In the Community May 29: Summit on Race and Inclusion, Juneteenth, PRIDE Events

I     Dear (Contact First Name),        In the Community May 29, 2012 A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony      "Civilization is the process in which one gradually increases the number of people included in the term 'we' or 'us' and at the same time decreases those labeled 'you' or 'them' until that category has no one left in it." ... U.S. archaeologist Howard Winters (1923-94).    ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected. "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org/Events      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!     Tues, May 29, 7 pm: Follow-up Educational/Racism Forum "to address racial disparities within our schools and communities." The Forum "will address challenges and create long-term solutions for a vibrant and sustainable community." Facilitators are Rev. Wayne Coleman at (616) 212-3403 or wayne465@yahoo.com and Ruth Coleman at (616) 836-8559 or ruthcoleman@caaahholland.org. At Center of African American Art and History (CAAAH), 21 West 16th St, Holland.   Wed, May 31, 4 pm: Rally for National Day of Action to Keep Immigrant Families Together; sponsored by AIR, Alliance for Immigrants Rights and Reform Michigan. At Justice for Our Neighbors, 207 East Fulton, Grand Rapids.   Mon, June 4, 3 pm to 4:30 pm: ALIVE! Group, conversation and connections for women with disabilities. 396-5326. At Disabliity Network/Lakeshore offices, 426 Century Lane, Holland.   Tues, June 5, 7:45 am to 3:30 pm: 8th Summit on Race and Inclusion. Keynote speakers Terry Keleher and Dr. David Anderson; breakout sessions on internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and structural levels of bias and their effects. $30 includes lunch. Register now at www.ethnicdiversity.org. Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, with many collaborating organizations, including ACEH. At Hope College Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland. ---Volunteers needed: (1) Mon, June 4, 5 to 7 pm at Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College and 12th, to assemble registration packets and name tags; (2) Tues, June 5, 7:30 to 8:30 AM, to help with registration; also at Dimnent Memorial Chapel. Contact: admin@ethnicdiversity.org   Sun, June 10, 1 pm to 7 pm: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Part of Juneteenth Celebration (see also June 15 and 16). $50 adults, $30 high school students. Contact: nett54davis@gmail.com At Boys and Girls Club, 581 Riley St, Holland.   Tues, June 12, 7 pm reception, 8 pm performance: Partners for a Racism-Free Community fundraiser "Unplugged," with food, fun, friends and acoustic music by Grand Rapids talent, paying tribute to well-known artists. Cost $25. Register at www.prfc-gr.org Sponsosrships available at (616) 466-6187. At Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1703 Robinson Rd, SE, Grand Rapids.   Wed, June 13, 7 pm: Graduation ceremony for Adelante! America and Mas Adelante! participants in these student programs sponsored by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP).  Contact Robert Jara at roberto.jara@laup.org or (616) 594-7108.  At Midtown Center auditorium, 96 West 15th St, Holland.   Fri, June 15, 6 pm: World premiere of musical romantic comedy film "Jamie and Jessie Are Not Together"; sponsored by West Michigan Pride.  http://westmipride.org/events At Wealthy Theater, 1130 Wealthy St, SE, Grand Rapids.   Fri, June 15, 7:30 pm: Juneteenth Pageant. $20. At Haworth Inn, 225 College Ave, Holland.   Sat, June 16, 1 pm to 7 pm: 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Living in the Fullness of Who We Are: "Inclusiveness in Freedom".   Keynote speaker Eric Foster, Diversity of Inclusion Counsel; entertainment, special guests; MCs Kim Harris, Crystal Hilliard, Angela Cunningham. Free. Cosponsored by Juneteenth Organization of Holland and the City of Holland. At Kollen Park, Lake Macatawa, Holland.   Sat, June 16, 1 pm to 9 pm: 24th annual PRIDE Festival.  info@westmipride.org or call (616) 309-8500.  At Riverside Park, Grand Rapids.   CENTER OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AND HISTORY: SUMMER HOURS CAAAH will be open on Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 pm for walk-ins, and Tuesdays- Saturdays from 10 am to 7 pm for scheduled reservations only.  Schedule your group, family, or an individual tour through the website www.caaahholland.org or call (616) 836-8559.  Current exhibits: Juneteenth; The Haiku Middle Passage; The Amistad; Underground Passages to Freedom.  Free for charter members; $5 for adults; $3 children ages 6-18; free for ages 5 and under.  At 21 West 16th St, Holland.   MIGRANT MENTORING, SUMMER READING PROGRAMS Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance needs volunteers for its Migrant Mentoring Program and Migrant Summer Reading Program. Contact Eunice Ruiz at (616) 846-9074 or email migrant@ethnicdiversity.org   HOLLAND IS READY HOUSING REQUEST Holland Is Ready has hired 4 summer interns and is looking no-cost housing for one of them, a young man in his early 20s.  If you are interested in providing housing or have questions about the intern program, contact Lindsay TerHaar at (616) 212-3537.   JOB OPPORTUNITY Jubilee Ministries, a Holland-based community development organization, seeks a part-time office administrator. Jubilee owns and operates Midtown Center and develops low- to mid-income housing.  Job is 20 hours/week, flexible days and hours, bookkeeper function and miscellaneous clerical work; need accounting background, computer skills, experience with financial reports and statements, organizational skills, ability to work respectfully with a variety of people.  Submit resume and cover letter by 3 pm Wed, May 30, to steve@jubileeministriesinc.com or via fax to (616) 392-3015.                   About Us   Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony P.O. Box 3007 Holland, Michigan 49422-3007 www.harmonyalliance.org aceh@harmonyalliance.org On Facebook: ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (616) 392-5086 or 396-2201

