In the Community from ACEH July 15

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: July 15, 2011

 

"People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people.  Of course, that is not true.  Decisions are made by a majority of those who make themselves heard and who vote - a very different thing." … Walter H. Judd, physician, member of Congress from Minnesota, 1943-62.

Herb and Ann Weller

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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, email aceh@harmonyalliance.org, or call 392-5086.

SECOND NOTE:  "In the Community" will not be published next week—look for it again the week of July 25.

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TONIGHT, 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.

 

Thurs, July 21, 5 pm: "Olives for Hope": Middle Eastern fundraiser dinner and silent auction.  Suggested donation: Adults $25; youth 12 and under $15; under age 3, free.  Meza (appetizers) at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm.  Fundraiser is to support a service trip to Palestine, where a person will travel to the West Bank, live there for 6 months, and work with Paidia International Development (paidia.org), which engages youth in ethical leadership development "empowering them to transform themselves and their communities through experiential education."  RSVP by July 19 at olivesforhope@gmail.com or (616) 805-2442.  At Trinity United Methodist Church of Grand Rapids, 1100 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon, July 25, 7 pm:  League of Women Voters-Holland Area forum for Holland City Council candidates for 2^nd Ward (Victor Orozco, Jay Peters, Jerry Tonini) and at-large (Ron Chavez, Wayne Klomparens, Scott Troeger) seats.  Candidates will give opening and closing statements and answer questions from the audience.  MacMedia will tape and rebroadcast the event.  At Holland City Council chambers, 270 River Avenue, 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.

 

 

 

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.