In the Community March 4

In the Community: March 4, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

TODAY, Mar 4 – Fri, Mar 8: Asian Heritage Week sponsored by Hope's
Asian Perspective Association (HAPA) in collaboration with Hope College
Office of Multicultural Education.

NOTE: The Asian Food Festival at Hope College, previously listed for
Tuesday, March 5, has been postponed until April; date to be announced.

TONIGHT, Mar 4, 7 pm: Holland is Ready meeting with Dr. James V.
Brownson, professor of New Testament Studies at Western Theological
Seminary, discussing his new book: "Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing
the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships." Free, open to the
public. At Grace Episcopal Church 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

Fri, Mar 8, 7 pm: Documentary film: "Traces of the Trade: A Story from
the Deep North," the account of a New England family, their history
with the slave trade, and their journey in the present day. Discussion
facilitated by Dr. Fred Johnson III of Hope College history department.
General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony;
everyone is welcome. www.harmonyalliance.org or 396-2201. At Hope
College Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave
at 10th St, Holland.

Fri, Mar 8, 7 pm: Exhibit and poetry read: "Stories: The Artwork and
Poetry of Formerly Incarcerated Men and Women Experiencing New
Beginnings through the Creative Process," with host Red Kingman of WHTC
and special guests. Presented by Holland Area Arts Council with 70x7,
University of Michigan's Linkage Project, and Ambrose. At Holland Area
Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.

Tues, Mar 12, 11 am: "The Road to Myanmar: Where Could It Lead," live
webcast with Q&A, by Karen Coates and Jerry Redfern, print and
photojournalist team on Southeast Asia. Free, light lunch included
courtesy of Friendss of Herrick District Library. Part of Great
Decisions 2013. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

Fri, Mar 22, 7:30 am to 3:45 pm: Annual Forum of Partners for a
Racism-Free Community, with keynote speeches by Dr. Gail Christopher of
the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and author damali ayo, and breakout
sessions. $50; deadline for registration and ticket sales is Fri, Mar
15, at http://www.prfc-gr.org/index.html. At Eberhard Center, Grand
Valley State University downtown campus, 301 Fulton, Grand Rapids.

JOB OPENING FOR YOUTH ASSISTANT
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is accepting applications until
Friday, March 12, for a full-time Youth Program Associate to provide
support for major components of LEDA's youth programming, including the
Calling All Colors program and Talking to Kids About Race program. For
a full job description, go to the website www.ethnicdiversity.org
Interested candidates may send resumes to this email:
resume@ethnicdiversity.org

PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD
To obtain a free prescription discount card, go to the website
www.familywize.org or call (866) 810-3784; cards in English and Spanish
also available in the information racks at Herrick District Library.
Partnered with United Way; discounts available at more than 60,000
pharmacies nationwide to assist people with no insurance or to lower
the amount paid for a prescription.

LANGUAGE ACADEMY
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance offers 10 weeks of instruction
in Spanish for beginners (Tues, Apr 9 – June 11, 9 am to 11 am) and
intermediate learners (Thurs, Apr 11-June 13, 6 pm to 8 pm).
$100 and purchase of book; some scholarships available. Registration
is open now at www.ethnicdiversity.org or (616) 846-9074. At Macatawa
Resource Center, 665 136th Ave, Holland.