In the Community from ACEH April 11

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: April 11, 2011

 

"The new education must be less concerned with sophistication than compassion. It must recognize the hazards of tribalism. It must teach man the most difficult lesson of all—to look at someone anywhere in the world and be able to see the image of himself." … Norman Cousins (1915-1990), American writer, editor, peace advocate.

 

Herb and Ann

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Wed, Apr 13, 7 pm: Public forum for West Ottawa Public School Board candidates Jennifer Cooper, Bill Kangas, Lynn Rutan, and Beth Schmidt who are running for one open seat on the board. Sponsored by League of Women Voters-Holland Area.  For more information, contact Marilyn Schmidt at mschmidt160@hotmail.com or Linda Chambers at lchambers3562@charter.net  At North High School Building, LGI Room, 3685 Butternut, Holland (use main entrance; room is off the main hallway).

 

Wed, Apr 13, 7 pm: Community Conversation: "Muslims in Michigan."  Beyond religion, event will explore the "cultural, political, ethnic, and social lives of this diverse group." Free, open to the public.  Presented by Calvin College and the University of Michigan Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies.  Hosted by Jennifer White of Michigan Radio.  At Calvin College Commons Lecture Hall, 1835 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Apr 14, 2 pm: "Renting 101": basics of renting a home, types of rental and housing assistance programs, tax credits. Attendees will receive checklist of items to consider when renting an apartment or home.  Free, open to everyone.  Sponsored by Disability Network/Lakeshore.  (616) 396-5326, ext. 113.  At Baypointe Apartments community room, 791 East 16^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Apr 14, 4 pm:  Multi-media presentation, "More Than a Few Good Men," by author, filmmaker, and educator Jackson Katz, focusing on gender violence and men's leadership.  Free, open to the public.  Sponsored by Hope College, Center for Women in Transition, and the DELTA Project.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Apr 14, 6 pm: Dedication of César Chávez Mural by renown artist Paul Collins.  Speaker is activist Dolores Huerta, born April 10, 1930, who with Chávez co-founded the United Farmworkers Union in 1962. For more information, contact Paul Collins at (616) 361-1415, Francisco Vega at (616) 245-5924, or Levi Rickert at (616) 299-7542.  At Grand Plaza Hotel, 187 Monroe NW, in downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Apr 14, 6 pm: Opening reception for exhibit "The Deities of India." Includes more than 25 two- and three-dimensional art works.  Part of Culture of India Festival.  www.sc4a.org  At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck.

 

Thurs, Apr 14, 7 pm: Public forum for Holland Public School Board candidates Steve Grose, Magdalena "Maggi" Rivera, and John Sibble, who are running for two open seats on the board. Sponsored by League of Women Voters-Holland Area.  At East K-7 Building cafeteria, 373 East 24^th St, Holland.

 

 

Sat, Apr 16, 6:30 pm: Comedy fundraiser event for Cornerstone Youth Ministries, featuring dinner and Calvin Improv Comedy troupe.  Contributions may be sent to the organization, at 407 Central, Holland 49423. For information, contact Steve Turrell, executive director of Cornerstone, at gqstevieboy@hotmail.com  At 14^th Street Christian Reformed Church, 14 West 14^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Apr 26, 11:30 am: Fundraiser to support Heights of Hope community programs.  Theme is "Inspiring Character—One Relationship at a Time," with keynote speaker Tony Castillo, owner/operator of Milagro Six, Inc/McDonald's restaurants.  Free; space is limited.  To reserve a place, call Amy at (616) 748-8072 or email jababinec@sbcglobal.net  To donate items or to be a corporate sponsor, contact Rex Kickintveld at (616) 403-1316.  At Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church, 836 East 8^th St, Holland (8^th St and Hope Ave), Holland.

 

EXHIBITS

NOW through Apr 25, M-F, 9 am-5 pm:  "330 Million Faces: Meeting Hindu's Deities," part of Culture of India Festival taking place in late March and in April.  Exhibit, on loan from Grand Valley State University, features 25 pieces of Indian art, including miniature court life paintings, sculptures of deities, and folk art from Indian villages.  Sponsored by Brooks Family Fund and Pat Sax.  For more information on the Festival, contact (269) 857-2399 or info@sc4a.org  At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck.

 

NOW through Apr 27: Exhibit, "The Art of Ornament: Wood Inlays and Decorative Painting," by Tom VanDyke and Cuban-born Roberto Cala.  Local artists and business owners, the two have "transformed furniture and accessories into works of art."  Reception for the artists is Wed, Apr 6, from 6 to 8 pm.  Free, open to the public.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

NOW through Sept 25: "Dutch Arcadia: 19^th Century Romantic Landscapes," exhibition of paintings by Dutch artists; on loan from Beekhuis  Foundation. www.hollandmuseum.org or (616) 392-9084.  At Holland Museum, 31 W. 10^th St, Holland.