"I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops." ... Stephen Jay Gould (1941-2002), American paleontologist, biologist and widely read writer of popular science.
Herb and Ann
Sat, July 19, 11 am to 3 pm: Neighborhood Park Celebration, to meet neighbors and learn about city and youth programs and resources; family events, children's games, youth basketball, face painting, etc. Sponsored by City of Holland Neighborhood Liaison Program and Police Department Community Relations Commission. At Holland Heights Elementary School Park, north of 16th St at Hope Ave., Holland.
Sat, July 19, 10 am parking, 11 am, gates open: Great Lakes Irish Music Festival featuring Irish music, dancers, market, food and drink. Performers from Ireland and U.S. Face painting, tambourine making by Grand Rapids Children's Museum from noon to 7 pm. Tickets $12 adult general admission; kids under 12 free but must have a ticket; $5 car parking. www.greatlakesirishmusicfestival.com or (616) 784-4131. At Fifth Third Ball Park, Comstock Park (5 miles north of Grand Rapids).
Sun, July 27, 7 pm: Reflections at Holland's Peace Pole. Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace. (616) 335-2686 or www.ls-women-for-peace.blogspot.com At Peace Pole, Smallenburg Park, Fairbanks and 16th St, Holland.
Tues, July 29, 11:30 am: Annual Evergreen Hispanic Picnic. Free, open to all Hispanics over age 50; games, prizes, picnic food, friends and fun. Reserve a spot by contacting Becky Gezon (335-5103) at Evergreen Commons by July 21. At Dunton Park (covered pavilion on top of the hill) on Lake Macatawa, Howard Ave, Holland.
Tues, Aug 5, 8 pm: Circle Theatre's production of "Crowns," a "moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for exploration of black history and identity, as told through the experience of a young black girl who has moved south." Gospel music underscores narratives. Nokomis Foundation will have a display of hats in the lobby. Proceeds benefit Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism. Tickets $30; group rates available. Call Lisa Mitchell at (616) 643-0227 or lmitchell@graceoffice.org for tickets. At Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1607 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids.
Sun, Aug 10, 1:30 pm: 10th annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. Everyone is welcome! Please bring a dish to pass from your ethnic or cultural background. ACEH provides beverages and table service. Music, activities for children, piñata, great food, fellowship. aceh@harmonyalliance.org or 392-5086. At Ransom Park on Holland's north side (Ransom Street between 160th and 168th avenues, north of Quincy and south of New Holland).
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY:
The African Community Center of Michigan, a service of Humanity for Africa, is sponsoring a summer cross-cultural youth program to empower immigrant youth, with the theme "Courage to Trust." The Center, a mutual assistance program for African immigrants based in Grand Rapids, offers the youth program two days a week, five and a half hours a day, for youth ages 5 to 17. Activities include conflict resolution, help with reading and writing, arts, tutoring, sports, etc. For information or to contribute financially, call (616) 248-3552; humanity.africa@sbcglobal.net
