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