In the Community from ACEH Septembre 7

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: September 7, 2010

 

"We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race." …Kofi Annan, diplomat from Ghana, seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (1977-2006).  Annan and the UN were co-recipients of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize.

 

Herb and Ann

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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).  RLP pairs people who want to learn English with people who want to learn Spanish. Free bilingual child care. Classes twice a week (Mon and Thurs, 6:30-8:45 pm), Sept 20-Oct 28. Call Irma Flores at (616) 928-8667 or email floresi@westottawa.net .  At La Roca Church, 635 Riley, at Butternut, Holland.

 

Fri, Sept 10, 11:30 am–11 pm, and Sat, Sept 11, noon-11 pm: Hispanic Festival 2010.  Celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of the Hispanic community with entertainment, food, art, and products from Latin, Central, and South America.  At Calder Plaza, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Sept 11, 9 am: Registration at 9 am for All For One fall semester dance classes.  Includes zumba (12 years and older; class at 9 am); kiddy hip-hop (ages 6-11, class at 10 am); modern dance (ages 12-18, class at 11 am).  Mexican Folklorico for ages 6-11 at 10 am Sept 18.  Call Norma at (616) 298-8895.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 11 (10 am until dark) and Sun, Sept 12, 10 am-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.  Wine tasting, fashion show, silent auction.  Tickets $50, from Butch's restaurant, Globe Vision and Design, Studio K, and www.aplaceforwomen.org  Proceeds benefit Center for Women in Transition.  At Butch's, 44 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 13, 10 am-noon: Live broadcast party for 4th 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.) Guest Michael Fosberg, author of autobiographical play "Incognito."  Free; open to public.  At Celebration Cinema, Kalamazoo Ave north of M-6, Grand Rapids.

 

Tues, Sept 14, 6 pm to 8 pm: Beginner's Conversational Spanish class (Sept 14-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: information on foreclosure process, options, and new government 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 S. 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 registrants.  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 Hotel and Conference Center, Lansing.

 

Thurs, Sept 16, 6 pm to 8 pm: Beginner's Conversational Spanish class (Sept 16-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.  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.

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10^th ANNUAL TULIPANES LATINO ART AND FILM FESTIVAL

Sat, Sept 18, and Sun, Sept 19:

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-midnight: Columbia Art District Festival.  At Columbia Ave and 19^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 21 (through Nov 9), 3-5 pm: Institute for Healing Racism, 8-week  session 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.  Cost is $100; some scholarship funds available. Register online at www.ethnicdiversity.org/what-we-do/institute. 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, sponsored by Chemical Bank and Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Blue Care. Call (616) 392-2398.

 

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.  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:  The ALL FOR ONE Dance Program needs a volunteer hip-top or modern dance student to teach teens of diverse cultures two Saturday mornings a month, for one hour, at the Holland Arts Council.  Two years' experience required.  Call Norma at (616) 298-8895 or email moonchild1993@yahoo.com