In the Community Dec. 18

Thurs, Dec 19, 11 am to 11 pm:  "Eat Yogurt for Nuestra Casa"!  Fundraiser to help Nuestra Casa-The Gathering Place, a community center being constructed on 15th St near Van Raalte Ave, in central Holland.  Ten percent of the day's profits at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will be donated to Nuestra Casa.  Many "decadent and fruit-based" flavors, lots of toppings--enjoy yourself while helping a good cause.  At Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, 184 South River (just north of 8th St), Holland.

 

Fri, Dec 20, 7 pm (support group), 8 pm (viewing of exhibit):  PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore meeting featuring Photo-Text Exhibit: "We Have Faith." Photographs and stories of individuals speaking out about being discriminated against in religious settings; includes renowned clergy and people of many faiths and denominations, including United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Catholic, Jewish, Congregational, Pentecostal, Muslim, Mormon, Unitarian Universalist, Reformed Church of America, MMC, Baptist, and Buddhist.  Punch and coffee provided; please bring a dessert or snack to share.  At Grace Episcopal Church, downstairs, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Wed, Jan 8, 12:30 pm:  Calvin College January Series: Speaker (by video): Isabel Wilkerson, "The Epic Story of America's Great Migration." A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Wilkerson spent 15 years interviewing 1,200 people for this epic nonfiction story of the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities in search of a better life.  From 1915 to 1970, "this exodus of almost 6 million people changed the face of America and has become known as the Great Migration."  Free.  At Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

 

Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) is (1) accepting new students for its Mas Adelante, Adelante, and Digital Connectors youth programs that start in January; (2) offering ESL classes with intake on Jan 14, 16, and 18 and first day of classes on Jan 20; (3) asking for reservations for its GED classes.  Contact information: claudia.sanchez@laup.org or (616) 594-7108 or val.molina@laup.org (616) 594-7109.  LAUP is located at 96 West 15^th St, Suite 101, Holland.

 

JOB OPENING

 

City of Holland Recreation Division: Concessions Supervisor.  Part-time (28 hours a week or less; requires nights and weekends; seasonal April-September).  Variety of duties, including recruiting and training staff; daily operation of concession stand; making and serving food; ordering supplies; preparing daily financial reports; enforcing rules and regulations.  $10 to $12/hour; no benefits.

Send resume/application by 5 pm, Friday, Jan 31, 2014, to City of Holland, Civic Center, 150 West 8th St, Holland 49423; email rec@cityofholland.com

 

In the Community December 9

The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Weekly Listing of Events in Holland and West Michigan

December 9, 2013

Mon, Dec 9, 10 am to 4 pm:  Healthcare Open Enrollment Drop-in Day.  InterCare Community Health Network will have representatives on site to assist people in signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act; they will help with questions about coverage and how to navigate the website www.healthcare.gov  At Ottawa County Michigan Works office, 121 Clover St, Holland (between 8th St and Chicago Dr).

Wed, Dec 11, 10 am to 4 pm: Healthcare Open Enrollment Drop-in Day.  Herrick District Library is hosting this event.  A health care specialist from InterCare Community Health Network will show people how to enroll for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.  Anyone who plans to attend should review the two-page application checklist online at www.1.usa.gov/19bQzUS to find out what information is needed to apply for the insurance.   Phone Intercare at (855) 405-0182 if you have questions or need more information about the event; assistance is available in English and in Spanish.  At Herrick District Library lower-level auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:30 am: “What Every Organization Needs to Know...from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights."  Interactive program on civil rights laws, discrimination/harassment complaints, contract review, meditation, and statewide initiatives.  $30 includes lunch catered by XO Cuisine.  Register and pay at www.prfc-gr.org/events  Hosted by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  At Bethlehem Church, 250 Commerce Ave, SW, Grand Rapids.

Sat, Dec 14, 8 pm: Holiday concert by West Michigan Gay Men’s Chorus (“creating change one voice at a time”), with handbell choir of Park Church.  Tickets $20 at the door; online www.wmgmc.org; by phone (616) 319-1221.  At First (Park) Congregational Church, 10 East Park Place NE, Grand Rapids.

Mon, Dec 18, 7 pm: Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Holland Public Schools.  Open to the public.  At East School cafeteria, 373 East 24th St, Holland.

In the Community December 2

The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Weekly Listing of Events in Holland and West Michigan

December 2, 2013

 

Tues, Dec 3, 4 pm to 5:30 pm:  Research posters by Hope College Phelps Scholars; topics reflect First-Year Seminar themes of culture, control, and/or community.  Presented in fair/expo format to encourage interaction of visitors and students "who appreciate the opportunity to explore and share about a topic of interest through a global lens."  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Dec 4, 1 pm:  "Voices from Contemporary China":  First-Year Seminar students of Prof. Gloria Tseng  "explore various issues of concern to Chinese citizens, including prosperity, modernization, freedom, religious faith."  At Hope College Martha Miller Center, first floor Rotunda, 10th St at Columbia Ave, Holland.

 

Sat, Dec 7, 5 pm to 8:30 pm: 13^th annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  Please bring a dish to share from your cultural heritage and nonperishable items for the Community Action House food bank.  Music, performances, children's activities, silent auction of goods and services from local individuals, organizations, and businesses (payment in cash or checks only; no credit cards).  For information, call (616) 401-3856 or 396-2201 or email aceh@harmonyalliance.org.  At First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 57 West 10^th St (use 9^th St entrance), Holland.

 

Wed, Dec 11, 10 am to 4 pm: Healthcare Open Enrollment Drop-in Day.  See details below under Helping Hands.

 

Wed, Dec 11, 11:30 am: "What Every Organization Needs to Know...from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights."  Interactive program on civil rights laws, discrimination/harassment complaints, contract review, meditation, and statewide initiatives.  $30 includes lunch catered by XO Cuisine.  Register and pay at www.prfc-gr.org/events  Hosted by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  At Bethlehem Church, 250 Commerce Ave, SW, Grand Rapids.

 

Wed, Dec 11, 6 pm to 8 pm: Community course "Talking to Kids About Race" workshop. Interactive, research-based program for parents, childcare providers, educators of young children.  $15.  Participants also will receive a Talking to Kids About Race toolkit.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, with financial assistance from Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland.  Register at www.ethnicdiversity.org  Contact Khayree Williams at youth@ethnicdiversity.org  At LEDA offices, Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136th Ave, Holland.

 

Sat, Dec 14, 8 pm: Holiday concert by West Michigan Gay Men's Chorus ("creating change one voice at a time"), with handbell choir of Park Church.  Tickets $20 at the door; online www.wmgmc.org; by phone (616) 319-1221.  At First (Park) Congregational Church, 10 East Park Place NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon, Dec 18, 7 pm: Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Holland Public Schools.  Open to the public.  At East School cafeteria, 373 East 24^th St, Holland.

