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

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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.