In the Community from ACEH October 28

Mon, Oct 28 – Sat, Nov. 2: Viewing of el Día de los Muertos Community
Altars, local ofrendas honoring loved ones. At Herrick District
Library Auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

TONIGHT, Mon, Oct 28, 6:45 pm: 7th annual China Town Hall, "Issues in
U.S.-China Relations," by World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.
Dr. Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, will speak via
live webcast, followed at 7:45 pm, in person, by Robert Daly of the
Kissinger Institute on China and the U.S. $10 WAC members; $20
non-members; pay at door. At Wege Student Center Ballroom, Aquinas
College, Grand Rapids.

Fri, Nov 1, 7 pm: Viva la Vida event: Panel of community members talk
about their experiences of el Día de los Muertos in their country of
origin as well as in the U.S. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St.
Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 10 am: Día de los Muertos Storytime and Craft family
activity. At Children's area, upper level, Herrick District Library,
300 South River, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 2 to 4 pm: Viva la Vida: Lotería. Family event to play the
Mexican game Lotería, similar to Bingo. Prizes; Mexican refreshments.
www.vivalavidafestivalholland.com At Herrick District Library, 300 S.
River, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 1-9 pm; Sun, Nov 3, noon to 3 pm: Viewing of ofrendas for
Día de Los Muertos. www.vivalavidafestivalholland.com At Holland
Armory, 9th St between River and Central, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 6 to 9 pm: Viva la Vida Celebration. Exhibit of ofrendas,
music, dance performance, food. At Holland Armory, 9th St between
River and Central, Holland.

Tues, Nov 5, 7 am to 8 pm: Election Day for three Holland City Council
seats; voting on Aquatic Center millage request.

Tues, Nov 5, 5 pm: Day of the Dead Altered Book Workshop with Kelli
Perkins. Basic supplies provided but bring small photos of loved ones
and/or favorite ephemera and charms to include in your book. Limited
to 20 people; registration required. At Herrick District Library, 300
S. River, Holland.

Wed, Nov 6, 6:45 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and
Ethnic Harmony (ACEH), showing new documentary film "Our Fires Still
Burn: The Native American Experience" featuring a businessman,
journalist, artist, and youth advocate. Discussion and refreshments
follow. Everyone is welcome. 392-5086. At Fried-Hemenway Auditorium,
Martha Miller Center, Hope College, 10th St. at Columbia Ave, Holland.
NOTE different time, day, and place from usual meetings.

Thurs, Nov 7, 4 pm to 7 pm: Community Open House for Mediation
Services. Guest speaker (5:45 pm) Doug Van Epps, director of Office of
Dispute Resolution, Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative
Office. Learn about mediation programs, meet staff, video
presentations, raffle, refreshments. (616) 399-1600. At Courthouse
Square, 68 West 8th St, Suite 220, Holland.

Thurs, Nov 7, 7:30 pm: Annual A. J. Muste Memorial Lecture with
speaker Dr. David Cortright, "The Power of Nonviolence: Why peaceful
methods are more effective than the use of force." He is director of
policy studies at the Kroc Institute for International peace studies at
the University of Notre Dame. The lecture series began in 1985 to
commemorate the life and work of A. J. Muste, a Hope alumnus who became
a tireless activist for peace and justice. Contact Dr. Brad Richmond
or gruenler@hope.edu. At Wichers Auditorium, Nykerk Hall of Music,
Hope College mid-campus east of College Ave, Holland.

Fri, Nov 8, 6:30 pm, silent auction, appetizers; 7:30 pm, dinner.
Annual Dinner of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). $50 per
person. www.laup.org At Midtown Center, 2nd floor auditorium, 96 West
15th St, Holland.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY
The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) is seeking
donations of goods and services from individuals and businesses for its
silent auction Saturday, Dec. 7; auction is part of annual Holiday
Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party (5 pm to 8:30 pm) with family
activities, performances, music, ethnic foods, and fellowship. If you
can contribute a gift certificate to a restaurant or other business,
event tickets, a book relevant to diversity, handmade jewelry or
crafts, art, photographs, or a service, please contact Auction Chair
Ngoc Mong Pham at ngocpham02@hotmail.com Proceeds help support ACEH
outreach, programs, publications, scholarship fund, and community
events.

