"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
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 22nd 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 8th, 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 21st 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 168th (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.
