In the Community from ACEH July 11

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: July 11, 2011

 

"We can never get a re-creation of community and heal our society without giving our citizens a sense of belonging."  … Patch Adams, U.S. physician, social activist, and author.

Herb and Ann Weller

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, lease notify hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com

NOTE: You can view photos from the July 10 Potluck in the Park, learn more about ACEH, answer interesting questions, and see video testimonials at our new Facebook group page: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.

If you want to become a member of ACEH, please go to our website www.harmonyalliance.org and click on Join Us for information.

SECOND NOTE:  "In the Community" will not be published next week—look for it again the week of July 23.

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TONIGHT, Mon, July 10, 6 pm:  Planning committee for DREAM Act Forum and YES training (an introduction to organizing) later this summer.  For more information, go to DreamActHolland@groups.facebook.com  At Midtown Center, Room 210, 16^th and Pine, 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 at events@hollandchamber.org  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at 10^th St, by Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Fri, July 15, 7 pm: "Standing Up to Injustice Against Transgenders," by Rachel Crandall, executive director of Transgender Michigan, and her spouse, Susan Crocker.  Sponsored by PFLAG/Holland Lakeshore (Parents, Families and Friends of Gays and Lesbians).  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, 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.