In the Community from ACEH August 29

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: August 29, 2011

 

"Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."  …Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Honor Workers Everywhere: Labor Day, September 5, 2011

 

 

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, please notify hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com  NOTE: To learn more about ACEH, see our Facebook group: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony or website or call 392-5086.

TONIGHT, Mon, Aug 29, 7 pm:  Holland Is Ready: general meeting to continue the work of various teams.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 30, 3 pm - 7 pm: "Resources for Affordable, Healthy and Simple Living,"  Experts, information and presentations on jobs, affordable living, health and wellness, finance, budgeting, volunteering, education, recreation.  Free, fun for kids of all ages. Contact Good Samaritan Ministries, (616) 392-7159 or goodsam2@goodsamministries.com  At 8^th Street Market, 150 West 8^th St, at Pine Ave, Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 7; Sept 14, and Sept 21, 6 pm to 8 pm: Free classes for first-time homebuyers (budgeting, property taxes; home inspections; mortgages, insurance).  Must have photo ID and household income verification and attend all 3 weeks to earn certificate of completion.  Register at http://cahfthbclasssummer2011.eventbrite.com  Call 738-1170, ext. 123 or 113 for information. At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

 

Fri, Sept 9: All-day conference: MI Response to Hate 2011, by Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes and Michigan Department of Civil Rights.  Speakers: Rick Eaton, Jamie Nabozny,  Sylvia Maria Guerrero.  Workshops: Hate Crimes and the Law;  How to Work with the 'Media'; Bias By-The-Numbers; Offender Profile: The person behind the offense; Social Media and the Internet.  No charge. Register at www.miaahc.com or (517) 335-3165.  At MSU Kellogg Center, S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing.

 

Fri, Sept 9, 7 pm:  General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH): "Islam and Society: Freedom within the Bounds of Islam," by Dustin Byrd, a convert to Islam who is fluent in Arabic.  The public is invited.  392-5086, www.harmonyalliance.org or Facebook group ACEH – Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

 

 

Sat, Sept 10, 9 am until noon: Free health fair, sponsored by Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, The Asian Center, Spectrum Health. Offers basic medical services, consultations, health information.  Open to all; bring current medical records and list of prescriptions.  For information on preparing for medical tests, call (616) 302-3987 or email the.ac@asian-center.org  At St. Mary Magdalene Church, 1213 52^nd St, SE, Kentwood.

 

Sat, Sept 10, 10 am – noon.  Registration for ALL FOR ONE dance classes.   $1 for each class.  Classes are Sept. 17 - Nov. 19. Zumba for age 12 and older; kiddy hip-hop, ages 6 to 11; salsa, age 12 and older; modern/jazz, all ages. (616) 298-8895.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th, Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 10, 5 pm – 9 pm: Le Style de Vie fundraiser for Center for Women in Transition: wine tasting, fashion show, auction, hors d'oeuvres, music.  Hosted by Butch's Dry Dock, Globe Design and Vision, Studio K Clothing Co.  Tickets $50, from merchants listed here or CWIT: www.aplaceforwomen.org; (616) 494-1744.  There will be a free trunk show (10 am – 4 pm) and champagne reception (4 pm) at Globe (49 East 8th St).  At Butch's, 44 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Sun, Sept 11, 4 pm:  9/11 Community Interfaith Service of Remembrance, Reflection, and Peacemaking.  Remarks by spiritual leaders of Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Baha'i faiths; readings; music, to commemorate the events of Sept 11, 2001.   Freewill offering.  People wishing to walk together to the service will meet at the Centennial Park gazebo on 10^th St at 3:30 pm.  Sponsored by 10 local religious congregations and four organizations, including ACEH.  At Maas Auditorium, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

ESL CLASSES

(1) Free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are being offered by Sparta/Zeeland Adult Education:  Three levels of instruction, with classes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. An advanced afternoon class is available to study for GED and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). Call 494-8803 for information and registration. Classes are held at Engedi Church in the former K-Mart Plaza, Waverly Road and Chicago Drive, Holland.