 

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In the Community May 21: ACEH Potluck, WISDOM Women, Community Forum

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In the Community May 21, 2012

A weekly calendar of diversity events

from the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

"If man is to survive, he will have learned to take a delight in the essential differences between men and between cultures. He will learn that differences in ideas and attitudes are a delight, part of life's exciting variety, not something to fear."
… Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991), American screenwriter and producer, creator of Star Trek.

ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected.  "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org/Events

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!

 

Thurs, May 24, 7 pm: "Five Women-Five Journeys" interfaith panel of women from Baha'i, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim faith traditions.  Panelists are from WISDOM (Women's Interfaith Solutions for Dialogue and Outreach in Metro Detroit); they hope to empower women to work for social justice and peace. Free. (616) 842-7980.  At United Methodist Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven.

 

Fri, May 25, 9 am: Coffee and meet-and-greet with the women of WISDOM. (See May 24, above.)  At United Methodist Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven.

 

Fri, May 25, 5:30 pm: The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) general meeting.  Potluck and Hearts in Harmony program to honor our vice-president, Rev. Angela Taylor Perry, who is leaving Holland to return to Kalamazoo.  Please bring a dish to share; ACEH will provide table service and beverages.  392-5086.  At meeting room of Holland Free Health Clinic, south end of Faith Christian Reformed Church parking lot, Michigan Ave at 26^th St, Holland (across from Holland Hospital).

 

Tues, May 29, 7 pm: Follow-up Educational/Racism Forum "to address racial disparities within our schools and communities."  The Forum "will address challenges and create long-term solutions for a vibrant and sustainable community."  Facilitators are Rev. Wayne Coleman at (616) 212-3403 or wayne465@yahoo.com and Ruth Coleman at (616) 836-8559 or ruthcoleman@caaahholland.org.  At Center of African American Art and History (CAAAH), 21 West 16^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, June 4, 3 pm to 4:30 pm: ALIVE! Group, conversation and connections for women with disabilities.  396-5326.  At Disabliity Network/Lakeshore offices, 426 Century Lane, Holland.

 

 

 

 

 

Tues, June 5, 7:45 am to 3:30 pm: 8^th Summit on Race and Inclusion.  Keynote speakers Terry Keleher and Dr. David Anderson; breakout sessions on internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and structural levels of bias and their effects.  $30 includes lunch.  Register now at www.ethnicdiversity.org; those who wait to register may have limited options for the breakout sessions.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, with many collaborating organizations, including ACEH.  At Hope College Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

---Volunteers needed: (1) Mon, June 4, 5 to 7 pm at Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College and 12^th, to assemble registration packets and name tags; (2) Tues, June 5, 7:30 to 8:30 AM, to help with registration; also at Dimnent Memorial Chapel.  Contact: admin@ethnicdiversity.org

 

Sun, June 10, 1 pm to 7 pm:  3 on 3 Basketball Tournament.  Part of Juneteenth Celebration (see also June 15 and 16).  $50 adults, $30 high school students.  Contact: nett54davis@gmail.com  At Boys and Girls Club, 581 Riley St, Holland.

