In the Community from ACEH September 15

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

September 15, 2010

 

"If we believe change is possible, then we can take the steps—however small they might be—toward making that change happen."  … Clyde W. Ford, Author, lecturer, helped to establish the Institute of the Black World at the King Memorial Center in Atlanta.

 

Herb and Ann

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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.

 

Fri, Sept 17, 7 pm: Theresa McClellan, faith advocacy coordinator of GIFT (Gays in Faith Together), Grand Rapids, speaks at PFLAG meeting on her work and the relationship of GIFT to other advocacy groups; learn about region-wide "Gay Christian? Yes!" campaign.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

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10^th ANNUAL TULIPANES LATINO ART AND FILM FESTIVAL: www.tulipanes.org

Sat, Sept 18, and Sun, Sept 19:

Saturday, 10 am: Music, dance, children's art workshop, piñata: at Centennial Park, downtown Holland.  Films all day at Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown Holland on 8^th Street. 

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.

 

Mon, Sept 20, 7 pm: Presentation on "the moral issues inherent in food-related social policies and personal decisions," by Dr. L. Shannon Jung, author of "Hunger and Happiness: Feeding the Hungry, Nourishing Our Souls."   Sponsored by Hope College Office of Student Life, First-Year Seminar Program, and Hope United for Justice, a student group.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 20, 7:30 pm (and Wed-Sat, Sept 22-25): Film, "Tulpan," about a family "surviving and relishing the harsh life of herding sheep and goats on the steppes of Kazakhstan."  Unrated, in Kazakh with English subtitles; 100 minutes.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 8^th St, downtown Holland.

 

LAST CALL: a FEW SPOTS LEFT! Tues, Sept  21 (through Nov 9), 3-5 pm: Institute for Healing Racism, 8 weeks focused on "understanding and healing the wounds of racism." Dialogues and activities in a multi-cultural setting.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance; facilitators Roberto Jara and Alan Headbloom.  $100; scholarships available. To register: www.ethnicdiversity.org/what-we-do/institute. Info: 846-9074. At Holland Area Chamber of Commerce, 272 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept  21, 5:30 pm: Information meeting for Home Purchase with Rehabilitation Program (HPR), which assists in purchase and rehab of single-family, owner-occupied properties in Holland Ourstreet Target Area. Call Sue Harder at (616) 355-3139.  At Council Chambers, Holland City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept  21, 6:30 pm: "When Caring Becomes a Burden: Recovery from Rescuing." Information for people helping loved ones with mental illness and addiction.  Sponsored by Ottawa County Community Mental Health, Holland Hospital, and Christ Memorial. At Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland (use Entrance D).

 

Tues, Sept 28 (through Nov 16), 6:30 pm to 8:50 pm: Holland First program, "to understand our community through the eyes of diversity." Explores personal leadership and cultural awareness in economic development/business, community resources, law enforcement, government, education, art and culture. Facilitator is Dante Villarreal.  Free. A program of the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce, sponsors: Chemical Bank and Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Blue Care. Call (616) 392-2398.

 

Tues, Sept 28, 6:45 pm: Celebration of 90^th anniversary of League of Women Voters and the ratification of the 19^th Amendment giving women the right to vote.  Local women who have been politically active will be honored at the event, including a Pioneer Award to ACEH member Becky Arenas for her work in educating and registering voters and for her early candidacies for city council and state representative.  Free, open to the public.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 29, 8:30 am: 4^th annual Lakeshore Friends of Fair Housing breakfast: "Opening Doors to Housing Choice."  Fair housing attorney John Obee will give an overview of fair housing and a legal update.  To attend, call Liz Keegan at 1-886-389-FAIR or email lkeegan@fhcwm.org  At Baker Lofts Building, 171 East 24^th (west of Lincoln Ave; park and enter at back of building), Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 30, 7 pm: "Palestine and Israel: A Christian Peacemaking Perspective," by Dr. Tom and Rev. Dr. Sharon Arendshorst.  Free. In memory of local Peace with Justice advocate Philip E. Beal of Holland.  Sponsored by Peace with Justice group of First United Methodist Church and some 20 other churches and groups, including ACEH.  At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10^th St, Holland. 

 

Thurs, Sept 30, through Oct. 9, 8 pm:  Play: "Lines: The Lived Experience of Race."  The "story of race, discrimination, and diversity in West Michigan," produced by Actors' Theatre and based on interviews with more than 150 area residents. Ticket sales begin Sept. 20: Adults, $24; seniors and students, $20.  (616) 234-3817 or www.atgr.org  Performances Thurs-Sat, followed by discussion.  At Spectrum Theatre, 160 Fountain St, NE, Grand Rapids.

 

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COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY: Adult education class focusing on the book "Finding Your Church's Unique Rhythm," about multicultural ministry; and two films "The Second Chance," about a white suburban church and its "daughter" church which is black and urban; and "Black/White," an HBO documentary about a white family and a black family who "become" the other's race.  Led by Rev. Angela Taylor Perry, pastor of reconciling ministries.  Meets Sundays at 11 am, now until December.  396-7934. At Faith Christian Reformed Church, 85 West 26^th St (across from Holland Hospital), Holland.