In the Community from ACEH March 1

"In the end, anti-black, anti-female, and all forms of discrimination are equivalent to the same thing—anti-humanism."  … Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005), American politician, educator, and author and the first black woman elected to Congress (in 1968).

 

Herb and Ann

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March is Women's History Month

 

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.

 

Wed, Mar 3, noon: Great Decisions Series: "An Army of Special Envoys" presented by Dr. Glenda Quarnstrom, adjunct professor of Asian Studies at Grand Valley State University.  Light luncheon provided.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

 

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

 

Fri, Mar 5, 6 pm: Craft event: weaving, part of the Celebration of the Asian New Year, the Year of the Tiger.  Free admission.  (616) 396-3278.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Mar 8, 7 pm: Film, "The Color of Fear," award-winning race relations documentary.  Wine and cheese bar at 7 pm; film begins at 7:30 pm.  Tickets $10 at the door, with proceeds going to support the Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism (GRACE) Racial Justice Institute.  At UICA Theatre, 41 Sheldon Blvd, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Mar 12, 7 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony focusing on poverty and homelessness.  The public is invited.  Call 392-5086 for information.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sat, Mar 13, noon:  St. Patrick's Day parade begins at 8^th Street Marketplace and continues east on 8^th Street to the intersection of College and 8^th in downtown Holland.  Wear something green and get in the Irish spirit.

 

 

Community Opportunities

 

1) Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) is offering a new round of computer classes starting March 8.  Three-hour classes meet weekly for six weeks, and include Basic Computer Skills (Monday 9 am to noon or 6 pm to 9 pm); Advanced (Tuesday 9 am to noon or 6 pm to 9 pm).  A donation of $10 is requested at registration but not required to enroll.  Call (616) 392-5058 to register.  At LAUP Computer Lab, corner of 16^th St and Pine Ave, Holland.

 

2) The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance (LEDA) needs volunteers to help facilitate a dialogue on diversity and race issues with a small group of high school students at the spring Calling All Colors conference at Grand Valley State University on Friday, March 12. The dialogue will examine stereotypes surrounding people of Middle Eastern descent and promote greater understanding of people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The time commitment for the dialogue is Friday, March 12, from 10:00-11:40 am at GVSU, Allendale campus (please arrive by 9:45 am; you are welcome to stay for lunch following the simulation).  It will also be necessary to attend a training to learn your role in the facilitation. Two training times are offered:  Holland on Tuesday, March 9 from 4:00-5:30 pm OR Grand Haven on Wednesday, March 10 from 3:30-5:00 pm.  Contact Sarah Salguera at (616) 846-9074 or program@ethnicdiversity.org