In the Community from ACEH August 30

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: August 30, 2010

 

"Entre los individuos, como entre las naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz." (Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace.)…Benito Juárez (1806-72), Zapotec Indian from Oaxaca who served five terms as president of Mexico.

 

Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture.  The observation, which started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, was approved by President Lyndon Johnson and then expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover the 30 days starting September 15 and ending October 15.  It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

 

Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all declared their independence on the same day: September 15, 1821.  Mexico, Chile, and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21, respectively.

 

Herb and Ann

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Wed. Sept 1, 7 pm: Information meeting for Individual Development Account (IDA) program: Participants save money each month, receive money management training, and are given some matching funds to buy a first-time home or to obtain education or training.  Income limits apply; must be employed.  Sponsored by Neighbors Plus of Harderwyk Ministries.  www.neighborsplus.org  At Harderwyk Ministries, 1627 West Lakewood, Holland (enter through east side of brick building).

 

Sat, Sept 4, 6 to 9 pm: Closing ceremony for Caribbean Art Festival.  Artist awards, urban music from the Caribbean.  (616) 459-2224.  At St. Cecilia Music Society Center, 24 Ransom Ave, NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Sept 9, noon: "Navajo Code Talkers," by Everett Nienhouse.  Free. Sponsored by Calvin Academy of Lifelong Learning; Calvin Noontime Series.  At Calvin Chapel, 1835 Knollcrest Circle, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Sept 9, 7:30 pm or Mon, Sept 13, 7:30 pm: Bilingual information meetings for fall semester of Reciprocal Language Program (RLP), a community organization that pairs people who want to learn English with people who want to learn Spanish. Classes will be twice a week (Mon and Thurs, 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm), Sept 20 to Oct 28. Call (616) 393-6856.  At La Roca Church, corner of Butternut and Riley, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 11 (10 am until dark) and Sun, Sept 12, 10 am to 5 pm: 49^th annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow. Native American dancing, drumming, crafts, food.  Free. (616) 394-4697.  At Riverside Park, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Sept 11, 5 pm: 8^th annual Le Style de Vie, including wine tasting, fashion show, and charity silent auction.  Tickets $50, available from Butch's restaurant, Globe Vision and Design, Studio K, and www.aplaceforwomen.org  All proceeds benefit the Center for Women in Transition.  At Butch's, 44 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 13, 10 am until noon: Live broadcast party celebrating fourth anniversary of "Radio in Black and White," by Rick Wilson and Skot Welch, co-hosts of "the country's only multi-racial dialogue on race, culture, and ethnicity." (Show airs Mondays on WPRR 1680AM and 95.3FM from 10 am to noon.) Special guest Michael Fosberg, author of autobiographical play "Incognito."  Free; open to the public.  At Celebration Cinema, Kalamazoo Ave north of M-6, Grand Rapids.

 

 Mon, Sept 13 (through Nov 22), 6 pm until 9 pm: Citizen's Police Academy, sponsored by Holland Police Department.  Contact (616) 355-1140 or pcr@hollandpd.com

 

Tues, Sept 14, 6 pm to 8 pm: Beginner's Conversational Spanish class (class runs Sept 14 to Dec 7).  $100; scholarships available. Program of LEDA's Language Academy. Register at www.ethnicdiversity.org  At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 14, 7:30 pm: Foreclosure prevention workshop, providing information on foreclosure process, options, and new federal and state programs.  Free, but pre-registration required; contact Aida Alvarado at (616) 738-1170, ext. 109. Sponsored by Community Action House and City of Holland.  At Holland City Hall, 2^nd floor, 270 South River, Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 16, 8 am until 4 pm: "MI Response to Hate," a conference of Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. Registration now open; free to registered participants.  Workshops: community response system development; hate crime investigation strategies; responding to victims of hate who have a disability; responding to LBGT victims of hate; hues of hatred: the anti-immigrant ripple effect.  Closing speaker: Frank Meeink, author of "Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead." www.MIAAHC.com  At Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center, Lansing.

 

Thurs, Sept 16, 6 pm to 8 pm: Beginner's Conversational Spanish class (Sept 16 to Dec 9).  $100; scholarships available.  Program of LEDA's Language Academy.  Register at www.ethnicdiversity.org  At Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus, Grand Haven

 

Fri, Sept 17 - Sun, Sept 19; various hours, closes 5 pm Sun: Fiesta Mexicana. Cultural event sponsored by Mexican Heritage Association. Music, art, and food of Mexico and Latin America; mercado, beer tent.  www.mexicanheritage.org  At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Sept 17 - Sun, Sept 19: Michigan Irish Music Festival and Irish dance competition.  Food, marketplace, pub tent.  Various hours.  Check ticket prices at www.michiganirish.org  At Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon.

 

Fri, Sept 17, 7 pm: "From Around the World…to Hope."  General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; public is invited.  Hope College international students will talk about their experiences in the U.S. and at the college; study-abroad students will also speak about global education.  392-5086 or www.harmonyalliance.org  At Martha Miller Center, Hope College, 10^th St at Columbia, Holland.

 

 

 

Sat, Sept 18, and Sun, Sept 19: 10^th annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival:

Saturday, 10 am: Music, dance, children's art workshop, piñata: at Centennial Park, downtown Holland.  Films at Knickbocker Theatre, 8^th Street at College Ave, Holland. 

Saturday, 8 pm to midnight: Salsa Night, dance; dance instruction 8 to 9 pm.  $10 from Holland Convention and Visitors Bureau in downtown Holland or at the door. At Holland Armory, 9^th St between River and Central, Holland.

Sunday, 3 pm: Worship service.  At Centennial Park.

 

Sat, Sept 18, noon to 1 pm: Recovery Fest '10, marking National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.  Food, music, games, information and resources.  (616) 820-3780.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte at 10^th, by Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 18, 3:30 pm until midnight: Columbia Art District Festival.  At Columbia Ave and 19^th St, Holland.