ACEH Events: June 2012

Sunday, June 24, 2012

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In the Community June 25, 2012
A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events
from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

"We have come a long way in America because of Martin Luther King, Jr.
He led a disciplined, nonviolent revolution under the rule of law, a
revolution of values, a revolution of ideas. We've come a long way, but
we still have a distance to go before all of our citizens embrace the
idea of a truly interracial democracy, what I like to call the Beloved
Community, a nation at peace with itself."…U.S. civil rights leader
John R. Lewis (1940- ) has been a Congressman from Georgia's 5th
district since 1987.

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, June 26, 7 to 9 pm: Public forum on amending the Elliot-Larsen
Civil Rights Act to include protections for LGBT persons. Guest
speakers with expertise on current nondiscrimination law and related
issues. Sponsored by Michigan Department of Civil Rights in
conjunction with the Holland Human Relations Commission. General
public is encouraged to attend and provide testimony on whether the
lack of protection in Elliot-Larsen has affected them personally.
Email written comments to calcagnor@michigan.gov At Holland City
Council Chambers, City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.

Thurs, June 28, 6, 7, 8, and 9 pm: PRIDE events, sponsored by PFLAG and
Holland Is Ready:
--6 pm: Solidarity walk around Centennial Park, starting at the Gazebo.
--7 pm: "In Harmony," performance by a choir of gay and straight adults
and young people from Grand Rapids.
--8 pm: Award-winning documentary film, "Out at Work": stories of a
cook, an auto worker, and a librarian as they seek workplace safety,
job security, and benefits for gay and lesbian workers.
--9 pm: Jay Kaplan, staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties
Union (ACLU) of Michigan's LGBT Project, speaking about the current
status of discrimination in the workplace and housing; Q & A to follow.
Events are free, but donations are accepted. At Park Theatre, River
Avenue between 10th and 11th Sts, Holland.

Thurs, June 28, 6 pm to 10 pm: Latinas Wings, Latin Women of
Distinction Ceremony 2012. Opening networking with food from local
businesses; music by Grupo Tradicion. Sponsored by the Caribbean
Coalition for the Arts & Culture/West Michigan. $5. For information,
contact picardocolors@gmail.com At La Hacienda Banquet Hall, 1548 28th
St SW, Wyoming.

Sat, June 30, 9 am to 1 pm: Super Saturday Supporter Search (S4) hosted
by Holland Is Ready. Volunteers will canvass Holland neighborhoods to
find supporters; sponsors will provide funds based on number of
supporters found. For information, go to hollandisready@gmail.com or
http://hollandisready.org

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
1) Donate to Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) to help its
Adelante program students develop plans for education beyond high
school, by visiting colleges around the state this summer. The James
and Donna Brooks Family will match your gifts from now until mid-July.
Funds will help with transportation and expenses. Contact
laup@sbcglobal.net

2) Clean your house—help Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center! LLOC is
holding its annual summer fundraising garage sale on Friday, July 13,
and Saturday, July 14, and is asking for donations of items. They can
be dropped off at the LLOC office, 162 East 19th St, Holland, or the
agency is willing to pick them up. Call Poema Weller at 499-4872 or
email her at poema.weller@latinooutreach.org LLOC is a 501C3
organization that provides a variety of services to Latinos and others;
contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

3) African American, Latina, and a few Caucasian women are needed to
participate in a 60-minute study at Hope College, "tracking people's
cardiac reactions and confidential feelings to various human
interactions." Those taking part will receive a $10 gift certificate
to the Hope College bookstore. Responses will not be associated with
individual identities. Restrictions: prefer women age 19 or older;
must not have a heart condition or high blood pressure; must not be
taking medication that affects blood pressure; should be able to read
English proficiently. Study takes place for one hour between 8 am and
6 pm, Monday through Friday or weekends by appointment; study runs
through July. Contact Prof. Mary Inman at 395-7148 during the day or
email her at inman@hope.edu

LOOKING AHEAD
Friday, July 13, 6:30 to 8:45 pm (doors open at 6:15). Community
forum, "Destination Education," providing information on resources to
help young people find a way to obtain post-secondary education
(college or other training). Learn the four steps to college; Know
HOW 2 GO; information will be available in both English and Spanish.

--Who should attend: 7th to 12th graders, their parents, grandparents,
mentors, community activists, friends, and youth-serving organizations.

--Hosts: Presented by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
(ACEH) and these collaborating organizations: Herrick District Library,
City of Holland, Latin Americans United for Progress, Lakeshore Latino
Outreach Center, TRIO/Upward Bound at Hope College, Center of African
American Art and History, Juneteenth, and Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity
Alliance.

--Where: At Herrick District Library Auditorium, 300 South River,
Holland.

Monday, June 18, 2012

In the Community June 18: World Refugee Day, PRIDE Events, Community Forum

In the Community June 18, 2012

A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events

from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

"If our definition of inclusiveness does not reach beyond the boundaries of our own personal comfort, can we call ourselves truly inclusive?" … Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership.

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!

