From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
October 4, 2010
"You find lots of little things going on in every community in the country. If there is to be a world here in a hundred years, it will not be due to any big organizations of any sort, no big political group, no big church, no big government. It is going to be saved by millions upon millions of little organizations. It might just be that what Jesus and Jeremiah and Mohammed and Buddha talked about will come about." …Singer and social activist Pete Seeger.
Herb and Ann
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Wed, Oct 6, 11:30 am until 1:30 pm: Upstream 2010: A program to provide domestic violence prevention information to pastors, faith leaders, social workers, and others. Leslie Coghill, LMSW, is the presenter. Part of Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence speaker series. Bring your own lunch. Register at (616) 331-2748. At GVSU Meijer Campus, 515 S. Waverly, Holland.
Thurs, Oct 7, various times: Academic Consortium Conference: "Islam Beyond the Headlines." Morning keynote, 10:30 am: "Where is the Love? Where is the Justice? Muslim Reflections for Today," by Omid Safi, Ph.D., chair for the Study of Islam at the American Academy of Religion and professor of Islamic studies at the University of North Carolina. Evening keynote, 7 pm: "Memories of Muhammad: The Prophet We Never Knew," by Dr. Safi. Day includes breakout sessions. Open to the public; register at www.interfaith-mi.org Sponsored by West Michigan Academic Consortium and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. At Calvin College, Prince Conference Center, 1800 East Beltline, SE, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, Oct 7; Fri, Oct 8; and Sat, 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
Fri, Oct 8, 7 pm: Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. Everyone is welcome. Documentary: "Viva La Causa: The Story of César Chávez and a Great Movement for Social Justice," about Chávez and California farmworkers who went on strike against grape growers in 1965 for better wages and working conditions. Discussion facilitated by Rev. Andrés Fierro, pastor of Crossroad Chapel in Holland. NOTE New Location for this meeting: At 2nd floor training room, Holland City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.
Mon, Oct 11, 7 pm: Forum on issues of peace with justice, related to Palestine and Israel. This open, moderated discussion is a follow-up to the Sept 30 event. Moderators are Rev. John Kleinheksel, Sr., with Dr. Tom Arendshorst, and Rev. Dr. Sharon Arendshorst, who presented the Sept. 30 program on Palestine and Israel. At Hope Church, 77 West 11th St, Holland.
Fri, Oct 15, and Sat, Oct 16, 7 pm until 3 am: Event to raise awareness about recent flooding in Pakistan and to accept donations for flood victims. Will include displays on Pakistani culture, a fashion show, dance, and music. For reservations, call (616) 633-1600. At Grand Valley State University, Kirkhof Center's Grand River Ballroom, Allendale.
COMMUNITY OPP0RTUNITIES:
(1) The Center of African American Art and History is creating a documentary on African American life in Holland prior to the 1950s. If you have memorabilia (photos, letters, yearbooks, etc.) depicting this era, please contact Ruth Coleman or Dr. Vicki-Lynn at Hope College, (616) 836-8559 or (616) 990-6551. They will meet with you at the Center at 16th and River Ave or at a location you choose.
(2) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CALLING ALL COLORS: The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance needs volunteers to facilitate morning or afternoon dialogue sessions with small groups of students at the Calling All Colors conference at Hope College, Monday, Oct 18 (middle school students) and/or Tuesday, Oct 19 (high schoolers). Required training will take place in Holland Oct 13 and in Grand Haven Oct 14 (attend one or the other).
Volunteers also are needed for afternoon Mix-It-Up activities, and for sharing a cultural dance and a teaching session with the students.
For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Sarah Salguera at (616) 846-9074 or program@ethnicdiversity.org
