In the Community from ACEH Feb 22

 

"Our Constitution and our national conscience demand that every American be accorded dignity and respect, receive the same treatment under the law, and enjoy equal opportunity."  …Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; retired U.S. Army general.

 

 

Herb and Ann

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TONIGHT, Mon, Feb 22 through Fri, Feb 26, 7 pm:  2010 Black Film Festival celebrating Black History Month.  Free, nightly films focus on significant contributions made by African Americans throughout U.S. history.  Discussion and refreshments follow films, which will include "Miss Evers Boys," "The Jackie Robinson Story," "When We Were Colored," "4 Little Girls," "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "Maggie L. Walker," and "Something the Lord Made."  (616) 994-8306.  At Zion Dominion Church and Ministry Center, 14^th and Van Raalte, Holland.

 

Wed, Feb 24, noon: Great Decisions Series: "The Global Financial Mess: Comparing Public and Private Responses in Michigan and Ontario," presented by Dr. John Constantelos, professor at Grand Valley State University.  Free light luncheon available.  At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.

 

Wed, Feb 24, 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm:  Soul Food Festival.  Non-student price $5.

At Hope College Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, 10^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Feb 26, 6 pm:  2010 Leonard F. Stoutemire Lecture Series in African American Religious History: Rev. Jeffrey Hough, pastor of Angel Community Church, Muskegon, on "Mysticism and Multiculturalism: Howard Thurman," and Patricia Simmons, executive director of Jordan River Ministries, on "The Starting Point to Theology according to Cecil Wayne Cone."  At Imagine Fellowship, 167 W. 20^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Feb 27, 6 pm until 8 pm:  International Food Fair presented by international students to celebrate the "cuisines and cultures of nations represented in the Hope College community." $5 admission includes 5 food tickets; additional tickets are 50 cents each.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Mar 2, 6 pm: Opening event of free Housing Workshop Series 2010: "The Home Buying Process: Find Your Home, Finance Your Home."  Other workshops are Mar 9: "Green Your Home"; Mar 16: "Foreclosure Issues"; and Mar 23: "Attention Landlords and Tenants: Housing Code Requirements and Fair Housing Law."  Register online at www.humanrelations.cityofholland.com, in person at Human Relations Office, City Hall, 270 S. River; fax to (616) 355-1490, attn: Erin Nyholt; or call (616) 355-1321.

 

Thurs, Mar 4, 5 pm: Ticket purchase deadline for annual Women of Color and Senior Recognition Dinner at Hope College, to be held Wed, March 10, at 6 pm. at Maas Center on campus.  Event features testimonials by senior women and honors all graduating seniors of color.  Hosted by Office of Multicultural Education and Dean for International and Multicultural Education and co-sponsored by Varnum Attorneys at Law.  Tickets $7 for community members, $5 Hope faculty and staff; may be purchased at Office of Multicultural Education, 107 Martha Miller Center, 395-7867 or email at ome@hope.edu

 

 

Community Opportunities

 

PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:  The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance (LEDA) is seeking a part-time administrative assistant (15 hours/week).  Includes general administrative and clerical tasks such as answering phones, coordinating correspondence, assembling program materials, and assisting in revenue processing.  Position requires "high level of confidentiality and a constant professional image through in-person and phone interaction."  Send resume to Raechel Haller at admin@ethnicdiversity.org  No phone calls, please.