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In the Community: June 20, 2011
"My message is the practice of compassion, love and kindness. Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture, color and creed. Deep down there is no difference." … the Dalai Lama
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TODAY, Mon, June 20, 6 pm – Wed, June 22, 6 am: Round-the-clock display of the original Emancipation Proclamation document, issued Sept 22, 1862, by President Abraham Lincoln (effective Jan 1, 1863) to proclaim the freedom of all slaves. This appearance will be the first in
Wed, June 22, 7 pm: Presentation by interculturalist Alan Headbloom: "Birds of a Feather: Risks of Flocking Together." "Together, as presenter and audience, we will look at ways we unconsciously seek out our 'own kind' and then look at ways to undo that bias." Includes color slides, interactive exercises, discussion, questions and answers. Free. Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace, with collaborating organizations including ACEH, Hope Church RCA, First United Methodist Church Peace With Justice group, and Holland International Relations Commission. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River,
Thurs, June 23, 6:30 pm: Discussion of Kathryn Stockett's book, "The Help," sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community,
Thurs, June 23, 7 pm: Award-winning film, "Prayers for Bobby," starring Sigourney Weaver as a mother coming to terms with her son's homosexuality. Adam Taylor, founder of Michiganians against Bullying in Schools, will lead a question-and-answer session. Dessert served; refreshments available. Free. Part of 7th annual LBGTQ Pride event, sponsored by PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and Holland Is Ready. At Park Theater, 248 South River,
EXHIBIT
Through June 30: "Slavery's Chill" exhibit of 12 paintings by artist Jon McDonald, tells the "true chilling account of slavery and connects its effects on the Black community today." Free. (616) 546-9448. www.juneteenthofholland.org. Sponsored by Juneteenth Organization of
ANNUAL ACEH POTLUCK IN THE PARK JULY 10
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, fun, and fellowship. Everyone is welcome! Invite 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
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLASSES
Community Action House is presenting 8 classes on Financial Management, starting Wed, July 13, from 6 to 8 pm and continuing through Wed, Aug 30. Topics include mastering money management, borrowing basics, charge it right, savings, check it out, consumer protection, investment/long-term planning, and insurance. Photo ID and income verification required; participants must attend all 8 classes to earn a certificate. Contact Gwen Robles at (616) 738-1170, ext 123; grobles@communityactionhouse.org or Andrea Fantin at (616) 738-1170, ext 113; afantin@communityactionhouse.org To attend, register online at http://cahfinancialmanagementclass.eventbrite.com At Macatawa Resource Center,
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WOMEN'S 2-DAY INSTITUTE FOR HEALING RACISM
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is holding a women's 2-day Institute for Healing Racism on Thurs, July 28, and Fri, July 29, from 8 am to 5 pm at the
