In the Community from ACEH May 31

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: May 31, 2011

 

"The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood."  … Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; Events list is also posted on the website www.harmonyalliance.org  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please notify hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com

Fri, June 3, 1 pm until 7:30 pm: 3^rd annual Golf Outing to benefit the Disability Network/Lakeshore.  $90 individual; $360 four-person team; includes dinner.  To register, go to www.dnlakeshore.org or call (616) 396-5326. At The Meadows Golf Course, Grand Valley State University.

 

Sat, June 4, 7 pm (doors open at 6 pm): Harlem Wizards Basketball Game, part of Holland's Juneteenth Celebration events.  Harlem Wizards vs. Holland's Finest, with "trick hoops and alley oops." Autograph session. Advance tickets $8 students/seniors; $10 general; at door, $10 students/seniors; $12 general.  Advance tickets  at www.harlemwizards.com;  Juneteenth office, 568 West 22^nd St, Holland, (616) 546-9448; Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschaap Rd; or Rock Urban Ministries, 159 S. River, Holland, (616) 928-3417.   At Holland Civic Center, 8^th St at Pine Ave, Holland.

 

Tues, June 7, 7 pm: "Many Faces": Community Forum on Islam.  Educational presentation on topics such as jihad and women's rights; screening of a video that dispels Muslim stereotypes; a panel of local Muslims sharing their experiences in the community; question and answer session.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance and co-sponsored by Hope College; collaborating organizations include the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  www.ethnicdiversity.org  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, June 10, 7 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH); everyone is welcome.  Diversity advocate Tedi Parsons of Grand Rapids speaks on "YIMBY: Social Justice in West Michigan."  YIMBY, or Yes, in My Backyard, advocates personal and community responsibility for justice and diversity issues, in contrast to NIMBY ("Not in My Backyard").  392-5086 or www.harmonyalliance.org   At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Fri, June 10: Deadline for youth in grades 9-12 (going into 9^th and those just graduating from high school) to apply for Grand Valley State University's Teen Summer Entrepreneurship Academy (to be held July 11-15) and gain experience in product design, create an idea pitch, and compete for cash prizes.  $50 fee, but scholarships are available.  Contact Lisa Miller at milllisa@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-3910.  To download application, go to http://www.gvsu.edu/cei/teen-entrepreneur-summer-academy-5.htm  At GVSU Holland campus, South Waverly Rd, Holland.

 

Sat, June 11, 9 am: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament.  Part of Juneteenth Celebration events. (616) 546-9448. www.juneteenthofholland.org.  At Matt Urban Sports Complex, Holland.

 

Mon, June 13, 6:30 pm: Start of six-week class in Spanish for Holland-area Hispanic residents who have a chronic illness to develop self-management skills in relation to their illness.  Free, including books and other materials.  Supported by Senior Resources in Michigan and the Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation.  Offered by Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center and taught by Poema Weller and Lu Reyes.  For information or to enroll, call (616) 499-4872 or email poema.weller@latinooutreach.org  At LLOC office, 162 East 19^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 16, 7 pm:  "Slavery's Chill" exhibit of 12 paintings. Lecture and question-and-answer discussion by artist Jon McDonald, who teaches at Kendall in Grand Rapids, followed by self-guided tour of exhibit.  Exhibit, which is open now and runs through June 30, tells the "true chilling accounts of slavery and connects its effects on the Black community today." Free. (616) 546-9448.  www.juneteenthofholland.org.  Sponsored by Juneteenth Organization of Holland.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, June 17: Juneteenth Pageant and Holland's Next Top Model program.  Part of Juneteenth Celebration events.  (616) 546-9448.  www.juneteenthofholland.org  At Christ Memorial Church,  Graschaap Road between South Shore and 32^nd, Holland.

 

Sat, June 18, noon: Annual Juneteenth Festival.  (616) 546-9448. www.juneteenthofholland.org.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

 

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

Sun, July 10, 1 pm: Annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, featuring ethnic foods, children's activities, music, more. Everyone is welcome! Invites friends, neighbors, co-workers. Bring a dish to share, from your own ethnic culture if possible.  ACEH provides beverages and  table service.  (616) 392-5086.  At Ransom Park on Holland's north side (16500 Ransom Ave between 160^th and 168^th; north of Quincy and south of New Holland).

