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 10th and 11th 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 122nd 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 8th St, Holland.
