"Thou shalt not be a victim,
Thou shalt not be a perpetrator,
Above all, thou shalt not be a bystander."
--Displayed at the Holocaust Museum, Washington, DC
Herb and Ann
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Mon, Mar 10, 7 pm: "Costa Rica Birds and Plants," key components of one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world; presented by Hope College professor Greg Murray. At Herrick District Library auditorium, River Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Wed, Mar 12, 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm: Latino Food Festival. $5 for community members. At Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, Hope College.
Fri, Mar 14, 6 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony meets to hear composer Gwyneth Walker and the poetry of Langston Hughes; sponsored by the Holland Chorale. Open to all, free. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Sat, Mar 15: Noon. St. Patrick's Day parade. Begins at Eighth Street Market Place, travels east to 8th and College Ave., downtown Holland.
Sat, Mar 15, 7:30 pm: Holland Chorale concert, including world premier of "I've Known Rivers" with poetry of Langston Hughes. Preconcert talk at 7 pm. Tickets $14 seniors, $17 adults, $5 students; (616) 494-0256 or www.hollandchorale.org. At Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Central Ave at Centennial Park, Holland.
Sun, Mar 16, 5:30 pm: Community potluck. Bring a dish to pass, meet new people, share ideas. 355-2251. At Leaf and Bean, Columbia Ave at 19th St, Holland.
Mon, Mar 17, 6 pm: Reach for the Stars fundraiser for Center for Women in Transition. Speaker Jeanette Walls, journalist and author of "The Glass Castle." Food, raffle, silent auction. Tickets $100. Call (616) 494-1744 or www.aplaceforwomen.org At Laketown Golf & Conference Center, 6069 Blue Star Memorial Highway, Saugatuck.
Wed, Mar 19, 9 am until 2 pm: "Spring to Success" Career Fair, co-sponsored by Michigan Works. Jobs include factory, professional, skilled trades, clerical, more. Please do not bring children to this event. At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave between 8th and 9th Sts, Holland.
Wed, Mar 19, 7 pm: "Don't Blink—How China and Other Emerging Economies Will Change Your Life," by Professor John Doggett, University of Texas. He has "lectured widely about global competition and is an expert on the growth strategies of China and India." Free, open to the public. Sponsored by Holland Board of Public Works and Zeeland Board of Public Works. At Haworth Inn and Conference Center, 225 College Ave, Holland.
Fri, Mar 21, 8:30 am until 11:30 am: Gang Awareness I workshop to teach "basic identifiers and information about gang culture and lifestyle" (repeats January session). Gang Awareness II workshop runs from 1 pm to 4 pm (Gang Awareness I is a prerequisite), to share solutions, ideas, results, advice. Workshops are free, but online registration required at www.oaisd.org. For information, call (877) 702-8600, ext. 4110 or bschroed@oaisd.org. At Ottawa Area Intermediate School District Educational Services Building, 13656 Port Sheldon Street, Holland.
Sat, Mar 22, 8:30 am: Teen Summit. Open to adults and youth. Topics include economic prosperity, education, diversity, substance abuse, building an ideal community, gang violence. Register at www.youthservices.cityofholland.com or call Erin at 355-1328. Hosted by city of Holland and Holland Youth Advisory Council. At Black River School, 491 Columbia Ave, Holland.