EMPLOYMENT
Justice for Our Neighbors-West Michigan seeks a half-time (flexible, 20
hours per week; $11-$14 per hour depending on qualifications) legal
assistant who will be based in Grand Rapids and perform general office
operations, client management support, and assistance to the JFON
attorney in the Holland and Grand Rapids immigration clinics.
Requirements: commitment to public interest law and to the
enfranchisement and empowerment of newcomer immigrant communities,
appreciation of the spiritual principles of the work, and ability to
work sensitively with diverse volunteers and clients. Foreign language
ability, in particular Spanish, is necessary; BIA accreditation or
prior immigration law experience is a plus. Apply by Fri, Nov 8.
Contact: Laura Rampersad, regional coordinator, at
L.Rampersad@jfonwestmichigan.org (616) 301-7461; fax (616) 451-4893.

In the Community from ACEH October 21, 2013

In the Community October 21, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Do you use "In the Community" to find out about or publicize diversity
and multicultural events in West Michigan? If you do, ACEH can use
your support. Please consider joining ACEH or renewing your
membership. Your dues help pay for this email and all the other
Alliance activities: $20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30
a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for
businesses.
It's easy--here's how:
--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at this link:
http://www.harmonyalliance.org/join.html
--Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Box 3007,
Holland 49422-3007,
--Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event. THANK YOU!

The ACEH membership year runs October 1 - September 30.

ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal
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
on the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org
Check us out on Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic
Harmony.
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TONIGHT, Mon, Oct 21, 7 pm: Forum to hear candidates for Holland City
Council. Election takes place Tues, Nov 5. Sponsored by the League of
Women Voters/Holland Area and Westcore Neighbors. At Holland City Hall
council meeting room, 270 South River.

Tues, Oct 22, 6 pm: Justice for Some or Justice for All? Part 3. Cal
Hoogstsra will share on the topic "Dutch Isolationist," followed by
discussion of strategies to address issues on the "wish list" from the
previous meeting. At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th, Holland.

Wed, Oct 23, 7 pm: Performance by Act on Racism theater troupe from
GVSU, followed by discussion. AoR's stories and audience responses
will help to further "a safe and inclusive campus." Community members
are invited to attend. Sponsored by Hope College Theatre Department
and the Office of Multicultural Education. At DeWitt Theatre, Columbia
Ave at 11th and 12th Sts, Holland.

Wed, Oct 23, 7:30 pm: Concert of Indian music, including classical and
film music; presented by vocalist Kasturi Paigude; co-singer Amit
Deshpande; Mandar Phadke, harmonium; Hemant Babtiwale, tabla, and
Suneetha Kodali, master of ceremonies. Free. At Wichers Auditorium,
Nykerk Hall of Music, Hope College central campus, 12th St between
College and Columbia, Holland.

Thurs, Oct 24 and Fri, Oct 25, 8 am to 4:30 pm: Two-day Racial Equity
Institute, conducted by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.
http://www.ethnicdiversity.org/whatwedo/courseschedule. At Loutit
District Library, 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.

Thurs, Oct 24, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series of Hope College:
Domingo Martinez reads from his National Book Award-winning memoir,
"The Boy Kings of Texas." At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College
Ave at 11th St, Holland.

Oct 24, 7:30 pm: Hope College Great Performance Series: Chicago
Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble: Afro-Cuba jazz and music of Latin America;
includes new music based on Argentinian tango, Dominican merengue,
Puerto Rican bomba and plena, Spanish flamenco, and Jamaican reggae.
Tickets $18; seniors $13; under age 18, $6, from Hope Ticket Office,
(616) 395-7890. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St,
Holland.

Sat, Oct 26, 10 am to noon: Viva la Vida event to decorate sugar skulls
with Sara Roper. All ages. $5 suggested donation. At Holland Area
Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.

Mon, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov. 2: Viewing of el Día de los Muertos Community
Altars, local ofrendas honoring loved ones. At Herrick District
Library Auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:45 pm: 7th annual China Town Hall, "Issues in U.S.-China
Relations," by World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Dr.
Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State, will speak via live
webcast, followed at 7:45 pm, in person, by Robert Daly of the
Kissinger Institute on China and the U.S. $10 WAC members; $20
non-members; pay at door. At Wege Student Center Ballroom, Aquinas
College, Grand Rapids. NOTE: New time and location from previous
announcement.

Tues, Oct 29, 6 pm: A Community Conversation, presented by
multicultural organization BL2END: interactive town-hall discussion on
Michigan's economy, education, quality of life, and other topics geared
toward improving our community. Input will be distributed to leaders
and candidates for public office in 2014. Contact Angela Thompson at
(616) 308-0470 or email community@grblend.org At Cascade Engineering,
The Learning Community, 3400 Innovation Ct. SE, Grand Rapids.

