In the Community from ACEH Sept 21

 "To practice hospitality in our world, it may be necessary to evaluate all the laws and all the promotions and all the invitation lists of corporate and political society from the point of view of the people who never make the lists.  Then hospitality may demand that we work to change things."  … Sister Joan Chittister, member of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, PA; author of 30 books; social psychologist.

 

Herb and Ann

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Tonight, Friday, Sept 21, 7 and 9 pm: Film, "Crossing Arizona," a look at the people and points of view involved in immigration in the southwest: immigrants, Border Patrol, humanitarian groups, Minutemen. Highly recommended; award-winner at 2006 Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival.  Also shown Saturday, Sept 22, and Tues through Thurs, Sept 24-27.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8th St, Holland.

 

Tonight, Friday, Sept 21, 7 pm: Holland Peacemakers observe first anniversary of the Peace Pole; people are invited to come, light candles, speak if they wish.  At Smallenburg Park, Fairbanks Ave off 16th St, Holland.

 

Tonight, Friday, Sept 21, 8 pm to 11 pm: Back to School Bash for 6^th to 12^th graders; free food from Taco Bell; music; fun; prizes and raffles.  Sponsored by various community groups.  At Boys and Girls Club Teen Center, Van Raalte Ave and 18th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 22, mid-morning to evening: Columbia Art District Festival, with music, performers, artists, kids' art center, food, fashion show, more.  Bed race in the street at 11:30 am; free movie "Annie Hall" at dusk.  On Columbia Ave between 18^th and 20^th Sts, Holland (near Leaf and Bean).  

 

Tues, Sept 25, 4 pm: Cuban-born Alejandro Portes, director of the Center for Migration and Development at Princeton University, speaks on "Segmented Assimilation: Prospects for the Immigrant Second Generation"; now a U.S. citizen, he has received many honors and awards.  He is co-author of "Immigrant America: A Portrait." Presentation is part of Hope College Critical Issues Symposium, "Immigration: Shaping and Reshaping America" (see below).  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 27, 4 pm: "Immigration Restriction during a Time of War: The Literacy Test Debate in the World War I Era," by Jean Petit of the Hope College History Dept.  In the Herrick Room, Dewitt Center, Columbia Ave near 11th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 29, 8 pm: Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble performs with array of Japanese drum (taiko), gongs, bells, bamboo flutes, more.  Tickets $30; $15 students, from www.sc4a.org or (269) 857-2399.  At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver, Saugatuck.

 

LOOKING AHEAD and ONGOING:

--Now through mid-October, The History Channel is presenting a number of programs related to Hispanic Heritage Month; additional programs are on The History Channel – en español.  Check your local TV listings for times and topics.

 

--Now through mid-October, artist Erick Pichardo will have his works exhibited at National City Bank, 171 Monroe Ave, NW, Grand Rapids. 

 

--Oct 2 and Oct 3, various times and locations: Hope College Critical Issues Symposium on immigration; for schedule of speakers and events, go to www.hope.edu/cis