(2) Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) ESL classes begin the week of Sept. 12 and will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Martha Miller Center, Hope College, Columbia Ave and 10^th St, Holland.  People interested in classes must attend one of the three orientation meetings (about an hour), to discuss expectations of the class, gather information, and take a placement test (Tues, Aug 23, 10 am; Thurs, Aug 25, 6 pm; or Sat, Aug 27, noon).  Call (616) 392-5058 to sign up.  At LAUP office, Midtown Center, 16^th St between River and Pine, Holland.

(3) Holland Public Schools ESL classes:  Classes begin Mon, Sept 12, with 12 hours per week (4 days), flexible schedule (mornings and evenings), four levels of English.  $20.  Must be 18 years of age or older; picture ID required at registration; registration/testing takes 1 ½ hours.  Registration dates: Tues, Aug 30, 9 am – 2 pm: Thurs, Sept 1, 9 am – 6 pm; Tues, Sept 6, 1 pm – 6 pm; or Thurs, Sept 8, 9 am – 4 pm.  For information, call 494-2618.  Registration and classes held at Van Raalte Tech School, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.  (Para información en español, por favor llame al 494-2639.)

GED and COMPUTER CLASSES

The Steps to Success Program of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) is offering these free classes, taught in a bilingual setting; both meet at the LAUP Computer Lab, Midtown Center, 16^th between River and Pine, Holland.  Call (616) 594-7109 for information. 

·          GED classes meet Wednesday (5 – 8 pm) and Thursday (5 – 6:30 pm), starting the week of Sept. 5.

·          Computer classes meet once a week for six weeks, starting Sept. 19: Mondays, 9 am – noon and 6 – 8:30 pm. 

 

EXHIBIT

Fri, Sept 2 through Nov. 2: "Herencia" ("Heritage"): Exhibit curated by Roli Mancera to celebrate the works of area Hispanic artists.  Artists' reception: Fri, Sept 2, 6 pm to 8 pm:  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

 

In the Community from ACEH August 22

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: August 22, 2011

 

"Service without ideal of self…trains you to transcend all the artificial distinctions imposed by history and geography, and to realize that the human community is one and indivisible." …Indian spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba, b. 1926.

 

 

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, please notify hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com  NOTE: To learn more about ACEH, see our Facebook group: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony or website or call 392-5086.

Fri, Aug 26 – Sun, Aug 28: Yassou! Greek Cultural Festival, with live music, Greek dance demonstrations, traditional Greek foods for purchase, children's activities.  Friday 3 – 10 pm; Sat, 11 am – 10 pm; Sun, noon – 4 pm.   www.grgreekfest.com  At Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 330 Lakeside Dr, NE, Grand Rapids (between Fulton and Michigan).

Tues, Aug 30, 3 pm until 7 pm: "Resources for Affordable, Healthy and Simple Living,"  by Neighborhood Connections with support from local businesses, agencies and churches: Experts, information and presentations on jobs and careers, affordable living, health and wellness, finance and budgeting, volunteer opportunities, education and recreation.  Free, fun for kids of all ages.  For information, contact Good Samaritan Ministries, (616) 392-7159 or goodsam2@goodsamministries.com  At 8^th Street Market, 150 West 8^th St, at Pine Ave, Holland.

 

 

Wed, Sept 7; Sept 14, and Sept 21, 6 pm to 8 pm: Free three-week class for first-time homebuyers (budgeting and property taxes; real estate and home inspections; mortgages and insurance).  Requirements: photo ID and household income verification; must attend all three weeks to earn a certificate of completion.  For more information, 738-1170, ext. 123 or ext. 113.  Register online at http://cahfthbclasssummer2011.eventbrite.com  At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

 

Fri, Sept 9: All-day conference: MI Response to Hate 2011, presented by the Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.  Plenary speakers: Rick Eaton, Jamie Nabozny, and Sylvia Maria Guerrero.  Workshops: Hate Crimes and the Law;  How to Work with the 'Media'; Bias By-The-Numbers; Offender Profile: The person behind the offense; Social Media and the Internet.  No charge. To register, contact www.miaahc.com or (517) 335-3165.  At MSU Kellogg Center, S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing.

 

Fri, Sept 10, 7 pm:  General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH): "Islam and Society: Freedom within the Bounds of Islam," by Dustin Byrd, a convert to Islam who is fluent in Arabic.  The public is invited.  392-5086, www.harmonyalliance.org or Facebook group ACEH – Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

 

 

 

Sat, Sept 10, 9 am until noon: Free health fair, sponsored by the Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, The Asian Center, and Spectrum Health. Offers basic medical services, consultation with specialists, and preventive health information.  Open to all; bring current medical records and list of prescriptions.   For information on preparing for certain medical tests, contact Asian Center at (616) 302-3987 or email the.ac@asian-center.org  At St. Mary Magdalene Church, 1213 52^nd St, SE, Kentwood.

 

Sat, Sept 10, 5 pm – 9 pm: Le Style de Vie fundraiser for Center for Women in Transition: wine tasting, fashion show, auction, hors d'oeuvres, music.  Hosted by Butch's Dry Dock, Globe Design and Vision, and Studio K Clothing Co.  Tickets $50, from merchants listed here or CWIT website: www.aplaceforwomen.org; (616) 494-1744.  Before the event, there will be a free trunk show (10 am – 4 pm) and champagne reception (4 pm) at Globe (49 East Eighth St).  At Butch's, 44 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

 

Sun, Sept 11, 4 pm:  9/11 Community Interfaith Service of Remembrance, Reflection, and Peacemaking.  Remarks by spiritual leaders of Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Baha'i faiths; readings; music, to commemorate the events of Sept 11, 2001.   Freewill offering.  People wishing to walk together to the service will meet at the Centennial Park gazebo on 10^th St at 3:30 pm.  Sponsored by 10 local religious congregations and four organizations, including ACEH.  At Maas Auditorium, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

ESL CLASSES

(1) Free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are being offered by Sparta/Zeeland Adult Education:  Three levels of instruction, with classes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. An advanced afternoon class is available to study for GED and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). Call 494-8803 for information and registration. Classes are held at Engedi Church in the former K-Mart Plaza, Waverly Road and Chicago Drive, Holland.

(2) Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) ESL classes begin the week of Sept. 12 and will be held every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Martha Miller Center, Hope College, Columbia Ave and 10^th St, Holland.  People interested in classes must attend one of the three orientation meetings (about an hour), to discuss expectations of the class, gather information, and take a placement test (Tues, Aug 23, 10 am; Thurs, Aug 25, 6 pm; or Sat, Aug 27, noon).  Call (616) 392-5058 to sign up.  At LAUP office, Midtown Center, 16^th St between River and Pine, Holland.

(3) Holland Public Schools ESL classes:  Classes begin Mon, Sept 12, with 12 hours per week (4 days), flexible schedule (mornings and evenings), four levels of English.  $20.  Must be 18 years of age or older; picture ID required at registration; registration/testing takes 1 ½ hours.  Registration dates: Tues, Aug 30, 9 am – 2 pm: Thurs, Sept 1, 9 am – 6 pm; Tues, Sept 6, 1 pm – 6 pm; or Thurs, Sept 8, 9 am – 4 pm.  For information, call 494-2618.  Registration and classes held at Van Raalte Tech School, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.  (Para información en español, por favor llame al 494-2639.)

EXHIBIT

Fri, Sept 2 through Nov. 2: "Herencia" ("Heritage"): Exhibit curated by Roli Mancera to celebrate the works of area Hispanic artists.  Artists' reception: Fri, Sept 2, 6 pm to 8 pm:  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

In the Community from ACEH: Free ESL Classes

 

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: August 16, 2011

"My least favorite phrase in the English language is 'I don't care.'" … James Caan.

 

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

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW for free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes by Sparta/Zeeland Adult Education.  Three levels of instruction are offered, with classes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. An advanced afternoon class is available to study for GED and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). 

Call 494-8803 for information and registration. Classes are held at Engedi Church in the former K-Mart Plaza, Waverly Road and Chicago Drive, Holland

In the Community from ACEH August 15

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: August 15, 2011

 

"As long as there is poverty in the world I can never be rich, even if I have a billion dollars.  As long as diseases are rampant and millions of people in this world cannot expect to live more than twenty-eight or thirty years, I can never be totally healthy even if I just got a good checkup at Mayo Clinic.  I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the way our world is made.  No individual or nation can stand out boasting of being independent.  We are interdependent." … Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

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, please 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, and see video testimonials at our new Facebook group page: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  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, 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.

 

 

Wed,  Aug 17, 7 pm: Fourth annual Iftar (family feast held after sunset and prayers during Ramadan), co-sponsored by Fountain Street Church and Masjid Tawheed (Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute) of Grand Rapids.  Includes tour of the mosque and questions-and-answers about Ramadan and Muslim religious life.  Tickets $10 adults, $5 children younger than 12.  Reservations required, by calling Fountain Street Church at (616) 459-8386.  At the Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute, 3321 East Paris, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Aug 18, 11 am to 4 pm: 2011 Project Homeless Connect, for people who are homeless or facing a housing crisis.  Offers free services (school supplies, personal care items, child ID cards, diabetes screening, vision screening including certificate for eyeglasses, blood pressure checks) and assistance of MichiganWorks!, veterans services, and foreclosure prevention. Free lunch from 11 am to 2 pm.  Children welcome.  Call Laura Herrick at Community Action House for information: (616) 738-1170, ext. 116.  Hosted by Ottawa Area Housing Coalition.  At Midtown Center, 96 West 15^th St, Holland.

 

 

Fri,  Aug 19, 7 pm: "A Summer Night Rendezvous" fundraising event to benefit Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center's human services programs in the community.  Includes hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and wine tasting.  Tickets $50, or $300 for a corporate table for six people.. Call LLOC at (616) 499-4872.  At Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122^nd Ave, Fennville.

 

 

Fri, Aug 19, 7 pm:  PFLAG meeting, featuring brief play "Dearly Beloved" with Walker Glass and Deborah Noe Schakel, directed by Kay Hubbard, and presentation by Marc Adams, organizer of HeartStrong, a social justice organization "providing hope and help to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students who are persecuted in religious educational institutions."  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Sat, Aug 20: 10 am:  United Multicultural Community Parade and Grand Rapids Public Schools Party in the Park:  Free event "promotes a spirit of community pride while fostering an appreciation and awareness of diverse ethnic backgrounds."  Parade starts at 10 am from Madison to Martin Luther King Park (1 mile); GRPS Party in the Park is from 10:45 am to 1 pm.  Free lunch, backpacks and school supplies, prizes, games with community partner booths.  Sponsored by Chemical Bank, GRPS, Experience Grand Rapids, and others.  Contact www.paradegr.com

 

Sat, Aug 20, 11 am to 1 pm: Salsa Showdown.  Contest to choose best mild, hot, inferno, and fruit salsas prepared by individuals and organizations, with prizes awarded.   Tickets for public salsa tasting, $3.  Entry fees for amateur salsa makers, $20; professionals, $25.  Contestants check in at 8 am, salsa preparation 9 – 11 am.  Judges' and public tasting begins at 11 am.  To enter contest, register at www.salsashowdown.org (by 5 pm, Tues, Aug 16).  At Holland Farmers Market, Pine Ave at 8^th St, Holland.

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD

Fri, Sept 9: All-day conference: MI Response to Hate 2011, presented by the Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.  Plenary speakers: Rick Eaton, Simon Wiesenthal Center and Snider Social Action Institute; Jamie Nabozny, Safe School advocate and survivor; Sylvia Maria Guerrero, mother, advocate, activist.  Concurrent workshops: Hate Crimes and the Law;  How to Work with the 'Media'; Bias By-The-Numbers; Offender Profile: The person behind the offense; Social Media and the Internet.  No charge. For information and registration, contact the Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes, www.miaahc.com or (517) 335-3165.  At MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, South Harrison Rd., East Lansing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH August 8

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: August 8, 2011

"Racism, war, and poverty were heavy burdens; to challenge injustice was an easy burden." …Andrew Young, American politician, activist, and pastor.  He has served as mayor of Atlanta, U.S. Congressman, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and president of the National Council of Churches USA.  He was a supporter and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 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, and see video testimonials at our new Facebook group page: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  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. ______________________________________________________________________

 

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.

