In the Community from ACEH November 8

                                            From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: November 8, 2010

 

"Soup puts the heart at ease, calms down the violence of hunger, eliminates the tension of the day, and awakens and refines the appetite." …Auguste Escoffier  (See Nov 18, below.)

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

TONIGHT, Nov 8, 6 to 7:30 pm: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop on new federal and state programs, how to apply, eligibility requirements, more.  Sponsored by Community Action House and the City of Holland. Free, but preregistration required: contact Aida Alvarado at (616) 738-1170, ext. 109.  At Holland City Hall 2^nd floor, 270 South River, Holland.

 

Tues, Nov 9, 6:30 pm (registration at 6 pm): Livable Communities Event. Celebrating 20^th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act.  Speaker Christopher Zimmerman, with Majora Carter and Dan Burden.  $35, includes dinner and presentation. (616) 396-5326.  Sponsored by Disability Network/Lakeshore, with Herman Miller, cities of Holland and Zeeland, Ken Freestone, GVSU, GMB Architects, Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, and Hoesch and Vander Ploeg.  At Alpenrose Restaurant, 8^th St and Central Ave, Holland.

 

Fri, Nov 12, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH); the public is invited.  "Reflections on Writing History from the Bottom Up," by historian Dr. William Cohen, Hope College: "issues and opportunities that arise as we try to write history that is both inclusive and historically accurate."  He has written on Thomas Jefferson and on African American migration from the Civil War to World War I.  392-5086 or www.harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sat, Nov 13, 9 am until 5 pm:  2^nd annual holiday arts and crafts bazaar of Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center,  featuring handmade jewelry, local artwork, knitted and crocheted items, baked goods, gifts in a jar, and homemade piñatas.  Proceeds  support the agency's community programs, particularly assisting Latinos.  At St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church multipurpose room, 195 West 13^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Nov 16, 9 am to 2:30 pm: "Men, Masculinity and Media," by author, filmmaker and educator Dr. Jackson Katz ("Tough Guise" and "The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help").  Interactive training "to inspire men and women to work together to prevent abusive attitudes and behaviors."  $30 fee ($45 with CEU), includes lunch.  Register by Nov. 14 at www.gvsu.edu/women_cen  Sponsored by Center for Women in Transition, Delta Project, GVSU Women's Center, Hope College Women's Studies, and Men's Resource Center of West Michigan. At GVSU Kirkhof Center, 1 Campus Dr, Allendale.

 

Tues, Nov 16, 7 pm: Community Conversation with Jackson Katz (see entry above).  Parents and community members can learn and ask questions about abusive attitudes and behaviors.  Free.  At Community Reformed Church, 10376 Felch, Zeeland.

 

 

Thurs, Nov 18, 11:30 am to 1 pm: Soup for All: fundraiser for Ottawa Area Housing Coalition, which assists people who are homeless or facing homelessness. Soup from local vendors, including Russ', 8^th Street Grill, Boatwerks, and At the Diner.  $10 at the door, or from Human Relations Office, 2^nd floor of City Hall; email e.nyholt@cityofholland.com  At Civic Center, Pine Ave at 8^th and 9^th, Holland.

 

 

Fri, Nov 19, noon to 1:30 pm: "Protecting all Students from Harassment: What Students and Parents Can Do!"  Overview of harassment and bullying, its effect on victims, and what parents and schools can do; legal responsibilities of schools and legal rights of parents and students.  Free to community members; $15 for social workers needing CEUs.  Call (616) 331-2748 or email womenctr@gvsu.edu to reserve a space.  Bring own lunch.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and Grand Valley State University Women's Center.  At GVSU Meijer Campus, 515 S. Waverly Rd, Holland.

 

Sat, Nov 20, 7 pm: "Images: A Reflection of Cultures."  Performances by Hope College international students.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8^th St, Holland.

 

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

 

       

 

Sixth annual "Stuff the Bus" food drive to benefit Community Action House.  Donate nonperishable food items and personal care products at Family Fare stores in Holland and Zeeland; at Padnos Transportation Center, 171 Lincoln Ave; or at the Holland Parade of Lights Nov. 30.  For information, check www.catchamax.org

                                               

JOB OPENING

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland has an immediate opening for a year-round assistant registrar/receptionist, 25 hours per week (3 to 8 pm now; summer hours to be determined); $9 per hour.  Various duties, including greeting public, intake of members and supervision of youth as they enter and leave facility, computerization of membership data.  Submit resumé to Jennifer Stockdale, director of human resources, jstockdale@bgch.org

 

Save the Date! Saturday, Dec 4, 5:30 pm

Annual Holiday Potluck of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony: Fun, food, fellowship, entertainment, activities for children, silent auction of goods and services from local businesses and individuals.  Please bring a dish to share and a nonperishable food item for Community Action House. 392-5086 or www.harmonyalliance.org.  At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10^th, Holland.