 

HELPING HANDS

Help enrolling in the Health Care Marketplace (Affordable Care Act):   Herrick District Library is hosting a Healthcare Open Enrollment Drop-in Day from 10 am to 4 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 11.  A health care specialist from Intercare Community Health Network will show people how to enroll for insurance through the Affordable Care Act.  Anyone who plans to attend should review the two-page application checklist online at www.1.usa.gov/19bQzUS to find out what information is needed to apply for the insurance.   Phone Intercare at (855) 405-0182 if you have questions or need more information about the event; assistance is available in English and in Spanish.  At Herrick District Library lower-level auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

 

 

 

 

Help learning English as a second language:  Neighbors Plus is offering free Adult English as a Second Language classes (high beginner to low advanced) beginning January 8, 2014, for people who want to practice spoken English in a variety of situations, interacting with native speakers and each other.  All instruction is in English and speakers of all languages are welcome.  Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm in Harbor Lights Middle School library, 1024 136th Ave at Riley, Holland.  Free child care is provided.  Register for class on the first night you attend.  For more information, email Linda Masopust at bmasopust@comcast.net or call (269) 857-2599.

 

Help paying for prescriptions:   You can get a free prescription discount card that will provide savings at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide.  Available if you have no insurance or to lower the amount you pay.  Go to www.familywize.org   (Pague menos por recetas médicas. Si no tiene seguro médico, o para pagar menos.  En todas partes, en más de 60.000 farmacias.  www.familywize.org)

 

Help finding peaceful solutions to conflicts:  At Mediation Services in Holland, trained and neutral mediators help people in Allegan and Ottawa Counties solve many kinds of conflicts on their own, outside of the courts.  These might include family and domestic relations, business issues, problems in the community, and legal disputes.  Mediation Services is "affordable and fair, neutral and confidential." (616) 399-1600.  At 68 West 8^th St, Suite 220, Holland.  (The service, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization, welcomes donations to help keep its fees affordable or, in some cases, to provide mediation to families in need without cost.)

 

Help locating employment or employees:  The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has a website—Pure Michigan/Talent Connect--for job-seekers and employers, with a variety of links covering Michigan Works! agencies, featured jobs, career explorer and skills assessment and development, tutorials on job searching, calendar of job and career fairs, internships, resources for veterans, career matchmaker and career transition programs, GED testing, and more.  Go to www.mitalent.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH November 25

The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Weekly Listing of Events in Holland and West Michigan

November 25, 2013

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

"As we express our gratitude, may we never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." – John F. Kennedy

 

Tues, Nov 26, 7 pm:  "Hope Before Hope," a reflective and informative presentation on the indigenous population in the area now known as Hope College.  Students in the college's American Ethnic Studies classes have prepared a program "recognizing Native American Heritage Month and the Native American contributions to the Holland Area."  Includes class-produced video, small group discussions, and a guest speaker from the Odawa Nation, Larry Plamondon.  At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Nov. 26, 7 pm: "Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience."  Documentary film featuring contemporary Native American role models living in the Midwest.  Q&A discussion follows. Free; suggested donation is $10.  Hosted by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  At Bethlehem Church, 250 Commerce Ave, SW, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Dec 7, 5 pm to 8:30 pm: 13^th annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  Please bring a dish to share from your cultural heritage and a nonperishable item for the Community Action House food bank.  Music, performances, children's activities, silent auction of goods and services from local individuals, organizations, and businesses (payment in cash or checks only; no credit cards).  For information, call (616) 401-3856 or 396-2201 or email aceh@harmonyalliance.org.  At First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 57 West 10^th St (use 9^th St entrance), Holland.

 

Wed, Dec 11, 11:30 am: "What Every Organization Needs to Know...from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights."  Interactive program on civil rights laws, discrimination/harassment complaints, contract review, meditation, and statewide initiatives.  $30 includes lunch catered by XO Cuisine.  Register and pay at www.prfc-gr.org/events  Hosted by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  At Bethlehem Church, 250 Commerce Ave, SW, Grand Rapids.

 

Wed, Dec 11, 6 pm to 8 pm: Community course "Talking to Kids About Race" workshop. Interactive, research-based program for parents, childcare providers, educators of young children.  $15.  Participants also will receive a Talking to Kids About Race toolkit.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, with financial assistance from Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland.  Register on the website www.ethnicdiversity.org   For additional information, contact Khayree Williams at youth@ethnicdiversity.org  At LEDA offices, Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136th Ave, Holland.

 

Mon, Dec 18, 7 pm: Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Holland Public Schools.  Open to the public.  At East School cafeteria, 373 East 24^th St, Holland.

 

HELPING HANDS

 

Help paying for prescriptions:   You can get a free prescription discount card that will provide savings at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide.  Available if you have no insurance or to lower the amount you pay.  Go to www.familywize.org   (Pague menos por recetas médicas. Si no tiene seguoro médico, o para pagar menos.  En todas partes, en más de 60.000 farmacias.  www.familywize.org)

 

Help finding peaceful solutions to conflicts:  At Mediation Services in Holland, trained and neutral mediators help people in Allegan and Ottawa Counties solve many kinds of conflicts on their own, outside of the courts.  These might include family and domestic relations, business issues, problems in the community, and legal disputes.  Mediation Services is "affordable and fair, neutral and confidential." (616) 399-1600.  At 68 West 8^th St, Suite 220, Holland.  (The service, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization, welcomes donations to help keep its fees affordable or, in some cases, to provide mediation to families in need without cost.)

 

Help locating employment or employees:  The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has a website—Pure Michigan/Talent Connect--for job-seekers and employers, with a variety of links covering Michigan Works! agencies, featured jobs, career explorer and skills assessment and development, tutorials on job searching, calendar of job and career fairs, internships, resources for veterans, career matchmaker and career transition programs, GED testing, and more.  Go to www.mitalent.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH November 18

The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Weekly Listing of Events in Holland and West Michigan

November 18, 2013

TONIGHT, Mon, Nov 18, 7 pm:  General meeting of school board of Holland Public Schools.  Board meets the third Monday of each month. Open to the public. At  East K-7 school, 373 East 24th St, Holland.

TONIGHT, Mon, Nov 18, 7 pm:  "Understanding the Affordable Care Act," by Brett Williams of Michigan Consumers for Healthcare, an alliance of consumers and policymakers "to attain affordable, accessible, quality healthcare for everyone in Michigan through education, outreach, advocacy and stakeholder engagement."  Presented by the League of Women Voters/Holland and Herrick District Library.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

Tues, Nov 19, 8 to 11 am: Film, "Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity," by Shakti Butler.  Discussion led by Faye Richardson-Green.  $15 per person includes breakfast.  Register at prfc-gr.org or go to eventbrite.com. Presented by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.   At Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids.

Tues, Nov 19, 6 pm to 7:30 pm:  Justice for Some or Justice for All? Community Conversation on Race.  Speakers:  Dr. Aly Mageed, vice chair of Islamic Mosque & Religious Institute, Grand Rapids, and Jeff Padnos of Holland, who is a member of Temple Emanuel in Grand Rapids; there will also be a presentation on Restorative Circles.  Potluck follows; please bring a dish to share. At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th, Holland.

Tues, Nov 19, 7 pm to 8:30 pm:  Native American Lecture: "For Reasons of Blood and Survival." Historian Dr. Fred Johnson of Hope College speaks about the relationship between Native and African Americans.  Discussion follows.  Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Education.  At Maas Conference Center, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.

Tues, Nov 19,  7 pm:  "Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City,"  lecture by prize-winning author Russell Shorto, based on his new book; he also wrote the best-selling book,  "The Island at the Center of the World: the Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony that Shaped the World."  He will discuss how Amsterdam "became a global exporter of some of the major tenets of Western liberalism and the Dutch impact on American values and culture.  Reception follows his talk.  At Hope College DeWitt Center main theater, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland.

