In the Community January 16

IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH JANUARY 16, 2012: MLK Events, Social Justice Awards, Korean New Year, More

 

 "The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood." … Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Baptist minister and civil rights leader, born January 15, 1929; assassinated at age 39 on April 4, 1968.

 

Herb and Ann

 

Please help support ACEH.  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!

 

 

TODAY, Mon, Jan 16, 10 am until 2 pm: Grand opening of The Center of African American Art and History (CAAAH) (the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr).  Features gallery, exhibits and commemorations of history-making events.  $5 fee for grand opening.  The CAAAH also seeks charter members at various contribution levels. Call Ruth Coleman at (616) 836-8559 or go to www.caaahholland.org  At 21 West 16^th St, Holland.

 

TODAY, Mon, Jan 16, 11 am:  Dr. King Celebration and Commemoration Peace March; introduction by Kim Harris; film excerpt of "I Have a Dream" speech; African American National Anthem; march around campus. Open to all.  395-4600. At student lounge, Davenport College Holland campus, 643 South Waverly, Holland.

 

TODAY, Mon, Jan 16, 12:30 pm: Calvin College January series: "Mobilizing Hope: Faith-inspired Activism for a Post-Civil Rights Generation," by Adam Taylor, author of "Mobilizing Hope," lessons from the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and other social movements.  Video presentation at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Jan 16, 5:30 pm (candlelight march); 6 pm (memorial service): Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight March and Memorial Service: "Breaking the Silence" keynote address by Pastor E. Wayne Coleman; music, litany, poetry.  A community potluck follows;  bring a cultural dish to share. Freewill offering for The Center of African American Art and History.  (616) 392-2919.  March starts at Rosa Parks Green, East 19^th and College Ave, and ends at Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20^th St, Holland.

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Jan 16, 6:30 pm: Documentary, "Little Rock Central High: 50 Years Later," and dialogue around issues of injustice and racial inequality.  Sponsored by Heights of Hope community organization.  At Calvary Reformed Church, 995 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Jan 17, 5:30 pm volunteer fair; 7 pm film: Documentary, "Freedom Riders," discussion with producer; "How a civil rights group challenged segregation in interstate transport in the South in 1961."  Free with donation of a school supply item.  799-7819; wmacollaborative@gmail.com.  At Celebration Cinema North, 2121 Celebration Dr, NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Wed, Jan 18, 11 am: Civil Rights Commemorative March honoring individuals and groups that have worked to advance civil rights and social justice.  On Hope College campus, starting at the anchor at Graves Hall, College Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Jan 18, 7 pm:  Presentation of 2011 Social Justice Awards by Holland Human Relations Commission and City Council to Holland is Ready, Ourstreet/Neighborhood Liaison Programs, and Ready for School Initiative; Youth Award to Timmy Kim; first Distinguished Community Service Award to Rebecca "Becky" Arenas.  At City Hall, 270 S River, Holland.

 

Thurs, Jan 19, 12:30 pm: Calvin College January Series: "The Future of the New Middle East," by Reza Aslan, Iranian-born scholar, author, and professor.  Video presentation at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

Fri, Jan 20, 7 pm:  Program, Journey to Acceptance, by Holland/Lakeshore PFLAG, illustrating the phases LGBT persons and their families often go through as they move from awareness to coming out to acceptance and activism.  All are welcome; bring a snack to share.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Sat, Jan 21, 3 pm-5 pm: Korean New Year Celebration: Chicago Korean Dancing Company, Chung's Black Belt Tae-Kwon-Do, and Maciek's Magic Show.  Free admission. Contact Dr. John Kim, Holland Korean Church, 795-8047 or 392-2635.  At Evergreen Commons Auditorium, 480 State St, Holland.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY:  Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) Steps to Success Program, Winter 2012.  Adult education classes, all are bilingual. English as a Second Language, 12 weeks starting Mon, Jan 23, 3 evenings a week; GED Preparation, Wed, Jan 25, 5 to 8 pm; Computer Training, 6-week beginner and intermediate sessions, once a week, starting Jan 23 and 24. Citizenship Preparation, 8-week session meets once a week: orientation Jan 26 at 6 pm or Jan 28 at 10 am; classes start Feb 2.  Contact LAUP at (616) 392-5058 for information and registration.  At 96 West 15^th, Suite 101, Holland.            l

 

LOOKING AHEAD:  10-week Spanish language classes, sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: Level Two Feb 14-Apr 24, 6 to 8 pm, GVSU Holland Meijer campus; Level One, Feb 16-Apr 26, 6 to 8 pm, GVSU Holland Meijer campus; Level One Feb 16-Apr 26, 6 – 8 pm, Grand Haven High School.  Information and registration at www.ethnicdiversity.org

 

 

 

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