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
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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 32nd and 36th 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): 23rd 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 28th 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 16th, Suite 241, Holland, during business hours. Contact Allison Haan at (616) 499-4872.