Wed, Nov 20, 4:30 pm:  Journalist and political analyst Jack Lessenberry presents "Now More Than Ever: Civil Discourse in an Age of Ranting," the inaugural lecture of the Padnos/Sarosik Endowed Professorship of Civil Discourse at GVSU.  At Loosemore Auditorium,  DeVos Center, GVSU, 401 West Fulton St, Grand Rapids.

Wed, Nov 20, 7 pm: 5th annual Storytelling Event: Students with a Disability.  Students discuss what it is like to be a person with a disability at Hope College.  Sponsored by on-campus groups and offices.  At 1000 Schaap Science Center, Hope College, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.  

Fri, Nov 22, 8 – 11:30 am: Diversity and Inclusion Forum, presented by Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, with panelists Jill May, Kaushik Nag, and Sonya Hughes.  $50 for Chamber members; $65 non-members.  To register, or for more information, go to www.grandrapids.org/diversity-and-inclusion-forum  or call (616) 771-0303.  At Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2500 South Division, Grand Rapids.

Fri, Nov 22, 8 am-3:30 pm:  Conference, "MI Response to Hate," presented by the Michigan Alliance against Hate Crimes and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.  Speakers, presentations on building Community Response Systems.  Free.  Register at miaahc.com/mi-response-to-hate-conference/    At MSU Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 South Harrison Rd,   East Lansing.

Fri, Nov 22, noon – 1:30 pm: Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (LAADSV) Noon Series: "Why do They Respond That Way"—Gender-based Violence and Trauma Impact.  Speaker is Tom Cottrell, vice president of counseling services for YWCA West Central Michigan; participants will learn steps to take in helping a victim manage the impact of trauma.  Open to all who work with victim/survivors of gender-based violence; community members are welcome.  Bring a lunch if you wish.  RSVP to www.gvsu.edu/women_cen  At Grand Valley State University Meijer Campus, Room 102, 515 South Waverly, Holland.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, December 7

ACEH will hold its annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party, 5 pm to 8:30 pm on Saturday, December 7, at First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th, Holland.  Please bring a dish to share from your cultural background and a nonperishable item for the Community Action House food bank.  Music, special performances, silent auction of goods and services, children's art, balloon animals--fun, fellowship, and delicious food.  

In the Community from ACEH November 11

The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
Weekly Listing of Events in Holland and West Michigan
November 11, 2013

Wed, Nov 13, 5:30 pm reception, 6:45 pm dinner and program: 2013
Dutch-American Heritage Day. Keynote speaker Dr. Robert Swierenga, on
the history of Holland. Tickets $15. (616) 726-8010 or
info@wmdutch-americanheritage.com At The Pinnacle Center, 3330
Highland Dr, Hudsonville.

Wed, Nov 13, 7 pm: 19th annual Diversity Lecture Series with John Elder
Robinson on "Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's." Sponsored
by Grand Rapids Community College and others. Free. (616) 234-3390.
At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids.

Thurs, Nov 14, 7 pm: 5th annual Storytelling Event: Racial Minority
Students. Students discuss what it is like to be a minority at Hope
College. Sponsored by on-campus groups and offices. At 1000 Schaap
Science Center, Hope College, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.

Thurs, Nov 14, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series presents poet
Patricia Smith "recognized as a force in poetry, playwriting, fiction,
performance, and creative collaboration." Author of six volumes of
poetry and four-time national individual champion of the popular Poetry
Slam; teacher at several colleges. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West
8th, Holland.

Fri, Nov 15, 2 pm: "Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in
America." 90-minute live-streamed forum moderated by Ray Suarez of
PBS; keynote by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. Produced
by The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Mississippi. Two panels:
"Racism in America Today: Why Does it Persist?" and "Racism in
America's Future: Where Is There Hope for Change?" with Myrlie
Evers-Williams; William Winter, former governor of Mississippi; Tim
Wise, and others. At St. Mark's Fellowship Hall, 134 North Division
Ave, Grand Rapids.

Fri, Nov 15, 7 pm (support group), 8 pm (program): PFLAG meeting.
Author Jeff Enro will read from his book, "Trust Me." He writes young
adult fiction and coming-out stories; best known are the "Dumb Jock"
series and "Bullied." At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave,
Holland.

Sat, Nov 16, 9 am to 5 pm: 18th annual Kalamazoo Russian Festival.
Musical performances, educational programs, children's activities, and
Russian Art, vendors, and cuisine. Adults $10; students $6; age 12 and
under, $2; family, $20. www.russianfestival.org At Fetzer Center,
Western Michigan University, 2350 Business Court, Kalamazoo.

Sat, Nov 16, 4:45 to 6:15 pm: Hope College "IMAGES: A Reflection of
Cultures" dinner, a sampling of foods from around the world. By Hope
College Office of International Education. Students offer cuisine from
Algeria, English, Ethiopia, France, Greece, India, Italy, Japan,
Mexico, Russia, Vietnam. $5 payable at the door. At Phelps Hall, 154
East 10th St at Columbia Ave, Holland.

Sat, Nov 16, 7 pm: Hope College "IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures"
showcase featuring skits, dance, song, and other clips of culture
through languages and fashion. More than 60 Hope College students will
take part. By Hope College Office of International Education. Free.
At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.

Mon, Nov 18, 7 pm: General meeting of school board of Holland Public
Schools. Board meets the third Monday of each month. Open to the
public. At East K-7 school, 373 East 24th St, Holland.

Mon, Nov 18, 7 pm: "Understanding the Affordable Care Act," by Brett
Williams of Michigan Consumers for Healthcare, an alliance of consumers
and policymakers "to attain affordable, accessible, quality healthcare
for everyone in Michigan through education, outreach, advocacy and
stakeholder engagement." Presented by the League of Women
Voters/Holland and Herrick District Library. At Herrick District
Library, 300 South River, Holland.

Tues, Nov 19, 8 to 11 am: Film, "Cracking the Codes: The System of
Racial Inequity," by Shakti Butler. Discussion led by Faye
Richardson-Green. $15 per person includes breakfast. Register at
prfc-gr.org or go to eventbrite.com. Presented by Partners for a
Racism-Free Community. At Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton
St E, Grand Rapids.

Tues, Nov 19, 6 pm to 7:30 pm: Justice for Some or Justice for All?
Community Conversation on Race. Presentation by the Restorative Circles
group and speakers from Muslim and Jewish faiths. Discussion. At
Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th, Holland. (Rescheduled from Nov 12)

Tues, Nov 19, 7 pm to 8:30 pm: Native American Lecture: "For Reasons
of Blood and Survival." Historian Dr. Fred Johnson of Hope College
speaks about the relationship between Native and African Americans.
Discussion follows. Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Education.
At Maas Conference Center, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.

Wed, Nov 20, 4:30 pm: Journalist and political analyst Jack
Lessenberry presents "Now More Than Ever: Civil Discourse in an Age of
Ranting," the inaugural lecture of the Padnos/Sarosik Endowned
Professorship of Civil Discourse at GVSU. At Loosemore Auditorium,
DeVos Center,
GVSU, 401 West Fulton St, Grand Rapids.

Wed, Nov 20, 7 pm: 5th annual Storytelling Event: Students with a
Disability. Students discuss what it is like to be a person with a
disability at Hope College. Sponsored by on-campus groups and offices.
At 1000 Schaap Science Center, Hope College, College Ave at 11th St,
Holland.

