From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." ... Albert Schweitzer
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 websiteor 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!
TONGHT, Mon, Nov 28, 7 pm: Holland is Ready meeting. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
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.
Wed, Nov 30, 6 pm to 8 pm: Opening session of First-time Homebuyer Education workshop: "Budgeting and Property Taxes." Dec 7: "Real Estate and Home Inspections." Dec 14: "Mortgage and Insurance." Sponsored by Community Action House. For information, contact Gwen Robles, (616) 738-1170, ext 123; grobles@communityactionhouse.org or Andrea Fantin, ext 113; afantin@communityactionhouse.org At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136th Ave, Holland.
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Sat, Dec 3, 5 pm to 8:30 pm: Annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).
Please bring a dish to share, from your own heritage, and a nonperishable food or personal hygiene item for a local food bank. ACEH provides beverages and table service.
Activities include Hoppin' Boppin' Table Mixer; Magic by Maciek; clay art by Annie Olson; balloon animals by Kim Romero; music; more.
There will be a silent auction of goods and services from local businesses and individuals: restaurant and business gift cards; art; a piñata; bicycle helmet; international gift bag; theater and symphony tickets; books signed by the author, including "Roots" by Alex Haley; much more. 396-2201 or www.harmonyalliance.org At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th Street (use 9th Street entrance), Holland.
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Sun, Dec 4, 3 pm to 5 pm: Benefit for Mothers Trust Mothers Place, with a wide variety of music, including kirtans, baghans, jazz, classical, space music, peace chants in Sanskrit; concludes with Peace Drumming (all are welcome to bring own drums). Donations of $5 or more. At 6676 122nd Ave, Ganges.
Tues, Dec 6, 4 pm to 5:30 pm: Display of Hope College Phelps Scholars' research posters around the theme "Creating Community Together," with students addressing topics that involve creating community across difference. Public is invited. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY
The Center of African American Art and History (CAAAH) will hold its grand opening in Holland on January 16, 2012 (the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr), at 21 West 16th 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
