In the Community from ACEH Sept 23 08

"Entre los individuos, como entre las naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz", meaning "Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace". - Benito Juarez (1806-1872), Oaxacan Indian who was president of Mexico three times and began the Reforma movement; sometimes called the Abraham Lincoln of Mexico.

 

Herb and Ann

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PLEASE NOTE: "In the Community" is taking a break and will resume in mid-October.

 

Thurs, Sept. 25, 6 pm until 8 pm: Reception for artist Erick Pichardo, whose exhibit "Unexpected Innocence" is on display at the Holland Area Arts Council, sponsored by the Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation.  At HAAC, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 25, 7 pm:  Public forum (social time and refreshments at 6:30 pm) on state ballot issues: (1) use and cultivation of marijuana for specified medical conditions and (2) amending the state constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in the state.  Speakers, followed by question and answer session.  Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Holland.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Sept 26, 7:30 pm: Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago, performing traditional and  contemporary African dance, especially from Mali, Guinea, and Senegal.  In the Bantu language, "muntu" means "essence of humanity.  Tickets $40; call (616) 454-4771, or (616) 456-3333 or ticketmaster.com.  At Grand Rapids Ballet Company Wege Theatre, 341 Ellsworth Ave, SW, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Sept 27, 10 am: West Michigan Go Vote! conference "to inspire and equip women to get active in the election season."  Contact Elisa Salazar at (616) 834-8171 or email esalazar@thehousehouseproject.org; please RSVP by Thurs, Sept 25.

 

Tues, Sept 30, 7 pm: Documentary film, "Conviction," the story of three Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters vs. nuclear armaments.  Protesting at a nuclear weapon site in Colorado, the three were arrested, tried, and sentenced.  Sr. Bridget Clingman, pastoral associate at Our Lady of the Lake church in Holland, and ethicist Sara Leeland, PhD, will open the discussion.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, River Ave at 13^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept. 30, 7 pm, and Wed, Oct. 1, all day: Hope College Critical Issues Symposium: Global Health: From Catastrophe to Cure.  Free and open to the public. Featured speakers: Laurie Garrett and Dr. Peter Okaalet.  For complete schedule of times and locations, go to www.hope.edu/cis. 

 

Wed, Oct 1, 3 pm: Opening session of Institute for Racial Healing.  Facilitated by Gail Harrison, Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, and Roberto Jara, Latin Americans United for Progress.

Contact Patricia Strachan at (616) 392-2389, ext. 110, or pstrachan@hollandchamber.org

At Holland Area Chamber of Commerce, 272 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Oct 4, 11 am to 3 pm: Community open house for Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) at its new offices at the Jubilee Midtown Campus.  Tour, refreshments, and the giant piñata from Tulipanes. Free 15-minute consultations with West Michigan attorneys.  At 16^th St and Pine Ave, Holland.

 

Sun, Oct 5, 2 pm (see also other events): Jane Roberts, author of "34 Million Friends," speaking on behalf of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), which works in 140 countries to promote safe motherhood, prevent AIDS/HIV, promote gender equity, and carry out other services.  ACEH is a cooperating sponsor of her presentation.  Interfaith service at 11 am, followed by vegan potluck at noon.  At Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Institute, 6676 122^nd Ave, Ganges.

 

Mon, Oct 6: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION!

 

Mon, Oct 6: Beginning this week: New sessions of free computer classes at Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP).  Classes meet for three hours, once a week for six weeks; includes basic skills, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and internet.  Registration necessary; for info on days, times, call Leroy Hernandez or Val Molina at (616) 392-5058.  At LAUP Computer Lab, 16th St and Pine Ave, Holland.

 

Wed, Oct 8, noon until 1:30 pm: Friends of Fair Housing celebration luncheon, "Voices for Justice."  For reservations, call Liz Keegan at (616) 451-2980 or email lkeegan@fhcwm.org  No charge; request for funding to support the Fair Housing Center will be made at the luncheon.  At Western Michigan University Graduate Center, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Oct 9, 5 pm: Annual Cesar E. Chavez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Gala.  Reception, Latin entertainment, Latin dinner, presentation of 6 scholarships, recognition of 5 community members. Tickets $50; reserve by Oct. 8.  Reservations to Jennifer at jesmith@grcc.edu or call (616) 234-3056.  At Grand Rapids Community College Applied Technology Center, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Oct 10, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting to launch partnership with Hearts in Harmony, an intentional process for developing friendships across cultures.  Public is invited.  (616) 392-5086 or aceh@harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sat, Oct 11, 8:30 am: Small City Big Bang: Free gang workshop presented by Strategic Outreach Service of Grand Rapids in partnership with Imagine Fellowship of Holland.  Focus will be on properly defining gangs; connecting community, clergy, and gangs; how church and law enforcement can work together; rules of engagement with gang members; mindset of gang membership.  Troy Evans, a former gang member, will provide mentoring and conflict resolution. To participate or sponsor, call (616) 392-2919.  At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20^th St, Holland.