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In the Community from ACEH October 24, 2011 |
Greetings!
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
"There's so much importance in honoring your everyday hero. It doesn't take money. It doesn't take connections. What matters is that people get involved." ...Actress Debi Mazar
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 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 offers you useful information about area multicultural and diversity events. Please help support ACEH and its publications, community meetings, outreach, and advocacy for justice, equal opportunity, and cross-cultural awareness in West Michigan. If you are already an ACEH member, thank you, and you will receive an email reminder when it's time to renew. If you aren't a member yet, please consider joining us. It's easy--there are three ways to become a member: (1) Go to the ACEH website www.harmonyalliance.org and click on Join Us, paying through PayPal. (2) Or mail a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, P.O. Box 3007, Holland, 49422. (3) 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!
TODAY, Mon, Oct 24 and Tues, Oct 25: International conference "Albertus C. Van Raalte: Leader and Liaison," with scholars from U.S. and the Netherlands. Organized by A.C. Van Raalte Institute with support from Netherland-American Foundation and others. Free to the public. (Conference continues in the Netherlands Nov 3-4.) (616) 395-7678 or www.hope.edu/vri. At Hope College Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
TONIGHT, Mon, Oct 24, 7 pm: Holland is Ready meeting, with Jon Hoadley, director of the Unity Michigan Coalition; he managed the successful "One Kalamazoo" campaign for a nondiscrimination ordinance in that city. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Sat, Oct 29, 6 pm to 10 pm: Viva la Vida Festival, celebrating the Day of the Dead, in which people, particularly in Mexico, honor their ancestors. Costumed procession starts at the Arts Council and ends at the Holland Armory. Bring your family and enjoy music, dancing, food; costumes encouraged. Presented by Holland Area Arts Council, LAUP, Holland Museum, Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival. www.hollandarts.org At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland. (The Armory is on 9th St between River and Central.) NOTE: Until Nov 1, people can contribute photos of deceased relatives, and objects meaningful to them, to the community ofrenda at the Holland Area Arts Council.
Sat, Oct 29, 7 pm to 9 pm: Holland is Ready mixer "to increase community spirit and unity." RSVP needed to plan for food. hollandisready@gmail.com At Blue House Bistro, 220 West 8th St, Holland.
Wed, Nov 2, 7 pm: Film, "The Taqwacores," with lecture by director Eyad Zahra; part of Migrations of Islam project in conjunction with the 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding. Chronicles a Muslim punk rock scene and examines the complexities of being young and Muslim in modern-day United States. www.gvsu.edu/artscalendar At GVSU Pew Grand Rapids campus, Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center. 401 West Fulton, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Nov 4, 7 pm (RSVP by Fri, Oct 28): 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 Jubilee Midtown Center, second floor auditorium, 96 West 15th, Holland.
Mon, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 12, 7:30 pm: South African film, "Life Above All," based on international award-winning novel "Chanda's Secrets" by Allan Stratton. After the death of her baby sister, 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 East 8th St, Holland.
Wed, Nov 9, 7 pm: Grand Rapids Community College Diversity Lecture Series: Maziar Bahari, journalist, filmmaker, former political prisoner in Iran: "Then They Came for Me: A Family's Story of Love, Captivity, and Survival." www.fountainstreet.org
Fri, Nov 11, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. "Life Along the Border," by Hope College student and Border Studies program participant Yessenia Aguirre. Public is invited. www.harmonyalliance.org At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Save the Date: Annual ACEH Holiday Party is December 3
Fun, cultural sharing, family activities, amazing food-it's all at the Annual Holiday Party of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). And there's more: a silent auction of goods and services contributed by local individuals and businesses, Magic by Maciek, balloon animals by Kim Romero, clay art by Annie Olson, crafts. Please bring a dish to share from your ethnic background and nonperishable items for a local food bank. ACEH provides beverages and table service. At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th Street, Holland.
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