In the Community from ACEH June 17

In the Community: June 17, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

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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
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Tues, June 18, 6 pm: Forum, "Immigration's Impact on Holland," hosted
by the Holland Latino Round Table and presented by Michigan United (a
merger of the Alliance for Immigrants Rights & Reform and the Michigan
Organizing Project). Presenters Denise Lopez and Stephanie Gonzalez of
Michigan United and Veronica Beltran of Holland Latino Round Table will
provide information on immigrants' rights and recent updates to the
proposed federal immigration legislation.
Attorneys Robert Alvarez and Meghan Moore will be present; interpreters
will be available. At 4th Reformed Church, 238 West 15th St, Holland.

Tues, June 18, 7 pm: Program, "Know Your Rights: The Constitution &
You," presented by American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). A panel of
attorneys will talk about current civil liberties issues and how people
can advocate for freedom, equality, and justice in Michigan; topics may
include questions like "what are my rights when confronted by police or
immigration officials; what rights do students have when facing school
discipline; what is the future for LGBT rights in Michigan; what
exactly does 'free speech' mean"? Free and open to the public. RSVP
requested to www.aclumich.org
At UICA, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, 2 Fulton West, Grand
Rapids.

Thurs, June 20, 6 – 8 pm: Conga Loca open drum circle, organized by the
Caribbean Coalition for the Arts & Culture West Michigan "to connect
with each other and ourselves through the rhythm of drumming, chanting,
dance, etc. $3 donation requested. For more information, call (616)
245-7379 or (616) 710-7866. At Cafe Aromas, 580 Grandville Ave, SW,
Grand Rapids.

Fri, June 21, 10 am-noon: Advocates for Senior Issues (AFSI) meeting.
AFSI is a nonpartisan association of individuals and organizations
interested in "the concerns and well-being of older adults; seeks to
inform members and educate legislators on issues concerning seniors."
Lunch voucher and entrance to the Gardens is included for members and
first-time guests. Contact the website
http://advocatesforseniorissues.org/ At Frederik Meijer Gardens &
Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline, NE, Grand Rapids.

Fri, June 21, 7 pm (support group); 8 pm (program): PFLAG meeting with
discussion about the recent announcement by NBA center Jason Collins,
the first active male athlete in a major U.S. team sport to come out as
gay. The Holland PRIDE event on June 29 also will be discussed. At
Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

Sat, June 29, 1 to 6 pm (Centennial Park); 6-10 pm (Park Theatre):
PRIDE Festival, organized by PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays). Live choral and instrumental music, comedy, other
entertainment, silent auction, food, information booths (ACEH will have
one), evening dance. Premier sponsor: Herman Miller. For more
information, go to www.hollandareapride.com or email
hollandareapride@gmail.com Afternoon at Centennial Park,
River/10th/Central, 11th, and evening at Park Theatre, 248 S. River,
Holland.

Exhibits
Now through August 11: National traveling exhibit: Race: Are we so
different? "tells the stories of race from biological, cultural, and
historical points of view, offering an unprecedented look at race and
racism in the United States. More resources at
www.understandingrace.org Visitor information at
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/ummnh/exhibits/racearewesodifferent Open
Mon-Sat, 9 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. At University of Michigan Museum of
Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor.

Now through August 25: Looking East, Facing West: The World of Zhang
Huan. Works of sculpture, paintings, and photographs by contemporary
Chinese artist Zhang Huan, considered among the most prodigious and
insightful artists working today; he is also a performance and
installation artist. www.meijergardens.org At Frederik Meijer Gardens
& Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline, NE, Grand Rapids.

Community Opportunity
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is seeking volunteers for its
migrant mentoring program and for a Wednesday night summer reading
program for children of migrant farm workers in the area. For more
information, contact Eunice at migrant@ethnicdiversity.org or Claudia
at reading@ethnicdiversity.org; telephone for both is (616) 846-9074.