In the Community from ACEH March 3

"How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment—we can start now, start slowly changing the world!"  … Anne Frank, from "Anne Frank's Tales From the Secret Annex."

 

Herb and Ann

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Today, Mar 3, 7 pm: "Cultural Competence in the Workplace," panel discussion featuring people from Fifth Third Bank: Francine Gaston, Sherry Kasper, Patrick Lonergan, and Christopher Macon.  At Hope College Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave and 11^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Mar 4, 4 pm: Latin American Film Series: "Guantanamera" (1995), set in post-revolutionary Cuba.  2009 marks the 50^th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution.  At Hope College Martha Miller Center, Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Mar 5: Exhibit: "Them: Images of Separation—The Power of Hate." Thirty items from the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University, Big Rapids, reflecting biases against women, people of color, homosexuals, and other groups.  (616) 459-8386. Exhibit, which is free, runs until Mar 31, 9 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri, and 9 am-1 pm, Sunday. Various free lectures on Sundays at 9:45 am.  At Fountain Street Church, Keeler Gallery, 24 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Mar 5: Opening session of Neighborhood Leadership Academy, an eight-week interactive curriculum with techniques taught by diverse leadership professionals.  Aim is to "educate, enhance, and empower neighborhood leadership"; classes are free but registration is required.  Contact Janie Briones, (616) 355-3127.  At various locations in Holland.

 

Thurs, Mar 5, 7 pm: Panel discussion on immigration, in partnership with the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  Participants are Annie Dandavati (India), Nereida Garcia (Cuba), and Renata Fernandez-Dominguez (Mexico).  Part of the Read Along the Lakeshore/One Book One Community around the book, "Stealing Buddha's Dinner," a memoir by Bich Minh Nguyen of Grand Rapids. At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.

 

Sat, Mar 7: Exhibit: "Archipelago—Indigenous Art of Indonesia and Melanesia."  Sixty pieces of art and artifacts from the museum's own collection.  Runs until March 2010. (616) 392-9084. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Mar 10, noon: DVD presentation: "Is Egypt Still Top Player in the Middle East?" followed by discussion.  Lunch provided.  Great Decisions Series with World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Tues, Mar 10, 7 pm: Film, "The Hobart Shakespeareans": how one teacher's "uncommon commitment and resourcefulness opened up worlds of opportunity for his 'disadvantaged' students.".  Fundraiser for Faith in Youth Partnership. Tickets $20 at door or at various churches and agencies. (616) 392-7159; dvogel@goodsamministries.com   Hosted by Good Samaritan Ministries/AmeriCorps.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Mar 11, 8 pm to 11 pm: Jane Elliott, adaptor of the Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes exercise in teaching about the anatomy of prejudice and the subject of the Peabody Award-winning film, "The Eye of the Storm," will discuss the film and explore with the audience problems of racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, and ethnocentrism and the responsibility shared by all of us to illuminate them and eliminate them from ourselves and our environment.  People will be encouraged to discuss the issues as they relate to their workplace and to discuss materials that will be handed out to help identify their own racist statements, behaviors, and attitudes.  Open to the community. Email: congress@hope.edu  Sponsored by Hope College Student Congress.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Mar 12, 7 pm: Introduction to Vietnamese cuisine, sampling of popular dishes.  Part of Read Along the Lakeshore/One Book One Community.  At Loutit District Library, Grand Haven.

 

Wed, Mar 18, 7 pm: "Stealing Buddha's Dinner" author Bich Minh Nguyen reads from her book at Meet the Author event.  Part of Read Along the Lakeshore/One Book One Community.  At Harbor Lights School, West Ottawa Performing Arts Center, 1024 136^th Ave, Holland.

Wed, Mar 11, 4:30 to 6:30 pm: Latino Food Festival. $5. Hope College Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, 10^th St, Holland.