In the Community from ACEH December 10

In the Community December 10, 2012
A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events
From The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Have you used "In the Community" to find out about or publicize
diversity and multicultural events in West Michigan? If you have, we
hope you will consider joining ACEH or renewing your membership.
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.
It's easy to do—here's how:
--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

Pictures from the December 8 ACEH Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing
Party are posted on our Facebook site: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and
Ethnic Harmony. A selection will be on the website later this week:
www.harmonyalliance.org

Fri, Dec 14, 11 am: Tiemo de Cuentos en Español (Spanish story hour).
Stories, songs, crafts for children. At Herrick District Library, 300
South River, Holland.

Fri, Dec 14, 8 pm: 5th annual holiday concert "It's a Colorful Season"
by the West Michigan Gay Men's Chorus, with guest soloist soprano Diane
Penning. Dedicated to the memory of Gerry Crane, Byron Center music
instructor and last conductor of the West Michigan Gay and Lesbian
Community Chorus, who died in 1997. Tickets $20 at www.wmgmc.org At
East Grand Rapids Performing Arts Center, East Grand Rapids High
School, 2211 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids.

Tues, Dec 18, 6 pm: Posada. Celebrate and take part in this Christmas
tradition. Play Lotería. At Herrick District Library, children's
floor, 300 South River, Holland.

Sat, Dec 29, 4 pm to 7 pm: Kwanzaa 2012 Celebration. A family evening
for children, teens, adults, and seniors. At Western Theological
Seminary, 101 East 13th St, Holland.

Fri, Jan 4, noon: Calvin College January Series: "Half the Sky: Turning
Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide," by Pulitzer
Prize-winning journalist and co-author of three best-selling books
Sheryl WuDunn. "Half the Sky" focuses on challenges facing women
around the globe. In person at Calvin College Covenant Center, 3201
Burton Ave SE, Grand Rapids; via webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595
Graafschap Rd, Holland.

Tues, Jan 8, noon: Calvin College January Series: "Welcoming the
Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate," by
Jenny Yang, director of advocacy and policy for the Refugee and
Immigration Program at World Relief. In person at Calvin College
Covenant Center, 3201 Burton Ave SE, Grand Rapids; via webcast at
Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

Wed, Jan 9, 11:30 am to 1 pm: Lunch and Learn series of Partners for a
Racism-Free Community: "Diversity & Inclusion vs. Affirmative Action:
different goals…different playbook" by Chris Macon, diversity and
inclusion consultant. $25 includes lunch. Register at
www.eventbrite.com/org/1842484739 or call (616) 466-6187. At
Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 East Fulton (enter off Lakeside Dr
NE), Grand Rapids.

Thurs, Jan 10, 6:30 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural
and Ethnic Harmony; location and topic to be announced. (Note change
of usual date and time.)

Tues, Jan 15, noon: Calvin College January Series: "The Immortal Life
of Henrietta Lacks," by award-winning science writer Rebecca Skloot;
her book tells of the "collision between ethics, race, and medicine;
scientific discovery and faith healing; a daughter's questions about
the mother she never knew; a story inextricably connected to the dark
history of experimentation on African Americans."
In person at Calvin College Covenant Center, 3201 Burton Ave SE, Grand
Rapids; via webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap, Holland.

Tues, Jan 22, noon: Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) fundraiser
centered on immigration and the social justice issues that impact
communities and congregations. Showing of short documentary "Jasmine's
Story" followed by discussion with Jasmine Franco and Rev. Melanie
Carey and presentation by Dr. Stephen Monsma, author of "Healing for a
Broken World: Christian Perspectives on Public Policy." Includes lunch
(suggested donation $15); register at www.JFONWestMichigan.org or call
Mary De Ridder at (616) 399-2161. JFON provides free immigration
legal services, education, and advocacy, through clinics in Grand
Rapids and Holland. At St. Francis de Sales Church downstairs meeting
room, 171 West 13th St, Holland.

Tues, Jan 22, 6:30 pm: Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) fundraiser
centered on immigration and the social justice issues that impact
communities and congregations. Showing of short documentary "Jasmine's
Story" followed by discussion with Jasmine Franco and Rev. Melanie
Carey and presentation by Dr. Stephen Monsma, author of "Healing for a
Broken World: Christian Perspectives on Public Policy." Includes
catered meal by The Chez Olga ($20) and silent auction; register online
at www.JFONWestMichigan.org. JFON provides free immigration legal
services, education, and advocacy, through clinics in Grand Rapids and
Holland. At Keystone Community Church, Ada (directions on the JFON web
site).
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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 10th, Holland (closed Tuesdays).