 

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

Be a Literacy Hero: Volunteers are needed to help kids in Holland by reading to children in doctors' offices and health clinics as part of the Reach Out and Read program (other volunteer opportunities will be available in the future).  Three-part training series will take place June 7, 14, and 28, from 7 to 8:30 pm at Herrick District Library North Side Branch, 155 Riley St, Holland.  Sponsored by Herrick District Library and Great Start Collaborative of Ottawa County.  For information or to register for training, contact Stephanie Smallwood at ssmallwood@herrickdl.org or (616) 355-3711.

 

JOB OPENING

The Phelps Scholars Program of Hope College has a full-time opening for a program coordinator, working with Dr. Charles Green to help run the program, organize events, and more.  www.hope.edu/admin/hr/employment/jobs/phelps.html 

 

SPANISH LANGUAGE CAMPS

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is holding two Spanish-language-learning camps:

·          Beginner's Spanish, 4-day intensive camp from June 20-24, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, including dinner.  $150.  Holland location to be announced. www.ethnicdiversity.org

 

·          Advanced Spanish, 4-weeks, maximum of 5 students: Wednesdays, July 13-August 3, 6 pm to 8 pm.  $150.  At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACEH Error Correction

Please note that the Disability Network Golf Outing will be held on FRIDAY, June 3, 2011 instead of Saturday, as listed in the latest ACEH "In the Community."  Sorry for the confusion.  Herb Weller

In the Community from ACEH May 16

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: May 16, 2011

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect January 1, 1863, it freed few, if any, slaves.  2011 is the 11^th year  Juneteenth has been celebrated in Holland.  See events listed here.

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; Events list is also posted on the website www.harmonyalliance.org  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please notify hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com

Tues, May 17, 11:30 am: Film: "Tony and Janina's American Wedding." A Polish American couple marry in Chicago; he is a U.S. citizen; she was undocumented.  The film depicts her deportation and his attempts to bring her back to the U.S. "through the red tape of the current immigration system."  Sponsored by Immigration Rights Alliance MI, with Justice for Our Neighbors West Michigan (Grand Rapids and Holland).  The film's director will answer questions.  Free, open to all.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland. 

 

Thurs, May 19, 2 pm: Community Resources Workshop, with Department of Human Services, Community Action House, Community Action Agency, Good Samaritan Ministries,  other community providers.  Facilitated by the Disability Network/Lakeshore.  To help people identify where to call for services, how to understand the "jargon" used in that field, and how findinformation and advocate for oneself.  Call Carrie at Disability Network (616) 396-5326 or carrie@dnlakeshore.org.  At Baypointe Apartments, 791 East 16^th St, Holland.

    Sat, May 21, 11 am until 4 pm: Celebration of Multicultural Connections: Festival with performances, music, ethnic foods and handmade crafts for purchase, magician, balloon artist, piñata, martial arts, bands, storytellers, children's activities.  Sponsored by Holland's International Relations Commission with support from Haworth Corporation.  Free, open to all.  (616) 355-1328. ACEH president Marvin Younger will be master of ceremonies and ACEH will have a booth with craft activities.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at 10^th St at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

Tues, May 24, 11:30 am:  2^nd annual Advocates in Action Ladies Luncheon featuring speaker Erin Merryn.  Benefit for the Children's Advocacy Center of Ottawa County. www.hollandchildren.org.  For reservations, contact Tyler Griffiths at (616) 393-6123 or tgriffiths@cac-ottawa.org.  At Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus, Grand Haven.

 

Fri, May 27, 6 pm until 9 pm:  "Slavery's Chills" art exhibit, lecture and question-and-answer discussion by artist Jon McDonald, followed by self-guided tour of exhibit and reception.  Exhibit, which runs through June 30,  tells the "true chilling accounts of slavery and connects its effects on the Black community today." Free.  (616) 546-9448.  www.juneteenthofholland.org.  Sponsored by Juneteenth Organization of Holland.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, June 3, 1 pm until 7:30 pm: 3^rd annual Golf Outing to benefit the Disability Network/Lakeshore.  $90 individual; $360 four-person team; includes dinner.  To register, go to www.dnlakeshore.org or call (616) 396-5326. At The Meadows Golf Course, Grand Valley State University.

 

Sat, June 4, 7 pm: Harlem Wizards Basketball Game, part of Juneteenth Celebration events.  Advance tickets $8 students/seniors; $10 general; at door, $10 students/seniors; $12 general.  (616) 546-9448.  At Holland Civic Center, 8^th St at Pine Ave, Holland.

