In the Community from ACEH March 30

"The first principle of non-violent action is that of non-cooperation with everything humiliating." …  César Chávez, labor organizer.

Herb and Ann

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Mon, Mar 30, 7 pm: Community Hunger Forum, sponsored by Holland Area Chapter of Bread for the World.  Includes area hunger data, community resource people, and discussion of issues and solutions.  At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.

Tues, Mar 31, 4 pm: "César Chávez: An Organizer's Tale," by Latino writer Dr. Ilan Stavans of Amherst College.  Part of Hope College celebration of the memory, life, and legacy of Chávez, entitled "The Dignity of Work."  Sponsored by Chrysler Corp.  At Dewitt Theater, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

Tues, Mar 31, 4 pm: "Islamic Paradigm of Dialogue for Conflict Resolution," by Dr. Lateef Adetona of Lagos State University, Nigeria.  He is spending six weeks at Hope College as a Fulbright Visiting Specialist under the auspices of the Fulbright Direct Access to the Muslim World program.  Public is invited. Sponsored by Hope's department of religion.  At Maas Center, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

Mon, Apr 6, 4 pm: "Identify Safe Environments: How Positive Environments Can Unlock Latent Ability," by Dr. Steve Spencer of the University of Waterloo, a graduate of Hope College who studied how stereotypes influence those who are stereotyped and who first suggested that Hope develop a multi-ethnic, academic residential program; this led to the creation of the Phelps Scholars program on campus, now 10 years old.  Open to the public. At 104 Vander Werf Hall, east of Central Ave off Graves Place, Holland.

Wed, Apr 8, 4 pm: Film, "Habana Blues" (2005); part of the Latin American film series.  At Martha Miller Center, Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

Fri, Apr 10, 5 pm: Deadline for students (6^th through 12^th grade) to submit their work in the "Promoting Equal Housing Opportunity" poster contest sponsored by the City of Holland's Human Relations Commission as part of its 14^th annual housing fair April 18.  For contest details, see www.humanrelations.cityofholland.com, call 355-1328, or visit City Hall.