In the Community January 28, 2013 A Weekly Email of Diversity Events from the Have you used "In the Community" to find out about or publicize diversity and multicultural events in 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, --Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event. THANKS! GRACIAS! ACEH was founded in Mon, Jan 28, 7 pm: "G92: How Faith and Justice Relate to Immigration," with author Matthew Soerens and a community panel, including JFON attorney Liz Balck. Co-sponsored by Phelps Scholars and Hope United for Justice. At Wichers Auditorium, Nykerk Hall, mid-campus at Hope between College and Columbia Aves at Tues, Jan 29, 6 pm to 8 pm: Asian Culture Club event presented by The Arena District; includes free Asian (Japanese and Thai) hors d'oeuvres, speakers from West Michigan Asian community, Japanese tea ceremony, karate and tai chi demonstrations, Laotian dance, music, origami "live art," raffle, more. At six.one.six, J W Marriott, 235 Louis Campeau Promenade NW, Thurs, Jan 31, noon: "Beyond Diversity: Challenging Racism in an Age of Backlash," by nationally known anti-racist educator and author Tim Wise. How most "tolerance" training fails to address fundamental structures of racism and inequality; focusing on personal prejudice rather than institutional bias is inadequate for building an anti-racist movement and results in a negative impact on all Americans. At Grand River Room, Thurs, Jan 31, 3 to 4:30 pm: Retirement recognition event to honor Al Serrano, Community and Human Relations Coordinator for the City of Thurs, Jan 31, 6 to 9 pm: Asian New Year Festival: Asian cuisine and traditional performances such as a dragon dance, Chinese martial arts, national dance, and cultural fashion show. At Grand River Room, Fri, Feb 1, 6 – 8 pm: First Friday BL2END event at LINC: food, friends, live music, learn how to get connected in Mon, Feb 4, 7 pm: 2013 Phelps Scholars Schregardus Lecture: "Faces Seen, Hearts Unknown: Latino Students and College Persistence," by Yolanda Vega of the Hope College TriO Upward Bound program. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, Wed, Feb 6, 5 to 6:30 pm: Soul Food Festival. $5 for community members. At Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, Wed, Feb 6, 6 pm: "Vietnamerica: A Family's Journey," by Gia Bao (GB) Tran, Vietnamese American author and artist raised in Fri, Feb 8, 7 pm: General meeting of the Sat, Feb 9, 2 to 5 pm: Korean New Year Celebration, with Chicago Korean Dancing Company, Tae Kwon Do Mission Team from Korea, Korean music, Maciek's Magic Show. Free admission. Contact Dr. John Kim at johnkimsma@gmail.com or Sat, Feb 9, 6 to 9 pm: Benefit dinner and concert presented by The Center of African American Art and History, featuring guitarist Nick Colionne, noted jazz, vocals, R&B, blues, and soul artist. Funds will go toward construction and computers to implement the Ancestry.com program at CAAAH. Tickets: $75 (back section); $100 (mid-section); $150 premier seating. Tickets: Ruth Coleman, CAAAH executive director; (616) 836-8559 or www.caaahholland.org Sponsors: GVSU and Haworth Corp. At Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Tues, Feb 12, 19, and 26, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Class, "Pathways to Freedom," by Dr. Fred L. Johnson III of EXHIBIT Through March 2: Collective exhibition "Cuba: Re-encounter the Myth": Cuban painters Dr. Mercedes Cobas-Gelis, Anaisa Salazar, and Jorge Guanche-Garcia and works by Roberto Cala, craftsman of marquetry and inlaid wood finishes. Sponsored by VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Snow removal volunteers are requested on an as-needed basis by Disablity Network/Lakeshore to help people in our community who are not able to shovel or plow their own driveways and sidewalks. Interested? Contact Lucia, community access specialist, at (616) 396-5326.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
In the Community from ACEH January 28
Monday, January 21, 2013
Corrected copy: In the Community January 21, 2013
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In the Community January 21, 2013
A Weekly Calendar of Diversity 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? Please consider joining ACEH
or renewing your membership. Your dues support this email and all the
other ACEH 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 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 Check us out on
Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.
