"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
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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.
