ACEH Events: January 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

In the Community from ACEH January 31

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: January 31, 2011

"We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race." … Kofi Annan, Ghanian diplomat who served as Secretary General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006; co-recipient, with the UN, of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize.

Herb and Ann

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Tues, Feb 2; Fri, Feb 4; Sat, Feb 5): Film, "Waste Land," follows renowned artist Vik Muniz from Brooklyn to his native Brazil, where he photographs "catadores," self-designated pickers of recyclable materials at the world's largest garbage dump near Rio de Janeiro. He "reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives." Tickets, $6; seniors, $5. Unrated; 98 minutes. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

Fri, Feb 4, 7:30 pm: Performance by Dancing Wheels Company, a professional dance troupe of artists with and without disabilities "that educates, entertains, and advocates through inclusive dance." Tickets: Adults, $15; seniors and students, $12, at Hope College Ticket Office ((616) 395-7890. Co-presented by Disability Network Lakeshore and Hope College Department of Dance and Events & Conferences. At DeWitt Cultural Center, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

Sat, Feb 5, noon to midnight: Celebration of Vietnamese New Year, the year of the rabbit. Sponsored by the Vietnamese American Association of Grand Rapids. Food and games, noon to 3 pm; traditional entertainment, 3 to 5 pm; socializing, from 5 to 7 pm, and entertainment and performances, 7 pm until midnight. Phone (616) 581-1548 or email congdongnvqgrandrapids@yahoo.com At Centerpointe Mall, 3665 28^th St, SE, Grand Rapids.

Sat, Feb 5, 2 pm to 5 pm, open to public; 7 pm to 9 pm, by reservation (call 836-8559 for evening event): Celebration of Black History Month through ARTWORKS, a silent auction fundraiser of works by local artists. Proceeds will benefit programs of The Center of African American Art and History in Holland. Event sponsored by CAAAH and the Holland Area Arts Council. Storytelling for children; film of First Blacks in Holland. Evening event includes guest artist and keynote speaker Paul Collins and local artist Nathan Kukla and others. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

Monday, January 24, 2011

In the Community from ACEH January 24

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: January 24, 2011

"T This is America, where a white Catholic male Republican judge was murdered on his way to greet a Democratic Jewish woman member of Congress, who was his fri friend. Her life was saved initially by a 20-year-old Mexican-American college student, and eventually by a Korean-American combat surgeon, all eulogized by our Af African-American President." … PBS commentator Mark Shields.

Herb and Ann

Wed, Jan 26, 6 pm: Lecture by Dr. David Pilgrim, founder of the Jim Crow Museum, followed by a reception. Lecture is in conjunction with THEM: Images of Separation, an exhibition of 35 works from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University. Exhibit ends Sat, Feb 5. (616) 451-2787; www.kcad.edu/galleries. 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).

Sat, Jan 29, 9 am until 10 am: Last sign-up for this semester's free dance classes with the ALL FOR ONE Dance Program, teaching Kiddy Hip-Hop, Teen Hip-Hop, Modern, Jazz, and Mexican Folklorico. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.

Mon, Jan 31, 7 pm: Celebration of first-year anniversary of Holland Is Ready, including review of past year and brainstorming ideas for the future. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

Mon, Jan 31, 7:30 pm (also Tues, Feb 2; Fri, Feb 4; Sat, Feb 5): Film, "Waste Land," follows renowned artist Vik Muniz from Brooklyn to his native Brazil, where he photographs "catadores," self-designated pickers of recyclable materials at the world's largest garbage dump near Rio de Janeiro. He "reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives." Tickets, $6; seniors, $5. Unrated; 98 minutes. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

Sat, Feb 5, 2 pm to 5 pm, open to public; 7 pm to 9 pm, by reservation (call 836-8559 for evening event): Celebration of Black History Month through ARTWORKS, a silent auction fundraiser of works by local artists to benefit The Center of African American Art and History. Sponsored by CAAAH and the Holland Area Arts Council. Storytelling for children; film of First Blacks in Holland. Evening event includes guest artist and keynote speaker Paul Collins and local artist Nathan Kukla and others. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

Tues, Feb 15–Tues, April 5, 3 pm-5 pm: Institute for Healing Racism, 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. Register at www.ethnicdiversity.org or (616) 846-9074. At Grand Valley State University Meijer Campus, 515 South Waverly, Holland.

Now through March 13: Exhibit: "We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball." Paintings and sketches by artist and award-winning author Kadir Nelson, plus various events including a free Thursday film series, lectures, and performances. For schedule, (231) 720-2570 or www.muskegonartmuseum.org Adult tickets: $5. Under age 17, plus students and members, are free. Admission free on Thursdays. At Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Ave, Muskegon.

