In the Community July 16: PFLAG, Golf Outing, Project Homeless Connectin the com

In the Community July 16, 2012

A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events

from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

"Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life." … John Lennon

 

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!

 

Fri, July 20, 7 pm: PFLAG monthly support group and program; showing DVD "Through My Eyes," stories of 24 young gay Christians sharing their feelings, struggles and experiences, how they perceive the church, and what they wish others knew.  Discussion follows.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Wed, Aug 1, to Wed, Aug 22, 6 - 8 pm: Workshop: First-time Home Buyer Education. Week 1: budgeting and property taxes; week 2: credit and affordability; week 3: real estate and home inspections; week 4: mortgages and insurance.  Workshop fulfills requirements for obtaining MSHDA loan financing. Participants must attend all four sessions to earn a certificate.  Photo ID, income verification required.  Sponsored by Community Action House. Contact Gwen Robles at grobles@communityactionhouse.org or (616) 738-1170, ext. 123. At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

 

Fri, Aug 3, 8 am, registration; 9 am, shotgun start; 1 pm, lunch:  Golf Outing 2012  "Drive for Education" in support of youth leadership development programs of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP).  $85 individual; $300 for team of four (must register by July 6); $340 for team of four, after July 6.  Sponsorship opportunities available.  Contact Juan Alfaro at juan.alfaro@laup.org or (616) 594-7109.  At Winding Creek Golf Course, 4514 East Ottagon St, Holland.

 

Sun, Aug 12, 1 pm: 14^th annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  Please bring a dish to share, from your cultural background.  Beverages and table service provided by ACEH.  Music, games, fun for all ages.  Everyone is welcome! Invite family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.  At Ransom Park, Ransom Ave between 160^th and 168^th on Holland's north side.

 

Thurs, Aug 16, 10 am volunteer orientation/breakfast; 11 am to 3 pm, doors open for event: Project Homeless Connect offers individuals and families who are homeless or in housing crisis a central resource for services and information from local providers.  Volunteers are needed to be greeters and guides at varying times during the day.  Sponsored by Ottawa Area Housing Coalition. To sign up as a volunteer, contact Lyn Raymond at (616) 738-1170, ext. 133 or oahccoord@gmail.com  At Midtown Center, 96 West 15^th St, Holland.