In the Community - another Update

It's time for greatness -- not for greed. It's a time for idealism -- not ideology. It is a time not just for compassionate words, but compassionate action." … Marian Wright Edelman, American author, activist for the rights of children, and founder of the Children's Defense Fund.

 

Herb and Ann

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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 Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; everyone is welcome.  "Why Some 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.

 

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 11^th 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.