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

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 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.