Fri, Nov 22, 8 am-3:30 pm: Conference, "MI Response to Hate,"
presented by the Michigan Alliance against Hate Crimes and the Michigan
Department of Civil Rights. Speakers, presentations on building
Community Response Systems. Free. Register at
miaahc.com/mi-response-to-hate-conference/ At MSU Kellogg Hotel &
Conference Center, 219 South Harrison Rd, East Lansing.

JOB OPENING
City of Holland: Part-time (28 flexible hours/wk) Multimedia
Production Specialist to maintain and operate the city's public
broadcasting equipment; record and broadcast city meetings and Holland
events; produce various videos; other duties as assigned. Bachelor's
or technical school degree; 2-4 years video production experience with
proficiency at Final cut Pro video editing software. $15-$28/hour;
benefits not applicable. Send resume and cover letter by Fri, Nov 22,
to City of Holland, Human Resources Department, 270 South River,
Holland. hr@cityofholland.com

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, December 7
ACEH will hold its annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party, 5
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, at First United Methodist
Church, 57 West 10th, Holland. Please bring a dish to share and a
nonperishable item for Community Action House food bank. Music,
special performances, children's art, balloon animals--fun, fellowship,
and delicious food.

In the Community from ACEH November 4

Tues, Nov 5: 7 am to 8 pm: VOTE TODAY.

Tues, Nov 5, 5 pm: Day of the Dead Altered Book Workshop with Kelli
Perkins. Basic supplies provided but bring small photos of loved ones
and/or favorite ephemera and charms to include in your book. Limited
to 20 people; registration required. At Herrick District Library, 300
S. River, Holland.

Tues, Nov 5, 7 pm to 9 pm: 5th Annual Storytelling Event: LGBT
students discuss "what it's like at Hope College to be a minority."
Hosted by Student Development, GLBOE, BSU, LSO, HAPA, and Disability
Services. Thurs, Nov 14: Racial minority students; Wed, Nov 20:
Disabled students. At Schaap Science Center 1000, College Ave at 10th
St, Holland.

Wed, Nov 6, 6:45 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and
Ethnic Harmony (ACEH), showing new documentary film "Our Fires Still
Burn: The Native American Experience" featuring a businessman,
journalist, artist, and youth advocate. Discussion and refreshments
follow. Everyone is welcome. 392-5086. At Fried-Hemenway Auditorium,
Martha Miller Center, Hope College, 10th St. at Columbia Ave, Holland.
NOTE different time, day, and place from usual meetings.

Thurs, Nov 7, 4 pm to 6 pm: Documentary film, "Indian Schools: The
Survivors' Story," followed by panel with Fay Givens, executive
director of American Indian Services; Dr. Kay McGowen, anthropology
faculty at Eastern Michigan University; and Warren Petoskey, artist and
author of "Dancing My Dream." At Cook-DeWitt Center, Grand Valley
State University, Allendale.

Thurs, Nov 7, 4 pm to 7 pm: Community Open House for Mediation
Services. Guest speaker (5:45 pm) Doug Van Epps, director of Office of
Dispute Resolution, Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative
Office. Learn about mediation programs, meet staff, video
presentations, raffle, refreshments. (616) 399-1600. At Courthouse
Square, 68 West 8th St, Suite 220, Holland.

Thurs, Nov 7, 7:30 pm: Annual A. J. Muste Memorial Lecture with
speaker Dr. David Cortright, "The Power of Nonviolence: Why peaceful
methods are more effective than the use of force." He is director of
policy studies at the Kroc Institute for International peace studies at
the University of Notre Dame. The lecture series began in 1985 to
commemorate the life and work of A. J. Muste, a Hope alumnus who became
a tireless activist for peace and justice. Contact gruenler@hope.edu.
At Wichers Auditorium, Nykerk Hall of Music, Hope College mid-campus
east of College Ave, Holland.

Fri, Nov 8, 6:30 pm, silent auction, appetizers; 7:30 pm, dinner.
Annual Dinner of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). $50 per
person. www.laup.org At Midtown Center, 2nd floor auditorium, 96 West
15th St, Holland.

Sun, Nov 10, 2 pm to 4 pm (comments at 3 pm): Photo exhibit open
house: "We Have Faith," featuring LGBT and allied clergy and people of
many faiths and denominations, including Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
Sponsored by Hope Church's Reconciliation Ministry, the exhibit is
open to Nov 17. (616) 392-7947. www.hopechurchrca.org At Hope
Church, RCA, 77 West 11th St, Holland.

Wed, Nov 13, 5:30 pm reception, 6:45 pm dinner and program: 2013
Dutch-American Heritage Day. Keynote speaker Dr. Robert Swierenga, on
the history of Holland. Tickets $15. (616) 726-8010 or
info@wmdutch-americanheritage.com At The Pinnacle Center, 3330
Highland Dr, Hudsonville.

Sat, Nov 15, 9 am to 5 pm: 18th annual Kalamazoo Russian Festival.
Musical performances, educational programs, children's activities, and
Russian Art, vendors, and cuisine. Adults $10; students $6; age 12 and
under, $2; family, $20. www.russianfestival.org At Fetzer Center,
Western Michigan University, 2350 Business Court, Kalamazoo.

Tues, Nov 19, 6 pm to 7:30 pm: Justice for Some or Justice for All?
Community Conversation on Race. Presentation by the Restorative Circles
group; possible speakers from Muslim and Jewish faiths. At Imagine
Fellowship, 167 West 20th, Holland. (Rescheduled from Nov 12)

Tues, Nov 19, 7 pm to 8:30 pm: Native American Lecture: "For Reasons
of Blood and Survival." Historian Dr. Fred Johnson of Hope College
speaks his personal background and about the relationship between
Native and African Americans "as they formed relationships to protect
themselves from racial injustice." Discussion follows. Sponsored by
Office of Multicultural Education at Hope. At Maas Conference Center,
Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.

Community Opportunity: Food Distribution Friday, Nov 8
Surplus food commodities supplied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
will be distributed by Ottawa County Community Action Agency on Friday,
Nov 8 at four locations in the county. Boxes of food distributed to
income-qualified families* will contain apple juice, green beans,
carrots, cranberry juice concentrate, egg noodles, grapefruit juice,
shelf stable milk, rolled oats, peanut butter, pears, canned pork,
potato flakes, and cream of mushroom soup.

Proof of income is verbal only but proof of residence is required (such
as a driver's license, utility bill, lease agreement, tax bill, trash
collection bill, etc.) Families are allowed food from one location
only. Families who are in the Family Independence Program or SNAP
program are automatically eligible.

Sites and hours:
--Community Action House, 345 West 14th St, Holland. 1 pm to 3 pm.
--Love, Inc., of Southeast Ottawa County, 3300 Van Buren, Hudsonville.
1 pm to 3 pm.
--St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 920 Fulton, Grand Haven. 10 am to
noon.
--V.F.W. Post 5598, 511 North 68th Ave, Coopersville. 10 am to noon.

The food program coordinator is Mary Grillo, CAA, (616) 393-5619.

*Household of one, income of $22,980 or below; two-person household,
$31,020 or below; three-person, $39,060 or below; four-person, $47,100
or below. Income limits rise approximately $8,000 for each additional
household member.

