In the Community from ACEH June 17

 

"Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are anger and courage. Anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain as they are." … St. Augustine

 

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.

Thurs, June 18, 1 pm: Documentary, "The House We Live In," explores the impact of racial, social, economic, and political systems.  50-minute film followed by half-hour facilitated discussion.  Open to the public.  Offered by Office of Multicultural Education, Hope College.  At Martha Miller Center-Fried Hemenway Auditorium, 10^th St and Columbia Ave, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 18, 1 pm until 4 pm: The Clothesline Project, a display of t-shirts by women survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be displayed on the lawn behind Curragh Irish Pub in downtown Holland.  Sponsored by Center for Women in Transition.  At the corner of 8^th St and College Ave, Holland.

 

Fri, June 19, 8 am until 5 pm: Part of the 9^th annual celebration of Juneteenth in Holland: 3-on-3 basketball tournament.  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave at 8^th St.

 

Fri, June 19, 6 pm: Juneteenth activity: Black-tie dinner; Hope College associate professor John Yelding as speaker.  Ms Juneteenth Pageant.  Tickets at the door, $25, or call (616) 836-8559. 

 

Sat, June 20, l pm until 7 pm: Juneteenth activity: Free, family-oriented activities, entertainment; food for purchase.  ACEH will have an information table and craft activity.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave, at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Sat, June 20, 9 pm: Juneteenth activity: After-party.  Tickets $5; sold at Kollen Park or at the theater.  At Park Theater, 248 River, Holland.

 

Sun, June 21, 5:30 pm AND 7 pm (two shows): Documentary, "Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream," about African American migration from the old South to Muskegon.  Narrated by Cicely Tyson with songs by Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis.  $5 suggested donation.  (888) 894-3456.  At Cinema Carousel, 4289 Grand Haven Road, Muskegon.  Map to location is available on website www.upfromthebottoms.com

 

Sat, June 27, 8 pm until midnight: Fundraising dance for Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center's human services programs; music by El Oro del Norte.  Tickets $15 per person in advance, or $20 at the door.  Call (616) 499-4872.  At Corpus Christi Center, 12100 Quincy St, Holland.

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH June 8 09

"In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change."…Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist monk and teacher.

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, June 9, 6:30 pm: "Safe Neighborhoods, Safe Kids," presentations and discussion on steps for building a safe and strong community.  Sponsored by the Holland Gang Reduction Committee.  At Holland High School Media Center, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.

 

Fri, June 12, 7 pm: "Beyond the Bus: The Rosa Parks Legacy Comes to West Michigan."  General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; everyone is welcome.  Three speakers share personal experiences with Rosa Parks and discuss plans of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development to expand into West Michigan, including Holland.  Brief video about Pathways to Freedom program for youth ages 11-17; question and answer period. For more information, go to the website www.harmonyalliance.org or call 392-5086.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 18, 1 pm: Documentary, "The House We Live In," explores the impact of racial, social, economic, and political systems.  50-minute film followed by half-hour facilitated discussion.  Open to the public.  Offered by Office of Multicultural Education, Hope College.  At Martha Miller Center-Fried Hemenway Auditorium, 10^th St and Columbia Ave, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 18, 1 pm until 4 pm: The Clothesline Project, a display of t-shirts by women survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be displayed on the lawn behind Curragh Irish Pub in downtown Holland.  Sponsored by Center for Women in Transition.  At the corner of 8^th St and College Ave, Holland.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

• This week, tickets for the Juneteenth black-tie dinner are available for the discounted early-purchase price of $20 by calling 836-8559 (usual price is $25). The dinner will be at 6 pm Friday, June 19, at Jubilee Midtown Campus, 15^th St entrance at Pine Ave, Holland.

 

• Latin Americans United for Progress is offering new round of computer classes, including basic skills, internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.  Call Val Molina or Leroy Hernandez at 392-5058 or email Leroy.hernandez@laup.org.  Classes are held at the LAUP computer lab, Jubilee Midtown Campus, 16^th St and Pine Ave, Holland.

