In the Community from ACEH April 17

"We fought injustice wherever we found it, no matter how large, or how small, and we fought injustice to preserve our own humanity."  … Nelson Mandela

 

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.

Now through Apr 26: Giving for Good Online Auction of goods and services, to support the Clearinghouse Program of Good Samaritan Ministries.  To sponsor or donate, call (616) 392-7159, ext 109. Visit www.goodsamministries.com to view the auction catalog.

 

Mon, Apr 21, 6:30 pm: Classes in Spanish for adults over age 50 who are coping with chronic disease; led by bilingual, bicultural facilitators Lupita Reyes, LMSW, and Poema Weller.  Free and open to adults and their caregivers; limited to 15 persons. Classes continue to May 26.  To register, call (616) 499-4872. Cosponsors: Evergreen Commons and Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center.  At St. Jane's Room, St. Francis de Sales Church, 13^th and Maple, Holland.

 

Tues, Apr 21, 7 pm: "Climate Change: A Faith Perspective," by Sister Sharon Zayac of Jubilee Farms, speaking on the Climate Project—international volunteers trained by Al Gore "to raise awareness about this crisis and inform people of potential solutions."  At Lady of the Lake Church, 152^nd and James St, Holland.

 

Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 am: Annual Minority Business Awards Luncheon of the Business Connections Committee, Holland Area Chamber of Commerce.  Celebrates diversity and presents awards to Minority Business of the Year and Outstanding Advocate for Minority-Owned Business. $30 person.  Register online at www.hollandchamber.org or call (616) 392-1838; email events@hollandchamber.org.  At Midtown Center, 96 West 15^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Apr 23, 6 pm: 17^th annual "Reach for the Stars" dinner auction to benefit programs and services of the Center for Women in Transition; featured speaker is journalist and author Joan Anderson.  $100; reservations required; seating limited to 400.  Call (616) 494-1744 or visit www.aplaceforwomen.org for tickets. At Laketown Conference Center, 6069 Blue Star Memorial Highway, Saugatuck.

 

Mon, Apr 27, 7 pm: Forum, "Children at Risk," with a panel of child advocate experts concerned about the rising numbers of such children in Michigan.  Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Holland.  At Holland City Hall, River Ave at 12^th, Holland.