michigan School of Nursing.  To register, or for information, call the Asian Center, (616) 301-3987, or www.asiancenter.info

 

Fri, Aug 31 through Sun, Sept 2:  7^th annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival.  Includes free feature films ("Happy Feet" at 8:30 pm, Aug 31, Centennial Park), documentaries, art exhibits, children's mural creation, piñata, music and dance performances, children's storyteller, Salsa Night (8 pm, Sept 1; tickets $15 at door of Holland Armory), paso fino horse demonstration, food booths; bilingual worship service (3 pm Sept 2, Centennial Park). For complete schedule, www.tulipanes.org or pick up a schedule book at the library or other downtown locations. Takes place in downtown Holland, including Centennial Park, Herrick Library, Park Theater, Knickerbocker Theatre, and Holland Area Arts Council.

 

Thurs, Sept 6, 6:30 pm (English speakers) and 7:30 pm (Spanish speakers): Information meeting for Reciprocal Language Partnership (RLP).  www.rlpprogram.org or call (616) 392-9022, ext. 103.  At First Presbyterian Church, 659 State St, Holland. (**Additional meetings Mon, Sept 10, at Fellowship Reformed Church, 300 168^th St. and Tues, Sept 11, at South Side Christian School, 913 Pine Ave.)

 

Sun, Sept 9, 11 am: Bahai Religion and World Peace, by Kim and David Douglas, ACEH founders.  At Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Institute.  www.motherstrust.org or call (269) 543-3951.  At 6676 122^nd Ave, Ganges.

 

Thurs, Sept 13, 9 am: 2^nd annual Fiesta Classic Golf Outing, to benefit Hispanic Community Services Coalition, at initiative of the Muskegon Community Health Project.  $200 for 4-person scramble team.  For information, call Dave Runyan (231) 744-9099 or Emilio Trejo, (231) 828-4734.  At Thoroughbred Golf Double JJ Resort.

 

Fri, Sept 14, 7 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.  Everyone is welcome.  Program features All for One dance group performing four Mexican folkloric dances; supper of Mexican foods.  www.harmonyalliance.org or (616) 405-6761.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:

Sat, Sept 22, 9:30 am to 10 pm: Columbia Arts Festival, featuring diverse group of artists, musicians, writers, performers; food vendors; beer tent; bed race; children's mural creation; family film.  For information, sign up to participate as a performer, or volunteer, contact www.columbiaartdistrict.com or call (616) 262-2698 or Linda at 355-2251.  At Columbia Ave between 18^th and 20^th Sts., Holland.

 

EMPLOYMENT:

Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails has a part-time position for a bilingual (Spanish) membership assistant "to implement Girl Scouting to targeted diverse communities, work to increase diversity in girl and adult membership," and carry out other responsibilities. Headquarters are in Grand  Rapids. Call Susan DeVries at (616) 784-3341 or (800) 442-1401. www.gsmt.org