In the Community from ACEH Oct 27 08

"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.
All things are bound together. All things connect." … Chief Seattle, 1854

 

Herb and Ann

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Today, Oct 27, 4 pm: "Intellectual Hospitality: Why Christians Should Make Room for New, and even Strange, Ideas," by Dr. Richard Mouw, president of Fuller Theological Seminary.  Inaugural address in Hope College's World Christian Lecture Series.  At Maas Auditorium, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Today, Oct 27, 6:30 pm: Documentary film, "No End in Sight"; "a candid recap of the invasion of Iraq and events that have taken place since the fall of Baghdad," called "invaluable to the public's understanding of the war and impact of future military actions."  Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, River Ave between 12^th and 13^th Sts, Holland.

 

Tues, Oct 28, 6 pm: City of Holland's Ourstreet program open house.  Information about home improvement programs and resources available through Ourstreet.  Police officers on hand to discuss any neighborhood concerns.  (616) 355-3133.  At Van Raalte School gym, 461 Van Raalte Ave between 19^th and 20^th Sts, Holland.

 

Thurs, Oct 30, 7 pm: Community Forum on Hate and Hate Crimes, with representatives of the Michigan Civil Rights Department and local speakers Darla and Avelock Robinson, Rev. Ron James and Lisa James, Roberto Jara, and Vanessa Greene.  The Forum follows up on the incident in August when the Robinsons' driveway was defaced with a racial slur; an anti-racism pledge was organized by local groups LEDA, ACEH, LAUP and churches and signed by nearly 3,000 people and a Community Unity potluck was held in September.  Also sponsored by Lakeshore Summit on Racism Community Action Team.  At Crossroad Church, Lincoln Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Oct 31, 9 am until 2:30 pm: Domestic violence intervention and prevention training.  For law enforcement, faith community, service providers, property managers, and educators.  Fee is $30.  Register by Tuesday, Oct 28, at www.aplaceforwomen.org or call Anna at (616) 494-1725.  A program of the Delta Project of Ottawa  County.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sat, Nov 1: 6^th annual traditional Powwow, "Along the Owashtinong."  Grand Entries at 1 pm and 6 pm. Native American dancers, Ribbontown Drum; Courtney Biggs, featured artist; silent auctions, Native goods for sale.  (616) 456-3977 or www.grmuseum.org  Sponsored by Public Museum of Grand Rapids in partnership with the Native American community.  At Public Museum, 272 Pearl St, NW, Grand Rapids.

 

Tues, Nov 4: REMEMBER TO VOTE!

 

Thurs, Nov 6: Community dinner sponsored by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) at its new offices at 16^th St and Pine Ave, Holland.  Cost is $20 per person, or $35 for two.  To reserve a place, contact LAUP at laup@sbcglobal.net or call (616) 392-5058.

 

Fri, Nov 7, 5:30 pm: Fourth annual fundraiser for Reciprocal Language Partnership, "Go Shopping with RLP."  Mexican buffet served from 5:30 to 7 pm.  Auction, ticket drop raffle, door prizes; auction items include jewelry, art, lessons for golf and fly fishing, services. Child care provided.  Tickets $10 from committee members and at the door.  RLP, now in its 6^th year, pairs adults who want to learn English with adults who want to learn Spanish; new classes begin in January.  For information call Larry Lynn at (616) 399-0799.  At Third Reformed Church, Pine Ave at 13th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Nov 14, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; everyone is welcome.  "Why People Don't See Discrimination…and What You Can Do About It," by Dr. Mary Inman, professor of psychology at Hope College.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.