In the Community from ACEH October 19

 

 "I have seen that in any great undertaking it is not enough for a man to depend simply upon himself." … Lone Man (Isna-la-wica) Teton Sioux

 

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.

Sat, Oct 20, 8 a.m.: "Let's Walk for Education" fundraiser of L.E.A.P. West Michigan to benefit middle-school tutoring programs.  Lace up your walking shoes (or wear flip-flops if you are young and brave) and show up at Harbor Lights Middle School, 1024 136^th Ave, and hoof it 4.7 miles to West Middle School, 500 West 24th in Holland. You can do it!  Cost is $20.  For information, call Wayne Coleman at 355-0071.

 

Sat, Oct 20, 10 am: Third annual Anishnabek Traditional Pow Wow "Honoring Our Ancestors" sponsored by the local Anishnabek community and Hope College.  Dancers, drummers, music, Native vendors.  Grand Entries at 1 pm and 6 pm; reconciliation service at 5:15 pm.  Adults, $5, students $3, families $8; elders and preschoolers free.  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave between 8th and 9th Sts, Holland.

 

Sun, Oct 21, 5:30 pm: Community potluck: Bring a dish to pass, meet new people, share ideas and fellowship.  Open to everyone.  At Leaf and Bean Too, Columbia Ave at 19th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Oct 22, 1 pm: Ensemble of Japanese musicians presents "Introduction to Japanese Music: Gender, History, Spirituality, and Aesthetics."  At Wichers Auditorium, Music Building (just west of Dewitt Center), Hope College.

 

Mon, Oct 22, 7:30 pm: Japanese music concert with Michael Chikuzen Gould, shakuhachi (five-holed, end-blown flute); Chieko Iwazaki, koto and shamisen (13-stringed zither and 3-stringed, banjo-like instrument); and Kodi Iwazaki, shakuhachi.  At Wichers Auditorium, Music Building (just west of Dewitt Center), Hope College

 

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

 

Sat, Nov 3, 9 am to 9 pm: Fifth annual traditional Pow Wow "Along the Owashtinong" sponsored by the Native American community and the Public Museum of Grand Rapids. Drummers (host drum: Sons of 3 Fires), dancers, vendors, silent auction, raffles.  Grand Entries at 1 pm and 6 pm.  Adults $8, children $3.  Call (616) 456-3977. At Van Andel Museum Center, 272 Pearl St, Grand Rapids.

 

FRI, Nov 9, 6:30 pm: Reciprocal Language Partnership fundraiser, with silent auction, raffle, door prizes, buffet dinner, music, child care.  Tickets $10.  www.rlpprogram.org At Third Reformed Church, Pine Ave at 13th St, Holland.

 

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

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY:

Ballet Folklórico Sol Azteca is accepting new students, age 7 and up.  Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 7 pm and 7 to 8 pm; children ages 4 to 6 practice on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6 pm at Crossroads Chapel, 287 Lincoln, Holland.  For information, contact director Marti Gonzalez at (616) 403-6617 or coordinator Tony Sanchez, (616) 403-4727.

 

Sol Azteca is looking for a new space to practice on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 8 pm and Saturdays 9:30 am to noon; the space must accommodate up to 20 dancers at a time (at least 18 by 24 feet in size).  Call Mrs. Gonzalez at the number above.