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.