In the Community October 9, 2012

 

In the Community October 9, 2012

A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events

from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

Is "In the Community" useful in helping you find out about diversity and multicultural events around here?  We hope so…and we're asking you to consider joining ACEH or renewing your membership as our current fiscal year gets under way.  Memberships support this email and all the other ACEH activities. The 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.

 

 Here's how to join or renew:

--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at this updated link http://www.harmonyalliance.org/join.html

-- Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007,

--Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event.  THANKS!  GRACIAS!

 

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, outreach, 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

 

ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?

 THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING IS Today, OCTOBER 9

 

Thurs, Oct 11, 4:30 to 6:30 pm: Latino Food Festival.  Non-student price $5.  At Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, Hope College, 10^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, Oct 11, 7 pm: "Understanding Borders and Government in the Middle East," by Dr. J. Goode, GVSU.  World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.  (616) 776-1721 or www.worldmichigan.org  At Aquinas College Albertus Hall, 1607 Robinson Rd, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Oct 11, 8 pm: National Coming Out Day Dance Party "celebrating LGBT visibility and pride"; everyone is welcome.  Music by DJ g.b.  Presented by Park Theatre and Holland is Ready.  $5 for ages 21 and older; $8 for ages 18-20.  $2 of each cover charge benefits Holland is Ready.  At Park Theatre, 248 South River, Holland.

 

Fri, Oct 12, 7 pm: "Coming to America: From the Netherlands to Ellis Island…and 87 Years in Holland," by Holland resident Janet Veenhoven Redder.  General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH); everyone is welcome.  392-5086 or www.harmonyalliance.org   At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Fri, Oct 12, 7 pm: Presentation and discussion "Dia de los Muertos, our tradition from roots to branches":  Historic, religious, social and aesthetic aspects of the Day of the Dead and Ofrendas (altars), led by photographer Ketzi Chacon-Zylstra, with a slide show of unique images; also with Renata Fernandez-Dominguez, assistant professor of Spanish studies at Hope College; Chicano artist Efrain Sandoval, and pre-Hispanic musician Isaias Leal Quinametzin.  Free; ages 12 and up.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th, Holland.

 

Sat, Oct 13, 10 am to noon: Tissue-paper Flower Making; part of El Dia de los Muertos partnership of Holland Area Arts Council and Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th, Holland.

 

Tues, Oct 16, 7 pm: Travelogue: "Korea, Land of Contrast."  $7.  At Evergreen Commons, 480 State St, Holland.

Thurs, Oct 18, 10 am: "Acts of Courage: A Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month," featuring Paul Chávez, son of the late civil rights leader César Chávez.   Presented by Davenport University and the César Chávez Unity Committee.  At Davenport University Sneden Auditorium, 6191 Kraft Ave SE, Caledonia.

 

Thurs, Oct 18, 5:30 pm: 8^th annual César Chávez Hispanic Excellence Scholarships and Awards Gala.  Featured guest: Paul Chávez, president and chair of the César Chávez Foundation.  Entertainment by Los Bandits.  $50.  Contact Jennifer Smith at jesmith@grcc.edu  At The Cultural Center, 2250 East Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Oct 18, 7 pm: "Understanding US and Iranian Foreign Policy," by Mr. Reza Marashi, research director at the National Iranian American Council; guest contributor to CNN, the BBC, and ABC News.  World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.  www.worldmichigan.org or (616) 776-1721. At Aquinas College, Upper Donnelly Hall, 1607 Robinson Rd. SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Oct 19, 11 am: Spanish Story Hour and activities (Tiempo de Cuentos en Español) for children and families.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES:

Exhibit, through Nov. 3: Obiter Dicta: Contemporary Latino Artists: works by 5 artists from the lakeshore on display at the Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Exhibit, through Dec 31: Tenemos una voz ("We have a voice").  Adelante youth art and writings, supported by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP).  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th, Holland (closed Tuesdays).