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.