"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."
… Albert Schweitzer
Herb and Ann
NO REASON TO STAY HOME ON THURSDAY: See these many community events that day.
Thurs, Nov. 20, 4 pm: "Stopping Roots of Evil: Causes and Solutions of Genocide," presented by Dr. Mary Inman, professor of psychology at
Thurs, Nov. 20, 4:15 pm: "Racial Harmony—What do Christians Have to Offer?" by sociologist and author George Yancey. At
Thurs, Nov. 20, 6 pm: Film, "The Canary Effect," and panelists Lee Sprague, former chair of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians; Tribal Judge Angela Sherigan; Dr. Simone Jonaitis, and Ben Williams; moderator Levi Rickert, former executive director of the North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids. www.canaryeffect.bravenewtheaters.com/screening/show/11932-grand-rapids At Grand Valley State University, Cook-DeVos Health Building, 300 Michigan, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, Nov. 20, 7 pm: "Act on Racism" performance (rescheduled from Nov. 13) by Grand Valley State University students "to increase awareness and combat issues of racism using real-life instances via educative theater. Audience members can engage in "open discussion about controversial issues regarding race and ethnicity." Sponsored by Hope's Asian Perspective Association (HAPA). At Martha Miller Center Fried-Hemenway Auditorium (Room 135), Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Thurs, Nov. 20, 7 pm: Network 180 premiere of "Open Spaces; produced by local mental health recovery advocates, "Open Spaces" is the true stories of five Kent County residents with psychiatric conditions as they explore and discover "open spaces" in their lives. Information from Sujen Diviney at Sdiviney@grcmc.org At Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St, SE, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, Nov. 20, 7 pm: "Me to We: Achieving True Well-being Through Social Involvement," by Marc Kielburger, co-founder of the Me to We international youth activitist organization based in Canada and Free the Children, which connects North American children to help those in other countries and on the Arizona-New Mexico border (www.metowe.com). Tickets $35 at Tree House Books, 37 E. Eighth St, Holland, or info@wefwomen.org; free tickets for students available at schools. Sponsored by Women's Enrichment Forum. At West Ottawa Performing Art Center, 1024 135th Ave, Holland.
Thurs, Nov. 20, 7:30 pm: "Principles of Successful Multiracial Churches," by sociologist and author George Yancey. His presentations are sponsored by Phelps Scholars and other offices of
Thurs, Nov. 27: THANKSGIVING DAY/ Dia de acción de gracias
Nov. 29 and 30: "Artists Unidos," exhibition promoting the work of 10 local Hispanic artists. For information and hours, contact Roli Mancera (616) 773-8902 or Fr. Joaquin Lally (978) 804-3235. At Center Parish St. Andrews Cathedral, 265 Sheldon, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Dec 5, 6 pm: Annual holiday potluck of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. Music, activities for children, good fellowship. Please bring a dish to share from your cultural heritage, and a nonperishable food item for a local food bank. Everyone is welcome! At First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 57 West 10th St (use 9th St entrance), Holland.
Herb and Ann
CANCELLED: Tonight, Nov 13, 7 pm: Act on Racism performance/discussion event at Hope College by Grand Valley student organization. It will be rescheduled at a later date.
Fri, Nov 14: Deadline for purchasing tickets for Dutch-American Heritage Day celebration that will take place on Thursday, Nov 20, "Honoring Heroes of the Dutch Resistance Movement." Reception, dinner, guest speaker Dr. Robert Swierenga on "The Dutch and the Ottawas: A Unique Cultural Interchange." Tickets $15, call (616) 726-8010 or email info@wmdutch-americanheritage.com Event takes place at Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville.
Fri, Nov 14, 7 pm: General meeting of the
Sat, Nov 15, 1 pm to 3 pm: Book signing by Robert Swierenga and William Van Appledorn: "Old Wing Mission: Cultural Interchange as Chronicled by George and Arvilla Smith in their Work with Chief Waukazoo's Ottawa Band on the West Michigan Frontier"; copies for $35 (retail price is $49). At Old Wing Mission house, 5298 East 40th, a half-mile east of Waverly Rd, Holland.
CANCELLED: Sat, Nov 15, 4:30 to 6 pm: Images International Food Festival. Phelps Dining Hall, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
CANCELLED: Sat, Nov 15, 7 pm: Images: A Reflection of Cultures: performances by Hope College international students. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Herb and Ann
Fri, Nov 14, 7 pm: General meeting of the
Sat, Nov 15, 1 pm to 3 pm: Book signing by Robert Swierenga and William Van Appledorn: "Old Wing Mission: Cultural Interchange as Chronicled by George and Arvilla Smith in their Work with Chief Waukazoo's Ottawa Band on the West Michigan Frontier"; copies for $35 (retail price is $49). At Old Wing Mission house, 5298 East 40th, a half-mile east of Waverly Rd, Holland.
