In the Community from ACEH December 16

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: December 16, 2010

"One kind word can warm three winter months."… Japanese proverb  

Herb and Ann

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TONIGHT, Thurs, Dec 16, 7 pm:  Bilingual informational meeting for the Reciprocal Language Partnership, which pairs English and Spanish speakers who want to learn each other's native language; instruction is given in both languages by an experienced teacher.  Free child care.  Sliding-scale fee for classes, which meet on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:45 pm, Jan 13-March 31.  www.rlpprogram.org  At Van Raalte Tech School, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.

 

Sun, Dec. 19, 11 am:  "Native American Stories," by Ojibwe storyteller Pun Plamondon.  (269) 543-3951.  At Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Community, 6676 122^nd Ave, Ganges.

 

Tues, Dec 21, 7 pm: Presentation on immigration, including bars, deportation, and citizenship, by attorney Maura A. Hagen of the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, Kalamazoo.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center, Inc., and co-sponsored by Latinos and Supporters Advocating for Justice and Advancement.  Contact Tino Reyes, Sr. at (616) 499-4872.  At St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church multipurpose room, 195 West 13^th St (13^th and Maple Ave), Holland.

 

  

JOB OPENING

The Boys and Girls Club of Great Holland Central Facility (Van Raalte and 18^th) has an elementary assistant opening.  The position is for 20 hours per week, from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm Monday-Friday.  Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with program development for 1^st – 4^th grades, leading a gender-specific program, implementing guidance and discipline procedures, and providing a safe environment.

Please send all resumes, with a cover letter, to Jennifer Stockdale at jstockdale@bgch.org or mail to 435 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423.

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

(1) Mon, Jan 10 – Sat, Feb 5, 2011: THEM: Images of Separation. Traveling exhibition of 35 works from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University; these popular culture items, which depict hate and intolerance, seek to teach understanding and acceptance.  Opening reception Tues, Jan 11, 5 pm; Wed, Jan 16, 6 pm, lecture by Dr. David Pilgrim, founding curator of the museum, followed by a reception.  www.kcad.edu/galleries.  (616) 451-2787. Sponsored by Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and the Ohio State Alumni Club of West Michigan.  At Kendall College of Art and Design, 17 Fountain St NW, Grand Rapids (gallery hours 10 am-8 pm Mon-Thurs and 10 am-5 pm, Fri-Sat).

 

(2) Tues, Feb 15 – Tues, April 5, 3 pm to 5 pm: Institute for Healing Racism, an 8-week dialogue on multicultural understanding, sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance and facilitated by Sarah Salguera and Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani.  In a multicultural setting, participants learn, share, and process through facilitated dialogues, activities, videos, and discussions on the history and pathology of racism, institutionalized racism, contemporary bias, and ways to combat racism. $100; scholarships available.  To register, go to  www.ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074. At Grand Valley State University Meijer Campus, 515 South Waverly, Holland.