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From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: November 14, 2011

 

"The divide of race has been America's constant curse.  Each new wave of immigrants gives new targets to old prejudices.  Prejudice and contempt, cloaked in the pretense of religious or political conviction, are no different.  They nearly destroyed us in the past.  They plague us still...."   Bill Clinton, 42^nd U.S. President, 1992-2001.

 

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.

Please help support ACEH.  If you are already a member, you will receive an email reminder when your membership is expiring.  If you haven't joined—yet—we hope you will consider it.  Dues are $20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses.  You can pay at the website www.harmonyalliance.org/Join with PayPal, or send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007, or sign up at any ACEH meeting or social event.  THANKS!  ¡GRACIAS!

Tues, Nov 15, 7 pm: Film, "Discovering the Dutch," with Sandy Mortimer; features 9 of the 12 Netherlands provinces. $7.  At Evergreen Commons, State St. at Michigan Ave, Holland.

Wed, Nov 16, 6 pm: Presentation, "Defining Cultural Identity Within: the Native American Context in 2011," by Lorraine "Punkin" Shananaquet of the Pottawatomi (the Gun Lake) Tribe; she will speak about the tribe's history in the context of legal action opposing the Gun Lake Casino in Wayland.  Free, open to the public.  Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education in conjunction with national Native American Heritage Month.  At Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

Thurs, Nov 17, 11:30 am to 1 pm: Soup For All lunch to help the homeless in Ottawa County.  $10 per person; $5 with Hope College student ID.  Proceeds to Homelessness Prevention Endowment of Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation. At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave at 8^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Nov 17, 5:30 pm reception, 6:45 pm dinner: Dutch-American 2011 Heritage Day celebration.  Speaker: Russell Shorto, author of "The Island at the Center of the World."  Traditional Dutch dinner.  Tickets $15.  Reservations at (616) 726-8010 or info@wmdutch-americanheritage.com  At Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Drive, Hudsonville.

 

Thurs, Nov 17, 6:30 pm: Film, "A People's History of the LGBTQ Community in Grand Rapids," discussion; a project of Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy, co-sponsored by GVSU's LGBT Resource Center and Kutsche Office of Local History.  At GVSU Loosemore Auditorium, 122 East DeVos Center, 401 W Fulton, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Nov 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm: Warming Hearts & Homes Vendor Expo; please bring donations of blankets, hats and mittens for people in need in the community.  At Posies, Plans & Pics + Pastries, 412 West 24^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Nov 18, 7 pm, support group; 8 pm program: Monthly PFLAG meeting with interactive program, "Memories," led by Judy Parr.  Bring a snack to share.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Sat, Nov 19, 7 pm: "Images: A Reflection of Cultures": Music, dance, skits, and other presentations by international students at Hope College.  Sponsored by Office of International Education.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Sun, Nov 20, 6 pm:  13^th annual Transgendered Day of Remembrance (TDOR); response to names of the fallen; keynote message from educator and activist Julie Nemecek. Networking/social time follows. Email a.gathering.of.hope@gmail.com   At Plymouth United Church of Christ, 4010 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon, Nov 21, 7-8:30 pm: Grand Rapids Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with common theme of gratitude across many cultures and faith traditions.  Freewill offering will benefit the cathedral's outreach clothing center.  (616) 617-2694 or interfaith.thanksgiving.gr@gmail.com

At Cathedral of St. Andrew,  

 

Tues, Nov 29, 7 pm: Community discussion on Great Michigan Read book selection, "The Arc of Justice." Discussion leader is Dr. Fred Johnson, associate professor of history at Hope College.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

 

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

The Center of African American Art and History will hold its grand opening in Holland on January 16, 2012 (the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr), at 21 West 16^th Street.

 

The museum will feature exhibits and commemorations of history-making events; Dr. King and his life story; history of African Americans in Holland; the underground railroad; replicas of a slave ship and life on a cotton plantation; what African Americans are contributing today, and much more.  The CAAAH is seeking charter members at various contribution levels.  Please call director Ruth Coleman at (616) 836-8559 or go to www.caaahholland.org

 

 

Save the Date:  ACEH Holiday Potluck is Saturday, Dec. 3

 

The annual ACEH Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party starts at 5 pm, Saturday, December 3, at First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10^th St, Holland.  Lots of fun, family activities, great food.  Please bring a dish to share, from your own culture, and a nonperishable item for a local food bank.  ACEH supplies beverages and table service.

 

There will be Magic by Maciek, balloon animals by Kim Romero, clay art by Annie Olson, crafts, special activities, AND a wonderful silent auction of restaurant gift cards, original art, jewelry, books signed by the author, baskets of products, specialty items, and more.

 

Invite your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, new residents in the community.