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Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony | P.O. Box 3007 | Holland, | MI | 49422-3007 |
Monday, October 31, 2011
In the Community from ACEH October 31, 2011
In the Communty from ACEH October 31, 2011
From the In the Community: October 31, 2011 "Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one." … Author Jane Howard. ACEH sends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Rebecca "Becky" Arenas, who died on Saturday, October 29, at age 76. She was a leader and a great contributor to this community in so many ways, including serving on the ACEH board from 2005 to 2009. Herb and Ann Weller This information is provided by the Tues, Nov 1, 6 pm: Interfaith Celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, with West Wed, Nov 2, 7 pm: Film, "The Taqwacores," with lecture by director Eyad Zahra; part of Migrations of Islam project with 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding. Chronicles a Muslim punk rock scene and examines complexities of being young and Muslim in Wed, Nov 2, 7 pm: Documentary: "The Klan in Fri, Nov 4, 7 pm: Annual Community Dinner of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP); includes silent auction, reception, music, dancing. $35 per person, $280 per table. Pay online at www.laup.org or contact juan.alfaro@laup.org, (616) 594-7194. At Fri, Nov 4, noon to 1:30 pm: Workshop led by Carmen Kucinich, victim specialist with the FBI, on "Human Trafficking: Sat, Nov. 5, 10 am to 4 pm: Native American Culture Day: traditional stories, games, crafts; learn about Native American regalia, dance, and music. Museum admission fee. www.grmuseum.org. At Sat, Nov 5, 7 pm to 9 pm: Mon, Nov 7 – Sat, Nov 12, 7:30 pm: South African film, "Life Above All," based on novel "Chanda's Secrets" by Allan Stratton. After her baby sister dies, 12-year-old Chanda becomes the "glue" that holds her family together; PG-13; parental discretion advised. $6; $5 for seniors and students. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 Wed, Nov 9, 7 pm: GRCC Diversity Lecture Series: Maziar Bahari, journalist, filmmaker, former political prisoner in Fri, Nov 11, 5 pm to 7 pm: Conversation with Kerry Eleveld, journalist, senior fellow at EqualityMatters.org. Flatbreads, cash bar. Tickets $35 in advance online at www.progressivewomenalliance.org/index.asp?lt=holland-eleveld or by personal check or credit card at door; cash payments not accepted. Sponsored by Progressive Women's Fri, Nov 11, 7 pm: General meeting of the Sat, Nov 12, 9 am to 5 pm: 3rd annual holiday arts and crafts bazaar of
Monday, October 24, 2011
In the Community from ACEH October 24, 2011
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Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony | P.O. Box 3007 | Holland, | MI | 49422-3007 |
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
ACEH "In the Community" 1 for 10/11/11
From the
In the Community: October 11, 2011
"A good motivation is what is needed: compassion without dogmatism, without complicated philosophy; just understanding that others are human brothers and sisters and respecting their human rights and dignities. That we humans can help each other is one of our unique human capacities." … Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
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 us on Facebook: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony or website or call 392-5086.
DEAR READERS OF "In the Community": The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) hopes this weekly email of events is useful to you. If you are an ACEH member, thank you, and you will receive a reminder when's it's time to renew.
If you aren't a member, please consider joining to support "In the Community," our monthly newsletter, and programs like "Bullying" on October 14. ACEH partners with community groups and events to increase cross-cultural awareness and appreciation for diversity in West Michigan.