In the Community from ACEH October 28

Mon, Oct 28 – Sat, Nov. 2: Viewing of el Día de los Muertos Community
Altars, local ofrendas honoring loved ones. At Herrick District
Library Auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

TONIGHT, Mon, Oct 28, 6:45 pm: 7th annual China Town Hall, "Issues in
U.S.-China Relations," by World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.
Dr. Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, will speak via
live webcast, followed at 7:45 pm, in person, by Robert Daly of the
Kissinger Institute on China and the U.S. $10 WAC members; $20
non-members; pay at door. At Wege Student Center Ballroom, Aquinas
College, Grand Rapids.

Fri, Nov 1, 7 pm: Viva la Vida event: Panel of community members talk
about their experiences of el Día de los Muertos in their country of
origin as well as in the U.S. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St.
Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 10 am: Día de los Muertos Storytime and Craft family
activity. At Children's area, upper level, Herrick District Library,
300 South River, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 2 to 4 pm: Viva la Vida: Lotería. Family event to play the
Mexican game Lotería, similar to Bingo. Prizes; Mexican refreshments.
www.vivalavidafestivalholland.com At Herrick District Library, 300 S.
River, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 1-9 pm; Sun, Nov 3, noon to 3 pm: Viewing of ofrendas for
Día de Los Muertos. www.vivalavidafestivalholland.com At Holland
Armory, 9th St between River and Central, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 6 to 9 pm: Viva la Vida Celebration. Exhibit of ofrendas,
music, dance performance, food. At Holland Armory, 9th St between
River and Central, Holland.

Tues, Nov 5, 7 am to 8 pm: Election Day for three Holland City Council
seats; voting on Aquatic Center millage request.

Tues, Nov 5, 5 pm: Day of the Dead Altered Book Workshop with Kelli
Perkins. Basic supplies provided but bring small photos of loved ones
and/or favorite ephemera and charms to include in your book. Limited
to 20 people; registration required. At Herrick District Library, 300
S. River, Holland.

Wed, Nov 6, 6:45 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and
Ethnic Harmony (ACEH), showing new documentary film "Our Fires Still
Burn: The Native American Experience" featuring a businessman,
journalist, artist, and youth advocate. Discussion and refreshments
follow. Everyone is welcome. 392-5086. At Fried-Hemenway Auditorium,
Martha Miller Center, Hope College, 10th St. at Columbia Ave, Holland.
NOTE different time, day, and place from usual meetings.

Thurs, Nov 7, 4 pm to 7 pm: Community Open House for Mediation
Services. Guest speaker (5:45 pm) Doug Van Epps, director of Office of
Dispute Resolution, Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative
Office. Learn about mediation programs, meet staff, video
presentations, raffle, refreshments. (616) 399-1600. At Courthouse
Square, 68 West 8th St, Suite 220, Holland.

Thurs, Nov 7, 7:30 pm: Annual A. J. Muste Memorial Lecture with
speaker Dr. David Cortright, "The Power of Nonviolence: Why peaceful
methods are more effective than the use of force." He is director of
policy studies at the Kroc Institute for International peace studies at
the University of Notre Dame. The lecture series began in 1985 to
commemorate the life and work of A. J. Muste, a Hope alumnus who became
a tireless activist for peace and justice. Contact Dr. Brad Richmond
or gruenler@hope.edu. At Wichers Auditorium, Nykerk Hall of Music,
Hope College mid-campus east of College Ave, Holland.

Fri, Nov 8, 6:30 pm, silent auction, appetizers; 7:30 pm, dinner.
Annual Dinner of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). $50 per
person. www.laup.org At Midtown Center, 2nd floor auditorium, 96 West
15th St, Holland.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY
The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) is seeking
donations of goods and services from individuals and businesses for its
silent auction Saturday, Dec. 7; auction is part of annual Holiday
Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party (5 pm to 8:30 pm) with family
activities, performances, music, ethnic foods, and fellowship. If you
can contribute a gift certificate to a restaurant or other business,
event tickets, a book relevant to diversity, handmade jewelry or
crafts, art, photographs, or a service, please contact Auction Chair
Ngoc Mong Pham at ngocpham02@hotmail.com Proceeds help support ACEH
outreach, programs, publications, scholarship fund, and community
events.

EMPLOYMENT
Justice for Our Neighbors-West Michigan seeks a half-time (flexible, 20
hours per week; $11-$14 per hour depending on qualifications) legal
assistant who will be based in Grand Rapids and perform general office
operations, client management support, and assistance to the JFON
attorney in the Holland and Grand Rapids immigration clinics.
Requirements: commitment to public interest law and to the
enfranchisement and empowerment of newcomer immigrant communities,
appreciation of the spiritual principles of the work, and ability to
work sensitively with diverse volunteers and clients. Foreign language
ability, in particular Spanish, is necessary; BIA accreditation or
prior immigration law experience is a plus. Apply by Fri, Nov 8.
Contact: Laura Rampersad, regional coordinator, at
L.Rampersad@jfonwestmichigan.org (616) 301-7461; fax (616) 451-4893.

In the Community from ACEH October 21, 2013

In the Community October 21, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Do you use "In the Community" to find out about or publicize diversity
and multicultural events in West Michigan? If you do, ACEH can use
your support. Please consider joining ACEH or renewing your
membership. Your dues help pay for this email and all the other
Alliance activities: $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--here's how:
--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at this 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. THANK YOU!

The ACEH membership year runs October 1 - September 30.

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
Check us out on Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic
Harmony.
________________________________________________________________________

TONIGHT, Mon, Oct 21, 7 pm: Forum to hear candidates for Holland City
Council. Election takes place Tues, Nov 5. Sponsored by the League of
Women Voters/Holland Area and Westcore Neighbors. At Holland City Hall
council meeting room, 270 South River.

Tues, Oct 22, 6 pm: Justice for Some or Justice for All? Part 3. Cal
Hoogstsra will share on the topic "Dutch Isolationist," followed by
discussion of strategies to address issues on the "wish list" from the
previous meeting. At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th, Holland.

Wed, Oct 23, 7 pm: Performance by Act on Racism theater troupe from
GVSU, followed by discussion. AoR's stories and audience responses
will help to further "a safe and inclusive campus." Community members
are invited to attend. Sponsored by Hope College Theatre Department
and the Office of Multicultural Education. At DeWitt Theatre, Columbia
Ave at 11th and 12th Sts, Holland.

Wed, Oct 23, 7:30 pm: Concert of Indian music, including classical and
film music; presented by vocalist Kasturi Paigude; co-singer Amit
Deshpande; Mandar Phadke, harmonium; Hemant Babtiwale, tabla, and
Suneetha Kodali, master of ceremonies. Free. At Wichers Auditorium,
Nykerk Hall of Music, Hope College central campus, 12th St between
College and Columbia, Holland.

Thurs, Oct 24 and Fri, Oct 25, 8 am to 4:30 pm: Two-day Racial Equity
Institute, conducted by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.
http://www.ethnicdiversity.org/whatwedo/courseschedule. At Loutit
District Library, 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.

Thurs, Oct 24, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series of Hope College:
Domingo Martinez reads from his National Book Award-winning memoir,
"The Boy Kings of Texas." At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College
Ave at 11th St, Holland.

