In the Community: September 9, 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 July 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.
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TONIGHT, Mon, Sept 9, 7 pm: Holland is Ready event. "An Outing" invitation to fellowship with pro-equality individuals and businesses in Holland. At 84 East restaurant, 84 East 8th St, Holland.
Tues, Sept 10, 7:30 pm: Tulipanes event: Movie and tapas: "Searching for Sugarman"; two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller Sixto Rodriguez; Rodriguez still lives today in Detroit. Tickets $15 at the door; seating is limited. Doors open an hour before the showing. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
Wed, Sept 11, 7:30 pm: Tulipanes event: Film: "Cinco de Mayo: The Battle"; in 1862 an inexperienced Mexican army defeated Napoleon III's invading French forces. Film features all-star Mexican cast and presents from the point of view of politicians, generals, soldiers, wives, and two young lovers who meet on the battlefield. Free. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 12, 6 pm-8 pm: Firelight Festival and Grand Opening for Benjamin's Hope, a 40-acre farm and residential community offering a "meaningful place of vocation, recreation, and spirituality" for persons with autism/certain developmental disabilities. Event includes hayrides, hotdogs, face painting, music, animals (6 to 7 pm) and a program (7 to 8 pm). www.benjaminshope.net At Benjamin's Hope, 15468 Riley St, Park Township, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 12, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm: Citizenship Preparation classes resume at Latin Americans United for Progress. Call LAUP for information and to register, (616) 392-5058. At LAUP, 96 W. 15th St, Suite 101, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 12, 7:30 pm: Tulipanes event: Film: "A Better Life"; a gardener in East Los Angeles struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while trying to give him the opportunities the father never had. Free. At Holland Civic Theater, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 12 – Nov. 2: Ofrenda Installation by artist Roli Mancera in celebration of El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead). According to centuries-old beliefs, the souls of the dead return to earth for one day of the year, wending their way home once the sun passes its zenith on November first. This is the time for families to begin setting up the traditional altar de muertos, laying out an offering of items intended to draw the dead and ease their journey homeward. Key elements of the ofrenda, laid out in a colorful and eye-pleasing symmetrical composition, are steeped in symbolism with roots in both Christian and indigenous beliefs. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th, Holland.
Fri, Sept 13: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) will not hold a general meeting in September, but encourages members and friends to attend two public events of the 13th annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival at DeWitt Theater, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland:
-- 6:30 pm: Mexika: presentation of indigenous music/dance from Mexico. Free.
-- 7:30 pm: Film, "Xingu," Brazilian drama about three brothers who become involved in conflict between the government and developers and the indigenous people who live in the area and who want to preserve their land. Free.
Sat, Sept 14, 11 am: Tulipanes event: Film: "Garifuna in Peril"; a Garifuna language teacher in Honduras struggles to preserve his indigenous culture and communal lands "in the face of tourism's encroachment and personal betrayal." Free. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Also Sat, Sept 14, at the Knickerbocker, repeats of Tulipanes films shown earlier in the week:
1 pm: "Xingu"; 3 pm: "Cinco de Mayo: The Battle"; 5 pm: "A Better Life."
Sat, Sept 14, 7 pm: Tulipanes event: FRIDA, un retablo, a bilingual stage production by Teatro Milagro of Portland, OR. At Hope College DeWitt Theater, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Sun, Sept 15, 3 pm: Tulipanes event: Faith and Worship celebration: YOU-nity. Worship bands, Latino pastors, family activities, food, art. At Moran Park Church, 97 West 22nd St, Holland.
Sun, Sept 15, 5 pm: Tulipanes event: Film: "A Volar Joven"; comedy with famed Mexican actor Cantinflas. Free. At Moran Park Church, 97 West 22nd St, Holland.
For more information, go to www.tulipanes.org or tulipanesfestival@gmail.com
Mon, Sept 16, 7 pm: Voter Registration Training with Holland League of Women Voters. After training, the county certifies participants to register new citizens, young people, people who have recently moved, and others for the November elections. At Holland City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.
Mon, Sept 16, 7 pm: "No Human Being is Illegal: Immigration Policies in Michigan," discussion hosted by American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, Western Branch. Free, open to the public. At Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, 2 Fulton West, Grand Rapids.
Tues, Sept 17, 5:30 pm reception, 6 pm program: Michigan Department of Civil Rights 50th Anniversary Community Conversation. Program and panel of state and local leaders discussing civil rights-related issues. Open to the public. Contact John Golaszewski at (616) 356-0380 or GolaszewskiJ@michigan.gov At City Commission Chambers, 300 Monroe NW, 9th floor, Grand Rapids.
Tues, Sept 17, 6 pm: "Justice for Some or Justice for All? Community Conversation on Race."
This second meeting includes a panel of African American and Latino men, and small group discussions. Please bring a dish to share--a potluck will follow the meeting. For info, contact Pastor Wayne Coleman at wayne465@yahoo.com At Imagine Fellowship, 167 W. 20th, Holland.
Sat, Sept 21, 10 am-noon: Registration for All For One dance classes. $35 for 9-week classes in line dance, hip hop, Mexican Folkloric (requires dance shoes and dance skirt), or Latin rhythm (12 years and up and parents). Classes begin Sat, Sept 28. Contact moonchild1993@yahoo.com
At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th, Holland.
Sat, Sept 21, 5 to 7 pm: Holland-area Picnic for Peace, "honoring peace and nonviolence within ourselves and in the world" on International Day of Peace. Bring a dish to share; beverages provided. Please also bring chairs. Following the picnic, attendees will walk to the Holland Peace Pole for shared reflections. Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace and Holland Peacemakers. At Smallenburg Park, Fairbanks Ave north of 16th St, Holland.
Wed, Sept 25 (also Thurs, Sept 26), 7:30 pm: Film, "A Place at the Table"; 90-minute documentary starring Jeff Bridges focuses on food crises through the eyes of three families. Sponsored by several local and national organizations concerned with hunger in America. $6 general admission, $5 seniors; free to Hope students. At Knickerbocker Theater, 86 East 8th, Holland.
CITY OF HOLLAND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Clerical assistant: Part-time clerical and secretarial support position for Recreation and Civic Center Division. 15-18/hrs per week, $11-$13/hr, no benefits. Experience with finances preferred; bilingual preferred. Send resume/application by noon, Friday, Sept 20, to Holland Recreation Division, 150 West 8th St, Holland, MI 49423. Email: rec@cityofholland.com An equal opportunity employer.
Administrative Aide I: Part-time for Department of Transportation Services. 28 hrs/per week; $16-$20/hr depending on qualifications. No benefits. General clerical and support work; creates purchase and work orders; maintains databases. Must have excellent computer skills, attention to detail.
Send cover letter and resume by Friday, Sept 20 to City of Holland, 270 South River Ave, Holland, MI 49423. Email: hr@cityofholland.com An equal opportunity employer.
