In the Community from ACEH October 30

"How is it that we can talk to somebody as far as the moon, but we can't talk to somebody right next door to our house because of religion, race, or ethnicity?" …Daryl Davis, author of "Klan-Destine Relationships," a book about the KKK.

 

Herb and Ann

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Tonight, Oct 30, 6 pm: Celebration of the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), traditionally an observance in Latino culture to honor one's ancestors. Activities, information.  Free.  At Herrick District Library, River Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Tonight, Oct 30, 7 pm: Film, "Himalaya: The Caravan," Academy Award-nominated for best foreign film.  Part of Nepal Focus Week at Hope College to learn about Nepali culture and support building an elementary school in rural Nepal.  At Science Center 1000, College Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Oct 31, 7 pm: Documentary, "A School of Their Own," Riverside School children "flourish despite an abusive caste system."  Part of Nepal Focus Week at Hope College.  At Science Center 1000, College Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Nov 2, 3 pm to 8 pm; (slide presentation at 6 pm) and Sat, Nov 3, 2 pm to 8 pm; slides at 4 pm: "A Taste of India" exhibit of art by Sandra Hansen of Holland. Painting demonstrations and refreshments both days. www.reflectionsart.com At Reflections Fine Art Gallery, 172 South River, Holland.

 

Sun, Nov 4, 11 am: "Spiritual Dimensions of Recycling," by Ray Diffenderffer; at 2 pm: "The Hidden Costs of Energy," by Kurt Cobb. www.motherstrust.org or (269) 543-3951. At Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Institute, 6676 122^nd Ave, Ganges.

 

Fri, Nov 9, 6:30 pm: Reciprocal Language Partnership fundraiser, Mexican dinner.  Tickets $10.  www.rlpprogram.org  At Third Reformed Church, Pine Ave at 13^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Nov 9, 7 pm: Angela Perry speaks at Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Open to all.  www.harmonyalliance.org; (616) 405-6761.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sat, Nov 10, 4:30 pm: Images International Food Festival, by international students at Hope College.  At Phelps Dining Hall, 10^th St at Columbia Ave, Holland.

 

Sat, Nov 10, 8 pm: Images: A Reflection of Culture, music, performances, skits by international students at Hope College.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

SAVE THE DATE:  Saturday, Dec 8, 5:30 pm:  Annual holiday potluck of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Music, activities for children, fellowship.  Open to everyone.  At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th, Holland.