Oct 24, 7:30 pm: Hope College Great Performance Series: Chicago
Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble: Afro-Cuba jazz and music of Latin America;
includes new music based on Argentinian tango, Dominican merengue,
Puerto Rican bomba and plena, Spanish flamenco, and Jamaican reggae.
Tickets $18; seniors $13; under age 18, $6, from Hope Ticket Office,
(616) 395-7890. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St,
Holland.

Sat, Oct 26, 10 am to noon: Viva la Vida event to decorate sugar skulls
with Sara Roper. All ages. $5 suggested donation. At Holland Area
Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.

Mon, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov. 2: Viewing of el Día de los Muertos Community
Altars, local ofrendas honoring loved ones. At Herrick District
Library Auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:45 pm: 7th annual China Town Hall, "Issues in U.S.-China
Relations," by World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Dr.
Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, will speak via live
webcast, followed at 7:45 pm, in person, by Robert Daly of the
Kissinger Institute on China and the U.S. $10 WAC members; $20
non-members; pay at door. At Wege Student Center Ballroom, Aquinas
College, Grand Rapids. NOTE: New time and location from previous
announcement.

Tues, Oct 29, 6 pm: A Community Conversation, presented by
multicultural organization BL2END: interactive town-hall discussion on
Michigan's economy, education, quality of life, and other topics geared
toward improving our community. Input will be distributed to leaders
and candidates for public office in 2014. Contact Angela Thompson at
(616) 308-0470 or email community@grblend.org At Cascade Engineering,
The Learning Community, 3400 Innovation Ct. SE, Grand Rapids.

Fri, Nov 1, 7 pm: Viva la Vida event: Panel of community members talk
about their experiences of el Día de los Muertos in their country of
origin as well as in the U.S. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St.
Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 10 am: Día de los Muertos Storytime and Craft family
activity. At Children's area, upper level, Herrick District Library,
300 South River, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 2 to 4 pm: Viva la Vida: Lotería. Family event to play the
Mexican game Lotería, similar to Bingo. Prizes; Mexican refreshments.
www.vivalavidafestivalholland.com At Herrick District Library, 300 S.
River, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 1-9 pm; Sun, Nov 3, noon to 3 pm: Viewing of ofrendas for
Día de Los Muertos. www.vivalavidafestivalholland.com At Holland
Armory, 9th St between River and Central, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 6 to 9 pm: Viva la Vida Celebration. Exhibit of ofrendas,
music, dance performance, food. At Holland Armory, 9th St between
River and Central, Holland.
Tues, Nov 5: Election Day for Holland City Council members; voting on
other ballot issues.

Tues, Nov 5, 5 pm: Day of the Dead Altered Book Workshop with Kelli
Perkins. Basic supplies provided but bring small photos of loved ones
and/or favorite ephemera and charms to include in your book. Limited
to 20 people; registration required. At Herrick District Library, 300
S. River, Holland.

Wed, Nov 6, 6:45 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and
Ethnic Harmony (ACEH), showing new documentary film "Our Fires Still
Burn: The Native American Experience" featuring a businessman,
journalist, artist, and youth advocate. Discussion and refreshments
follow. Everyone is welcome. 392-5086. At Fried-Hemenway Auditorium,
Martha Miller Center, Hope College, 10th St. at Columbia Ave, Holland.
NOTE different time, day, and place from usual meetings.

Fri, Nov 8, 6:30 pm, silent auction, appetizers; 7:30 pm, dinner.
Annual Dinner of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). $50 per
person. www.laup.org At Midtown Center, 2nd floor auditorium, 96 West
15th St, Holland.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
(1) The Hope College TRIO Upward Bound students are selling desserts,
cookie dough, pizzas, subs, soups, from the Goodies Factory to raise
funds for the Upward Bound Scholarship & Enrichment Fund. Stop by
Upward Bound office, lower level of Graves Hall (College Ave at 11th
St, Holland) before 2 pm, Tues, Oct 22, to place and pay for an order.
Orders may be picked up at the office before 3 pm, Wed, Nov. 13. The
following link describes products that can be ordered:
http://www.thegoodiesfactory.com/frozen-food-fundraisers/subs-tubs-more/view.html
For Upward Bound, contact Liz Colburn at colburn@hope.edu

(2) The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) is seeking
donations of goods and services from individuals and businesses for its
silent auction Saturday, Dec. 7; auction is part of annual Holiday
Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party (5 pm to 8:30 pm) at First United
Methodist Church with family activities, performances, music, ethnic
foods, and fellowship. If you can contribute a gift certificate to a
restaurant or other business, a book relevant to diversity, event
tickets, handmade jewelry or crafts, art, photographs, or a service,
please contact Auction Chair Ngoc Mong Pham at ngocpham02@hotmail.com
Proceeds help support ACEH outreach, programs, publications,
scholarship fund, and community events.

In the Community from ACEH October 14, 2013

IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH OCTOBER 14, 2013

Wed, Oct 16 – Dec 11, 3 to 5 pm: Eight-week Racial Equity Institute,
conducted by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.
http://www.ethnicdiversity.org/whatwedo/courseschedule. At Macatawa
Resource Center, 665 136th Ave, Holland.

Fri, Oct 18, 7 pm (support group), 8 pm (program): PFLAG meeting
showing DVD "The Doors Are Open," profiling King Avenue United
Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555
Michigan Ave, Holland.

Sat, Oct 19, 10 am to noon: Workshop with Anna and Luz Martinez to make
nichos. Viva la vida event featuring a traditional Mexican and Latin
American folk craft to create small calaveras (little skeletons) for a
decorated nicho (altar box). Ages 12 and up; space is limited. $5
suggested donation. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St,
Holland.

Mon, Oct 21, 7 pm: Forum to hear candidates for Holland City Council.
Election takes place Tues, Nov 5. Sponsored by the League of Women
Voters/Holland Area and Westcore Neighbors. At Holland City Hall
council meeting room, 270 South River.

Tues, Oct 22, 6 pm: Justice for Some or Justice for All? Part 3.
Panelist will provide insight on the Dutch culture, followed by
discussion of strategies to address issues on the "wish list" from the
previous meeting. At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th, Holland.

Thurs, Oct 24 and Fri, Oct 25, 8 am to 4:30 pm: Two-day Racial Equity
Institute, conducted by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.
http://www.ethnicdiversity.org/whatwedo/courseschedule. At Loutit
District Library, 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.

Thurs, Oct 24, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series of Hope College:
Domingo Martinez reads from his National Book Award-winning memoir,
"The Boy Kings of Texas." At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College
Ave at 11th St, Holland.

Oct 24, 7:30 pm: Hope College Great Performance Series: Chicago
Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble, representing Afro-Cuba jazz and music from
all of Latin America; they have explored writing new music based on
Argentinian tango, Dominican merengue, Puerto Rican bomba and plena,
Spanish flamenco, and Jamaican reggae. Tickets $18; seniors $13;
under age 18, $6; Hope students, free. Call Hope Ticket Office, (616)
395-7890. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland.

Sat, Oct 26, 10 am to noon: Viva la Vida event to decorate sugar skulls
with Sara Roper. All ages. $5 suggested donation. At Holland Area
Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.

