In the Community from ACEH Nov 3 08

"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

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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 Manhattan for a conference and Walter is later surprised to find a Syrian man and his Senegalese girlfriend in his apartment, victims of a real estate scheme; Walter allows them to stay.  Touched by his kindness, Tarek, the Syrian, teaches Walter to play the African drum.  Rated PG-13; in English and Arabic with English subtitles.  $6 admission, $5 seniors.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

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 Martha Miller Center First Floor Rotunda, Columbia Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Nov 6, 6:30 pm: 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.

 

Sat, Nov 15, 4:30 to 6 pm: Images International Food Festival.  Phelps Dining Hall, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Nov 15, 7 pm: Images: A Reflection of Cultures: performances by Hope College international students.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.

 

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 10^th St (use 9^th St entrance), Holland.