 

Tues, June 12, 7 pm reception, 8 pm performance:  Partners for a Racism-Free Community fundraiser "Unplugged," with food, fun, friends and acoustic music by Grand Rapids talent, paying tribute to well-known artists.  Cost $25.  Register at www.prfc-gr.org  Sponsosrships available at (616) 466-6187. At Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1703 Robinson Rd, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, June 15, 7:30 pm: Juneteenth Pageant.  $20.  At Haworth Inn, 225 College Ave, Holland.

 

Sat, June 16, 1 pm to 7 pm:  12^th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Living in the Fullness of Who We Are: "Inclusiveness in Freedom".   Keynote speaker Eric Foster, Diversity of Inclusion Counsel; entertainment, special guests; MCs Kim Harris, Crystal Hilliard, Angela Cunningham.

Free.  Cosponsored by Juneteenth Organization of Holland and the City of Holland.  At Kollen Park, Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

STUDENT DANCE OPPORTUNITY

ALL FOR ONE dance program is accepting new students to perform at Maranda's Park Party July 12 at Kollen Park.  Classes run Wednesdays at Holland Area Arts Council from 6 to 8 pm, May 30 -  July 11; mix of hip-hop, zumba, and salsa dance. Students must be at least 12 years old and attend every class.  Cost $25, plus $10 group shirt. (Free for 2012 winter/spring semester students.)  Limited to 15 students, first-come basis.  Register by phone at 298-8895 or email Norma at moonchild1993@yahoo.com

 

MIGRANT MENTORING PROGRAM

Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance needs volunteers for its Migrant Mentoring Program and Migrant Summer Reading Program.  Contact Eunice Ruiz at (616) 846-9074 or email migrant@ethnicdiversity.org

 

