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.