 

Tues, June 7, 7 pm: "Many Faces": Community Forum on Islam.  An educational presentation on topics such as jihad and women's rights; screening of a video that dispels Muslim stereotypes; a panel of local Muslims sharing their experiences in the community; question and answer session.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance and co-sponsored by Hope College; collaborating organizations include the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  www.ethnicdiversity.org  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, June 11, 9 am: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament.  Part of Juneteenth Celebration events. (616) 546-9448. www.juneteenthofholland.org.  At Matt Urban Sports Complex, Holland.

 

Fri, June 17: Juneteenth Pageant and Holland's Next Top Model program.  Part of Juneteenth Celebration events.  (616) 546-9448.  www.juneteenthofholland.org  At Christ Memorial Church,  Graschaap Road between South Shore and 32^nd, Holland.

 

Sat, June 18, noon: Annual Juneteenth Festival.  (616) 546-9448. www.juneteenthofholland.org.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

 

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

Sun, July 10, 1 pm: Annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, featuring ethnic foods, children's activities, music, more. Everyone is welcome! Bring a dish to share.  ACEH provides beverages and  table service.  (616) 392-5086.  At Ransom Park on Holland's north side (16500 Ransom Ave between 160^th and 168^th; north of Quincy and south of New Holland).

 

VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS NEEDED AT LAUP

Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) is taking applications from people with a bilingual background to volunteer or intern in its summer programs, including interpretation and translation, GED, possibly ESL, computer classes, citizenship classes, golf outing, community events, office work, marketing.  Contact Juan Alfaro, project coordinator, at LAUP, 96 West 15^th St, Holland; (616) 594-7109; juan.alfaro@laup.org

 

SPANISH LANGUAGE CAMPS

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is holding two Spanish-language-learning camps:

·          Beginner's Spanish, 4-day intensive camp from June 20-24, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, including dinner.  $150.  Holland location to be announced. www.ethnicdiversity.org

 

·          Advanced Spanish, 4-week small group (maximum of 5 students): Wednesdays, July 13-August 3, 6 pm to 8 pm.  $150.  At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH May 9

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: May 9, 2011

 

"Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph."  … Haile Selassie (born Tafari Makonnan); a defining figure in Ethiopian and African history; emperor of Ethiopia from 1930-1974.

 

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; Events list is also posted on the website www.harmonyalliance.org  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please notify hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com

 May 9-14: Tulip Time in Holland with many Dutch-related activities.  For full schedule of events, go to www.tuliptime.com.

Tues, May 17, 11:30 am: Film: "Tony and Janina's American Wedding," which tells the story of a Polish American couple who marry in Chicago; he is a U.S. citizen and she was undocumented.  The film depicts her deportation and his attempts to bring her back to the U.S. "through the red tape of the current immigration system."  Sponsored by Immigration Rights Alliance MI, with participation by Justice for Our Neighbors West Michigan (Grand Rapids and Holland).  The film's director will be available to answer questions.  Free, open to all.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland. 

 

Thurs, May 19, 2 pm: Community Resources Workshop, with representatives from Department of Human Services, Community Action House, Community Action Agency, and Good Samaritan Ministries and information from many other community providers.  Facilitated by the Disability Network/Lakeshore.  Workshop will help people identify where to call for services, how to understand the "jargon" used in that field, and how to effectively seek information and advocate for oneself.  For information, call Carrie at Disability Network (616) 396-5326 or carrie@dnlakeshore.org.  At Baypointe Apartments, 791 East 16^th St, Holland.

 

 

            Sat, May 21, 11 am until 4 pm: Celebration of Multicultural Connections, sponsored by Holland's International Relations Commission.  Performances, family activities, information booths, ethnic foods for purchase,  and more.  Free.  At Kollen Park on Lake Macatawa, Van Raalte Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

 

 

Tues, May 24, 11:30 am:  2^nd annual Advocates in Action Ladies Luncheon featuring nationally recognized speaker and child sexual abuse survivor Erin Merryn.  Benefit for the Children's Advocacy Center of Ottawa County. www.hollandchildren.org.  For information and reservations, contact Tyler Griffiths at (616) 393-6123 or tgriffiths@cac-ottawa.org.  At Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus, Grand Haven.