Monday, January 17, 2011

In the Community from ACEH January 17

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: January 17, 2011

"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity."… Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born January 15, 1929; assassinated April 4, 1968; at the age of 35, he became the youngest man to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2000, Martin Luther King Day was established as a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January; in 2011 it is today, January 17.

Herb and Ann

TODAY, Mon, Jan 17, 11 am: Western Theological Seminary Martin Luther King Jr. Service, with keynote speaker Rev. Eric Williams, faculty fellow in theology and homiletics. At the seminary, 101 East 13^th St, Holland.

TODAY, Mon, Jan 17, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "Beyond Multi-Culturalism to True Community," by Nikki Toyama-Szeto, program director of Urbana09. As an Asian American woman, she will relate her journey "through a racialized and genderized society to the discovery of her own unique contributions in a multi-racial world." www.calvin.edu At Covenant Fine Arts Center, Calvin College, Grand Rapids; live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

Mon, Jan 17, 7:30 pm (through Sat, Jan 22): Film, "Last Train Home": "this emotionally engaging and visually beautiful debut film from Chinese-Canadian director Lixin Fan draws us into the fractured lives of a migrant family caught up in China's desperate annual New Year's migration." Tickets $6; $5 seniors/children. www.hope.edu/arts/knick At Knickbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

Wed, Jan 19, 5 pm: "What's Next? Martin Luther King Jr. in the 21^st Century," by Michael Eric Dyson, author, radio host, and professor of sociology at Georgetown University. Part of Grand Valley State University's commemoration of Dr. King, "Shake the World." At GVSU Louis Armstrong Theater, Performing Arts Center (Allendale), with closed circuit broadcast to rooms in Kirkhof Center and Loosemore Auditorium. www.gvsu.edu/mlk Parking in Lot H, Allendale, and Fulton Street Lot, Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Fri, Jan 21, 3 pm until 6 pm: Open house for Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center, Inc (LLOC), which offers a variety of services, including counseling, a Hispanic women's support group "Las Comadritas," and a program to help people manage chronic illness. (616) 499-4872; www.latinooutreach.org At Center's new location: 162 East 19^th St, Holland.

Fri, Jan 21, 6 pm and 9 pm screenings: Michigan debut of documentary film, "Climate Refugees," which "exposes the repercussions of climate change and the impact of global warming on the planet's poorest populations." Film is followed by Q &A with filmmaker Michael Nash. Tickets: $20 at Globe Visions & Design, 49 East 8^th St, Holland or online at www.hollandparktheater.com; student tickets (with ID) $10, available at the theatre when film is shown. Presented by Park Theatre Foundation and Kurt Dreyer Acting Studio. At Park Theatre, 248 South River (10^th St), Holland.

Sat, Jan 22, 9 am until noon: Registration for ALL FOR ONE dance program, which offers free dance classes (Zumba, modern, hip-hop, Mexican folklorico) for children and teens ages 6 through 18 Sat, Jan 29-April 30. Email Norma Luna at moonchild1993@yahoo.com. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

Wed, Jan 26, 6 pm: Lecture by Dr. David Pilgrim, founder of the Jim Crow Museum, followed by a reception. Lecture is in conjunction with THEM: Images of Separation, an exhibition of 35 works from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University. Exhibit ends Sat, Feb 5. (616) 451-2787; www.kcad.edu/galleries. Sponsored by Ferris State University, GVSU, Kendall College of Art and Design, and 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).

EXHIBIT

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Great ACEH program Friday night

Alan Headbloom Presents

"Birds of a Feather" to ACEH

on Friday, January 14

HOLLAND--Alan Headbloom, founder of Headbloom Cross-Cultural Communication, Allendale, will lead a program, "Birds of a Feather and Uncovering Ethnocentrism," for the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) Friday, January 14. The public is invited to the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. at the Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

Headbloom said: "Most of us are comfortable when we're surrounded by folks just like us. It happens for good reasons but can often hurt us in ways both seen and unseen. At the ACEH meeting, we will look at ways we unconsciously seek out our 'own kind' and then look at ways to undo that trend." The program includes color slides, interactive exercises, and discussion.

A consultant and trainer, Headbloom works with foreign-born professionals in U.S. hospitals, universities, and industry helping them become more familiar with American English and culture. He has traveled in some 35 countries and lived in Germany, Nigeria, and Brazil; is a facilitator for Institutes for Healing Racism; and is a member of many civic and diversity organizations. He has a bachelor's degree in German from Albion College and master's degrees in English and applied linguistics from the universities of Wisconsin and Michigan.

ACEH was founded in Holland in January 1999 to work for unity, justice, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity. For more information, go to the website www.harmonyalliance.org or call (616) 396-2201.

