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In the Community: July 22, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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"Love is Stronger than Hate": Support Fund
As a follow-up to recent attacks that damaged vehicles of African Americans in Holland, the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony has established an account at Macatawa Bank to help reimburse Rev. Wayne and Ruth Coleman and Marvin Younger for auto insurance deductibles and other expenses they will have to pay as a result of the incidents.
Checks should be written to ACEH Support Fund: Love is Stronger than Hate, with the account number 7201 1337, and deposited at any Macatawa Bank branch.
The Colemans and Younger have served the greater Holland area for many, many years as leaders and volunteers for city commissions and nonprofit organizations. We want to show them now that they are cared about and to demonstrate through our support that love truly is stronger than hate. We know that money will not restore their peace of mind, or take away their fears for their safety, but we hope to help restore some of their faith in our community. "All that is necessary for evil to prevail, is for good people to do nothing."The Colemans' SUV had its back window smashed early July 14 while it was parked behind the Center for African American Art and History on 16th Street; the Colemans live upstairs. At the time of the attack, Rev. Coleman heard glass breaking and racial slurs being yelled. Although two Holland Township men were arrested after they fled the vicinity and led police on a high-speed chase, authorities have not yet connected them to the incident or designated it as ethnic intimidation or a hate crime. Younger's car was keyed in his driveway the day before, and an African American guest from Texas also had his car damaged at Younger's home. The Colemans' case is under investigation; Younger's case has been closed by the Holland Police Department with no further action taken.
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Tues, July 23, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Summer Park Party, sponsored by Holland's Commission on Police Community Relations. Public is invited. Entertainment, games, foods, drinks, prizes. At Moran Park, between 21st and 22nd Sts and Maple and Pine Aves, Holland.
Thurs, July 25, 7 pm: Holland Is Ready. Gathering to celebrate Holland PRIDE, several court victories, and local pro-equality businesses. Everyone is welcome. http://hollandisready.org
At CitySēn Lounge, City Vu Hotel, 7th St at College Ave, Holland.
Fri, Aug 2, 7:45 am check in; 8:30 am shotgun start; 12:30 lunch/prizes: "Drive for Education" LAUP golf outing, supporting adult and youth programs of Latin Americans United for Progress.
$85 per golfer; $300 team of 4 registering before July 26; $340 after July 26. Checks payable to LAUP, 96 West 15th St, Suite 101, Holland 49423, or fax to (616) 392-4372, or online at www.laup.org Sponsorship opportunities available. Information from Heather Dreyer at (616) 796-0121 or heather.dreyer@kenowa.com At Winding Creek, 4514 Ottogan St, Holland.
Fri, Aug 2 – Sun, Aug 4: 15th annual National Korean American Adoptee/Adoptive Family Conference. Youth and childcare programs available for ages 2-17. Details about the conference on the website www.KAANet.org At Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, downtown Grand Rapids.
Sun, Aug 4, 1 pm to 4 pm: The 15th Annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) in Dunton Park, north of the River Ave. Bridge on Howard Ave. in Holland. Everyone is welcome! Invite your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, new people in town. Please bring a dish to share from your cultural tradition; ACEH provides table services and beverages. Entertainment, music, games, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, piñata, prizes—fun for the whole family. www.harmonyalliance.org or 392-5086 or 396-2201.
Tues, Aug 6, 5 pm: National Night Out. Event bringing together residents and neighborhood groups to facilitate cooperation and take a stand against crime. Music, entertainment, kids' games, pie-eating contest, child ID program, bingo, vintage car show, dunk tank, hot dogs and ice cream. American Legion Band (7:30 pm). At Kollen Park, Lake Macatawa and Van Raalte Ave, Holland.
Sat, Aug 17, noon to 6 pm: Taste of Asia, to showcase Asian American community in the Lakeshore area, with culture, dance, music, fashion, and authentic Asian food. Produced by Youth Ethnic Leadership League (YELL) in partnership with Lao Lahanam Association (LAOLAHA) to grow stronger bonds among the Asian American community and within West Michigan at large and to help advance Laotian students in higher education. Info and sponsorship opportunities from Kavy Lenon at kvlenon@gmail.com or (616) 298-4735; contact LAOLAHA at http://www.laolaha.org. At Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Ottawa Beach Rd., Holland.
Community Opportunities and Resources
Community mental health HELPLINE: 24-hour crisis intervention: Holland/Zeeland 396-HELP (4357); Grand Haven/Spring Lake: 842-HELP (4357); all other areas toll-free: 1-866-512-HELP (4357). Help with mental health emergencies; counseling/assistance by trained professionals; confidential and anonymous.
Community mental health services: Eligibility: The Access Center, (616) 393-5681; toll-free 1-877-588-4357. Consumer services: (616 494-5545. www.miOTTAWA.org/cmh
Michigan Legal Help: Website to help people with simple civil legal problems without a lawyer. Offers free self-help tools and resources on finding a lawyer, self-help centers, community services, and court information. Funded by Michigan State Bar Foundation, Legal Services of South Central Michigan, and the Legal Services Corporation. www.MichiganLegalHelp.org
To promote homeownership, the City of Holland has established a Down Payment Assistance Program to provide low- to moderate-income buyers with a grant of 50 percent of reasonable closing costs or down payment assistance, up to $3,000. Various eligibility requirements. For more information, contact Sue Harder at (616) 355-3139.