It's easy to join. Go to the ACEH website www.harmonyalliance.org and click on Join Us, paying through PayPal. Or mail a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, P.O. Box 3007, Holland, 49422. Or join at any ACEH meeting or social event. Dues are $20/yr for an individual ($35 2/yrs); $30/yr for a family ($50 2/yrs.), $40/yr for a nonprofit organization; $75/yr for a business. Instead of paying dues, you may make a pledge of service to ACEH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Thurs, Oct 13, 11:30 am: Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) hosts Margaret Regan, author of "The Death of Josseline: Immigration Stories from the Arizona Borderlands." Covers humanitarian issues and
Thurs, Oct 13, 6 pm: Hispanic Heritage Month event. Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education in collaboration with La Raza Unida. At
Fri, Oct 14, noon: Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) luncheon and program with author Margaret Regan. Visit www.jfonwestmichigan.org to RSVP and for more information. At
Fri, Oct 14, 6:30 pm social hour, 7 pm dinner : Freedom Fund banquet of the
Sat, Oct 15, 10 am to noon: Family activity day for "Viva la Vida Festival": make sugar skulls and crafts. www.hollandarts.org At Holland Area Arts Council,
Sat, Oct 15 to Nov 1: Help create a community ofrenda for "Viva la Vida Festival." Events sponsored by Holland Area Arts Council, Latin Americans United for Progress, Holland Museum, and Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival. www.hollandarts.org At Holland Area Arts Council,
Mon, Oct 17, 7 pm and 8:30 pm: Premier performances of play, "Vision of a New Life," by Max Bush, about Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte,
Thurs, Oct 20, 7 pm: "The Hijabi Monologues." Muslim-American women's "humorous, serious, heartfelt" stories. Free, open to public, parental discretion advised. In conjunction with Migrations of Islam project of
Fri, Oct 21, 6 pm: Start of 5-day Founders Festival: Community party celebrates bicentennial of birth (Oct 17) of Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, who founded
Fri, Oct 21, 7 pm: Documentary film, "Return to
Sat, Oct 22, various times, locations, continuation of Founders Festival: At Herrick District Library: 10 am storytelling; 11 am and 1 pm, Van Raalte-themed play "Vision of a New Life." At Hope College Graves Hall, 10 am and 2 pm: Dutch films. At
For information on these and other events, go to www.dutchheritagewestmichigan.com
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SOUGHT
The Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center (LLOC) is seeking applications for a full-time, salaried executive director who will represent LLOC to funders, partners, community, organizations, and local, state, and federal entities; be responsible for overall leadership of the agency, program development, grant writing, recruit/train staff and volunteers; manage daily operations; develop community relations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in social work, nonprofit management, business, or related field. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. Strong commitment to underserved populations of community; strong negotiating and diplomatic skills; experience in forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning; demonstrated success in fundraising and grant writing. To appy: Submit cover letter, salary history, resume to Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center, Inc.; attn: Lu Reyes, executive director;
Monday, October 03, 2011
In the Community from ACEH October 3
From the
In the Community: October 3, 2011
"Ecidujrep is prejudice spelled backward. Either way, it makes no sense." … Unknown.
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 us on Facebook: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony or website or call 392-5086.
Tues, Oct 4, 6:30 pm to 8:50 pm: Start of 8-week Holland First program to "understand our community through the eyes of diversity." Explore personal leadership and cultural concerns and focus on area programs and resources (history, business, community resources, law enforcement, government, education, art/culture). Free, facilitated by Dante Villarreal. Sponsored by
Tues, Oct 4, and Wed, Oct 5: "Exploring Islam,"
Thurs, Oct 6, 6:30 pm: Immigration Information meeting about the new federal deportation policy. Presented by attorney Meghan Moore of Avanti Law Group; sponsored by Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center (LLOC) and Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). Call Tino Reyes at LLOC, 499-4872, or Juan Alfaro at LAUP, 594-7109. At St. Francis de
Fri, Oct 7, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Family night to make little macramé skeletons, as part of Viva la Vida! Celebrating Day of the Dead, Hispanic Heritage celebration co-sponsored by Holland Area Arts Council, Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival, Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP), Ambrose Collective, and
Sat, Oct 8, 10 am to 2 pm: Free workshop at which volunteer attorneys and law students will help legal permanent residents, 18 or older, complete citizenship applications (other eligibility requirements apply also). Call (269) 492-7196 for information on what papers to bring to workshop. Sponsored by
Thurs, Oct 13, 11:30 am: Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) hosts Margaret Regan, author of "The Death of Josseline: Immigration Stories from the
Thurs, Oct 13, 6 pm: Hispanic Heritage Month event. Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education in collaboration with La Raza Unida. At
Fri, Oct 14, noon: Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) luncheon and program with author Margaret Regan. Visit www.jfonwestmichigan.org to RSVP and for more information. At
Fri, Oct 14, 7 pm: "Bullying." General meeting of the
Fri, Oct 14, 6:30 pm social hour, 7 pm dinner : Freedom Fund banquet of the
Sat, Oct 15, 5 pm to 9 pm: "Taste of
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