In the Community from ACEH March 9

"I have learned that, even though our cultures are different, we are all the same.  We all need love, and we all need to belong."  … Dr. Bernadette Atanga of Flint, MI, who records radio segments of advice on CDs at her home that then air in her native Cameroon.

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

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. Hosted by Good Samaritan Ministries/AmeriCorps. (616) 392-7159;dvogel@goodsamministries.com  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Mar 10, and Wed, Mar 11, 7 pm: Cuban-American storyteller and author Carmen Deedy, who has performed on Broadway, NPR, and at many school programs. www.herrickdl.org  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, 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.

 

Wed, Mar 11, 8 pm:  Presentation, "The Anatomy of Prejudice," by Jane Elliott, adaptor of the Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes exercise and the subject of an award-winning film "The Eye of the Storm."  Her discussion explores, 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 the environment.  Open to the community.  Email: congress@hope.edu  Sponsored by Hope College Student Congress.  At Dimnent Chapel, College Ave at 12^th 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.

 

Fri, Mar 13, 7 pm: "Rito: The Madness of Movement," traditional and modern music and visual and performance art, with a sprinkling of poetry," by artist Erick Pichardo.  At Richard App Gallery, 910 Cherry St, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Mar 14, noon:  Everybody's Irish (and green) today: St. Patrick's Parade, from 8^th St Marketplace east to College Ave, downtown Holland, followed by variety program of Irish dancers, children's ensemble, choral performances, etc. at Knickerbocker Theatre.

 

AROUND THE WORLD IN THREE LANGUAGES:

1) Mon, Mar 16, 7 pm: Japanese Language and Culture Group.  (616) 647-0999.  www.SchulerBooks.com  Schuler Books & Music, 3165 Alpine Ave, NW, Walker, MI.

2) Wed, Mar 18, 7 pm: Inaugural meeting of the Spanish Language and Culture Group. (616) 942-2561.  Schuler Books & Music, 2660 28^th St, SE, Grand Rapids.

3) Fri, Mar 20, 7 pm: Café Bouquin French Language Reading Group.  (616) 647-0999. Schuler Books & Music, 3165 Alpine Ave, NW, Walker, MI.

 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY:

Two scholarships, of $17,500 each, are available for minority students pursuing degrees in college nursing and rehabilitation therapy programs.  Applications, which must be postmarked by April 1, 2009, are available at www.maryfreebed.com.  (616) 242-0404. Sponsored by Mary Free Bed Guild, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids.