"An act of love, a voluntary taking on oneself of some of the pain of the world, increases the courage and love and hope of all." … Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, journalist, humanitarian
Herb and Ann
In the Community from ACEH July 13, 2009
Tues, July 14, 7 pm: Author Kim Douglas reads from her memoir, "High Desert: A Journey of Survival and Hope." At Schuler Books & Music, 2660 28th St, SE, Grand Rapids.
Wed, July 22: Deadline for registering for MAM-JAM Indoor/Outdoor 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to be held Saturday, July 25. $15 per person; $45 per team. Contact Steve Turrell at Maple Avenue Ministries or email gqstevieboy@hotmail.com.
Thurs, July 23, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Rosa Green Neighborhood Party in the Park. Food, entertainment, children's games, police and fire vehicles. Sponsored by Neighborhood Watch residents and Police Community Relations Commission. For more information, call Holland's Ourstreet/Neighborhood Liaison Office, 355-3133. At Rosa Parks Green, College Ave at 19th Street, Holland.
Sat, July 25, 8 am: MAM-JAM Indoor/Outdoor 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. (See July 22 information, above.) At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Tues, July 28, 7 pm: "The American Way of War: Economics, War and Peace," talk by Rev. Henry Idema, associate pastor, Grace Episcopal Church, Holland. Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace; 335-2686; www.ls-women-for-peace.blogspot.com
At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.
Fri, July 31, 7 pm: First International Food Cook-Off; event includes food, art exhibit, music, prizes. $10 tickets at the door, to taste and vote for dishes; event is free if you enter a dish in the contest. Vegetarian, vegan entries encouraged. To register your dish, email info@hfainc.org. Proceeds to benefit African Community Center of Michigan and its efforts to help African refugees resettle in West Michigan. At St. Cecilia's Music Society, 24 Ransom St NE, Grand Rapids.
Sunday, August 2, 2 pm: Matinee performance of "Pump Boys and Dinettes," to benefit Wings of Hospice and Center for Women in Transition. Tickets $40, from (269) 686-8659 or (616) 494-1756; www.aplaceforwomen.org At Mason Street Warehouse, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck (reception follows at Button/Petter Gallery, Douglas).
Monday, August 3, 5 pm until 8 pm: Greater Holland Area National Night Out: "Hawaiian Luau in Holland." Kids' games, contests, bingo, dunk tank, music, DJ, hot dogs for first 2,000 people. Sponsored by City of Holland, BPW, M.A.R.I.A., Ottawa County Sheriff, Holland Police, Macatawa Bank, Disabled American Veterans, 7-Up, Target, Milagro Six-McDonalds, Heinz, and Holland Sentinel. For information or to volunteer: (616) 355-3133. At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at Lake Macatawa, Holland.
SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, August 9, 1 pm until 4 pm: 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). 392-5086. At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at Lake Macatawa, Holland.