In the Community May 14: Community Forums, IRC Festival, TESA

Dear (Contact First Name),        In the Community May 14, 2012 A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony   "To live anywhere in the world today and be against equality because of race or color is like living in Alaska and being against snow." ...Author William Faulkner, in "Essays, Speeches, and Public Letters."   ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected. "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org/Events   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!   Wed, May 16, 11:30 am: "Little Things Mean a Lot: From Micro-inequities to Micro-affirmations," by Sonya Hughes, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community Lunch and Learn series. $25. http://prfc-gr.org/forum_Lunch_Learn%203.htm At Dominican Center, 2025 East Fulton, Grand Rapids.   Wed, May 16, 7 pm: Community forum organized by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance "to provide an opportunity to share concerns for acts and attitudes that conflict with the desires of the Tri-cities community to be a place that genuinely welcomes people of diverse backgrounds." On Tues, May 12, a racially inflammatory statement was written on a wall in a Grand Haven apartment where the maintenance technician is African American. Contact Andre Daley at (616) 846-9074 or aed@ethnicdiversity.org. At Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus, Grand Haven.   Sat, May 19: 10 am to 1 pm, and Sun, May 20, 12:30 to 3 pm: THEM: Images of Separation. Traveling exhibit of 35 images from the Jim Crow Museum at FerrisState University. Not recommended for children under 10.   Group tours can be arranged at other times. (616) 717-5541. At Westminster Presbyterian Church (south dining room off the parking lot), 47 Jefferson St, Grand Rapids.   Sat, May 19, 11 am to 4 pm: Holland International Relations Commission's 4th annual Festival: Celebrating Our Multicultural Connections, with Holland Youth Advisory Council. Music and dance performances, children's activities (face painting, story time, crafts, games), ethnic food vendors, handmade crafts for sale by Las Comadritas, information tables by local nonprofits, and HYAC's first Teen Market Day. Pinata at 2:30 pm. ACEH is a contributing sponsor. Free admission. For more information, contact Al Serrano at (616) 355-1322 or a.serrano@cityofholland.com. At Kollen Park at Lake Macatawa, Holland.   Sat, May 19, 7 to 10 pm: Alternative Prom for LGBTQ high school students and allies. For information or to RSVP email altpromgr@aol.com At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids.   Thurs, May 24, 7 pm: "Five Women-Five Journeys" interfaith panel discussion; includes women from Baha'i, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim faith traditions. Panelists are from WISDOM (Women's Interfaith Solutions for Dialogue and Outreach in Metro Detroit); they hope to empower women to work for social justice and peace. Free and open to the public. (616) 842-7980. At United Methodist Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven.   Fri, May 25, 9 am: Coffee and meet-and-greet with the women of WISDOM. (See May 24, above.) At United Methodist Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven.   Fri, May 25, 5:30 pm: The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) general meeting (note change from usual date and time). Potluck and Hearts in Harmony program to honor our vice-president, Rev. Angela Taylor Perry, who is leaving Holland to return to Kalamazoo. Please bring a dish to share; ACEH will provide table service and beverages.  392-5086.  At Holland Free Health Clinic, south end of Faith Christian Reformed Church parking lot, Michigan Ave at 26th St, Holland (across from Holland Hospital).   Tues, May 29, 7 pm: Follow-up Educational/Racism Forum "to address racial disparities within our schools and communities." The Forum "will address challenges and create long-term solutions for a vibrant and sustainable community." Facilitators are Rev. Wayne Coleman (at (616) 212-3403 or wayne465@yahoo.com) and Ruth Coleman (at (616) 836-8559 or ruthcoleman@caaahholland.org). At Center of African American Art and History (CAAAH), 21 West 16th St, Holland.   Tues, June 5, 7:45 am to 3:30 pm: 8th Summit on Race and Inclusion. Keynote speakers Terry Keleher and Dr. David Anderson; breakout sessions on internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and structural levels of bias and their effects. $30, includes lunch. Register now at www.ethnicdiversity.org; those who wait to register may have limited options for the breakout sessions. Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, with many collaborating organizations, including ACEH. At Hope College Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland. ---Volunteers needed to help with materials and logistics for the Summit: (1) Mon, June 4, from 5 to 7 pm at Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College and 12th, to assemble registration packets and name tags; (2) Tues, June 5, 7:30 to 8:30 AM, to help with registration; also at Dimnent Memorial Chapel.   TEEN ENTREPRENEUR SUMMER ACADEMY (TESA) TESA is a week-long, hand-on, interactive experience where West Michigan high school students (going into 9th grade through incoming college freshmen) learn how to launch a business. The five-day cost of $25 (refunded if student attends all 5 days) includes food. $1,000 in cash prizes awarded. Grand Rapids Academy is June 18-22 at the GVSU Pew Grand Rapids campus; Lakeshore Academy is June 25-29 at the GVSU Holland Meijer campus. For Lakeshore Academy, register online (will include 200-word essay) by June 8 at http://gvsu.edu/cei/tesa-lakeshore-79.htm For information, call (616) 331-7582.   INTERNSHIPS, JOBS www.InterninMichigan.com is a statewide website helping to match students seeking internships with employers looking for interns. Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the nature of the company or agency.   Telamon Corporation lists jobs in Michigan and 10 other states; Openings include education and family support specialists. Telamon also administers the National Farmworker Jobs Program of employment, training, and support services for seasonal and migrant farmworkers. www.telamon.org   In Holland, call (616) 396-5160.   Michigan Works! offers services for employers and job hunters, including the Michigan Talent Bank and links to job listings and resources. Holland service center: 121 Clover St; (616) 396-2154. Grand Haven service center: 1830 172nd St, Suite G; (616) 296-0818. www.michiganworks.org . PAY LESS FOR PRESCRIPTIONS Prescription discount cards are free from FamilyWize Community Service Partnership, Inc. and United Way organizations nationwide. Available to anyone, with or without insurance; covers FDA-approved prescription medications. Honored at most pharmacies. For terms and conditions and a list of pharmacies, or to print a discount card, go to www.familywize.org or call 866-810-3784 and ask to have a card sent by mail.