Mon, Oct 28 – Sat, Nov. 2: Viewing of el Día de los Muertos Community
Altars, local ofrendas honoring loved ones. At Herrick District
Library Auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:50 pm: 7th annual China Town Hall, presented by World
Affairs Council of Western Michigan and the National Committee on U.S.
China Relations. Dr. Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of
State and now chair of a global strategy firm and an investment
advisory firm, will speak via a live webcast, followed by an in-person
presentation by Robert Daly of the Kissinger Institute on China and the
United States. $10 World Affairs Council members; $20 non-members; pay
at the door. At Donnelly Center, Aquinas College, 1607 Robinson Rd, SE,
Grand Rapids.


COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
(1) The Hope College TRIO Upward Bound students are selling desserts,
cookie dough, pizzas, subs, soups, and more from the Goodies Factory to
raise funds for the Upward Bound Scholarship & Enrichment Fund. Stop
by the Upward Bound office in the lower level of Graves Hall (College
Ave at 11th St, Holland) on or before 2 pm, Tuesday, Oct 22, to place
and pay for an order. Orders may be picked up at the office before 3
pm, Wednesday, Nov. 13.

The following link will take you to the website and types of products
that can be ordered:
http://www.thegoodiesfactory.com/frozen-food-fundraisers/subs-tubs-more/view.html
For information from Upward Bound, contact Liz Colburn at
colburn@hope.edu

(2) The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) is seeking
donations of goods and services from individuals and businesses for its
silent auction Saturday, Dec. 7; the auction is part of the annual
Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party with family activities,
performances, music, ethnic foods, and great fellowship. If you can
contribute a gift certificate to a restaurant or other business, a book
relevant to diversity, handmade jewelry or crafts, art works and
photographs, or a gift certificate for a service, please contact
Auction Chair Ngoc Mong Pham at ngocpham02@hotmail.com All the
proceeds help support ACEH outreach, programs, publications,
scholarship fund, and community events.

Reminders: ACEH meeting tonight; Viva la Vida events Saturday

Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony Meeting: Friday

Fri, Oct 11, 7 pm: "Connecting People in Holland: Hear All About It."
People from two Holland neighborhood organizations: Heights of Hope and
Westcore Neighbors, and the life enrichment coordinator from a local
nursing and rehab facility, will speak to the general meeting of the
Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).

Mandy Bullers Hutcheson of Heights of Hope and Raul Garcia of Westcore
Neighbors will tell about their groups, what they are doing, and their
plans for the future. Ron Schuster of Tendercare will discuss the need
for and benefits of connecting older people and the wider community.
Everyone is welcome. 392-5086. At Center for Women in Transition, 411
Butternut, Holland.

This Week's Viva la Vida Events

Sat, Oct 12, 10 am to noon: Workshop to make nichos with Anna and Luz
Martinez. Traditional Mexican and Latin American folk craft to create
small calaveras (little skeletons) for a decorated nicho (altar box).
Ages 12 and up; space is limited. $5 suggested donation. At Holland
Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.

Sat, Oct 12, noon to 2 pm: Workshop, with Jess Hacker, to create relief
prints in the spirit of Día de los Muertos. Reserve a spot at
info@cultureworksica.com. Drop-ins also welcome; open to all ages. $5
suggested donation. At CultureWorks, 710 Chicago Dr, Holland.

Sat, Oct 12, 6 pm to 8 pm: Opening reception and talk by artist Roli
Mancera, who has created a 14-foot floating ofrenda "Sos de la Tierra"
(We are of the Earth) for Viva la Vida/Día de los Muertos. Ofrenda is
on exhibit until Nov. 2. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th
St, Holland.

In the Community from ACEH September 23, 2013

In the Community: September 23, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Do you use "In the Community" to find out about or publicize diversity
and multicultural events in West Michigan? If you do, ACEH can use
your support. Please consider joining ACEH or renewing your
membership. Your dues help pay for this email and all the other
Alliance activities: $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--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. THANK YOU!

The ACEH membership year runs October 1 – September 30.

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 Check us out on
Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.
____________________________________________________________________
TODAY, Mon, Sept 23, 11 am: (Mondays through Dec. 9): Tiempo de
Cuentos in Español (Storytime in Spanish). Diviértase con su pequeño!
Escuchando cuentos, cantando canciones y haciendo manualidades. Cuarto
de actividades para niño localizado en el piso de arriba. At Herrick
District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

Tues, Sept 24, 3 to 6 pm: Davenport University Volunteer Fair.
Community organizations, including ACEH, will share information about
their activities, events, and need for volunteers. At Davenport
Holland Campus Student Lounge, 643 South Waverly Rd, Holland.

Tues, Sept 24, 7 pm: "Reforming Education Here and Now—Complex,
Collaborative, Creative." Organized by League of Women Voters -
Holland to introduce the Common Core State Standards and the new
Smarter Balanced Assessments that will replace the MEAP tests.
Presenters; Q & A. www.lwvholland.org Within a few days after the
event, the forum will be online at www.MacMedia.org. At Herrick
District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

Wed, Sept 25, 2 pm: "Abraham Lincoln: Emancipation and its Legacies in
the United States and Abroad," by Dr. Richard Carwardine, president of
Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford, noted scholar on Abraham
Lincoln and 19th century politics and religion. (616) 396-7867. At
Herrick Room, DeWitt Center, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Hope College,
Holland. (At 4 pm in Graves Hall on campus, he will speak on "Abraham
Lincoln and the Lessons of Leadership.")

Wed, Sept 25 (also Thurs, Sept 26), 7:30 pm: Film, "A Place at the
Table"; 90-minute documentary starring Jeff Bridges focuses on food
crises through the eyes of three families. Sponsored by local and
national organizations concerned with hunger in America. $6 general
admission, $5 seniors; free to Hope students. At Knickerbocker
Theater, 86 East 8th, Holland.

Thurs, Sept 26, 12:15 pm: Film, "Against the Odds: The Artists of the
Harlem Renaissance."
6:30 pm: Harlem Renaissance Poetry Reading. Events in connection
with exhibit, "Promise of Freedom: Selections from the Arthur Primas
Collection"-- 75 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, graphics,
documents showcasing African American artists from last 150 years.
(231) 720-2570 or http://www.muskegonartmuseum.org At Muskegon Museum
of Art, 296 West Webster, Muskegon.

Sat, Sept 28, 7 pm: Documentary "Black and Blue, the Story of Gerald
Ford, Willis Ward and the 1934 Michigan-Georgia Tech Football Game."
Sponsored by the U-M Club of Holland. Tickets $5; children and
non-Michigan alums welcome. Limited seating. (616) 403-7464 or
399-9767. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9th St, Holland.

Mon, Sept 30, 10 am OR 5:30 pm: Orientation meeting on affordable home
purchases through Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity. People interested in
being considered for home ownership through Habitat must attend one of
the meetings; please do not bring children. Contact Judi Hill at (616)
393-8001, ext. 102. At Herrick District Library Auditorium, 300 South
River, Holland.

Tues, Oct 1, 7 pm: Forum to hear Holland City Council candidates.
Sponsored by Holland is Ready, with ACEH, Latin Americans United for
Progress (LAUP), LEDA, PFLAG, Holland Pride, and Hope is Ready. Q & A.
Moderated by Rick Westra of Herman Miller. Refreshments. At Herrick
District Library Auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

Wed, Oct 2, 7 pm: 19th Diversity Series Lecture of the Woodrick
Diversity Learning Center at GRCC:
"Immigration—Not Legal; Not Leaving," by Jose Antonio Vargas, advocate
and award-winning journalist who wrote the NY Times essay "My Life as
an Undocumented Immigrant." At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St,
Grand Rapids.

