In the Community from ACEH Nov 7

 "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.  It turns what we have into enough, and more...It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.  Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." ...Melody Beattie, writer

 

Herb and Ann

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Wed, Nov 6 through Fri, Nov 9, 7 and 9 pm:  Australian film, "Ten Canoes," examining complex lives of Aboriginal culture; winner of Australian Academy Award for Best Film.  "A tale of jealousy, forbidden love, sorcery, and revenge, but with humor and a moral message."  Filmed in close collaboration with Aboriginal people.  Unrated, intended for mature audiences.  l hour, 30 minutes.  In Ganalbingu, with English subtitles.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Nov 9, 6:30 pm:  Reciprocal Language Partnership auction fundraiser; dinner; child care.  Tickets $10.  www.rlpprogram.org  At Third Reformed Church, Pine Ave and 13th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Nov 9, 7 pm:  "Them and Us" video and discussion about "putting people in categories."  Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting, open to the public. Call (616) 405-6761 or  www.harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sat, Nov 10, 4:30 pm (until 6:30 pm): International food and international bazaar, sponsored by Hope College international students.  Meal, $5.  At Phelps Dining Hall, 10^th St and Columbia Ave, Holland. (See also next entry.)

 

Sat, Nov 10, 7 pm: Images: A Reflection of Cultures, with songs, poems, dances, and other "clips of culture" by Hope College international students and community members.  Free.  For information, call (616) 395-7605.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th, Holland.

 

Mon, Nov 12, 7 pm:  Poet and human rights activist Marjorie Agosin presents her works as part of Hope College's Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series.  Her poetry and other writing focuses on the plight of women in developing countries, and her heritage as a Jew whose family fled from Europe to Chile informs her work.  She has lived in the US for 36 years but writes exclusively in Spanish; she teaches at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. Her most recent book of poems is "Secrets in the Sand: The Young Women of Juarez."  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Nov 15, 11:30 am (to 1 pm):  "Soup for All" fundraising lunch sponsored by Ottawa Area Housing Coalition; a simple soup lunch will be provided by local restaurants; all proceeds go to homelessness prevention initiatives in Ottawa County.  Tickets $10.  Ceramic bowls and table centerpieces available for purchase.  At St. Patrick's Church, 920 Fulton, Grand Haven, and at Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave between 8th and 9th, Holland.

 

Fri, Nov 16, 5 pm: Dutch Heritage Community Celebration.  Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:

Saturday, December 8, 5: 30 pm: Annual holiday potluck of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Bring a dish to share, and nonperishable items for local food bank.  Entertainment, children's activities.  Everyone is welcome; invite family and friends.  (616) 405-6761.  At First United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 57 West 10^th St, Holland.