 

Sat, June 3, 1 pm until 7:30 pm: 3^rd annual Golf Outing to benefit the Disability Network/Lakeshore.  $90 individual; $360 four-person team; includes dinner.  To register, go to www.dnlakeshore.org or call (616) 396-5326. At The Meadows Golf Course, Grand Valley State University.

 

Tues, June 7, 7 pm: "Many Faces": Community Forum on Islam.  An educational presentation on topics such as jihad and women's rights; screening of a video that dispels Muslim stereotypes; a panel of local Muslims sharing their experiences in the community; question and answer session.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance and co-sponsored by Hope College; collaborating organizations include the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  For information, contact www.ethnicdiversity.org  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

Sun, July 10, 1 pm: Annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, featuring ethnic foods, children's activities, music, more. Everyone is welcome! Bring a dish to share.  ACEH provides beverages and  table service.  (616) 392-5086.  At Ransom Park on Holland's north side (16500 Ransom Ave between 160^th and 168^th; north of Quincy and south of New Holland).

 

 

VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS NEEDED AT LAUP

Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) is taking applications from people with a bilingual background who are interested in being a volunteer or intern in its summer programs, including interpretation and translation, GED, possibly ESL, computer classes, citizenship classes, golf outing, community events, office work, marketing.  Contact Juan Alfaro, project coordinator, at LAUP, 96 West 15^th St, Holland; (616) 594-7109; juan.alfaro@laup.org

 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Asian American Government Executives Network (AAGEN) is offering four one-time scholarships to college students preparing for leadership positions in federal, state and local governments.  Applications are due May 15, 2011; application form is at www.aagen.org

 

 

SPANISH LANGUAGE CAMPS

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is holding two Spanish-language-learning camps:

·          Beginner's Spanish, 4-day intensive camp from June 20-24, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, including dinner.  $150.  Holland location to be announced. www.ethnicdiversity.org

 

·          Advanced Spanish, 4-week small group (maximum of 5 students): Wednesdays, July 13-August 3, 6 pm to 8 pm.  $150.  At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH May 2

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: May 2, 2011

 

 "Celebrate what you want to see more of." … Thomas J. Peters, American author and consultant.

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; Events list is also posted on the website www.harmonyalliance.org  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please notify hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com

Tues, May 3:  Don't forget to vote! There are school board elections in Holland and West Ottawa, and important millage renewals on the ballot.  ACEH member Magdalena Rivera is a candidate for Holland's school board.

 

Fri, May 6, noon-9 pm and Sat, May 7, 10 am to 9 pm:   ¡FIESTA!  ¡FIESTA MUNDIAL! The  46^th annual cultural Fiesta sponsored by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP): Theme is Fiesta Mundial (World Party).  Event will include entertainment and culture from several parts of the world, in addition to Latino entertainment forms.  Title sponsor is the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area.  Schedule will be posted on LAUP's website www.laup.org and in the May 5 edition of the Holland Sentinel.  At Holland Civic Center, 150 W. 8^th St, Holland.

May 7-14: Tulip Time in Holland with many Dutch-related activities.  For full schedule of events, go to www.tuliptime.com

 

Tues, May 17, 11:30 am: Film: "Tony and Janina's American Wedding," which tells the story of a Polish American couple who marry in Chicago; he is a U.S. citizen and she was undocumented.  The film depicts her deportation and his attempts to bring her back to the U.S. "through the red tape of the current immigration system."  Sponsored by Immigration Rights Alliance MI, with participation by Justice for Our Neighbors West Michigan (Grand Rapids and Holland).  The film's director will be available to answer questions.  Free, open to all.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland. 

 

            Sat, May 21, 11 am until 4 pm: Celebration of Multicultural Connections, sponsored by Holland's International Relations Commission.  Performances, family activities, information booths, ethnic foods for purchase,  and more.  Free.  At Kollen Park on Lake Macatawa, Van Raalte Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

 

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Asian American Government Executives Network (AAGEN) is offering four one-time scholarships to college students preparing for leadership positions in federal, state and local governments.  Applications are due May 15, 2011; application form is at www.aagen.org

 

SPANISH LANGUAGE CAMPS

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is holding two Spanish-language-learning camps:

·         Beginner's Spanish, 4-day intensive camp from June 20-24, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, including dinner.  Holland location to be announced. www.ethnicdiversity.org

·         Advanced Spanish, 4-week small group (maximum of 5 students): Wednesdays, July 13-August 3, 6 pm to 8 pm.  At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

www.ethnicdiversity.org