In the Community from ACEH April 26

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: April 26, 2010

 

"We, as a country, have not seen a significant change in immigration policy in nearly two decades, even though all Americans agree that current immigration policy is outdated and malfunctioning."  … Raúl Grijalva of Arizona, U.S. Congressman since 2003.

 

"All the problems we face in the United States today can be traced to an unenlightened immigration policy on the part of the American Indian."  … social commentator/comedian Pat Paulsen.

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Wed, Apr 28, 7 pm: Film, "Papers," followed by discussion.  "Papers" is the story of undocumented immigrant youth who were born outside the U.S. and raised in this country, and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status.  At Calvin College, Commons Lecture Hall, Grand Rapids. (Calvin is east of M-37 between Lake and Burton; go to www.calvin.edu and click on Campus Maps)

 

Thurs, Apr 29, 7 pm: 50^th anniversary Legacy Lecture of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan, by Rev. Rob Bell on "The True Meaning of Tolerance." He is founding pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, Grandville.  The Legacy Lecture focuses on "building inclusive communities that enhance understanding and cooperation and provide new opportunities for social and political engagement."  Tickets $10 students, $20 ACLU members, $30 nonmembers.  www.aclumich.org; aclu@aclumich.org or call (313) 578-6800.  At Wealthy Theater, 1130 Wealthy Ave, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Apr 30, and Sat, May 1: 45^th annual Fiesta (formerly Cinco de Mayo), "Celebrating Culture and Family."  All are welcome. Outdoor concert by band Akaray on Friday from 6 to 9 pm; Saturday events begin at 11 am and continue until 7 pm.  King/Queen show, scholarships presented, music and dance performances. Paso Fino horses, clown, food, information booths.  Sponsored by Latin Americans United for Progress.  www.laup.org (Fiesta schedule online) or 392-5058.  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave between 8^th and 9^th Sts, Holland.

Sat, May 1, through Sat, May 8: Tulip Time Festival, with parades, music performances, shows, art and craft fair, fireworks (May 1), Dutch dancing, more.  For schedule, go to www.tuliptime.com  Downtown Holland and area locations.

 

Sat, May 1, and Sun, May 2: Historic 18^th-century Dutch Trade Fair.  Artisans and craftspeople demonstrate and sell their works.  www.windmillisland.org At Windmill Island, Lincoln Ave at 7^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, May 4: Election Day. Ballot issues include financing for area schools. 

 

Fri, May 14:  The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony will NOT hold a general meeting in May; we collaborate in the Lakeshore Summit on Racism (see May 20 entry below) and urge ACEH members and friends to sign up and attend!

 

Sat, May 15, 9 am until 5 pm: Garage sale to benefit Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center.  (616) 499-4872.  Adjacent to Center's office, Fairbanks Ave and 16^th St, Holland.

 

Through May 16: Exhibit, "Bevrijding," Images from the Dutch Resistance.  (616) 392-9084.  www.hollandmuseum.org  Admission fee. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, May 20, 7:30 am until 2:30 pm: Lakeshore Summit on Racism, sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, hosted by Hope College, and in collaboration with many local organizations, including ACEH.  Keynote speakers: Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum and Dr. Tony Campolo. Breakout sessions on education, faith, business, and community/government.  REGISTER NOW ($20, including lunch) at www.ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074.

 

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In the Community from ACEH April 12

  

From The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony:

Events and Issues In the Community

"Tolerance, fundamentally, is a personal decision…a belief that every other person on earth is a treasure." … Southern Poverty Law Center, Montgomery Alabama.

 Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Tues, Apr 13, 10 am: Fourth Annual Holland Gang Symposium.  Brings community together to share progress and next steps in reducing gang activity in the greater Holland area.  Open to the public. For information, contact Dave Rozman at (616) 396-4300. At Holland City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.

 Thurs, Apr 15, 7:30 pm:  Gathering to "Pray for Civility" on tax deadline day, hosted by Interfaith Congregation.  (616) 796-5598; www.interfaithcongregation.org At Holland 7 Theater, 500 Waverly Rd, Holland.

 Fri, Apr 16, 3 pm until 6 pm: Tours of new Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute will be open to the public.  At 3357 East Paris Ave SE (between 32^nd and 36^th Sts), Kentwood.

 Tues, Apr 20, 5:30 pm: Reach for the Stars fundraising event for Center for Women in Transition, with Pattie Petty, philanthropist and wife of NASCAR driver Kyle Petty.  She is founder and CEO of Victory Junction Camp serving children with chronic medical conditions.  Appetizers, beverages, viewing of auction items begin at 5:30 pm; auction and raffle, 6 pm; dinner at 7:15 pm.  Tickets $100 from CWIT at (616) 494-1756 or www.aplaceforwomen.org  At Laketown Conference Center, 6065 Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck.

 Tues, Apr 20, 7 pm: Panel discussion, "Young Children at Risk."  Open to the public. Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Holland.  At Holland City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.