Dear (Contact First Name),        In the Community May 14, 2012 A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony   "To live anywhere in the world today and be against equality because of race or color is like living in Alaska and being against snow." ...Author William Faulkner, in "Essays, Speeches, and Public Letters."   ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected. "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org/Events   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!   Wed, May 16, 11:30 am: "Little Things Mean a Lot: From Micro-inequities to Micro-affirmations," by Sonya Hughes, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community Lunch and Learn series. $25. http://prfc-gr.org/forum_Lunch_Learn%203.htm At Dominican Center, 2025 East Fulton, Grand Rapids.   Wed, May 16, 7 pm: Community forum organized by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance "to provide an opportunity to share concerns for acts and attitudes that conflict with the desires of the Tri-cities community to be a place that genuinely welcomes people of diverse backgrounds." On Tues, May 12, a racially inflammatory statement was written on a wall in a Grand Haven apartment where the maintenance technician is African American. Contact Andre Daley at (616) 846-9074 or aed@ethnicdiversity.org. At Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus, Grand Haven.   Sat, May 19: 10 am to 1 pm, and Sun, May 20, 12:30 to 3 pm: THEM: Images of Separation. Traveling exhibit of 35 images from the Jim Crow Museum at FerrisState University. Not recommended for children under 10.   Group tours can be arranged at other times. (616) 717-5541. At Westminster Presbyterian Church (south dining room off the parking lot), 47 Jefferson St, Grand Rapids.   Sat, May 19, 11 am to 4 pm: Holland International Relations Commission's 4th annual Festival: Celebrating Our Multicultural Connections, with Holland Youth Advisory Council. Music and dance performances, children's activities (face painting, story time, crafts, games), ethnic food vendors, handmade crafts for sale by Las Comadritas, information tables by local nonprofits, and HYAC's first Teen Market Day. Pinata at 2:30 pm. ACEH is a contributing sponsor. Free admission. For more information, contact Al Serrano at (616) 355-1322 or a.serrano@cityofholland.com. At Kollen Park at Lake Macatawa, Holland.   Sat, May 19, 7 to 10 pm: Alternative Prom for LGBTQ high school students and allies. For information or to RSVP email altpromgr@aol.com At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids.   Thurs, May 24, 7 pm: "Five Women-Five Journeys" interfaith panel discussion; includes women from Baha'i, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim faith traditions. Panelists are from WISDOM (Women's Interfaith Solutions for Dialogue and Outreach in Metro Detroit); they hope to empower women to work for social justice and peace. Free and open to the public. (616) 842-7980. At United Methodist Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven.   Fri, May 25, 9 am: Coffee and meet-and-greet with the women of WISDOM. (See May 24, above.) At United Methodist Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven.   Fri, May 25, 5:30 pm: The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) general meeting (note change from usual date and time). Potluck and Hearts in Harmony program to honor our vice-president, Rev. Angela Taylor Perry, who is leaving Holland to return to Kalamazoo. Please bring a dish to share; ACEH will provide table service and beverages.  392-5086.  At Holland Free Health Clinic, south end of Faith Christian Reformed Church parking lot, Michigan Ave at 26th St, Holland (across from Holland Hospital).   Tues, May 29, 7 pm: Follow-up Educational/Racism Forum "to address racial disparities within our schools and communities." The Forum "will address challenges and create long-term solutions for a vibrant and sustainable community." Facilitators are Rev. Wayne Coleman (at (616) 212-3403 or wayne465@yahoo.com) and Ruth Coleman (at (616) 836-8559 or ruthcoleman@caaahholland.org). At Center of African American Art and History (CAAAH), 21 West 16th St, Holland.   Tues, June 5, 7:45 am to 3:30 pm: 8th Summit on Race and Inclusion. Keynote speakers Terry Keleher and Dr. David Anderson; breakout sessions on internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and structural levels of bias and their effects. $30, includes lunch. Register now at www.ethnicdiversity.org; those who wait to register may have limited options for the breakout sessions. Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, with many collaborating organizations, including ACEH. At Hope College Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland. ---Volunteers needed to help with materials and logistics for the Summit: (1) Mon, June 4, from 5 to 7 pm at Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College and 12th, to assemble registration packets and name tags; (2) Tues, June 5, 7:30 to 8:30 AM, to help with registration; also at Dimnent Memorial Chapel.   TEEN ENTREPRENEUR SUMMER ACADEMY (TESA) TESA is a week-long, hand-on, interactive experience where West Michigan high school students (going into 9th grade through incoming college freshmen) learn how to launch a business. The five-day cost of $25 (refunded if student attends all 5 days) includes food. $1,000 in cash prizes awarded. Grand Rapids Academy is June 18-22 at the GVSU Pew Grand Rapids campus; Lakeshore Academy is June 25-29 at the GVSU Holland Meijer campus. For Lakeshore Academy, register online (will include 200-word essay) by June 8 at http://gvsu.edu/cei/tesa-lakeshore-79.htm For information, call (616) 331-7582.   INTERNSHIPS, JOBS www.InterninMichigan.com is a statewide website helping to match students seeking internships with employers looking for interns. Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the nature of the company or agency.   Telamon Corporation lists jobs in Michigan and 10 other states; Openings include education and family support specialists. Telamon also administers the National Farmworker Jobs Program of employment, training, and support services for seasonal and migrant farmworkers. www.telamon.org   In Holland, call (616) 396-5160.   Michigan Works! offers services for employers and job hunters, including the Michigan Talent Bank and links to job listings and resources. Holland service center: 121 Clover St; (616) 396-2154. Grand Haven service center: 1830 172nd St, Suite G; (616) 296-0818. www.michiganworks.org . PAY LESS FOR PRESCRIPTIONS Prescription discount cards are free from FamilyWize Community Service Partnership, Inc. and United Way organizations nationwide. Available to anyone, with or without insurance; covers FDA-approved prescription medications. Honored at most pharmacies. For terms and conditions and a list of pharmacies, or to print a discount card, go to www.familywize.org or call 866-810-3784 and ask to have a card sent by mail.