CANCELLED: Sat, Nov 15, 4:30 to 6 pm: Images International Food Festival. Phelps Dining Hall, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
CANCELLED: Sat, Nov 15, 7 pm: Images: A Reflection of Cultures: performances by Hope College international students. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
"Don't tell me what you hope for. Tell me what you are doing to bring it. Then you will know both patience and justice." … Sister Joan Chittister, Benedictine nun, author, and social psychologist known for her work for justice, peace, and equality.
Herb and Ann
Wed, Nov 12, 6:30 pm: Think Sustainable Film Series: "Affluenza" is a one-hour film that explores the high social and environmental costs of materialism and overconsumption. At Herrick District Library auditorium,
Thurs, Nov 13, 11:30 am to 1 pm: Soup For All lunch to raise funds for Ottawa Area Housing Coalition. Lunch of soup and bread costs $10. Two locations: Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave at 9th St, and St. Patrick's Church, Grand Haven.
Thurs, Nov 13, 6 pm: "9/11 to Postville: A New Detour in the War on Terror," by Prof. Erik Camayd-Freixas of Florida State University, who interpreted for people who were jailed during the largest immigration raid in U.S. history, which took place on May 12, 2008, in Postville, Iowa. Sponsored by Grand Valley State University Latin American Studies. At GVSU Kirkhof Center, Room 204 Pere Marquette, in Allendale.
**Thurs, Nov 13, 7 pm: "Act on Racism" performance by the Act on Racism group at Grand Valley State University to "increase awareness and combat issues of racism using real life instances told via educative theater." After the performance, there will be an opportunity for the audience to discuss controversial issues regarding race and ethnicity. Sponsored by Hope's Asian Perspective Association (HAPA). At Hope College Schaap Science Center, Room 1019, College Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Fri, Nov 14, 7 pm: General meeting of the
Sat, Nov 15, 1 pm to 3 pm: Co-editors Robert Swierenga and William Van Appledorn will sign copies of their new book "Old Wing Mission: Cultural Interchange as Chronicled by George and Arvilla Smith in their Work with Chief Waukazoo's Ottawa Band on the West Michigan Frontier"; copies available at signing for $35 (retail price is $49). At Old Wing Mission house, 5298 East 40th, a half-mile east of Waverly Rd, Holland.
**Sat, Nov 15, 4:30 to 6 pm: Images International Food Festival. Phelps Dining Hall,
**Sat, Nov 15, 7 pm: Images: A Reflection of Cultures: performances by
Tues, Nov 18, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series hosts Hip Hop performance poet Toni Blackman; she has been a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Department and has performed in 16 countries. She holds a master's degree in organizational communication from
Thurs, Nov. 20, 4 pm: "Stopping Roots of Evil: Causes and Solutions of Genocide," presented by Dr. Mary Inman, professor of psychology at
Thurs, Nov. 20, 4:15 pm: "Racial Harmony—What do Christians Have to Offer?" by sociologist and author George Yancey. At
Thurs, Nov. 20, 7:30 pm: "Principles of Successful Multiracial Churches," by sociologist and author George Yancey. His presentations are sponsored by Phelps Scholars and other offices of
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE:
Fri, Dec 5, 6 pm: Annual holiday potluck of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. Music, activities for children, good fellowship. Please bring a dish to share from your cultural heritage, and a nonperishable food item for a local food bank. Everyone is welcome! At First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 57 West 10th St (use 9th St entrance), Holland.
"A different world cannot be built by indifferent people." … Horace Mann, American education reformer who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in the mid-1800s.
Herb and Ann
Mon, Nov 3, through Sat, Nov 8, 7 and 9 pm: Film, "The Visitor"; the comedy/drama follows 62-year-old professor Walter Vale "who is sleepwalking through life." His college sends him to
Tues, Nov 4: REMEMBER TO VOTE! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your vote is your voice!
Thurs, Nov 6, 4 pm: Dr. Renée Canady presents "Continuing the Conversation of Global Health: An Examination of National Health Inequities." Sponsored by Chrysler Corp. and presented in collaboration with Acting on AIDS, Black Student Union, Poverty Medicine Focus Group, and Hope College Office of Multicultural Education. At
Thurs, Nov 6, 6:30 pm: Community dinner sponsored by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) at its new offices at 16th 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 6th 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,
Fri, Nov 14, 7 pm: General meeting of the
Sat, Nov 15, 4:30 to 6 pm: Images International Food Festival. Phelps Dining Hall,
Sat, Nov 15, 7 pm: Images: A Reflection of Cultures: performances by
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE:
Fri, Dec 5, 6 pm: Annual holiday potluck of the
