In the Community from ACEH July 25

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: July 25, 2011

 

"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future."  … Franklin Delano Roosevelt

 

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. _______________________________________________________________________

 

TONIGHT, Mon, July 25, 7 pm:  League of Women Voters-Holland Area forum for Holland City Council candidates for 2^nd Ward (ACEH member 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.

 

 

Fri, July 29, and Sat, July 30, 9 am to 3 pm: 3^rd annual Fundraising Garage Sale to benefit Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center programs.  Shop for clothing, toys, books, furniture, small appliances, dishes, glassware, and more.  New feature this year: Antique furniture and other items.  For information, contact Poema Weller at 499-4872 or email poema.weller@latinooutreach.org.  At One West 5^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, July 29 (4 – 11 pm), Sat, July 30 (11 am – 11 pm), Sun, July 31 (1 – 6 pm): Third annual Summer Music and Ethnic Food Festival sponsored by St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.  Includes music, children's games, car show, beer tent, auctions, and food from U.S., Mexican, Asian, and Filipino cuisines.  Festival is free; food is for sale; raffle tickets for auction $5 each or six for $25.  At Maple Ave and 13^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Aug 1, 5 – 8 pm: 20th annual National Night Out: "A Going Away Party for Crime and Drugs": Aims to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, generate support for anti-crime programs, etc: Music, kids' games and prizes, pie-eating contest, bingo, hot dogs for first 3,000 people, vintage car show, more.  Sponsored by City of Holland and many local organizations.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte and 10^th at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 2, 7 to 10 pm: Continuation of National Night Out "In Your Neighborhood."  First 25 blocks that sign up will get a certificate for free ice cream for their Night Out get-together.  For more information, call City of Holland Ourstreet Office, 355-3139.  Locations: On the street where you live.

 

Fri, Aug 12, 7 pm (reception); 8 pm (movie): Local premier of the movie "The Help," sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  Tickets $20; includes pop, popcorn, refreshments, and $5 donation to PRFC. Contact lmitchell@graceoffice.org  At Celebration Cinema South, off the M-6 at Kalamazoo Ave, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon, Aug 15, 6 pm: DREAM Act Forum: Video, speakers, discussion to inform the community about provisions and impact of the proposed federal DREAM Act, which would provide a structured path to citizenship for undocumented youth brought to the U.S. as children.  At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.

 

 

…CALLING ALL GOLFERS!….

 

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.

 

Fri, Aug 5, 8 am (check-in), 8:30 am (start):  Third annual Latin Americans United for Progress Golf Outing "Drive for Education," to benefit LAUP's Youth Leadership Development Program.  $100 per golfer; includes lunch and prizes.  Registration form online at www.laup.org or contact Juan Alfaro at (616) 594-7109 or juan.alfaro@laup.org for information.  At Winding Creek Golf Course, 4514 East Ottogan St, Holland.