In the Community from ACEH June 9

 

Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony:

In the Community June 9, 2010

 

"We each have the power to change our attitude, to overcome our ignorance and fears, and to influence our children, our peers, and our community.  It begins with 'me.'" ... 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.

Fri, June 11: Deadline for applying to City Career Pathways program, coordinated by the Holland Human Relations Department with a grant from the Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation.  8^th and 9^th grade students will explore careers and positions in city government; program runs Monday-Thursday, June 21 to July 21, 9 am-noon.  Call Kim Meyer, 355-1323 or Erin Nyholt, 355-1321.

 

Fri, June 11, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony with speaker Dustin Byrd, on "Islam as a Dynamic Social Phenomenon."  Open to the public.  392-5086. Tickets for June 18 Juneteenth Dinner ($12) will be available for purchase (see below). At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 17, 9 am until 2 pm: Workshop for pastors, "Learning From and With Each Other: Pastors' Journey in Cross-Cultural Ministry."  Stories, reflections, discussion.  Lunch provided.  Presented by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance as a follow-up to the 2010 Summit on Racism; hosted by Crossroad Chapel.  RSVP by June 14 to admin@ethnicdiversity.org or (616) 846-9074.  At Crossroad Chapel, 290 East 18^th St (near Cherry Lane Preschool), Holland.

 

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.  Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at Christ Memorial Church or at the ACEH meeting June 11 (see above).  (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, 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.

 

 

Looking Ahead: Have a Good Time Golfing for Good Causes

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.

 

 

And Looking Ahead a Little More…

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.