In the Community January 30, 2012: Migrant Housing, ACEH Program, Holland First, More "If we do not act, we shall surely be dragged down the long, dark and shameful corridors of time reserved for those who possess power without compassion; might without morality; and strength without sight. … Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Herb and Ann 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! TONIGHT, Mon, Jan 30, 7 pm: Second annual Schregardus Lecture by Gene and Sandra Fisher: "An Exciting Educational Partnership: Embracing the Challenge of Disbelief," telling the story of the Watts Learning Center, an inner-city Los Angeles charter school that provides high-quality learning to 350 children. Sponsored by Phelps Scholars of Hope College. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, Tues, Jan 31, 6:30 pm jazz, 7 pm readings: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series, with Tues, Jan 31, 7 pm: Travel film, "It's Great! Wed, Feb 1, 6 pm: Sun, Feb 5, 6 pm: Documentary film, "Papers," which outlines the challenges facing undocumented youth as they approach age 18. Everyone is welcome to attend. Sponsored by Hope Church. (616) 298-8171. At Hope Church Commons, Sun, Feb 5, 8 pm: Documentary film, "Up from the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream": the story of the migration of African Americans from the rural south to the north during World War II and beyond; Cicely Tyson guides viewers through the "touching, thoughtful and often funny" stories told by 15 residents of Muskegon. Shown on WGVU-TV. Fri, Feb 10, 5 pm: Deadline to register for Institute for Healing Racism (see Community Opportunities, below). Fri, Feb 10, 7 pm: Film, discussion, and tour at monthly meeting of the Sat, Feb 11, 9 am until noon: Asian Health Day, free event hosted by West Michigan Asian American Association, Inc. Health organizations will offer information on community resources; free health screenings for first 200 people to attend. Visit the website www.wm-aaa.org or call (616) 481-6914. At Brittney Hall, 3637 Mon, Feb 13, 5 pm: Deadline to register for Fri, Feb 24, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm (includes breakfast and box lunch): Annual Community Forum of Partners for a Racism-Free Community: "Expect Equality." Speaker is Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racism writers and educators in the COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES: CLASSES, (1) 10-week Spanish language classes, sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: Level Two Feb 14-Apr 24, 6 to 8 pm, GVSU Holland Meijer campus; Level One, Feb 16-Apr 26, 6 to 8 pm, GVSU Holland Meijer campus; Level One Feb 16-Apr 26, 6 – 8 pm, Grand Haven High School. Information and registration at www.ethnicdiversity.org (2) Holland First, a program of the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce, will hold its eight-week Spring 2012 sessions on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:50 pm, beginning Feb 21 and continuing through April 17 (no class on April 3). Holland First aims to help people understand the community through the eyes of diversity, including community history, economic development/business, community resources, law enforcement, government, education, and art/culture, with presentations by guest speakers, breakout sessions, and discussions. Facilitator is Dante Villarreal. Sponsors are Chemical Bank and Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan. Holland First is free; participants must agree to attend all eight sessions. Deadline to register is February 13. For information and an application, call the Chamber at (616) 392-2389. (3) 8-week Institute for Racial Healing, Tuesdays, Feb 28 through April 24, 3 to 5 pm. Through facilitated dialogue and activities, participants learn, share, and process within a multicultural group and examine the inheritance of our history, institutionalized racism, contemporary bias, and ways to be an ally in healing racial divides. $100 per person; financial hardship scholarships available. Register by phone at (616) 846-9074 or online at www.ethnicdiversity.org. Deadline to register is February 10. Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity
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In the Community January 30, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
In the Community January 23, 2012
In the Community January 23, 2012 Many people from the Lunar Year, the Year of the Dragon, this week. Herb and Ann 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, Jan 27, 3 pm to 4 pm: Tour of Masjid Al Taweed Mosque. Free. Part of area's 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding. At Mon, Jan 30, 7 pm: Second annual Schregardus Lecture by Gene and Sandra Fisher: "An Exciting Educational Partnership: Embracing the Challenge of Disbelief," telling the story of the Watts Learning Center, an inner-city Los Angeles charter school that provides high-quality, high-standards learning to 350 children. Gene Fisher is president of the Center's board of directors and Sandra Fisher is executive director. Sponsored by the Phelps Scholars of Tues, Jan 31, 6:30 pm jazz, 7 pm readings: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series, with Tues, Jan 31, 7 pm: Travel film, "It's Great! Sun, Feb 5, 6 pm: Documentary film, "Papers," which outlines the challenges facing undocumented youth as they approach age 18. Everyone is welcome to attend. Sponsored by Hope Church. (616) 298-8171. At Hope Church Commons, Fri, Feb 10, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) to observe Black