In the Community January 7, 2013
A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events
From The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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Tues, Jan 8, noon: Calvin College January Series: "Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate," by Jenny Yang, director of advocacy and policy, Refugee and Immigration Program at World Relief. In person at Calvin College Covenant Center, 3201 Burton Ave SE, Grand Rapids; via webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.
Thurs, Jan 10, 6:30 pm (note change of usual date, time, and location): General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; film and discussion "Education under Fire: Persecutions of Baha'is in Iran". David Douglas will facilitate, with Shahnaz Damasio, Sundra Maytan, and Kim Douglas. (616) 335-1686. Everyone is welcome. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, Hope College, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Sun, Jan 13, 3 to 5 pm: Open house for Shower of Stoles exhibit; includes 75 pieces from the Shower of Stoles collection of over one thousand theological stoles that "celebrate the gifts of LGBT persons...while also bearing witness to the pain that the Church has caused in denying them full inclusion." (616) 392-7947 or www.hopechurchrca.org At Hope Church, 77 West 11th St, Holland.
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. *Rev. Bill Freeman will receive the Government/Community Award for his work in bringing together people of different beliefs and for starting a Saturday breakfast at Community Kitchen that serves 100+ people each week. Rev. Freeman leads All Spirits (formerly Interfaith) congregation in Holland and a Unitarian church in Muskegon. He and his wife, Kathleen, are ACEH members. Congratulations, Bill!
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 Norma Luna at (616) 298-8895 or email moonchild1993@yahoo.com At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 E. 8th, Holland.
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 Winants Auditorium, 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 by Fri, Jan 11, 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" followed by discussion with Jasmine Franco and Rev. Melanie Carey and presentation by Dr. Stephen Monsma, author of "Healing for a Broken World: Christian Perspectives on Public Policy." Includes lunch (suggested donation $15); register at www.JFONWestMichigan.org or call Mary De Ridder 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, 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, 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.
