"For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other." … Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity
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Sat, May 30, 11 am until 4 pm: Celebration of Multicultural Connections, showcasing music, dance, children's activities, Doo Dah parade, clay art sculpture, duck pond, pickle toss and pickle painting, magic shows, martial arts, Circle Junkeez, All For One dance group, food and beverage selections. Organized by South Shore Village businesses, Neighborhood Commercial Improvement Program, and Holland International Relations Commission. Free, open to the public, everyone welcome. At 501 West 17th Street, where it meets 16th St, Holland.
Tues, June 9, 6:30 pm: Safe Neighborhoods, Safe Kids: STEPS for building a safe and strong community. Topics: "Keeping your neighborhood and city safe," by Holland Police Department Sgt. Drew Torres; "Specific steps parents can take," by Glenda Miranda, treatment specialist, 20th Judicial Circuit Court; "Why and How" of Neighborhood Watch; and "Ways to get involved"--community resource information. Sponsored by Community Members of the Holland Gang Reduction Committee. At Holland High School Media Center, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.
2009 CHINESE IMMERSION CAMP: June 10 registration deadline
Chinese Village LLC is offering a Chinese Language and Culture Summer Camp primarily for children ages 4 to 11 with little or no experience in Mandarin Chinese. Three different sessions, two hours each: Mon-Thurs, June 15-18; July 13-16, or July 27-30 (two sessions, including one for middle and high school students). Activities include writing characters, singing, dancing, games taught by native Chinese speakers familiar with both Chinese and English language and culture. Cost is $80 per session, with discounts for multiple children in a family and multi-session signups. Sign up by June 10, 2009, at www.chinesevillage.org or by mail, with check to Chinese Village, LLC, P.O. Box 542, Ada, MI 49301. Camp is at Keystone Community Church, Ada, MI.
DRAWING CONTEST "Este es mi Mexico" for children ages 7 – 11: June 26 entry deadline
The Mexican government Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized a drawing contest for children between age 7 and 11 "who identify themselves with Mexico." In 2010, Mexico will celebrate two important dates in its history and the contest is dedicated to commemorating them: 200 years of the initiation of Mexico's independence and 100 years of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution. Winning drawings will be part of a traveling exhibit around the world, or will be used to compose a 2010 calendar, and winners will be able to choose from several prizes. Michigan students who want to take part should contact Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 North High St, Lansing; (517) 372-4700, ext. 132 or 133; www.cristo-rey.com for guidelines and a registration form. Entries must be received at Cristo Rey by Friday, June 26, 2009, to be forwarded to the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit.
