In the Community from ACEH June 27

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: June 27, 2011

‎"A lot of people are waiting for Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi to come back -- but they are gone. We are it. It is up to us. It is up to you." … Marian Wright Edelman, advocate for disadvantaged people; president of the Children's Defense Fund. 

Herb and Ann Weller

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TONIGHT, Mon, June 27, 7 pm:  Holland Is Ready meeting; follow-up to Holland City Council vote on expanding fair housing and equal employment opportunity ordinance; planning for community events.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Thurs, June 30: Last day for "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 Holland.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

 

ANNUAL ACEH POTLUCK IN THE PARK JULY 10

 

 

Sun, July 10, 1 pm:  13^th 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 Ransom Park on Holland's north side (16500 Ransom Ave between 160^th and 168^th; north of Quincy and south of New Holland).

 

 

 

Tues, July 12, 6 pm: Summer Cultural Celebration potluck;  friendship and fun with live music and games.  Bring a dish to share; drinks and table service provided.  Sponsored by Christian Reformed Classis Holland Team.  At Graafschaap CRC Church, 5973 Church St, Holland.

 

Wed, July 13, 11:30 am: Annual Business Connections Committee summer picnic.  Catered BBQ lunch; $12 per person.  The BCC, a part of the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce, "listens actively, supports, and empowers minority- and women-owned businesses."  Register until July 13 at events@hollandchamber.org  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at 10^th St, by Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Sat, July 30, noon: Second annual International Relations Commission (IRC) Friendship Golf Outing: 4-person scramble, $85 per person, includes 18 holes with cart, breakfast burritos, fajita dinner, and prizes.  Contact Erin Nyholt at 355-1321.  At Winding Creek Golf Course, 4514 East Ottogan St, Holland.

 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLASSES

 Community Action House is presenting 8 classes on Financial Management, starting Wed, July 13, from 6 to 8 pm, 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.   At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

 

 

DONATE THINGS: HELP LLOC

The Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center is planning a summer garage sale fundraiser and seeks donations of items for the sale.  Donations, which are tax-deductible, can be dropped off at the LLOC office at 19^th and Columbia Mon-Thurs from 9 am to 5 pm (call first: 499-4872).  Arrangements can be made for LLOC to pick up larger items, such as furniture.

 

 

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 Hope College Martha Miller Center, Room 241, 10^th and Columbia Ave, Holland.  The 2-day dialogue will explore "the history, current realities, and perpetuating factors of racism as well as tools for change."  Cost is $125; financial hardship scholarships are available.  Call (616) 846-9074 or email program@ethnicdiversity.org.