In the Community July 23

In the Community July 23, 2012

A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events

from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

"We can either emphasize those aspects of our traditions, religious or secular, that speak of hatred, exclusion, and suspicion or work with those that stress the interdependence and equality of all human beings. The choice is yours." …Karen Armstrong (1944- ), British author of numerous works on comparative religion, including "Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life."

 

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 27, 9 pm: TGIF! Dance Party to benefit Holland Is Ready.  $3 for ages 21 and over; $7 for ages 18-20.  $2 from each cover charge goes to Holland Is Ready and its work for diversity and inclusion.  DJ: g.b.  At Park Theatre, 248 South River, Holland.

 

Wed, Aug 1, to Wed, Aug 22, 6 - 8 pm: Workshop: First-time Home Buyer Education. Sessions include budgeting and property taxes; credit and affordability; real estate and home inspections; mortgages and insurance.  Workshop fulfills requirements for 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.

 

Sat, Aug 4, 3 to 9 pm: 10^th annual Latin Taste & Rhythms Festival. Foods, zumba, apoeira, Bengala band, competitions (signup before festival), crafts/activities for children and adults.  Proceeds donated to Whirlpool Hispanic Network's migrant project.  For info, tickets, call (269) 923-2571 or email whnlatinfestival@gmail.com  Website is www.WHNLatinFestival.com  At Shadowland Pavilion, Silver Beach, St. Joseph, MI.

 

Tues, Aug 7, 5 pm: National Night Out.  Safety-focused family event with activities for children; information from law enforcement agencies, community and nonprofit groups.  Free.

At Kollen Park, Van Raalte at 10^th St, Holland (by Lake Macatawa).

 

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.

 

Sat, Aug 18, 11 am (registration deadline for competitors is Tues, Aug 14): Salsa Showdown.  Competition by individuals, teams, and professional chefs to create salsa with ingredients from the Holland Farmers Market.  Varying fees for competitors; $3 for public to taste salsas and vote for their favorites.  Event includes Jalapeno Eating Contest.  Email info@salsashowdown.org or call (616) 796-1210.

 

Sun, Aug 19, noon to 4:30 pm: Retreat "Creating Awareness for Peace," through mindfulness; facilitated by Paulette Grotrian.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace.  Limited to 20 participants.  Suggested donation $40 (sliding scale available); includes light lunch.  Reserve at grotrian@wccnet.edu or (734) 276-7707. At Hemlock Crossing Nature Education Center, 8115 West Olive Rd, West Olive.

 

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

You are invited to participate in the 2012 Community Survey. The DELTA Project of Ottawa County is conducting this survey in partnership with the Teens Preventing Dating Violence class through the Upward Bound Summer Program. This survey asks community members about their thoughts on healthy relationships and how to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual violence. We welcome your participation and value your feedback. The primary audience for this survey is Ottawa County and any community member is welcome to take this survey. We ask that student participants be at least a freshman in high school or older. Thank you for your participation.

 Survey Link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/923362/2012-Community-Assessment-TPDV-Survey

For more information, contact Lesley A. Coghill, DELTA Project Coordinator, Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, Center for Women in Transition.  (616) 494-1741 or Lesleyc@aplaceforwomen.org.  http://delta.aplaceforwomen.org