In the Communty from ACEH October 31, 2011

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

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 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.

Tues, Nov 1, 6 pm: Interfaith Celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, with West Michigan Hindu Temple.  Special foods, music, culture, dancing.  $10 adults, $5 children under 12, free for ages up to 2.  Limited seating; admission by reservation. (616) 459-8386 or email kjordan@fountainstreet.org  At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids.

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 U.S. today.  www.gvsu.edu/artscalendar   At GVSU, Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center. 401 West Fulton, Grand Rapids.

 

Wed, Nov 2, 7 pm:  Documentary: "The Klan in Michigan" examines the history of the Ku Klux Klan in this state, with speaker Dr. David Schock.  (616) 846-5770. At Spring Lake District Library, 123 E. Exchange St, Spring Lake.

 

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 Jubilee Midtown Center, second floor auditorium, 96 West 15^th, Holland.

 

Fri, Nov 4, noon to 1:30 pm: Workshop led by Carmen Kucinich, victim specialist with the FBI, on "Human Trafficking: West Michigan" (victims are trafficked by force, fraud, or coercion for the purposes of labor or sexual exploitation): What it looks like here and signs someone may be trafficking.  For people working with human services, schools, and faith-based organizations, and community members. Call (616) 331-2748 or email womenctr@gvsu.edu to reserve a space.  Bring own lunch.  At GVSU Meijer campus, 515 S. Waverly, Holland.

 

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 Grand Rapids Public Museum, 272 Pearl St, NW, Grand Rapids.

 

 

Sat, Nov 5, 7 pm to 9 pm: Holland is Ready mixer "to increase community spirit and unity."  RSVP to hollandisready@gmail.com  At Blue House Bistro, 220 West 8^th St, Holland.

 

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 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Nov 9, 7 pm: GRCC 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  At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St, NE, Grand Rapids.

 

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 Alliance to support LGBT equality in Ottawa County.  At City Flats Hotel, 61 East 7^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Nov 11, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  "Yearning to Breathe Free: An Examination and Reclamation of Lady Liberty's Promise," by members of La Raza Unida, an organization of Hope College Hispanic students.  Presentaton examines how the immigration issue is presented in schools, elsewhere.  Everyone is welcome.  www.harmonyalliance.org  or 392-5086.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

                       

Sat, Nov 12, 9 am to 5 pm: 3^rd annual holiday arts and crafts bazaar of Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center; proceeds will support agency programs.  (616) 499-4872.  At St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church multipurpose room, 195 West 13^th St, Holland.