In the Community July 23, 2012 A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events from The "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 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, 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 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, Sat, Aug 4, 3 to 9 pm: 10th 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, 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 Sun, Aug 12, 1 pm: 14th annual Potluck in the Park of the 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 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 COMMUNITY 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 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
Sunday, July 22, 2012
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Sunday, July 15, 2012
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In the Community July 16, 2012 A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events from The "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 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, 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 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, Sun, Aug 12, 1 pm: 14th annual Potluck in the Park of the 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
Monday, July 02, 2012
In the Community July 2 and 9, from ACEH
In the Community July 2 and 9, 2012 A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events from The "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." … John F. Kennedy, elected in 1956 as the 35th president of the Best wishes for a Happy Fourth of July! ACEH was founded in 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! Mon, July 2, 7 pm: General meeting of Holland Is Ready, focusing on workplace discrimination; additional information from the documentary "Out at Work," with discussion. Presentation by Holland Community Energy Advisory Group. At Grace Episcopal Church, Fri, July 6, 5 pm: Premiere of "Speak Now," documentary about the life experiences of minoritiy people and their challenges living in the __________________________________________________________________________ Friday, July 13, 6:30 to 8:45 pm (doors open at 6:15). Community forum, "Destination Education," providing information on resources to help young people find a way to obtain post-secondary education (college or other training). Learn the four steps to college; Know HOW 2 GO; information will be available in both English and Spanish. --Who should attend: 7th to 12th graders, their parents, grandparents, mentors, community activists, friends, and youth-serving organizations. --Hosts: Presented by the --Where: At Herrick District Library Auditorium, 300 South River, ___________________________________________________________________________ Fri, July 13, and Sat, July 14, 8 am to 4 pm: Annual summer fundraising garage sale of LOOKING AHEAD Wed, Aug 1, to Wed, Aug 22, 6 pm to 8 pm: Workshops: 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 the requirements for obtaining a MSHDA loan financing. Participants must attend all four sessions to earn a certificate. Photo ID and income verification required. Sponsored by Community Action House. Contact Gwen Robles at (616) 738-1170, ext. 123, or email grobles@communityactionhouse.org At 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, Sun, Aug 12, 1 pm: 14th annual Potluck in the Park of the
