In the Community from ACEH June 19

"Give others freedom to be themselves.  Appreciate the difference between their ways and yours." … Jennifer Chen

 

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.

Fri, June 20, 6 pm to 9 pm: Artists' reception for group show "Summer Living."  Included is watercolor artist Dr. Saleef Kafajouffe, former dean and vice president for diversity at Olivet College and consultant in diversity, multiculturalism, human relations, and international student recruitment.  He also teaches African dance and Djembe drumming. His paintings depict his love of sailing.  Free, open to public, refreshments.  At Uptown Gallery & Frame Shop, 205 Columbia Ave, Holland.

 

Sat, June 21, 1 pm to 6 pm: Seventh annual celebration of Juneteenth, with emphasis on education. Keynote speech, music, food and information booths, children's activities.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Wed, June 25, 4 pm to 7 pm: Open house to introduce Charisse Mitchell, new executive director of the Center for Women in Transition, to the community; everyone welcome. (616) 494-1756 or marylouisea@aplaceforwomen.org.  At CWIT, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Fri, July 4, 1 pm to 10:30 pm: Celebration Freedom Festival: A Taste of American Cultures, to showcase and celebrate "our diverse community in Holland."  Sponsored by Christ Memorial Church, JQ99, Chemical Bank, and Metal Flow Co.  Performers include Asian dance, martial arts demonstration, CJ Grier Gospel Choir, All For One Dance group (Hip Hop, Mexican, Polynesian dances), Saginaw Chippewa Drums, Evolución Tex/Mex Band, break dancers, Dutch piano, African drums, reggae steel drums, henna art, others.  International-style food booths. Day ends with community fireworks. At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Wed, July 9, 11:30 am: Holland Area Chamber of Commerce Business Connections Committee summer picnic.  Please bring a dish to pass; hot dogs, hamburgers, table service provided.  For information, contact Rosa Lugo rlugo@hollandchamber.org or (616) 392-1838. The BCC actively supports and reaches out to minority- and women-owned businesses.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Wed, July 9, 6:30 pm: Free film, "Sunset Story," a humorous documentary drama "that will make you think differently about growing old." Set in a retirement home for political progressives in the heart of central Los Angeles, in a neighborhood of immigrant Latino and Korean families, the film goes inside the world of two women, ages 81 and 95, "whose feisty engagement with life draws them together."   Presented by 3 E's Initiative, Herrick District Library, and Local Future. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Fri, July 11, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  Immigration stories from area residents.  The public is invited.  Place to be announced. www.harmonyalliance.org or call 392-5086; email aceh@harmonyalliance.org

 

 

In the Community from ACEH June 16

"The challenge of social justice is to evoke a sense of community that we need to make our nation a better place, just as we make it a safer place."  … Marian Wright Edelman

 

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.

Thurs, June 19, 6 pm to 8 pm: Neighborhood Park Celebration, with children's games, youth basketball, face painting, family-oriented events. Sponsored by City of Holland Neighborhood Liaison Program and the Police Department Community Relations Commission.  At Rosa Parks Green, corner of College and West 19^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, June 21, 1 pm to 6 pm: Seventh annual Juneteenth celebration, with emphasis on education.  Keynote speech by Rev. Wayne Coleman; food booths; information tables, including ACEH; children's activities.  Music by Silver Star Singers, Kevin Kollins and his African drummers, and Lakeshore Idol winner Lasondra Leffler.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave. on Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Sun, June 22, 7 pm: Summertime reflections at Holland's Peace Pole.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace.  At Smallenburg Park, Fairbanks and 16^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, June 25, 4 pm to 7 pm: Open house to introduce Charisse Mitchell, new executive director of the Center for Women in Transition, to the community; everyone is welcome.  Info from (616) 494-1756 or marylouisea@aplaceforwomen.org.  At CWIT, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Wed, July 9, 6:30 pm: Free film, "Sunset Story," a humorous documentary drama "that will make you think differently about growing old." Set against the backdrop of a retirement home for political progressives in the heart of central Los Angeles, in a neighborhood bustling with immigrant Latino and Korean families; the film goes inside the world of two women, ages 81 and 95, "whose feisty engagement with life draws them together."   Presented by 3 E's Initiative, Herrick District Library, and Local Future. Open to the public. For information, visit www.3einitiative.org  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Fri, July 11, 7 pm: Monthly meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, with panel of individuals who have immigrated to the U.S. Open to the public, place to be announced.  

  

JOB OPENING:

The Reciprocal Language Partnership (RLP) is looking for an executive director, 10 to 12 hours a week, hourly pay, to "manage and direct the development, growth, and day-to-day operations of the RLP, including supervision of staff and administrative personnel."  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.  The RLP matches English-speaking and Spanish-speaking adults who want to learn each other's language, with the help of a trained teacher.  For information about the program, go to www.rlpprogram.org  To apply for the position, send cover letter and resume to openposition@rlpprogram.org no later than Sat, June 21, 2008.

