In the Community from ACEH April 18

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: April 18, 2011

 

"Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself." … Robert Green Ingersoll, U.S. lawyer in the 1800s.

Herb and Ann

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Tues, Apr 19, noon until midnight: "Drink up for CASA" fundraiser coffee break for the Children's After School Achievement program at Hope College, which provides mentors and tutoring for young students.  Fifteen percent of what you buy goes to CASA.  At Lemonjellos, corner of 9^th and College Ave, 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.

 

Tues, Apr 26, 5:30 to 7 pm: Training for facilitators of May 3-4 conferences of Calling All Colors (see Community Opportunity, below).  Holland location; call Sarah at (616) 846-9074 or program@ethnicdiversity.org for information.

 

Wed, Apr 27, 3:30 to 5 pm: Training for facilitators of May 3-4 conferences of Calling All Colors (see Community Opportunity, below).  Grand Haven location; call Sarah at (616) 846-9074 or program@ethnicdiversity.org for information.

 

Thurs, Apr 28, 7 pm: Nonpartisan forum on national health care reform, sponsored by  League of Women Voters-Holland Area.  Free, open to the public.  Panelists are Jeff Compagner, Holland Free Health Clinic, Rob Pocock, Priority Health, and Jeannette Klemazak, Michigan Department of Community Health.  At East K-7 School, 373 East 24^th St, Holland.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance needs volunteers for Calling All Colors Conferences on Tue, May 3 (Middle School) and Wed, May 4 (High School) at Grand Valley State University.  Volunteers are needed to lead a diverse group of 15-20 students through a prepared set of materials and facilitate discussion. The dialogue will "explore the prevalence and impact of stereotypes and challenge students to join a campaign to stop stereotypes." Time commitment for the dialogue is 10:25-11:45 am (arrive by 10:15 am). Lunch is available. Volunteers can commit to assisting on either or both days. Facilitation experience is helpful but not necessary. You will need to  attend a training to learn your role in the facilitation. You can choose one of two trainings times: in Holland on Tues, Apr 26, from 5:30-7:00 pm or in Grand Haven on Wed, Apr 27, from 3:30-5:00 pm.  For information, contact Sarah at (616) 846-9074 or program@ethnicdiversity.org

 

 

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.