Sat, Oct 5, noon to 2 pm: Viva la Vida Festival event sponsored by City
of Holland and Westcore Neighbors. Día de los Muertos children's
crafts, art work, food vendors. A schedule of Viva la Vida/Día de los
Muertos events through Nov 5 is at
http://www.vivalavidafestivalholland.com At Washington Square, 18th St
and Washington Ave, Holland.

Thurs, Oct 10, 8:30 am: 7th annual Lakeshore Friends of Fair Housing:
Opening the Doors to Housing Choice." Breakfast, speaker,
presentation of 2013 Lakeshore Fair Housing Award. Free, but
registration necessary at http://www.fhcwm.org/lksbreakfast. At
Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St, Holland.

Thurs, Oct 10, 12:15 pm: Brown Bag film: "Whatever Happened to
Idlewild." At 5:30 pm: Film screening and discussion, "Nothing But a
Man." http://www.muskegonartmuseum.org or (231) 720-2570. At
Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster, Muskegon.

Fri, Oct 11, 7 pm: "Connecting Neighbors: Hear All About It." People
from three Holland neighborhood organizations will speak to the general
meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).
Everyone is welcome. 392-5086. At Center for Women in Transition, 411
Butternut, Holland.

In the Community from ACEH September 16, 2013

In the Community: September 16, 2013

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

 Do you use "In the Community" to find out about or publicize diversity and multicultural events in West Michigan?  If you do, ACEH can use your support.  Please consider joining ACEH or renewing your membership. Your dues  help pay for  this email and all the other Alliance  activities: $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--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.  THANK YOU!

  

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 Check us out on Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.

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TONIGHT, Mon, Sept 16, 7 pm: Voter Registration Training with the city, Holland League of Women Voters and LAUP.  After training, the county certifies participants to register new citizens, young people, people who have recently moved, and others for the November elections.  At Holland City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Sept 16, 7 pm: "No Human Being is Illegal: Immigration Policies in Michigan," discussion hosted by American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, Western Branch.  Free, open to the public. At Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, 2 Fulton West, Grand Rapids.

 

Tues, Sept 17, 11 am:  Constitution Day event by Hope College Political Science Department: "Is Gay Marriage a Constitutional Right? Reflections on the  Supreme Court's Recent Rulings," presented by Dr. Joel Toppen and responded to by Dr. Jeffrey Polet, both of the faculty.  At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 17, 5:30 pm reception, 6 pm program: Michigan Department of Civil Rights 50th Anniversary Community Conversation.  Program and panel of state and local leaders discussing civil rights-related issues.  Open to the public.  Contact John Golaszewski at (616) 356-0380 or GolaszewskiJ@michigan.gov  At City Commission Chambers, 300 Monroe NW, 9th floor, Grand Rapids.

 

Tues, Sept 17, 6 pm: "Justice for Some or Justice for All? Community Conversation on Race."

This second meeting includes a panel of African American and Latino men, and small group discussions.  Please bring a dish to share—there will be a potluck.  For info, contact Pastor Wayne Coleman at wayne465@yahoo.com   At Imagine Fellowship, 167 W. 20^th,  Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 18, 6:30 to 8 pm:  Four-session (Sept 18 and 25; Oct 2 and 9) workshop: "Church Between Borders," offering "a fresh way to talk about immigration, build community, and explore related ethnical and justice issues."  Open to all; no preregistration necessary. Child care provided.  For information, call 399-1872.  At Intersection Ministries, 945 136th Ave (136th and Riley), Holland.

 

Sat, Sept 21, 10 am-noon: Registration for All For One dance classes.  $35 for 9-week classes in line dance, hip hop, Mexican Folkloric (requires dance shoes and dance skirt), or Latin rhythm (12 years and up and parents).  Classes begin Sat, Sept 28.  Contact moonchild1993@yahoo.com

At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th, Holland.

Sat, Sept 21, 5 to 7 pm: Holland-area Picnic for Peace, "honoring peace and nonviolence within ourselves and in the world" on International Day of Peace.  Bring a dish to share; beverages provided.  Please also bring chairs.  After the meal, attendees will walk to the nearby Holland Peace Pole for shared reflections.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace and Holland Peacemakers.  At Smallenburg Park, Fairbanks Ave north of 16th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 23, 11 am: (Mondays through Dec. 9):  Tiempo de Cuentos in Español (Storytime in Spanish).  Diviértase con su pequeño! Escuchando cuentos, cantando canciones y haciendo manualidades. Cuarto de actividades para niño localizado en el piso de arriba.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 25 (also Thurs, Sept 26), 7:30 pm:  Film, "A Place at the Table"; 90-minute documentary starring Jeff Bridges focuses on food crises through the eyes of three families.  Sponsored by several local and national organizations concerned with hunger in America.  $6 general admission, $5 seniors; free to Hope students.  At Knickerbocker Theater, 86 East 8th, Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 26, 12:15 pm: Film, "Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance."

6:30 pm: Harlem  Renaissance Poetry Reading.   Both events in connection with current exhibit, "Promise of Freedom: Selections from the Arthur Primas Collection"-- 75 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, graphics, and documents showcasing significant African American artists from the last 150 years.  For information, call (231) 720-2570 or http://www.muskegonartmuseum.org  At Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Ave, Muskegon.

 

Sat, Sept 28, 7 pm:  Documentary "Black and Blue, the Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward and the 1934 Michigan-Georgia Tech Football Game."  When Georgia Tech demanded that U-M's African American  player Willis Ward be benched before the southern team would play U-M, Gerald Ford threatened to quit the U-M team and students and community protested the decision to keep Ward out of the game; the incident is said to have helped Michigan turn a corner in race relations and shaped Ford's views on civil rights and racial equality all the way to the White House. Tickets $5; children and non-Michigan alums welcome. Limited seating. (616) 403-7464 or 399-9767. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9^th St, Holland.

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Wednesday, Sept 18, 9 am to 2 pm: Career & Education Expo.   More than 20 companies and educational institutions onsite at Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave between 8th and 9th Sts, Holland.

A virtual Career Fair will run on www.hollandsentinel.com from Sept 19 to Sept 25.

 

Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance and Ottawa County Human Services Coordinating Council

Director:  Contract position to provide leadership to a collaborative of the two organizations.  Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; prior leadership experience in government or nonprofits.  30 hours/wk; $35,000 to $45,000/yr.  For complete description, go to the website

http://www.ottawaunitedway.org/images/stories/Director%20Job%20Description%20-%20FINAL.pdf  Send resume with cover letter by Monday, Sept 23, at Greater Ottawa County United Way, attn: Rebekah Bakker, rbakker@ottawaunitedway.org, 115 Clover St, Suite 300, Holland, MI 49423.

 

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Volunteer Development Specialist at Muskegon Service Center.  Places, trains, and recognizes adult volunteers; develops curricula and resources; carries out variety of other duties.  Bachelor's degree; 2-4 years of progressive responsibility; or other combination of education, training, and experience.  Bilingual skills encouraged (English/Spanish); knowledge and experience in Girl Scout program desirable.  Full-time, with benefits, starting at $28,000/yr.  www.gsmists.org  Phone 866-566-7434. Send cover letter and resume or application for employment to Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, attn: Human Resources, via email at hr@gsmists.org, fax (616) 784-8187, or mail to 3275 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49544.  Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.