 

 

In the Community from ACEH June 11

"I'm not concerned with your liking me or disliking me.  All I ask is that you respect me as a human being."… Jackie Robinson

 

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.

Fri, June 13, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting; the public is invited.  Showing of the "eye-opening," award-winning video "Blue-Eyed" with discussion led by Rev. Angela Taylor Perry, reconciling minister of Faith Christian Reformed Church, Holland. "Blue-Eyed" depicts teacher Jane Elliott and a group of people who were arbitrarily assigned blue or brown eye color and then treated as inferior or superior based on that characteristic.  Children's group, UNITY, for ages 4 to 14, also will meet.  392-5086 or 396-2201.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 19, 6 to 8 pm: Neighborhood Park Celebration: meet neighbors, take part in family activities including children's games, youth basketball, face painting, etc. Sponsored by City of Holland Neighborhood Liaison Program and Police Department Community Relations Commission. At Rosa Parks Green, College Ave and West 19^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, June 21, 1 to 6 pm:  Seventh annual celebration of Juneteenth in Holland.  Includes: keynote speech by Rev. Wayne Coleman; music by Silver Star Singers of Chicago, Kevin Kollins and African drummers, and Lakeshore Idol winner LaSondra Leffler; information booths; children's activities.  Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebration commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States; from its origin in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, the observance as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the U.S. and beyond. See www.juneteenthholland.org  At Kollen Park on Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Sun, June 22, 7 pm: Summertime reflections at Holland's Peace Pole.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace.  (616) 335-2686 or www.ls-women-for-peace.blogspot.com

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH June 6

"You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result." … Mahatma Ghandi, Indian philosopher internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest.

 

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.

Mon, June 9, 6 to 8:30 pm: Neighborhood Park Celebration: meet neighbors, take part in family-oriented activities including children's games, youth basketball, face painting, etc. Sponsored by City of Holland Neighborhood Liaison Program and Police Department Community Relations Commission.  At Montello Park area, West 20th and Plasman, Holland.

 

Mon, June 9, 7 to 8:30 pm: Organizing voter registration in the West Michigan Latino community.  Bring family and neighbors; help your community exercise its right to vote. More information at (616) 610-0784. Estamos organizando registracíon de votantes en la comunidad Latina des oeste de Michigan, para usted y su familia y vecinos.  Ayude a su comunidad a atener su derecho de votar. Para mas informacíon, hable a (616) 610-0784. At St. Francis de Sales Church office, Jane's Room, 171 West 13th, Holland.

 

Tues, June 10, 7 pm: "The Impact of War on Children and Families," presentation by Emily Jean McFadden, professor of social work at Grand Valley State University, about the causes and effect of war-related trauma on children and families as well as servicemen and women. Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace. (616) 335-2686.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 12, 4:30 pm: Picketing for Peace, through downtown Holland.  Sponsored by The Journey Church and including people from other pro-peace groups. (616) 894-0020. Begins at 8th St and Columbia Ave, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 12, 4:30 to 8 pm: Neighborhood Park Celebration: meet neighbors, take part in family-oriented activities including children's games, youth basketball, face painting, etc. Sponsored by City of Holland Neighborhood Liaison Program and Police Department Community Relations Commission.  At Moran Park, corner of West 22^nd and Pine Ave, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 12, 5 to 7 pm: Walk and Roll fundraising event for Disability Network/Lakeshore, through downtown Holland; followed by a pizza party.  Please bring your fundraising envelope to the event.  Information: www.dnlakeshore.org; 396-3220.  At New Holland Brewing Co, 66 East 8^th, Holland.

 

Fri, June 13, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting; public is invited. "Blue Eyed" video and discussion led by Rev. Angela Taylor Perry, reconciling minister at Faith Christian Reformed Church.  Children's group, UNITY, for ages 4 to 14, also will meet.  Information: 392-5086.  www.harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Mon, June 16, 5:30 pm: "Networking in the 21^st Century," sponsored by BL²END (Business Leaders Linked to Encourage New Directions), an organization geared toward, but not limited to, professionals of color between the ages of 22 and 35 in greater Grand Rapids.  Hosted by Spectrum Health, presented by Jerry Conrad of S.G. Maverick, Inc.  Information: grblend@yahoo.com  At Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center East Auditorium, Spectrum Health, 100 Michigan Ave NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Sun, June 22, 7 pm: Summertime reflections at Holland's Peace Pole.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace.  (616) 335-2686 or www.ls-women-for-peace.blogspot.com

 

DATES TO SAVE:

Sun, Aug 10, 1 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony annual Potluck in the Park; bring a dish to share from your ethnic heritage.  Children's activities, music, fellowship.  At Ransom Park, on Ransom between 160th and 168^th (north of Quincy, south of New Holland), Holland's north side.

 

Fri, Sept 12: Statewide hate crimes conference sponsored by Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes.

www.miaahc.com  Free, open to public; registration required.  At MSU Kellogg Hotel and Convention Center, East Lansing.