From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
In the Community: February 28, 2011
"For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other."… Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity.
Herb and Ann
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TONIGHT, Mon, Feb 28, 6:30 pm: Presentation, "It's All About Community," by Skot Welch, co-host of Radio in Black and White and principal bridgebuilder at Global Bridgebuilders, Grand Rapids. Sponsored by Hope College Black Student Union and Office of Multicultural Education in recognition of Black History month. At Graves Hall Winants Auditorium, College Ave at 11th, Holland.
Tues, Mar 1, 4 pm: Public forum on bullying, co-hosted by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission and local education, business, and nonprofit institutions. The Commission will discuss and take public comment on bullying; guest speakers with expertise on bullying and related issues will be present. Both written and verbal testimony will be taken. Email written comments to millerj31@michigan.gov before Sun, Feb 27. At Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd, NW, Grand Rapids.
Sun, Mar 6, 2 pm-4 pm: Western Michigan Workshop on Offering of Letters to advocate with Congress for reduction of hunger and poverty by making foreign assistance programs more effective. Workshop includes multimedia presentations and interactive exercises. Co-sponsors Holland chapter of Bread for the World, Hope College Office of Campus Ministries, and Hope United for Justice. RSVP at www.bread.org/events, email rferris@bread.org. or call 1-800-619-9239. At Hope College Maas Center, 264 Columbia, Holland.
Tues, Mar 8, 6 pm: Housing Workshop Series: "Foreclosure Prevention," by Community Action House. Register with Aida Alvarado (616) 738-1170. www.cityofholland.com/human relations or call 355-1328. At Holland City Hall, 270 South River, 2nd floor, Holland.
Wed, Mar 9, 5:30 pm: Senior Recognition and Women of Color Celebration dinner, sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education and Dean for International and Multicultural Education. Tickets $7 for community members, $5 Hope faculty and staff (purchase deadline is March 1), at Office of Multicultural Education, Martha Miller Center Office 107, Columbia Ave at 10th St; 395-7867; email ome@hope.edu At Maas Auditorium, Hope College, 264 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Thurs, Mar 10, 7 pm: Informational presentation on immigration by Kalamazoo attorney Maura A. Hagen of the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, discussing USCIS bars and deportation and how legal permanent residents can become U.S. citizens. Sponsored by Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center, Inc. and Latinos & Supporters Advocating for Justice and Advancement. No child care will be provided. For information, call Tino Reyes at (616) 499-4872 on Tues, Thurs, or Fri, 9 am-5 pm. At St. Francis de Sales Church multipurpose room, 195 West 13th (Maple and 13th), Holland.
Fri, Mar 11, 7:30 pm: Film, "Seven Passages," documentary based on over 100 interviews with gay and lesbian Christians in southwest Michigan; aims to initiate and promote dialogue with the Christian community and work for reconciliation. Free; donations optional. Sponsored by Holland Is Ready, a community group working for the safety, rights, and inclusion of GLBT persons in the Lakeshore area. NOTE: The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) will not hold a general meeting in March; instead, ACEH members and friends are encouraged to attend this film. At Park Theatre, 248 South River (between 10th and 11th Sts), Holland.
NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Begins Thurs, Mar 3, 6 pm (dinner); 6:30-8:30 pm (class): Free, eight-week interactive program to "educate, enhance, and empower neighborhood leadership, with weekly classes presented by community leaders on leadership style and characteristics, improving communication skills, public presentations, embracing and understanding diversity, team building, and civic duty-who me? Register with Sue Harder, Ourstreet Coordinator: mail to 270 River Ave, Holland; fax (616) 355-1346, attn Sue Harder, Ourstreet; email s.harder@cityofholland.com; (616) 355-3139.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY
On Saturday, May 21, Holland's International Relations Commission will hold the community's third annual festival "Celebrating Our Multicultural Connections." The free family event, to be held this year in Kollen Park on Lake Macatawa, will have entertainment, ethnic food booths, and children's activities from 11 am to 4 pm.
If you are interested in performing a cultural piece (dance, martial arts, vocal/instrumental performance, storytelling, etc.; maximum of 30 minutes), providing a children's activity booth, or sponsoring part of the event, please contact Erin Nyholt at e.nyholt@cityofholland.com or call 355-1321 by Friday, March 18.