 

• All For One is looking for 5 girls ages 12 to 16 to be part of a Hawaiian dance group.  Hula dance classes begin Tues, June 16, at 7 pm, location to be announced.  Contact moonchild1993@yahoo.com or call 298-8895.

 

In the Community from ACEH June 3

"Juneteenth is arguably one of the most important days in our country's history as well as African American history." … Corrine Brown, U.S. Representative from Florida's 3^rd Congressional District

 

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.

Thurs, June 4, 9:30 am until 2 pm: Project Homeless Connect, one-day event offering individuals who are homeless or facing housing crisis a variety of services, including health screenings (vision screening and eyeglasses made on site; appointments first come, first served; eligibility determined on site), Angel Food ministry, Medicaid applications, housing assessments, counseling assessments, veterans services, employment information, weatherization, senior services, social security disability assessments, youth services, furry friends pet pantry, toiletries and clothing, MAX transit.  Lunch and snacks provided.  For information, contact Lyn Raymond, (616) 738-1170, ext. 133; oahccoord@gmail.com.  At Midtown Center, 96 West 15^th St (at Pine Ave), Holland.

 

Fri, June 12, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH): "Beyond the Bus: The Legacy of Rosa Parks Comes to West Michigan"; information on plans of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development to expand into West Michigan, including Holland.  Brief video on Pathways to Freedom program for youth ages 11-17.  Speakers Elaine Eason Steele, Anita Peek, and Mitch Dennison.  Everyone welcome.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Fri, June 19, 8 am to 5 pm: 3-on-3 basketball tournament, part of 9^th annual celebration of Juneteenth in Holland.  Team registration $40; call (616) 836-8559. At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave at 8^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, June 19, 6 pm: 9^th annual Juneteenth celebration continues its theme of "We Are the Change We Seek," with black-tie dinner and Ms. Juneteenth Pageant; John Yelding of Hope College will be speaker.  $25 per person; call (616) 836-8559. At Midtown Center, 15^th Ave and Pine Ave, Holland.

 

Fri, June 19, 6:30 pm: 6^th annual Gay and Lesbian PRIDE event, showing 90-minute DVD that is the culmination of interviews with over 100 area gay and lesbian Christians; "Seven Passages" was created by Calvin College theater professor Stephanie Sandberg, and aims to open/facilitate dialogue with the Christian community.  Discussion follows DVD.  Sponsored by PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays).  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan, Holland.

 

Sat, June 20, 1 pm: 9^th annual Juneteenth celebration continues through this afternoon with free, family-oriented activities, entertainment, fun, food for purchase.  ACEH will have an information table; Kim Romero will make balloon animals.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave and 10^th St, at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

NEWS from LATIN AMERICANS UNITED FOR PROGRESS (LAUP):

 

·          LAUP is providing assistance in English and Spanish for the upcoming (June 12) digital TV conversion.  Walk-in hours are noon to 8 pm until June 19, including weekends; after June 19, walk-in hours are 10 am to 4 pm, seven days a week, until July 31.  At Midtown Center, 96 West 15^th (entrance off 16^th St parking lot), Holland.

 

·          LAUP is one of only 8 sites in the U.S. chosen to offer ¡Adelante!America to up to 50 students in grades 8 through 10; the program is designed to help young people develop motivation and vision to finish high school and pursue further education/training.  Students will meet Wednesday nights (7 – 8:15 pm) starting June 11 for six months with Hispanic leaders and others from the community to develop leadership skills and an understanding of different careers, and will plan a service project and a leadership conference for other students.  To apply, students can call (616) 392-5058, email roberto.jara@laup.org, or go in person to LAUP, Midtown Center, 96 West 15^th St, Suite 102, Holland.  Sponsors: AT&T and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).