History Month. Film, "A Time for Justice: Fri, Feb 24, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm (includes breakfast and box lunch): Annual Community Forum of Partners for a Racism-Free Community: "Expect Equality." Speaker is Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racism writers and educators in the CLASSES, INSTITUTE (1) Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) Steps To Success Program, Winter 2012. Adult education classes, all are bilingual. English as a Second Language, 12 weeks starting Mon, Jan 23, 3 evenings a week; GED Preparation, Wed, Jan 25, 5 to 8 pm; Computer Training, 6-week beginner and intermediate sessions, once a week, starting Jan 23 and 24. Citizenship Preparation, 8-week session meets once a week: orientation Jan 26 at 6 pm or Jan 28 at 10 am; classes start Feb 2. Contact LAUP at (616) 392-5058 for information and registration. At 96 West 15th, (2) 10-week Spanish language classes, sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: Level Two Feb 14-Apr 24, 6 to 8 pm, GVSU Holland Meijer campus; Level One, Feb 16-Apr 26, 6 to 8 pm, GVSU Holland Meijer campus; Level One Feb 16-Apr 26, 6 – 8 pm, Grand Haven High School. Information and registration at www.ethnicdiversity.org (3) 8-week Institute for Racial Healing, Tuesdays, Feb 28 through April 24, 3 to 5 pm. Through facilitated dialogue and activities, participants learn, share, and process within a multicultural group and examine the inheritance of our history, institutionalized racism, contemporary bias, and ways to be an ally in healing racial divides. $100 per person; financial hardship scholarships available. Register by phone at (616) 846-9074 or online at www.ethnicdiversity.org. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, FEB. 10. Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity . THE The Center, located at Monday: By appointment only Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10 am to 2 pm Friday: By appointment only Saturday: 11 am to 2 pm Sunday: Closed For information, go to the website www.caaahholland.org or call (616) 836-8559.
Monday, January 16, 2012
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In the Community January 16
IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH JANUARY 16, 2012: MLK Events, Social Justice Awards, Korean New Year, More Herb and Ann 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! TODAY, Mon, Jan 16, 10 am until 2 pm: Grand opening of The Center of African American Art and History (CAAAH) (the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr). Features gallery, exhibits and commemorations of history-making events. $5 fee for grand opening. The CAAAH also seeks charter members at various contribution levels. Call Ruth Coleman at (616) 836-8559 or go to www.caaahholland.org At 21 West 16th St, Holland. TODAY, Mon, Jan 16, 11 am: Dr. King Celebration and Commemoration Peace March; introduction by Kim Harris; film excerpt of "I Have a Dream" speech; African American National Anthem; march around campus. Open to all. 395-4600. At student lounge, Davenport College Holland campus, 643 South Waverly, TODAY, Mon, Jan 16, 12:30 pm: Calvin College January series: "Mobilizing Hope: Faith-inspired Activism for a Post-Civil Rights Generation," by Adam Taylor, author of "Mobilizing Hope," lessons from the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and other social movements. Video presentation at TONIGHT, Mon, Jan 16, 5:30 pm (candlelight march); 6 pm (memorial service): Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight March and Memorial Service: "Breaking the Silence" keynote address by Pastor E. Wayne Coleman; music, litany, poetry. A community potluck follows; bring a cultural dish to share. Freewill offering for The Center of African American Art and History. (616) 392-2919. March starts at Rosa Parks Green, East 19th and TONIGHT, Mon, Jan 16, 6:30 pm: Documentary, " Tues, Jan 17, 5:30 pm volunteer fair; 7 pm film: Documentary, "Freedom Riders," discussion with producer; "How a civil rights group challenged segregation in interstate transport in the South in 1961." Free with donation of a school supply item. 799-7819; wmacollaborative@gmail.com. At Celebration Cinema North, Wed, Jan 18, 11 am: Civil Rights Commemorative March honoring individuals and groups that have worked to advance civil rights and social justice. On Wed, Jan 18, 7 pm: Presentation of 2011 Social Justice Awards by Holland Human Relations Commission and City Council to Holland is Ready, Ourstreet/Neighborhood Liaison Programs, and Ready for School Initiative; Youth Award to Timmy Kim; first Distinguished Community Service Award to Rebecca "Becky" Arenas. At City Hall, 270 S River, Thurs, Jan 19, 12:30 pm: Calvin College January Series: "The Future of the New Fri, Jan 20, 7 pm: Program, Journey to Acceptance, by Holland/Lakeshore PFLAG, illustrating the phases LGBT persons and their families often go through as they move from awareness to coming out to acceptance and activism. All are welcome; bring a snack to share. At Grace Episcopal Church, Sat, Jan 21, 3 pm-5 pm: Korean New Year Celebration: Chicago Korean Dancing Company, Chung's Black Belt Tae-Kwon-Do, and Maciek's Magic Show. Free admission. Contact Dr. John Kim, COMMUNITY LOOKING AHEAD: 10-week Spanish language classes, sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: Level Two Feb 14-Apr 24, 6 to 8 pm, GVSU Holland Meijer campus; Level One, Feb 16-Apr 26, 6 to 8 pm, GVSU Holland Meijer campus; Level One Feb 16-Apr 26, 6 – 8 pm, Grand Haven High School. Information and registration at www.ethnicdiversity.org .