Mon, Jan 21, 4 pm: Presentation "Islam and Muslim Americans: An
Introduction to Understanding Islam," by David Serio of the Arab
American National Museum, Dearborn. Hosted by Van Wylen Library. At
Graves Hall, Hope College, College Ave at 11th St.
Mon, Jan 21, 7 pm: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration:
"Strength to Love." Led by Rev. Denise Grier and Rev. Wayne Coleman. 4
pm: Youth Rally. At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple, Holland.
Tues, Jan 22, noon: Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) fundraiser focused
on immigration and social justice issues. Documentary "Jasmine's
Story"; discussion with Jasmine Franco and Rev. Melanie Carey and
presentation by Dr. Stephen Monsma, author of "Healing for a Broken
World." Includes lunch (suggested donation $15); register with Mary
DeRidder at (616) 399-2161 or deriddermd@juno.com. JFON provides
immigration legal services, education, and advocacy. At St. Francis de
Sales Church, 171 West 13th St, Holland.
Tues, Jan 22, noon: Calvin College January Series: "North Korea-China:
A Modern-Day Underground Railroad," by author, consultant, NGO founder,
and North Korean specialist Mike Kim. In person at Calvin College
Covenant Center, 3201 Burton Ave SE, Grand Rapids; via webcast at
Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap, Holland.
Fri, Jan 25, and Sat, Jan 26, 8 pm and 10:30 pm: Film, "The Great
Debaters," based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at
Wiley College in Texas who in 1935 inspired students to form the
school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the
national championship. $2. At Room 102, VanderWerf Hall, 27 Graves
Place, Hope College campus, Holland.
Sat, Jan 26, 9 am to 5 pm DTE Energy Ethnic Heritage Festival with
music, dance, crafts, and food from ethnic groups in West Michigan.
Free. (616) 929-1700 or www.grmuseum.org. At Grand Rapids Public
Museum, 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids.
Sun, Jan 27, 4 pm: Film, "The Line." 40-minute documentary by
Emmy-Award winning producer Linda Midgett that asks viewers to
reconsider their stereotypes about people who live in poverty.
Discussion follows. At Hope Church, 77 West 11th St, Holland.
Mon, Jan 28, 6 to 9 pm: "Transforming Communities: An Introduction to
Community Development," led by Jay VanGroningen, executive director of
Communities First Association, and Judy Van Dyke, Neighborhood
Connections director. Light meal served; registration required at
(616) 392-7947. At Hope Church, 77 West 11th St, Holland.
Mon, Jan 28, 7 pm: "G92: How Faith and Justice Relate to Immigration,"
with Matthew Soerens, co-author of "Welcoming the Stranger: Justice,
Compassion, and Truth in the Immigration Debate," and a community
panel, including JFON attorney Liz Balck. Co-sponsored by Phelps
Scholars and Hope United for Justice. At Wichers Auditorium, Nykerk
Hall, mid-campus at Hope between College and Columbia Aves, at 11th St,
Holland.
Thurs, Jan 31, 3 to 4:30 pm: Retirement recognition event honoring Al
Serrano, Community and Human Relations Coordinator for the City of
Holland; he has served the city for 27 years. At Holland City Hall,
270 South River, Holland.
Mon, Feb 4, 7 pm: 2013 Phelps Scholars Schregardus Lecture: "Faces
Seen, Hearts Unknown: Latino Students and College Persistence," by
Yolanda Vega, assistant director of the Hope College TRiO Upward Bound
program. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St,
Holland.
Sat, Feb 9, 2 to 5 pm: Korean New Year Celebration, with Chicago Korean
Dancing Company, Tae Kwon Do Mission Team from Korea, Korean music, and
Maciek's Magic Show. Free admission. Contact Dr. John Kim at
johnkim@gmail.com or Holland Korean Church, (616) 795-8047 or 392-2635.