Mon, June 18, 5:30 to 7 pm: Reception for exhibition "We Are Art for All," an art program for adults with developmental disabilities. Exhibition will run through the end of June. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

Wed, June 20, 7 pm: Film, "Rain in a Dry Land," to mark World Refugee Day. Chronicles "the fortunes of two Somali Bantu families transported by relief agencies from years of civil war and refugee life to Springfield, MA, and Atlanta, GA"; the newcomers confront racism, poverty, and 21^st-century culture shock. The film captures their efforts—with poetry, humor, and amazing resilience--to survive in the U.S. and create a safe haven for their war-torn families. Free; hosted by West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center and a number of agencies and refugee ministries in West Michigan. At Wealthy Theater, 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids.

Tues, June 26, 7 to 9 pm: Public forum on amending the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for LGBT persons. Guest speakers with expertise on current nondiscrimination law and related issues. Sponsored by Michigan Department of Civil Rights in conjunction with the Holland Human Relations Commission. General public is encouraged to attend and provide testimony on whether the lack of protection in Elliot-Larsen has affected them personally. Email written comments to calcagnor@michigan.gov At Holland City Council Chambers, City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.

Thurs, June 28, 7, 8, and 9 pm: PRIDE events:

--7 pm: "In Harmony," performance by a choir of gay and straight adults and young people from Grand Rapids.

--8 pm: Award-winning documentary film, "Out at Work": stories of a cook, an auto worker, and a librarian as they seek workplace safety, job security, and benefits for gay and lesbian workers.

--9 pm: Jay Kaplan, staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan's LGBT Project, speaking about the current status of discrimination in the workplace and housing; Q & A to follow.

All three events are at Park Theatre, River Avenue between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

Clean your house—help Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center! LLOC is holding its annual summer fundraising garage sale on Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14, and is asking for donations of items. They can be dropped off at the LLOC office, 162 East 19^th St, Holland, or the agency is willing to pick them up. Call Poema Weller at 499-4872 or email her at poema.weller@latinooutreach.org LLOC is a 501C3 organization; contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

LOOKING AHEAD

Friday, July 13, 6:30 to 8:45 pm (doors open at 6:15). Community forum, "Destination Education," providing information on resources to help young people find a way to obtain post-secondary education (college or other training). Learn the four steps to college; Know HOW 2 GO; information will be available in both English and Spanish.

--Who should attend: 7^th to 12^th graders, their parents, grandparents, mentors, community activists, friends, and youth-serving organizations.

--Hosts: Presented by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) and these collaborating organizations: Herrick District Library, City of Holland, Latin Americans United for Progress, Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center, TRIO/Upward Bound at Hope College, Center of African American Art and History, Juneteenth, and Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.

--Where: At Herrick District Library Auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

In the Community June 11

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In the Community June 11, 2012

A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events

from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

"The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace, and brotherhood." … Rev. Martin Luther King Jr, "Strength to Love"

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 15^th St, Holland.

Fri, June 15, 7 pm: PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) program led by Carmen Bergman; includes information on how PFLAG began, a brief history of PRIDE, more. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

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 Patricia Pulliam, president and editor-in-chief of Grand Rapids Times, and Hazel Lewis, president, Grand Rapids NAACP; MCs Kim Harris, Crystal Hilliard, Angela Cunningham, and Marvin Younger. 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: 24^th annual PRIDE Festival. PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore and Holland is Ready will have information tables. info@westmipride.org or call (616) 309-8500. At Riverside Park, Grand Rapids.

Tues, June 26, 7 to 9 pm: Public forum on amending the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for LGBT persons. Guest speakers with expertise on current nondiscrimination law and related issues. Sponsored by Michigan Department of Civil Rights in conjunction with the Holland Human Relations Commission. General public is encouraged to attend and provide testimony on whether the lack of protection in Elliot-Larsen has affected them personally. Email written comments to calcagnor@michigan.gov At City Council Chambers, Holland City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.

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 16^th St, Holland.

Sunday, June 03, 2012

In the Community June 4, 2012

A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events

from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

"When Europeans arrived on this continent, they blew it with the Native Americans. They plowed over them, taking as much as they could of their land and valuables, and respecting almost nothing about the native cultures. They lost the wisdom of the indigenous peoples--wisdom about the land and connectedness to the great web of life…We have another chance with all these refugees. People come here penniless but not cultureless. They bring us gifts. We can synthesize the best of our traditions with the best of theirs. We can teach and learn from each other to produce a better America…" Mary Bray Pipher (1947- ), clinical psychologist; author of "The Middle of Everywhere: The World's Refugees Come to Our Town" and other books.

TODAY, Mon, June 4, noon. Deadline for online registration for 8^th annual Summit on Race and Inclusion. www.ethnicdiversity.org See Tuesday entry for further information.

TODAY, 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.

TONIGHT, Mon, June 4, 7 pm: Holland is Ready meeting; information on PRIDE, PFLAG, and efforts to make change in Holland toward equality in housing and employment. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, 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. You can register in person Tuesday at Dimnent Chapel at 7:45 am. 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.

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 9 pm: 24^th 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

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.