The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
Weekly Listing of Events in Holland and West Michigan
November 25, 2013
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
"As we express our gratitude, may we never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." – John F. Kennedy
Tues, Nov 26, 7 pm: "Hope Before Hope," a reflective and informative presentation on the indigenous population in the area now known as Hope College. Students in the college's American Ethnic Studies classes have prepared a program "recognizing Native American Heritage Month and the Native American contributions to the Holland Area." Includes class-produced video, small group discussions, and a guest speaker from the Odawa Nation, Larry Plamondon. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Tues, Nov. 26, 7 pm: "Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience." Documentary film featuring contemporary Native American role models living in the Midwest. Q&A discussion follows. Free; suggested donation is $10. Hosted by Partners for a Racism-Free Community. At Bethlehem Church, 250 Commerce Ave, SW, Grand Rapids.
Sat, Dec 7, 5 pm to 8:30 pm: 13th annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Please bring a dish to share from your cultural heritage and a nonperishable item for the Community Action House food bank. Music, performances, children's activities, silent auction of goods and services from local individuals, organizations, and businesses (payment in cash or checks only; no credit cards). For information, call (616) 401-3856 or 396-2201 or email aceh@harmonyalliance.org. At First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 57 West 10th St (use 9th St entrance), Holland.
Wed, Dec 11, 11:30 am: "What Every Organization Needs to Know...from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights." Interactive program on civil rights laws, discrimination/harassment complaints, contract review, meditation, and statewide initiatives. $30 includes lunch catered by XO Cuisine. Register and pay at www.prfc-gr.org/events Hosted by Partners for a Racism-Free Community. At Bethlehem Church, 250 Commerce Ave, SW, Grand Rapids.
Wed, