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

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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, 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.