 

Sat, Aug 13, 9 am: Basic non-violence training, conducted by Jasiu Milanowski of Holland under the auspices of the Michigan Peace Team.  Open to the public.  For information, call 399-4642.  At C3 Exchange, 225 East Exchange Street, Spring Lake.

 

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.

 

 

Wed,  Aug 17, 7 pm: Fourth annual Iftar meal (family feast held after sunset and prayers during Ramadan), co-sponsored by Fountain Street Church and Masjid Tawheed (Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute) of Grand Rapids.  Includes tour of the mosque and questions-and-answers about Ramadan and Muslim religious life.  Tickets $10 adults, $5 children younger than 12.  Reservations required, by calling Fountain Street Church at (616) 459-8386.  At the Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute, 3321 East Paris, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

 

Fri,  Aug 19, 7 pm: "A Summer Night Rendezvous" fundraising event to benefit Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center's human services programs.  Includes hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and wine tasting.  Tickets $50, or $300 for a corporate table for six people.. Call LLOC at (616) 499-4872.  At Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122^nd Ave, Fennville.

 

 

Sat, Aug 20: 10 am:  United Multicultural Community Parade and Grand Rapids Public Schools Party in the Park:  Free event "that promotes a spirit of community pride while fostering an appreciation and awareness of our diverse ethnic backgrounds."  Grand Marshal WZZM 13 morning anchor Jennifer Pascua. Parade starts at 10 am from Madison to Martin Luther King Park (1 mile); GRPS Party in the Park is from 10:45 am to 1 pm.  Free lunch, backpacks and school supplies, prizes, games with community partner booths.  Sponsored by Chemical Bank, GRPS, Experience Grand Rapids, and others.  Contact www.paradegr.com

 

Sat, Aug 20, 11 am to 1 pm: Salsa Showdown.  Contest to choose best mild, hot, inferno, and fruit salsas prepared by individuals and organizations, with prizes awarded.   Tickets for public salsa tasting, $3.  Entry fees for amateur salsa makers, $20; professionals, $25.  Contestants check in at 8 am, salsa preparation 9 – 11 am.  Judges' and public tasting begins at 11 am.  To enter contest, register at www.salsashowdown.org (by 5 pm, Tues, Aug 16).  At Holland Farmers Market, Pine Ave at 8^th St, Holland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH August 1

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: August 1, 2011

 

"There are no random acts...We are all connected...You can no more separate one life from another than you can separate a breeze from the wind..."  Author and Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom

 

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

 

 

TONIGHT, 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.

 

 

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Aug 1, 7 pm:  Holland Is Ready meeting.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 2: 8 am to 8 pm: Primary election for two seats on the Holland City Council.  There are three candidates for 2^nd Ward councilman (Victor Orozco, Jay Peters, Gerardo Tonini) and three for an at-large seat (Wayne Klomparens, Scott Troeger, Ron Chavez).  The top two vote-getters for each seat will run in the November election.  If someone receives 50 percent plus 1 of the primary vote for either 2^nd Ward or at-large, he will win that seat.

 

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.

 

 

Wed,  Aug 17, 7 pm: Fourth annual Iftar meal (family feast held after sunset and prayers during Ramadan), co-sponsored by Fountain Street Church and Masjid Tawheed (Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute) of Grand Rapids.  Includes tour of the mosque and questions-and-answers about Ramadan and Muslim religious life.  Tickets $10 adults, $5 children younger than 12.  Reservations required, by calling Fountain Street Church at (616) 459-8386.  At the Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute, 3321 East Paris, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

 

Fri,  Aug 19, 7 pm: "A Summer Night Rendezvous" fundraising event to benefit Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center's human services programs.  Includes hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and wine tasting.  Tickets $50, or $300 for a corporate table for six people.. Call LLOC at (616) 499-4872.  At Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122^nd Ave, Fennville.

 

 

 

…CALLING ALL GOLFERS!…

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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.