In the Community from ACEH August 31

" Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions by many people in many countries.  It is an attitude, a way of life, a way of solving problems and resolving conflicts." … Oscar Arias Sanchez, president of Costa Rica, 1986-1990, and 2006 to the present; excerpted from his 1987 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech.

 

Herb and Ann

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Wed, Sept 2, 11:30 am: Business Connections Committee of Holland Area Chamber of Commerce: Luncheon and panel discussion by winners of Minority Business of the Year award: Tony Castillo, Noel Cuellar, Sue Somsanith, and Jeweral Washington.  $15 Chamber members; $20 nonmembers.  Reservations at 392-2389.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Sun, Sept 6, 11 am: Class, "The Promise of World Peace/teachings of the Baha'i Faith about World Peace."  Vegetarian potluck follows.  Everyone is welcome. (616) 293-6884. At Mother's Trust/Mother's Place, 6676 122^nd Ave, Ganges.

 

Tues, Sept 8, 5:30 pm: Mental illness family information series: "Seeds of Grace: Allegan County's Free Health Clinic."  Light supper served; please RSVP to 396-2305, ext. 105 or 107.  At Christ Memorial Church, Entrance D, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 12, 9 am: Registration starts for All For One dance classes; limited class size; semester is nine weeks.  Mexican Folklorico students must be at least 6 years old; Hip-Hop and Zumba, 12 years or older.  Free but donations accepted.  For information email moonchild1993@yahoo.com  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 12, and Sun, Sept 13: 9^th annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival: films, music and dance performances, cantina, worship service.  Showcases Latino contributions in the arts and to the area's economy.  Free. Schedule at www.tulipanes.org  In Centennial Park and at Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 12, 5:20 pm:  "Escuela" (School). Tulipanes film sponsored by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony/Gary Pepe Memorial Fund.  Documentary depicting lives of contemporary Mexican American migrants and their struggles to educate their children while obtaining employment.  Centered around the daughter, Liliana, as she enters high school; follows the family as it moves back and forth between their home in Texas and the California agricultural fields, and the impact on the young woman.  Part of Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 8^th Street, Holland.

 

 

Sat, Sept 12, 5 pm until 9 pm (preparty at Globe Design and Vision): Seventh annual Wine and Design Festival to benefit the Center for Women in Transition, "Le Style de Vie."  Hors d'oeuvres and more than 100 wines to sample; style show of women's fashions.  $50 per person, available at CWIT, Butch's, Globe, or Studio K, or at the website: http://www.aplaceforwomen.org/events/html.  At Butch's, 44 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 15, 7 pm:  "Non-violent Communication," presented by Ann McKnight, a Holland psychotherapist who has studied this topic with national experts and who uses it in her practice.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 16, 8 am: 3^rd annual Lakeshore Friends of Fair Housing breakfast: "Opening Doors to Housing Choice."  Keynote speaker Steve Dane, a nationally recognized fair housing attorney.  Presentation of 2009 Lakeshore Fair Housing Award.  No cost, but registration in advance is required: (616) 451-2980; fax (616) 451-2657.  email: contact-us@fhcwm.org  Organized by Fair Housing Center of West Michigan.  At Baker Lofts Building (formerly Till Midnight restaurant), 171 East 24^th St, Holland.