"We have one world to live in, one world to share, one world to care for, and our one world is here." … Maria, a Pakistani girl attending a Seeds of Peace camp in Washington, DC this summer for young people from Pakistan and India. www.seedsofpeace.org
Herb and Ann
Tonight, 7 pm: Hearts in Harmony program will be launched at Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting by Rev. Angela Taylor Perry; public is welcome. Learn more about her intentional process to create one-on-one cross-cultural friendships. At Center for Women in Transition building, 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 20th St, Holland.
Sat, Oct 11, 7 pm: Author Ella E. Schneider Hilton speaks about her book, "Displaced Person," and her experiences as a Russian refugee in Nazi Germany and an immigrant in Mississippi. Free, but people are asked to bring canned goods for local food pantries. At Christ Our Savior Luthern Church, 3151 North 120th Ave, Holland.
Tues, Oct 14, 9 am: Introductory session for Color School—Shining God's Light on the Reality of Multicultural Experience, a curriculum to train Christian leaders "to understand and respond appropriately to multi-racial issues." Intended for church and leaders and community members "interested in development a biblical response that builds multi-racial unity." A complete Color School workshop will be hosted in 2009 based on community interest. Cost is $10; register online. For information, www.colorschoolonline.org or Judy Van Dyke at jvandyke@goodsamministries.com or (616) 392-7159, ext. 114. Hosted by Good Samaritan Ministries of Holland. At Third Reformed Church, 111 West 13th Ave (at Pine Ave), Holland.
Tues, Oct 14, 7 pm: 2nd Congressional District debate between incumbent Peter Hoekstra and challenger Dr. Fred Johnson III. Dr. Johnson has presented programs to ACEH in the past. At Herrick District Library auditorium, River Ave and 13th St, Holland.
Wed, Oct 15, 8:30 am until 11:30 am: Workshop: Gang Awareness I, including graffiti, gang structure, language, codes, activities, role of nicknames and tattoos, agency communication. Gang Awareness II is from 1 pm to 4 pm (morning workshop is a prerequisite for the afternoon), including videos, scenarios, exercises, team activities. Presented by Robert Mulvaney, security threat group coordinator for Michigan Department of Corrections; sponsored by Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. Free, but online registration is required at www.oaisd.org. Information at 1-877-702-8600. At OAISD Educational Services Building, 13565 Port Sheldon St, Holland.
Wed, Oct 15, 3 pm to 5 pm: Opening reception for "Pow Wow Portraits," an exhibit of Native photographs by Douglas Elbinger that will be on display through October 31. At Hope College De Pree Art Gallery, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Wed, Oct 15, 7 pm: "Honoring Water," presentation by Native speakers Frank Ettawageshik and Lorraine Shananaquet on cleaning up Michigan's waters. At Hope College Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Sat, Oct 18, 6:30 pm: Documentary film, "When the West Brings Civilization Back to Africa," by Hope College assistant professor Ji Hoon Park and student Samantha Webbert, who joined the Hope College chapter of Engineers Without Borders trip to Cameroon in May to document their progress on a project to improve drinking water quality. (Professor Park presented a program to ACEH last year on media stereotypes of Asians.) Film portrays "what our Hope College team achieved, overlooked, and ultimately learned...and focuses on critical issues about cross-cultural power dynamics that remain unheard in the narrative of Western assistance to Africa." Film will be followed by panel discussion. Free, but donations accepted for a water distribution system under construction in Nkuv, Cameroon. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8th St, Holland.
Sat, Oct 25, 11 am: Fourth annual Pow Wow in Holland, "Honoring Water." Features authentic Native American singing, dancing, and drumming, with Grand Entries at 1 pm and 6 pm. Host drum is Black River. Native American jewelry and other goods will be offered. As part of the Pow Wow, there will be a panel discussion on "Quality Water" from 4:30 to 5:30 pm., plus information and displays by local water conservation agencies. For information, see www.hope.edu/phelps or call 355-0558 or 395-7373. Sponsored by Native Americans and Hope College. At Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th St, at Pine Ave, Holland.
Tues, Nov 4: REMEMBER TO VOTE!
Thurs, Nov 6: Community dinner sponsored by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) at its new offices. Cost is $20 per person, or $35 for two. To reserve a place, contact LAUP at laup@sbcglobal.net or call (616) 392-5058.
