In the Community from ACEH July 20

**"A poet's work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep" … author Salman Rushdie 

 

Herb and Ann

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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE:

Sunday, August 9, 1 pm until 4 pm: 10^th Anniversary Celebration of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  Fun, fellowship, family activities, piñata, potluck. 392-5086. At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

  

In the Community from ACEH July 20, 2009

 

 Wed, July 22: Registration deadline 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 19^th Street, Holland.

 

**Thurs, July 23, 7 pm: "Heritage Night: A Latin American Poetry Night," with 7 area poets reading their original work, including ACEH youth board member Yessenia Aguirre.  Sponsored by the Holland Museum.  At Lemonjello's, 61 East 9^th St (College Ave. and Ninth), 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.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Fri, July 31, 7 pm: First International Food Cook-Off; 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 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.

 

Monday, Aug 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.  For information or to volunteer: (616) 355-3133.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

COMPUTER CLASSES:  Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) has a new round of computer classes, starting Monday, Aug 3.  Basic computer skills, Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point are offered; basic and advanced classes available.  Donation of $10 is requested at registration, but there is no charge for the classes, which meet once a week for six weeks, three hours at a time.  Registration is required.  Contact Leroy Hernandez or Val Molina at (616) 392-5058 for information or to register.  At LAUP Computer Lab, Midtown Center, 16^th St and Pine Ave, Holland.