 

In the Community May 14, 2012

A weekly calendar of diversity events

from the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

"To live anywhere in the world today and be against equality because of race or color is like living in Alaska and being against snow."  …Author William Faulkner, in "Essays, Speeches, and Public Letters."

ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected.  "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org/Events

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!

 

Wed, May 16, 11:30 am: "Little Things Mean a Lot: From Micro-inequities to Micro-affirmations," by Sonya Hughes, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.  Sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community Lunch and Learn series.  $25.  http://prfc-gr.org/forum_Lunch_Learn%203.htm  At Dominican Center, 2025 East Fulton, Grand Rapids.

 

Wed, May 16, 7 pm: Community forum organized by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance "to provide an opportunity to share concerns for acts and attitudes that conflict with the desires of the Tri-cities community to be a place that genuinely welcomes people of diverse backgrounds."  On Tues, May 12, a racially inflammatory statement was  written on a wall in a Grand Haven apartment where the maintenance technician is African American.  Contact Andre Daley at (616) 846-9074 or aed@ethnicdiversity.org.  At Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus, Grand Haven.

 

Sat, May 19: 10 am to 1 pm, and Sun, May 20, 12:30 to 3 pm: THEM: Images of Separation.  Traveling exhibit of 35 images from the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University.  Not recommended for children under 10.   Group tours can be arranged at other times.  (616) 717-5541.  At Westminster Presbyterian Church (south dining room off the parking lot), 47 Jefferson St, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, May 19, 11 am to 4 pm: Holland International Relations Commission's 4^th annual Festival: Celebrating Our Multicultural Connections, with Holland Youth Advisory Council. Music and dance performances, children's activities (face painting, story time, crafts, games),  ethnic food vendors, handmade crafts for sale by Las Comadritas, information tables by local nonprofits, and HYAC's  first Teen Market Day.  Pinata at 2:30 pm.  ACEH is a contributing sponsor.  Free admission.  For more information, contact Al Serrano at (616) 355-1322 or a.serrano@cityofholland.com.  At Kollen Park at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Sat, May 19, 7 to 10 pm: Alternative Prom for LGBTQ high school students and allies.  For information or to RSVP email altpromgr@aol.com  At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, May 24, 7 pm: "Five Women-Five Journeys" interfaith panel discussion; includes women from Baha'i, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim faith traditions.  Panelists are from WISDOM (Women's Interfaith Solutions for Dialogue and Outreach in Metro Detroit); they hope to empower women to work for social justice and peace. Free and open to the public. (616) 842-7980.  At United Methodist Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Rd,  Grand Haven.