At First Reformed Church, 630 State St, Holland.
Sat, Feb 9, 6 to 9 pm: Benefit dinner and concert presented by The
Center of African American Art and History featuring guitarist Nick
Colionne, jazz, vocals, R&B, blues, and soul artist. Funds will go for
construction and computers to implement the Ancestry.com program at
CAAAH. Tickets: $75 (back); $100 (mid-section); $150 premier seating.
Tickets: Ruth Coleman, CAAAH executive director, (616) 836-8559 or
www.caaahholland.org Sponsors: GVSU and Haworth Corp. At Double Tree by
Hilton Hotel, 650 East 24th St, Holland.
Tues, Feb 12, 19, and 26, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Class "Pathways to Freedom,"
by Dr. Fred L. Johnson III of Hope College; to consider the "struggles,
challenges, and triumphs of African Americans in their efforts to
achieve justice and the blessings of full citizenship in the U.S.; also
to engage the question, 'Why is there a need for the 'black church?'"
Class size is limited. Register with Pastor Wayne Coleman at (616)
392-2919 or wayne465@yahoo.com At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th,
Holland.
EXHIBIT
Now through March 2: Collective exhibition "Cuba: Re-Encounter the
Myth," with works of Cuban painters Dr. Mercedes Cobas-Gelis, Anaisa
Salazar, and Jorge Guanche-Garcia. The exhibit will also feature works
by Cuban-born artist Roberto Cala, a designer and craftsman of
marquetry and inlaid wood finishes. Sponsored by Holland Area Arts
Council, Galeria America LLC, and Folkcuba LLC. At Holland Area Arts
Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
About Us
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P.O. Box 3007
Holland, Michigan 49422-3007
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aceh@harmonyalliance.org
On Facebook: ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
(616) 392-5086 or 396-2201
Sunday, January 13, 2013
In the Community January 14
In the Community January 14, 2013
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,
please 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 Check us out on
Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.
Tues, Jan 15, noon: Calvin College January Series: "The Immortal Life
of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot: the "collision between ethics,
race, and medicine; scientific discovery and faith healing; a story
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.
Wed, Jan 16, 7 pm: 2012 Social Justice Awards will be presented by the
Holland Human Relations Commission at a meeting of Holland City
Council. At City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.
Sat, Jan 19, 10 am until noon: Registration for Winter/Spring ALL FOR
ONE dance classes. $35; students must be at least 6 years old. Classes
run Jan 26 - Apr 20; includes hip-hop, line dancing for parent and
child, and Mexican Folklorico. Call (616) 298-8895 or email
moonchild1993@yahoo.com At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 E. 8th,
Holland.
Fri, Jan 18, 7 pm: PFLAG meeting showing 55-minute film, "Love Free or
Die," about Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson and his partner and "church
and state, love and marriage, faith and identity, and one man's
struggle to dispel the notion that God's love has limits." At Grace
Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Mon, Jan 21, noon: Calvin College January Series: "Celebration through
Gospel Music," by award-winning vocalist Robert Robinson in honor of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. in person at Calvin College Covenant
Center, 3201 Burton Ave SE, Grand Rapids; via webcast at Christ
Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap, Holland.
Mon, Jan 21, 3:30 pm to 8 pm: BL2END organization will partner with
Dégage Ministries in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by providing
a variety of activities for those served at Dégage. Contact BL2END
community outreach chair Angela Thompson at (616) 375-8247 or
community@grblend.org. At Dégage Ministries, 114 Division Ave S, Grand
Rapaids.
Mon, Jan 21, 4 pm: Presentation "Islam and Muslim Americans: An
Introduction to UnderstandingIslam," by David Serio of the Arab
American National Museum, Dearborn. Hosted by Van Wylen Library. At
Graves Hall, Hope College, College Ave at 11th St.
Mon, Jan 21, 7 pm: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration:
"Strength to Love." Led by Rev. Denise Grier and Rev. Wayne Coleman. 4
pm: Youth Rally. At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple, Holland.
