In the Community from ACEH October 16

"The survival of the world depends upon our sharing what we have and working together.  If we don't, the whole world will die.  First the planet, and next the people." …Fools Crow, Ceremonial Chief of the Teton Sioux

 

Herb and Ann

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Wed, Oct 17, 7 pm: Elder George Martin and other members of the Ogitchidaw (Veterans and Warriors) Society of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe will speak about traditional Native concepts of caring for and protecting their community.

Sponsored by Hope College in connection with the third annual Pow Wow (see October 20 listing).  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Oct 18, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series with Nahid Rachlin, who grew up in Iran, and poet Jay Hopler, born in Puerto Rico. Rachlin's memoir, "Persian Girls," was selected by Christopher Merrill as one of the four best books of 2006.  Jazz group plays at 6:30 pm.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Oct 20, 8 am: Fundraiser, "Let's Walk for Education," to benefit middle school tutoring program of L.E.A.P. West Michigan (formerly Core City CCD).  The 4.7-mile walk starts at West Ottawa Harbor Lights Middle School, 1024 136^th Ave. on the north side, and ends at West Middle School, 500 West 24^th St, Holland.  Cost to walk is $20; volunteers, contributors, corporate sponsors needed.  Call (616) 355-0071 or mail check to L.E.A.P., 21 West 16^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Oct 20, 10 am: Third annual Anishnabek Nodin Traditional Pow Wow, with grand entries at 1 pm and 6 pm and a reconciliation service at 5:15 pm.  Event includes dancers, drummers, Native vendors.  Sponsored by the local Anishnabek community and Hope College, with support from Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, Potawatomi Resource Conservation and Development Council, Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi Indians, and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.  Adults $5, students $3, families $8; elders, preschoolers, free.  At Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8^th St at Pine Ave, Holland.

 

Wed, Oct 24, 8:30 am: Multicultural Network meeting.  At Holland City Hall,

River Ave. at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Oct 24, 4 pm: African American muralist and artist Hubert Massey speaks.  Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Nov 9, 6:30 pm: Reciprocal Language Partnership (RLP) silent auction, raffle, door prizes, buffet dinner; some 130 items and services have been donated to the fundraiser. At three Holland sites, RLP pairs English speakers with Spanish speakers to learn each other's language and culture. Tickets $10.  At Third Reformed Church, Pine Ave at 13^th St, Holland.  

 

Sat, Nov 9, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting, open to the public.  Program to be announced. www.harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.