 

Fri, May 25, 9 am: Coffee and meet-and-greet with the women of WISDOM. (See May 24, above.)  At United Methodist Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven.

 

Fri, May 25, 5:30 pm: The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) general meeting (note change from usual date and time).  Potluck and Hearts in Harmony program to honor our vice-president, Rev. Angela Taylor Perry, who is leaving Holland to return to Kalamazoo.  Please bring a dish to share; ACEH will provide table service and beverages.  392-5086. At meeting room of Holland Free Health Clinic, south end of Faith Christian Reformed Church parking lot, Michigan Ave at 26^th St, Holland (across from Holland Hospital).

 

Tues, May 29, 7 pm: Follow-up Educational/Racism Forum "to address racial disparities within our schools and communities."  The Forum "will address challenges and create long-term solutions for a vibrant and sustainable community."  Facilitators are Rev. Wayne Coleman (at (616) 212-3403 or wayne465@yahoo.com) and Ruth Coleman (at (616) 836-8559 or ruthcoleman@caaahholland.org).  At Center of African American Art and History (CAAAH), 21 West 16^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, June 5, 7:45 am to 3:30 pm: 8^th Summit on Race and Inclusion.  Keynote speakers Terry Keleher and Dr. David Anderson; breakout sessions on internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and structural levels of bias and their effects.  $30, includes lunch.  Register now at www.ethnicdiversity.org; those who wait to register may have limited options for the breakout sessions.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, with many collaborating organizations, including ACEH.  At Hope College Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

---Volunteers needed to help with materials and logistics for the Summit: (1) Mon, June 4, from 5 to 7 pm at Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College and 12^th, to assemble registration packets and name tags; (2) Tues, June 5, 7:30 to 8:30 AM, to help with registration; also at Dimnent Memorial Chapel.

 

TEEN ENTREPRENEUR SUMMER ACADEMY (TESA)

TESA is a week-long, hand-on, interactive experience where West Michigan high school students (going into 9^th grade through incoming college freshmen) learn how to launch a business.  The five-day cost of $25 (refunded if student attends all 5 days) includes food.  $1,000 in cash prizes awarded.  Grand Rapids Academy is June 18-22 at the GVSU Pew Grand Rapids campus; Lakeshore Academy is June 25-29 at the GVSU Holland Meijer campus.  For Lakeshore Academy, register online (will include 200-word essay) by June 8 at http://gvsu.edu/cei/tesa-lakeshore-79.htm  For information, call (616) 331-7582.

 

 INTERNSHIPS, JOBS

www.InterninMichigan.com is a statewide website helping to match students seeking internships with employers looking for interns.  Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the nature of the company or agency.

 

Telamon Corporation lists jobs in Michigan and 10 other states; Openings include education and family support specialists.  Telamon also administers the National Farmworker Jobs Program of employment, training, and support services for seasonal and migrant farmworkers. www.telamon.org   In Holland, call (616) 396-5160.

 

Michigan Works! offers services for employers and job hunters, including the Michigan Talent Bank and links to job listings and resources.  Holland service center: 121 Clover St; (616) 396-2154.  Grand Haven service center: 1830 172^nd St, Suite G; (616) 296-0818.  www.michiganworks.org

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PAY LESS FOR PRESCRIPTIONS

Prescription discount cards are free from FamilyWize Community Service Partnership, Inc. and United Way organizations nationwide.  Available to anyone, with or without insurance; covers FDA-approved prescription medications.  Honored at most pharmacies.  For terms and conditions and a list of pharmacies, or to print a discount card, go to www.familywize.org or call 866-810-3784 and ask to have a card sent by mail.