Tues, Jan 22, 11:30 am: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon: "What Is
This Dream All About?" by keynote speaker Dr. John Lee, Ph.D., of MSU.
RSVP to (616) 395-7867 or email OME@Hope.edu. Hosted by Office of
Multicultural Education, Hope College. At Maas Auditorium, Hope
College, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Tues, Jan 22, noon: Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) fundraiser focused
on immigration and social justice issues that impact communities and
congregations. Short documentary "Jasmine's Story"; discussion with
Jasmine Franco and Rev. Melanie Carey and presentation by Dr. Stephen
Monsma, author of "Healing for a Broken World". Includes lunch
(suggested donation $15); register at www.JFONWestMichigan.org or call
Mary DeRidder at (616) 399-2161. JFON provides immigration legal
services, education, and advocacy in Grand Rapids and Holland. At St.
Francis de Sales Church, 171 West 13th St, Holland.
Tues, Jan 22, noon: Calvin College January Series: "North Korea-China:
A Modern-Day Underground Railroad," by author, consultant, NGO founder,
and North Korean specialist Mike Kim. In person atCalvin College
Covenant Center, 3201 Burton Ave SE, Grand Rapids; via webcast at
Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap, Holland.
Tues, Jan 22, 6:30 pm: Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) fundraiser
focused on immigration and social justice issues that impact
communities and congregations. See information above at Jan. 22, noon.
Catered meal ($20) and silent auction; register at
www.JFONWestMichigan.org. At Keystone Community Church, Ada.
Sat, Jan 26, 9 am to 5 pm: DTE Energy Ethnic Heritage Festival with
music, dance, crafts, and food from ethnic groups in West Michigan.
Free. (616) 929-1700 or www.grmuseum.org. At Grand Rapids Public
Museum, 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids.
Sun, Jan 27, 4 pm: Film, "The Line." 40-minute documentary by Emmy
Award-winning producer Linda Midgett that asks viewers to reconsider
their stereotypes about people who live in poverty. Discussion follows.
At Hope Church, 77 West 11th St, Holland.
Mon, Jan 28, 6 to 9 pm: "Transforming Communities: An Introduction to
Community Development," led by Jay VanGroningen, executive director of
Communities First Association, and Judy Van Dyke, Neighborhood
Connections director. Light meal served; registration required at
(616) 392-7947. At Hope Church, 77 West 11th St, Holland.
Mon, Feb 4, 7 pm: 2013 Phelps Scholars Schregardus Lecture: "Faces
Seen, Hearts Unknown: Latino Students and College Persistence," by
Yolanda Vega of the Hope College Upward Bound office. At Winants
Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Sat, Feb 9, 3 to 5 pm: Korean New Year Celebration, with Chicago Korean
Dancing Company, Chung's Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, Korean music, and
Maciek's Magic Show. Free. Contact Dr. John Kim at johnkim@gmail.com or
Holland Korean Church, (616) 795-8047 or 392-2635. At First Reformed
Church, 630 State St, Holland.
Sat, Feb 9, 6 to 9 pm: Benefit dinner and concert presented by The
Center of African American Art and History featuring guitarist Nick
Colionne, jazz, vocals, R&B, blues, and soul artist. Funds will go for
construction and computers to implement the Ancestry.com program at
CAAAH. Tickets: $75 (back); $100 (mid-section); $150 premier seating.
For tickets and information: Ruth Coleman, CAAAH executive director,
(616) 836-8559 or online at www.caaahholland.org Sponsors: Grand Valley
State University and Haworth Corp. At Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 650
East 24th St, Holland.
LAUP Steps to Success: Contact Latin Americans United for Progress at
(616) 392-5058 for information about ESL, GED, and Citizenship
Preparation Classes; all classes are taught in a bilingual setting.
Call for about orientation, class schedule, or volunteering.
Sunday, January 06, 2013
In the Community from ACEH January 7
