"If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarantee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors. There is no other."…Carl Shurz, 19th-century German-American legislator, reformer, and journalist.
Herb and Ann
Wed, July 8, 11:30 am until 1 pm: Summer picnic of Business Connections Committee of the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce. Please bring a dish to pass. The BCC actively works to listen to and support women- and minority-owned businesses in the area. RSVP to Patricia Strachan at pstrachan@hollandchamber.org or (616) 392-2389. At
Fri, July 10, 7 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, open to all. "How Do I Keep a Roof Over My Head? Disability Advocates Seek Housing Input." Speakers Stacey Trowbridge and Dr. Virginia Beard want to hear from people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, and community members about issues—especially housing—facing people with disabilities in
Tues, July 14, 7 pm: Author Kim Douglas reads from her memoir, "
Sat, July 25, 8 am until 4 pm: MAM-JAM Indoor/Outdoor 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Team registration $45 ($15 per person); various divisions available. Contact Steve Turrell at Maple Avenue Ministries or request registration form by email at gqstevieboy@hotmail.com. Registration deadline is July 22. At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
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Fri, July 10, 4 pm to 7 pm: Gathering for reminiscences of Philip E. Beal, peace and justice advocate, ACEH member, who died June 30. A memorial service is at 11 am Saturday, July 11. Both are at First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th, Holland.