Fri, Nov 1, 7 pm: Viva la Vida event: Panel of community members talk
about their experiences of el Día de los Muertos in their country of
origin as well as in the U.S. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St.
Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 10 am: Día de los Muertos Storytime and Craft family
activity. At Children's area, upper level, Herrick District Library,
300 South River, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 2 to 4 pm: Viva la Vida: Lotería. Family event to play the
Mexican game Lotería, similar to Bingo. Prizes; Mexican refreshments.
www.vivalavidafestivalholland.com At Herrick District Library, 300 S.
River, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 1-9 pm; Sun, Nov 3, noon to 3 pm: Viewing of ofrendas for
Día de Los Muertos. www.vivalavidafestivalholland.com At Holland
Armory, 9th St between River and Central, Holland.

Sat, Nov 2, 6 to 9 pm: Viva la Vida Celebration. Exhibit of ofrendas,
music, dance performance, food. At Holland Armory, 9th St between
River and Central, Holland.
Tues, Nov 5: Election Day for Holland City Council members; voting on
other ballot issues.

Tues, Nov 5, 5 pm: Day of the Dead Altered Book Workshop with Kelli
Perkins. Basic supplies provided but bring small photos of loved ones
and/or favorite ephemera and charms to include in your book. Limited
to 20 people; registration required. At Herrick District Library, 300
S. River, Holland.

Wed, Nov 6, 6:45 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and
Ethnic Harmony (ACEH), showing new documentary film "Our Fires Still
Burn: The Native American Experience" featuring a businessman,
journalist, artist, and youth advocate. Discussion and refreshments
follow. Everyone is welcome. 392-5086. At Fried-Hemenway Auditorium,
Martha Miller Center, Hope College, 10th St. at Columbia Ave, Holland.
NOTE different time, day, and place from usual meetings.

Fri, Nov 8, 6:30 pm, silent auction, appetizers; 7:30 pm, dinner.
Annual Dinner of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). $50 per
person. www.laup.org At Midtown Center, 2nd floor auditorium, 96 West
15th St, Holland.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
(1) The Hope College TRIO Upward Bound students are selling desserts,
cookie dough, pizzas, subs, soups, from the Goodies Factory to raise
funds for the Upward Bound Scholarship & Enrichment Fund. Stop by
Upward Bound office, lower level of Graves Hall (College Ave at 11th
St, Holland) before 2 pm, Tues, Oct 22, to place and pay for an order.
Orders may be picked up at the office before 3 pm, Wed, Nov. 13. The
following link describes products that can be ordered:
http://www.thegoodiesfactory.com/frozen-food-fundraisers/subs-tubs-more/view.html
For Upward Bound, contact Liz Colburn at colburn@hope.edu

(2) The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) is seeking
donations of goods and services from individuals and businesses for its
silent auction Saturday, Dec. 7; auction is part of annual Holiday
Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party (5 pm to 8:30 pm) at First United
Methodist Church with family activities, performances, music, ethnic
foods, and fellowship. If you can contribute a gift certificate to a
restaurant or other business, a book relevant to diversity, event
tickets, handmade jewelry or crafts, art, photographs, or a service,
please contact Auction Chair Ngoc Mong Pham at ngocpham02@hotmail.com
Proceeds help support ACEH outreach, programs, publications,
scholarship fund, and community events.

In the Community from ACEH October 14, 2013

IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH OCTOBER 14, 2013

Wed, Oct 16 – Dec 11, 3 to 5 pm: Eight-week Racial Equity Institute,
conducted by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.
http://www.ethnicdiversity.org/whatwedo/courseschedule. At Macatawa
Resource Center, 665 136th Ave, Holland.

Fri, Oct 18, 7 pm (support group), 8 pm (program): PFLAG meeting
showing DVD "The Doors Are Open," profiling King Avenue United
Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555
Michigan Ave, Holland.

Sat, Oct 19, 10 am to noon: Workshop with Anna and Luz Martinez to make
nichos. Viva la vida event featuring a traditional Mexican and Latin
American folk craft to create small calaveras (little skeletons) for a
decorated nicho (altar box). Ages 12 and up; space is limited. $5
suggested donation. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St,
Holland.

Mon, Oct 21, 7 pm: Forum to hear candidates for Holland City Council.
Election takes place Tues, Nov 5. Sponsored by the League of Women
Voters/Holland Area and Westcore Neighbors. At Holland City Hall
council meeting room, 270 South River.

Tues, Oct 22, 6 pm: Justice for Some or Justice for All? Part 3.
Panelist will provide insight on the Dutch culture, followed by
discussion of strategies to address issues on the "wish list" from the
previous meeting. At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th, Holland.

