In the Community from ACEH March 18

"We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness."… Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Zen master, poet and peace activist

 

Herb and Ann

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Thurs, Mar 20, 6:30 pm: Film, "Adam's Apples." In this Danish comedy, "Ivan, an optimistic preacher, takes in convicts to help around the remote rural church he ministers; one of them, Adam, decides to shake Ivan out of his rose-colored world."

Free.  Herrick District Library, River Ave. at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Mar 24, noon: Great Decisions 2008: The State of the U. S. Military.  Discussion; brown bag lunch provided.  Sponsored by Herrick District Library and the World Affairs Council.  At Herrick District Library, River Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Mar 26, 4 pm: César Chávez Celebration.  Maas Auditorium, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Mar 26, 8 pm: Concert of South Indian percussion with Western classical music by acclaimed musicians: pitched-drum artist Rohan Krishnamurthy and violinist Ayano Ninomiya. Free. At Wichers Auditorium, Nykerk Hall of Music, center of Hope College campus between College and Columbia Avenues, Holland.

 

Sat, Mar 29, 5 pm: Sixth annual Migrant Community Fair.  Information from agencies and businesses, drawings for gifts, entertainment, food; dancing from 8 to 10 pm.  Hosted by West Ottawa Migrant/Bilingual Program. (616) 994-5189; or email becerrasilvar@westottawa.net  At West Ottawa High School South Campus, 3600 152^nd Ave, Holland.

 

Mon, Mar 31, noon: Great Decisions 2008: Urgently in Need of Repair: The U. S. Relationship with Latin America.  Presentation, discussion with Michael Shifter, Inter-American Dialogue.  Sponsored by Herrick District Library and World Affairs Council.  At Herrick District Library, River Ave. at 12th St, Holland.

 

Through April 6: Sosaku Hanga: Post War Japanese Woodcut Prints.  Exhibit of 39 prints by Japan's most renowned Sosaku artists.  Museum admission fee.  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St, Holland. (Closed on Tuesdays)

 

March 21, 1965: The 54-mile voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, began.  From Black Facts 2008: Black History Every Day.