In the Community from ACEH January 28

In the Community January 28, 2013

A Weekly Email 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.

 

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 11th St, Holland.

 

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,   Grand Rapids.

 

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, Kirkhof Center, Grand Valley State University, Allendale.

 

Thurs, Jan 31, 3 to 4:30 pm: Retirement recognition event to honor 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.

 

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, Kirkhof Center, Grand Valley State University, Allendale.

 

Fri, Feb 1, 6 – 8 pm: First Friday BL2END event at LINC: food, friends, live music, learn how to get connected in Grand Rapids.  Register; contact Graci Harkema at social@grblend.org or (616) 644-6445.  At LINC Revitalization Inc., 1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids.

 

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, College Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Feb 6, 5 to 6:30 pm: Soul Food Festival. $5 for community members.  At Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, Hope College campus, 10th St between College and Columbia, Holland.

 

Wed, Feb 6, 6 pm: "Vietnamerica: A Family's Journey," by Gia Bao (GB) Tran, Vietnamese American author and artist raised in South Carolina as the son of immigrants.  At Cook-DeWitt Center, Grand Valley State University, Allendale.

 

Fri, Feb 8, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Open to the public.  Location and topic to be announced.  www.harmonyalliance.org or 396-2201.

 

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 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, 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, 650 East 24^th 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 20^th, Holland.

 

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 Holland Area Arts Council, Galeria America LLC, and  Folkcuba LLC.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.

 

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.