Thurs, Oct 24 and Fri, Oct 25, 8 am to 4:30 pm: Two-day Racial Equity
Institute, conducted by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.
http://www.ethnicdiversity.org/whatwedo/courseschedule. At Loutit
District Library, 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.

Thurs, Oct 24, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series of Hope College:
Domingo Martinez reads from his National Book Award-winning memoir,
"The Boy Kings of Texas." At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College
Ave at 11th St, Holland.

Oct 24, 7:30 pm: Hope College Great Performance Series: Chicago
Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble, representing Afro-Cuba jazz and music from
all of Latin America; they have explored writing new music based on
Argentinian tango, Dominican merengue, Puerto Rican bomba and plena,
Spanish flamenco, and Jamaican reggae. Tickets $18; seniors $13;
under age 18, $6; Hope students, free. Call Hope Ticket Office, (616)
395-7890. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland.

Sat, Oct 26, 10 am to noon: Viva la Vida event to decorate sugar skulls
with Sara Roper. All ages. $5 suggested donation. At Holland Area
Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.

Mon, Oct 28 – Sat, Nov. 2: Viewing of el Día de los Muertos Community
Altars, local ofrendas honoring loved ones. At Herrick District
Library Auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:50 pm: 7th annual China Town Hall, presented by World
Affairs Council of Western Michigan and the National Committee on U.S.
China Relations. Dr. Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of
State and now chair of a global strategy firm and an investment
advisory firm, will speak via a live webcast, followed by an in-person
presentation by Robert Daly of the Kissinger Institute on China and the
United States. $10 World Affairs Council members; $20 non-members; pay
at the door. At Donnelly Center, Aquinas College, 1607 Robinson Rd, SE,
Grand Rapids.


COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
(1) The Hope College TRIO Upward Bound students are selling desserts,
cookie dough, pizzas, subs, soups, and more from the Goodies Factory to
raise funds for the Upward Bound Scholarship & Enrichment Fund. Stop
by the Upward Bound office in the lower level of Graves Hall (College
Ave at 11th St, Holland) on or before 2 pm, Tuesday, Oct 22, to place
and pay for an order. Orders may be picked up at the office before 3
pm, Wednesday, Nov. 13.

The following link will take you to the website and types of products
that can be ordered:
http://www.thegoodiesfactory.com/frozen-food-fundraisers/subs-tubs-more/view.html
For information from Upward Bound, contact Liz Colburn at
colburn@hope.edu

(2) The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) is seeking
donations of goods and services from individuals and businesses for its
silent auction Saturday, Dec. 7; the auction is part of the annual
Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party with family activities,
performances, music, ethnic foods, and great fellowship. If you can
contribute a gift certificate to a restaurant or other business, a book
relevant to diversity, handmade jewelry or crafts, art works and
photographs, or a gift certificate for a service, please contact
Auction Chair Ngoc Mong Pham at ngocpham02@hotmail.com All the
proceeds help support ACEH outreach, programs, publications,
scholarship fund, and community events.

Reminders: ACEH meeting tonight; Viva la Vida events Saturday

Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony Meeting: Friday

Fri, Oct 11, 7 pm: "Connecting People in Holland: Hear All About It."
People from two Holland neighborhood organizations: Heights of Hope and
Westcore Neighbors, and the life enrichment coordinator from a local
nursing and rehab facility, will speak to the general meeting of the
Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).

Mandy Bullers Hutcheson of Heights of Hope and Raul Garcia of Westcore
Neighbors will tell about their groups, what they are doing, and their
plans for the future. Ron Schuster of Tendercare will discuss the need
for and benefits of connecting older people and the wider community.
Everyone is welcome. 392-5086. At Center for Women in Transition, 411
Butternut, Holland.

This Week's Viva la Vida Events

Sat, Oct 12, 10 am to noon: Workshop to make nichos with Anna and Luz
Martinez. Traditional Mexican and Latin American folk craft to create
small calaveras (little skeletons) for a decorated nicho (altar box).
Ages 12 and up; space is limited. $5 suggested donation. At Holland
Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.

Sat, Oct 12, noon to 2 pm: Workshop, with Jess Hacker, to create relief
prints in the spirit of Día de los Muertos. Reserve a spot at
info@cultureworksica.com. Drop-ins also welcome; open to all ages. $5
suggested donation. At CultureWorks, 710 Chicago Dr, Holland.

Sat, Oct 12, 6 pm to 8 pm: Opening reception and talk by artist Roli
Mancera, who has created a 14-foot floating ofrenda "Sos de la Tierra"
(We are of the Earth) for Viva la Vida/Día de los Muertos. Ofrenda is
on exhibit until Nov. 2. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th
St, Holland.