 Wed, Apr 21, 11:30 am: Making a Difference fundraising luncheon for Center for Women in Transition, with Pattie Petty as speaker.  Tickets $50 from CWIT at (616) 494-1756 or www.aplaceforwomen.org  At Covenant Life Church, 101 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.

 Thurs, Apr 22, 8:15 am (registration): 23^rd annual Fair Housing Luncheon and Workshop Series: "Removing Barriers and Creating Opportunities—Building on 30 Years of Fair Housing in West Michigan."  Three workshops begin at 8:45 am; luncheon at 11:45 am. Speaker is John Trasviña, assistant secretary of U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department.  Workshop and luncheon, $45; luncheon only $30.  For reservations or information, call Fair Housing Center at (616) 451-2980 or www.fhcwm.org  At Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 5700 28^th St, SE, Grand Rapids.

 Thurs, Apr 22, 7 pm: "The Power of Forgiveness," by Immaculée Ilibagiza, Rwandan genocide survivor and best-selling author.  Free, open to the public; book signing follows.  Reservations needed to the Fetzer Institute by April 19; call 1-888-849-4889.  At Kalamazoo Central High School Auditorium, 2432 N. Drake Rd, Kalamazoo.  (She will also appear at the Kalamazoo State Theatre at 1:30 pm on Thurs, Apr 22, and 9 am on Friday, Apr 23; no reservations needed at these.)

 Thurs, Apr 22, 7 pm:  Presentation on Japanese films by Prof. Peggy Goetz of Calvin College; focus on major filmmakers Mizoguchi, Yasujiro Ozu, and Akira Kurosawa and exploration of anime.  (269) 857-2399.  At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver, Saugatuck.

 Fri, Apr 23, noon: "Immigration and Domestic Violence," presented by Lupita Reyes of the Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center to help service providers and concerned community members ensure that immigrant women and their families "receive the support and care needed to keep them safe."  Reservations required by calling Grand Valley State University Women's Center at (616) 331-2748 or email wassenaj@gvsu.edu  At GVSU Holland-Meijer campus, 515 S. Waverly Rd, Holland.

 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SUMMIT

Registration is now open for the 2010 Summit on Racism, which will take place on the Hope College campus Thursday, May 20.  The cost is $20, which includes lunch.  You can register online at the website of the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, the Summit's organizer. www.ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074. Speakers are Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum and Dr. Tony Campolo; breakout sessions include business, education, community/government, and faith.  ACEH is one of many local collaborating groups.

 

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center is looking for arts and crafts supplies –maybe from unfinished projects of your own!  Frames, threads, fabrics, needles, wood, flowers, beads, buttons, etc. will be used by Las Comadritas, an art and support group at the Center for women interested in Latino culture and Spanish language.  The Center also needs donations for a garage sale to raise funds for the agency. Larger items like furniture, exercise  equipment, etc. can be picked up and other donations can be brought to the Center's office at 345 East 16^th, Suite 241, Holland, during business hours.  Contact Allison Haan at (616) 499-4872. 

 

In the Community from ACEH April 8

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony:

Events and Issues in the Community

 

"With every true friendship we build more firmly the foundations on which the peace of the whole world rests."  Ghandi

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

 

Fri, Apr 9, 7 pm:  General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, with program on Hearts in Harmony – what it is, how it works – by Rev. Angela Taylor Perry, its developer.  Meeting will include group discussion, small group exercises, and one-on-one conversations, plus video clip from HBO series "Black/White."  The public is invited.  Election of four board members.  392-5086.  NOTE location:  At Faith Christian Reformed Church, 85 West 26^th St (across Michigan Ave. from Holland Hospital), Holland.

 

Sat, Apr 10, 5 pm to 9:30 pm: Easter and Cambodian New Year Celebration.  Open to the public.  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave between 8^th and 9^th Sts, Holland.

 

Tues, Apr 13, 10 am: Fourth Annual Holland Gang Symposium.  Brings community together to share progress and next steps in reducing gang activity in the greater Holland area.  Open to the public. For information, contact Dave Rozman at (616) 396-4300. At Holland City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.

 

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

 

Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center is looking for arts and crafts supplies –maybe from unfinished projects of your own!  Frames, threads, fabrics, needles, wood, flowers, beads, buttons, etc. will be used by Las Comadritas, an art and support group at the Center for women interested in Latino culture and Spanish language.  The Center also needs donations for a garage sale to raise funds for the agency.  Larger items like furniture, exercise equipment, etc. can be picked up and other donations can be brought to the Center's office at 345 East 16^th, Suite 241, Holland, during business hours.  Contact Allison Haan at (616) 499-4872.  

