In the Community from ACEH October 18

 

From The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH)

In the Community: October 18, 2010

 

"One thing that can make a difference is to hear and understand other people's stories.  The sharing of stories about each other's lives and families and experiences helps bridge differences of our backgrounds, ethnicities or cultures so that some human understanding really occurs, more understanding of each other as people." … Alice Ito, Asian-American activist.

 

Herb and Ann

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Tues, Oct 19, 7 pm: Candidate forum sponsored by League of Women Voters-Holland Area, with 20^th Circuit Court Judge (Family Court) candidates David Rhem and Kent Engle.  At Holland City Hall council chambers, 270 South River, Holland.

 

Wed, Oct 20, 7 pm: Candidate forum sponsored by League of Women Voters-Holland, with Second Congressional District candidates Fred Johnson, Democrat, and Bill Huizinga, Republican.  Cosponsored by Hope College student political groups.  At Dewitt Cultural Center on Hope's campus, Columbia Ave near 11^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Oct 20, 7 pm: "On the Border of a New America: Wall of Shadows," by Barbara Martinez Jitner, filmmaker, human rights activist, and inspiration behind the 2008 film "Bordertown,"  based on her research about the Mexican town of Juarez, where more than 400 women have been murdered.  Martinez Jitner studies "the legacy of Latinos in the U.S. and how what is happening on the southern border affects this community and the entire country, creating a dichotomy in the Latino national identity." Free, part of 16^th annual Diversity Lecture Series.  At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain Street, NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Oct 21, 7 pm:  Fundraising event for Habitat for Humanity: Basketball show with the Harlem Ambassadors and former players from Hope and Calvin.  Reserved seats, $20; general admission, $10 (age 18 and under); adults, $15.  Contact Hope College ticket office in DeVos Fieldhouse, 395-7890.  At DeVos Fieldhouse, 9^th Street between Lincoln and Fairbanks, Holland.

 

Mon, Oct 25, 7:30 pm: Annual A. J. Muste Lecture: "Islam and the Practice of Non-violence," by Adam Ericksen, education director of the Raven Foundation, which has a mission to "make religion reasonable, violence unthinkable, and peace a possibility."  The series began in 1985 to commemorate the life and work of A. J. Muste, a Hope College alumnus and activist for peace and justice.  At Graves Hall, College Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Oct 27, 6 pm until 9 pm: El Día de los Muertos Celebration and Costume Procession.  Food, music, dance, crafts; Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca; Frida Kahlo look-alike contest; face painting.  Sponsored by Holland Area Arts Council and Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP).  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Oct 28, 7 pm: First of four community sessions "to explore the cultural and religious roots of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, groups that are making a difference, and possible actions to bring about resolution of key issues."  Convenor-moderator is Rev. John Kleinheksel Sr, a long-time student of the region.  Other sessions are Thurs, Nov 11; Mon, Nov 22; and Thurs, Dec 9.  At Hope Church, 77 West 11^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Oct 30, 10 am to 5 pm: Nonviolence training and skills led by the Michigan Peace Team, including Jasiu Milanowski of Holland; including communication, role plays, experiential situations, and small-group decision making.  Sliding-scale cost, between $15 and $25 if possible.  Contact Laay Shalda, (231) 343-5559. At Christian Community Center, 540 East Hackley (between Getty and Wood), Muskegon Heights.

 

ART EXHIBIT: Through November 2: El Día de los Muertos, featuring Sharon Gutowski, photographs from Mexico; Eva Narissa Martinez and Erick Pichardo, ofrendas; and Roli Mancera, wood sculpture.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

 

Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) is holding a community dinner on Friday, Nov 5, from 7 to 10 pm.  Evening includes catering by Taco Fiesta, socializing, and hearing what LAUP is doing these days, including its expansion of programming for first-generation, college-bound youth.  $30 per person.  Respond by Oct 29 to Roberto Jara at (616) 594-7108 or email laup@sbcglobal.net  Dinner will be held at Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St, Holland.