In the Community from ACEH December 20

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: December 20, 2010

 

"Peace is not something you wish for; it's something you make, something you do, something you are.  And something you give away." … author Robert Fulghum

 

Herb and Ann

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To our readers who celebrate Christmas, we wish you a wonderful holiday!

 

Tues, Dec 21, 7 pm: Presentation on immigration, including bars and 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.

 

Tues, Jan 4, 2011, 1 pm to 7 pm:  Registration for Holland Public Schools English as a Second Language classes: 9 hours per week (3 days), flexible schedule of mornings and evenings, four levels of English, certified teachers and a state-approved curriculum, computer lab for individual practice. Classes start Mon, Jan 10, 2011  Cost is $20; to register, you must be at least 20 years old and have pictured ID. Registration and testing takes 1 ½ hours. For more information, call 494-2618.  At Van Raalte Tech School, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.

 

Clases de ESL. Fechas para inscribirse: Martes, 04 de Enero de 2011, de 1 pm – 7 pm; Miercoles, 05 de Enero, 9 am – 6 pm; Jueves, 06 de Enero, 9 am – 3 pm.  $20. Para mayor información, por favor llame al (616) 494-2639.  Lugar: Van Raalte Tech School, 461 Van Raalte Ave (entre las calles 19 y  20), Holland

 

Wed, Jan 5, 9 am to 6 pm: Registration for Holland Public Schools ESL classes.  See information above, at Tues, Jan. 4.

 

Thurs, Jan 6, 9 am to 3 pm: Registration for Holland Public Schools ESL classes.  See information above, at Tues, Jan. 4.

 

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. On Wed, Jan 26, 6 pm, there will be a 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).

 

Fri, Jan 14, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, with presenter Alan Headbloom of Headbloom Cross-Cultural Communication.  Public is invited. 396-2201. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

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.