In the Community from ACEH October 23

"For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other." ... Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity

 

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.

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

 

Sat, Oct 27, 5 pm to 9 pm: Halloween Dance Party, including contests for costumes in 3 categories (horror, fantasy, outrageously unique) and carved pumpkins.  Dance music by Digital Joes Entertainment.  $5 person, $3 for kids age 5 and under; fee includes pizza and non-alcoholic drink.  Pre-registration appreciated for food count; estrella_mull@yahoo.com or call (616) 837-7064.  Sponsored by Bayanihan-Filipino American Outreach, to benefit various outreach programs.  At Escanaba Room, Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.

 

Tues, Oct 30, 6 pm: Day of the Dead Celebration.  Participants of all ages will learn significance and traditions of Day of the Dead in Latino culture, decorate a sugar skull, enjoy "spooky treats," and receive information about building their own Dia de Los Muertos altar honoring ancestors.  At Herrick District Library, River Ave between 12^th and 13^th Sts, Holland.

 

Tues, Nov 6: Remember to Vote!  In Holland, there are contests for Mayor and for two City Council seats.

 

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

 

Fri, Nov 9, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting; open to all.  Program to be announced.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY:  The Holland Human Relations Commission is accepting nominations for its annual Social Justice Awards in the areas of education, employment, government/community relations, housing, and youth.  Letters should address a series of questions about the group or individual's contributions, and should be mailed to the HRC no later than Friday, November 30, 2007; awards will be made in January 2008. For information about what's required, please contact the Human Relations Department at (616) 355-1328 or hrc@cityofholland.com

 

SAVE THE DATE:  The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony will hold its annual holiday potluck on Saturday, December 8, at 5:30 pm.  Everyone is welcome; invite family, friends, and neighbors.  Bring a dish to share.  Activities for children.  At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10^th St,  Holland.