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In the Community: March 14, 2011
"Cowardice asks the question: Is it safe? Expediency asks the question: Is it politic? Vanity asks the question: Is it popular? But conscience asks the question: Is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular—but one must take it simply because it is right." ...
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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TONIGHT, Mon, Mar 14, 7 pm: Author, activist and professor Dr. Mazin B. Qumsiyeh discusses his new book "Popular Resistance in Palestine: A History of Hope and Empowerment," which analyzes the history of civil resistance in Palestine, presenting challenges and opportunities of different historical periods with emphasis on trends, directions, and lessons learned. At
Tues, Mar 15, 5 pm: Dr. Mazin B. Qumsiyeh (see above) will speak at
Tues, Mar 15, 6 pm: Housing Workshop Series: "Attention Landlords and Tenants! Housing Code Requirements and Fair Housing Law." Presented by
Wed, Mar 16, 5:30 pm (networking); 7 pm (program): Asian Gala 2011, networking event to connect Asian professionals and community leaders. Keynote: David Van Andel, chairman and CEO, Van Andel Institute. Hosts: Asian Professionals Organization and Asian Health Outreach Foundation. Tickets $50. Mail check or money order to Asian Professionals Organization,
Fri, Mar 18, 5 pm: Deadline for applying to perform at or sponsor "Celebrating Our Multicultural Connections," organized by the Holland Human Relations Commission. See entry at May 21, below.
Mon, Mar 21, 2pm: Peacemaker and author Mark Braverman speaks on "The Path to Peace in Israel/Palestine: A Jewish American Journey." Braverman has family roots in Israel/Palestine and is cofounder of Friends of Tent Nations North America, a nonprofit that supports Palestinian land rights and peaceful co-existence. At CRC Headquarters, 2850
Tues, Mar 22, 6 pm: Housing Workshop Series: "How to Purchase a Foreclosed Home." Pre-registration requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Contact Erin Nyholt at e.nyholt@cityofholland.com or call 355-1328. At
Fri, Mar 25, 8 am-11:30 am: Annual Forum of Partners for a Racism-Free Community: "Expect Equality." Focused on institutional racism, with interactive sessions led by facilitators from ERAC/CE (Eliminating Racism and Claiming/Celebrating Equality) of
Sun, Mar 27, 5 pm-8:30 pm: 4th annual "Strike Out Domestic & Sexual Violence" Bowling Tournament to benefit the DELTA Project. Register by March 21; $50 per bowler. Prizes, 50/50 cash raffle, more. Contact Lesley Coghill, (616) 494-1741 or Lesleyc@aplaceforwomen.org DELTA Project works to prevent dating violence and domestic violence by educating about healthy relationships, respect, communications, and how bystanders can help; collaborative program of Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and the Center for Women in Transition. At Century Lanes,
COMPUTER CLASSES
Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) will offer a new round of computer classes beginning the week of March 28. Classes meet once a week for six weeks (2 ½ hours in length): Basic Computer Skills, Mondays 9 am to noon or 6 to 9 pm. Advanced Class meets Wednesdays 9 am to noon. LAUP's computer training in part of its overall employment training program, Steps to Success, which also includes GED preparation and English as a Second Language classes. $10 donation requested but not required. Must register at (616) 392-5058. At LAUP Computer Lab,
EXHIBIT
NOW through Apr 25, M-F, 9 am-5 pm: "330 Million Faces: Meeting Hindu's Deities," part of Culture of
COMMUNITY
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
