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.