In the Community January 23, 2012 Many people from the Lunar Year, the Year of the Dragon, this week. 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! Fri, Jan 27, 3 pm to 4 pm: Tour of Masjid Al Taweed Mosque. Free. Part of area's 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding. At Mon, Jan 30, 7 pm: Second annual Schregardus Lecture by Gene and Sandra Fisher: "An Exciting Educational Partnership: Embracing the Challenge of Disbelief," telling the story of the Watts Learning Center, an inner-city Los Angeles charter school that provides high-quality, high-standards learning to 350 children. Gene Fisher is president of the Center's board of directors and Sandra Fisher is executive director. Sponsored by the Phelps Scholars of Tues, Jan 31, 6:30 pm jazz, 7 pm readings: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series, with Tues, Jan 31, 7 pm: Travel film, "It's Great! Sun, Feb 5, 6 pm: Documentary film, "Papers," which outlines the challenges facing undocumented youth as they approach age 18. Everyone is welcome to attend. Sponsored by Hope Church. (616) 298-8171. At Hope Church Commons, Fri, Feb 10, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) to observe Black History Month. Film, "A Time for Justice: Fri, Feb 24, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm (includes breakfast and box lunch): Annual Community Forum of Partners for a Racism-Free Community: "Expect Equality." Speaker is Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racism writers and educators in the CLASSES, INSTITUTE (1) 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 15th, (2) 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 (3) 8-week Institute for Racial Healing, Tuesdays, Feb 28 through April 24, 3 to 5 pm. Through facilitated dialogue and activities, participants learn, share, and process within a multicultural group and examine the inheritance of our history, institutionalized racism, contemporary bias, and ways to be an ally in healing racial divides. $100 per person; financial hardship scholarships available. Register by phone at (616) 846-9074 or online at www.ethnicdiversity.org. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, FEB. 10. Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity . THE The Center, located at Monday: By appointment only Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10 am to 2 pm Friday: By appointment only Saturday: 11 am to 2 pm Sunday: Closed For information, go to the website www.caaahholland.org or call (616) 836-8559.
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The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony serves the greater Holland Michigan area.