In the Community from ACEH April 5

"No one tells every white person in this country how to be. No one tells every Hispanic, or Asian or Jewish person in this country how to be. There is no single definition of whiteness or single definition of blackness." …Montel Williams, TV talk show host, motivational speaker, former lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy.
 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

 

 Tues, Apr 6, 2:30 pm (doors open at 1:45 pm; must have wristband from earlier community reading programs or obtain one at the library auditorium starting at noon. Unfilled seats will be given away at 2:15 pm):  Program by Greg Mortenson, humanitarian, builder of schools for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and author of "Three Cups of Tea" and "Stones into Schools." At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 S. River, Holland.

 Tues, Apr 6, 7 pm: Program by Greg Mortenson (see entry above).  Free, open to the public; charge for parking.  At Grand Valley State University Fieldhouse, Allendale.

 Wed, Apr 7, 4:30 until 6:30 pm: Asian Food Festival.  $5 for general public.  At Phelps and Cook Dining Halls of Hope College; 10^th Street between College and Columbia, Holland.

 Wed, Apr 7, 10 am: Public opening of "Smile" exhibit of images "representing Holland's cultural past, present, and future"; photographs from museum's archive, Joint Archives of Hope College, private local collections, videographies, a photo wall montage, and stories of how various people came to choose Holland as their home. (Museum member reception is Apr 5, 5:30 to 7:30 pm).  (616) 394-1362 or www.hollandmuseum.org  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th, Holland.

 Fri, Apr 9, 7 pm:  General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Program is "Hearts In Harmony"—what it is, how it works—led by Rev. Angela Taylor Perry; video clip from HBO series "Black/White."  Election of four board members.  Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 392-5086. NOTE: New location for this meeting: At Faith Christian Reformed Church, 85 West 26^th St (across Michigan Avenue from Holland Hospital), Holland. 

 Sat, Apr 10, 5 pm until 9:30 pm: Easter and Cambodian New Year Celebration.  Open to the public.  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave at 8^th and 9^th Sts, Holland.

 Mon, Apr 12, 7 pm: "From the Palace to the Farm: Japanese Poetry for the Masses," presentation by Jeremy Robinson, assistant professor of Japanese at Grand Valley State University; emphasis is on the literary form Haiku. (269) 857-2399 or www.sc4a.org  At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck.

 Tues, Apr 13, 10 am: Fourth Annual Holland Gang Symposium.  Brings community together to share progress and next steps in reducing gang activity in the greater Holland area.  Open to the public.  Contact Dave Rozman at (616) 396-4300. At Holland City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.

 Tues, Apr 13, 7 pm: Saugatuck Antiques Road Show of Japan.  Overview of major themes in Japanese art; evaluation of individuals' Japanese antiques and collectibles (items must be registered in advance for appraisal).  (269) 857-2399 or www.sc4a.org.  At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck.

 Fri, Apr 16, 3 pm until 6 pm: Tours of new Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute will be open to the public.  At 3357 East Paris Ave SE (between 32^nd and 36^th Sts), Kentwood.

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2010 SUMMIT :  Registration is now open for the 2010 Summit on Racism, which will take place on the Hope College campus Thursday, May 20.  The cost is $20, which includes lunch.  You can register online at the website of the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, the Summit's organizer. www.ethnicdiversity.org   Speakers are Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum and Dr. Tony Campolo; breakout sessions include business, education, community/government, and faith.  ACEH is one of many local collaborating groups.

THE U.S. CENSUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The U. S. Census takes place every 10 years.  This year's Census forms were mailed to homes in March.  The form asks for answers to 10 questions, including number of people in your household by age, race, and gender.  There are no questions about immigration status.  The Census form were supposed to be mailed back by April 1 (mailing info included on the form).  If you have not mailed it yet, please do it NOW.  If you don't send it back, a Census worker will call or visit you.  An individual's information is confidential and, by law, can't be shared with any other government agency.  Census workers can face jail time if the information is misused. 

 

The Census is important because $400 billion dollars goes to states, local governments, and tribal communities based on the information in the Census forms, helping schools, hospitals, and job training.  Businesses and organizations rely on overall Census data for their work, too.

 

EL CENSO:  Los formularios del Censo de los Estados Unidos se enviaron por correo en marzo y si usted no lo ha devuelto todavía, hágalo AHORA MISMO.  Si no lo devuelve, le llamará o le visitará un trabajador del Censo.  Hay diez preguntas, que incluyen el número de personas que vivan en su hogar en cuanto a edad, raza, y sexo;  el formulario no pregunta nada sobre el estado de inmigración.  La información personal es confidencial y no se puede compartir con ninguna otra agencia del gobierno.

 

El Censo es importante porque se reparten $400 mil millones de dólares a estados, gobiernos locales, y comunidades tribales conforme a los datos contenidos en los formularios del Censo para ayudar a escuelas, hospitales, y la capacitación para el trabajo.  Empresas y organizaciones dependen de los datos generales del Censo para su trabajo también

 

Si necesita ayuda para llenar el formulario, favor de comunicarse con Latinoamericanos Unidos para el Progreso [Latin Americans United for Progress] (LAUP) al (616) 392-5058 para asistencia con la traducción al español.