Monday, January 10, 2011

In the Community from ACEH January 10

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: January 10, 2011

"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." … Pericles, Greek politician, general, and statesman (495 B-429 BC).

Herb and Ann

TODAY, Mon, Jan 10, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "All Kinds of Minds: The Importance of Developing Each Person's Unique Strengths," by Temple Grandin, an author and speaker on autism and her life as an autistic person; she is also an expert on animal behavior and associate professor of animal science at Colorado State University. www.calvin.edu At the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus in Grand Rapids or by live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

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: 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).

Tues, Jan 11, 6 pm: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop, sponsored by Community Action House to give homeowners information about federal and state programs, how to apply, and other options. Preregistration required; contact Aida Alvarado at (616) 738-1170, ext. 109. At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

Wed, Jan 12, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion," by Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries, "the largest, most successful gang intervention program in Los Angeles." www.calvin.edu At the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus in Grand Rapids or by live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

Fri, Jan 14, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, with presenter Alan Headbloom of Headbloom Cross-Cultural Communication: "Birds of a Feather: Uncovering Ethnocentrism." Program includes interactive exercises, color slides, discussion. The public is invited. 396-2201. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

Mon, Jan 17, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "Beyond Multi-Culturalism to True Community," by Nikki Toyama-Szeto, program director of Urbana09 and author of "More Than Serving Tea: Asian American Women on Expectations, Relationships, Leadership and Faith." As an Asian American woman, she will relate her journey "through a racialized and genderized society to the discovery of her own unique contributions in a multi-racial world." www.calvin.edu At the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus in Grand Rapids or by live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

Tues, Jan 18, 11:30 am: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon and program. Features IMANI Gospel Singers and keynote speaker Carolyn Maul McKinstry, a survivor of the 1963 Birmingham (AL) 16^th Street Baptist Church bombing. In collaboration with the Hope College Black Student Union and Herman Miller, Inc. RSVP is required—contact Office of Multicultural Education at ome@hope.edu or call 395-7867. At Maas Auditorium, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

Sat, Jan 22, 9 am until noon: Registration for ALL FOR ONE dance program, which offers free dance classes (Zumba, modern, hip-hop, and Mexican folklorico) for children and teens ages 6 through 18 starting Sat, Jan 29 through April 30. Email Norma Luna at moonchild1993@yahoo.com. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

STEPS to SUCCESS! í Pasos al Éxito!

New classes in GED preparation, ESL, and computers begin in January at Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP); all classes have bilingual instructors. GED classes are in Spanish and English to prepare for GED exams; ESL has 4 levels of classes "to encourage families to join the community"; computer classes have basic and advanced instruction and are taught once a week for 6 weeks. Call LAUP at (616) 392-5058 for hours and more info. LAUP is located at 96 W. 15^th St, Holland.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES

Zeeland Adult Education is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes starting in January. Three levels of instruction; classes meet Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Engedi Church, Waverly and Chicago Drive, Holland. Call Zeeland Adult Education at (616) 494-8803 for registration dates and time (en español, por favor llame 396-3215). Ask at registration about children's attendance.

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. Register at www.ethnicdiversity.org or (616) 846-9074. At Grand Valley State University Meijer Campus, 515 South Waverly, Holland.

Monday, January 03, 2011

In the Community from ACEH January 3, 2011

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: January 3, 2011

New Beginnings: "Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.'' … Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Herb and Ann

Tues, Jan 4, 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.

Fri, Jan 7, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "Daughter of the Killing Fields," presented by author Theary Seng. She is an attorney and activist working with labor and human rights groups in Cambodia. www.calvin.edu At the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus in Grand Rapids or by live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

Mon, Jan 10, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "All Kinds of Minds: The Importance of Developing Each Person's Unique Strengths," by Temple Grandin, an author and speaker on autism and her life as an autistic person; she is also an expert on animal behavior and associate professor of animal science at Colorado State University. www.calvin.edu At the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus in Grand Rapids or by live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

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: "Birds of a Feather: Uncovering Ethnocentrism." The public is invited. 396-2201. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

STEPS to SUCCESS! í Pasos al Éxito!

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES

Zeeland Adult Education is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes starting in January. Three levels of instruction; classes meet Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Engedi Church, Waverly and Chicago Drive, Holland. Call Zeeland Adult Education at (616) 494-8803 for registration dates and time (en español, por favor llame al 396-3215). Ask at registration about children's attendance.

CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDO IDIOMA (ESL)

Educación para Adultos de Zeeland ofrece gratis clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) comenzando en enero. Tres niveles de instrucción; martes, jueves, y viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. en la Iglesia Engedi, Waverly con Chicago Drive, Holland. Llame en español a Educación para Adultos de Zeeland al (616) 396-3215 para las fechas y horas de matriculación. Pregunte en la matrícula sobre la asistencia de niños

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