In the Community from ACEH May 3

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: May 3, 2010

 

 "Born in the same land, we ought to live as brothers, doing to each other all the good we can, and not listening to wicked men, who may endeavor to make us enemies. By living in peace, we can help and prosper one another; by waging war, we can kill and destroy many on both sides; but those who survive will not be the happier for that." … Thomas Jefferson

 

Herb and Ann

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TONIGHT, Mon, May 3, 7:30 pm: Encore performance of "Dutch Art Comes Alive," with one-act play, "Fortune," by local playwright Max Bush, to celebrate addition of 17^th-century works to the Dutch Gallery. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th, Holland.

 

Tues, May 4:  ELECTION DAY.  Several school financing issues are on the ballot in local communities.

 

Wed, May 5: 7:30 pm:  Program by Jeremy Scahill, author of "Blackwater: The Rise and Fall of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army."  His book, published in 2007, won the George Polk Award for excellence in print and broadcast journalism and was a New York Times best-seller.  Free, open to the public.  Organized by Interfaith Congregation chaplain and local peace activist Bill Freeman, and others.  (Erik Prince, Blackwater founder, is Tulip Time luncheon speaker May 5; press blackout; event is sold out.)  At Holland 7 Theater, 500 Waverly Rd, Holland.

 

Thurs, May 6, 1:15 pm and 2:45 pm:  Open house of Ottawa County Courthouse in Grand Haven.  Attorneys Reyna Masko and David Macias want Hispanics to know about services provided at the courthouse.  Tours are available in Spanish, and the county is providing transportation from Holland to Grand Haven.  Vans will leave the Department of Human Services Building, 12185 James, Holland, at 1:15 pm and 2:45 pm and return shortly after each tour. To take a tour, call Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center, (616) 499-4872, or Latin Americans United for Progress, (616) 392-5058.

 

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 16^th 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 10^th 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 and many area groups, including ACEH. Register at www.ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074.  At Hope College, College Ave and 12^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, May 20, 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm: City of Holland neighborhood event: Rosa Parks Green "Parks Alive" party.  At 19^th 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 high school students from four school districts; also partnering with Holland Hospital and Macatawa Area Coordinating Council.  Includes 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 Eighth Street Farmers Market and Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave between 8^th and 9^th Sts, 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