In the Community from ACEH June 15

 

Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony:

In the Community June 15, 2010

 

"Whatever career you may choose for yourself…let me propose an avocation to be pursued along with it: Become a dedicated fighter for civil rights.  Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for human rights.  You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in."  … Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

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, June 18, 6 pm: Juneteenth Dinner and Miss Juneteenth Pageant and Awards, with a competition for Holland's Top Model; MC is Kristina Kyles.  Before the event, tickets are $12 and can be purchased at Christ Memorial Church; tickets at the door are $15.  (616) 836-8559. At Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

Sat, June 19, noon to 7 pm: 10^th annual Juneteenth Celebration, with entertainment, music, games, activities, food and retail vendors, information tables. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. (616) 836-8559. At Kollen Park, 10^th and Van Raalte, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 24, 7 pm: Film, "Out in the Silence," sponsored as a PRIDE event to support GLBT rights.  Film will be preceded at 6 pm by a picnic in Centennial Park across from the theater; bring your own food.  At Park Theater, River Ave. between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.

 

Sat, June 26, 8 am until 5 pm: Garage sale to benefit Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center's program of services to clients.  Items will include clothes, furniture, electronics, and much more.  (616) 499-4872.  At the Center office, 345 East 16^th St, Holland. 

 

Thurs, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10 am until noon:  Faith-based seminar on immigration, based on the curriculum from JustFaith.  $15 for books and materials.  To register, call Sr. Brigid Clingman, (616) 399-1062.  At Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 480 152^nd St, Holland.

 

Sat, July 3, noon until midnight:  First annual Midwest Tejano Festival.  Live Tejano music, Tejano dance contest, family activities, jalapeno eating contest, mechanical bull, more.  Pre-sale ticket costs: $10 adults, $5 teens (age 13-17), under age 12, free. Call (616) 212-4033 for information.  At Window on the Waterfront Park, just north of downtown Holland.

 

Sat, July 31, 12:30 pm (check-in 11 am): 1^st annual IRC Friendship Golf Outing, 4-person scramble, sponsored by city of Holland International Relations Commission. $85 per person (30 percent of fee is tax-deductible). Proceeds will support future exchanges between Holland and its sister city, Querétaro, Mexico.  355-1328 or hrc@cityofholland.com  At Winding Creek Golf Club, 4514 Ottogan St, Holland.

 

Fri, Aug 6, 8:30 am (check-in 8 am); lunch at 1 pm: Annual Golf Outing of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP).  $100 to register before July 9; $115 after.   www.laup.org  At Macatawa Legends, 4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd., Holland.

 

 

Save the Date and Come Out for the Fellowship and Food!

 

Sun, Aug 8, 1 pm until 4 pm: 12^th Annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; everyone is welcome.  Bring a dish to pass from your ethnic background; ACEH provides beverages and table service.  Entertainment, activities.  Invite family, friends, neighbors, co-workers; greet old friends and meet new people.  Information: 392-5086.  At Ransom Park on Holland's north side between 160^th and 168^th, north of Quincy and south of New Holland St.