From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
In the Community: May 10, 2010
"No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow." … Novelist and poet Alice Walker, author of "The Color Purple" among others, and winner of a Pulitzer Prize.
Herb and Ann
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Thurs, May 13, 9 am until noon: Fair Housing training for rental professionals, presented by Fair Housing Center of West Michigan. Covers services of the Center, housing discrimination, fair housing laws and their application, protected classes, more. Cost $15 for nonprofit organizations. Register by phone at (616) 451-2980.
At Holland Rescue Mission, 166 S. River, Holland.
Sat, May 15, 9 am until 5 pm: Garage sale to benefit Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center. To donate items, call (616) 499-4872. At Fairbanks and 16th St, Holland (adjacent to the Center's offices.
Sun, May 16: Last day for Holland Museum exhibit "Bevrijding (liberation): Images from the Dutch Resistance." (616) 392-9084; www.hollandmuseum.org At the museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland.
Tues, May 18, 7 pm: Forum on public funding for the arts, from three perspectives: education, community well-being, and business. Sponsored by Holland Area League of Women Voters. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Thurs, May 20, 7:30 am until 2:30 pm: Lakeshore Region Summit on Racism, with keynote speakers Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum and Dr. Tony Campolo; breakout sessions on education, community/government, business, and faith. $20 includes lunch. Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance with collaboration of many area groups, including ACEH. Register at www.ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074. At Hope College, College Ave and 12th St, Holland. (See Volunteer Opportunity, below.)
Thurs, May 20, 8:30 am: Domestic violence in the workplace, with speaker Anna White. Part of Community Speaker Series supported by Employee Assistance Center with other nonprofits. $15 (profits donated to Center for Women in Transition). Register at www.re-employhmentwm.com (616) 298-0905. At Michigan Works!, 121 Clover St, Holland.
Thurs, May 20, 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm: City of Holland neighborhood event: Rosa Parks Green "Parks Alive" party. At 19th St. and College Ave, Holland.
Fri, May 21: Opening of exhibit, "Dutch Utopia: American Artists in Holland 1880-1914." (616) 831-1000; www.artmuseumgr.org At Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids.
Sat, May 22, 8 am until 1 pm: Healthy Holland, an event to promote healthy lifestyles. Organized by Holland Youth Advisory Council of students from four high schools; partners are Holland Hospital and Macatawa Area Coordinating Council. Bike ride and bike rodeo, Pilates and yoga classes, kayaking, chef demonstration, BMX demonstration, door prizes, and information from local businesses. (616) 355-1323; k.meyer@cityofholland.com At 8th Street Farmers Market and Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave between 8th and 9th Sts, Holland.
Sat, May 22, 11 am until 4 pm: South Shore Village Celebration of Multicultural Connections. Dance and music groups, magic show, kids' activities, balloons, interactive art, car show, food, and more. Sponsored by Holland International Relations Commission and South Shore merchants. For info, go to www.humanrelations.cityofholland.com At intersection of 16th and 17th Streets on Holland's west side.
VOLUNTEERS TO PACK SUMMIT MATERIALS: Wed, May 19, 3 pm until 5 pm: Volunteers are needed to assemble registration packets for people attending the Lakeshore Summit on Racism. Sign up by emailing admin@ethnicdiversity.org
(put Sign Up to Volunteer May 19 in the subject line). Work will be done in the basement of Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, College Ave and 12th St, Holland.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY: The Center for Women in Transition needs personal care items and household cleaning products for the annual May Baskets it gives its clients. Donations and baskets can be delivered to CWIT between May 3 and May 21 (weekdays 9 am until 5 pm, Thursdays until 7 pm), 411 Butternut, Holland. Contact the volunteer coordinator at (616) 494-1747 or maybaskets@aplaceforwomen.org
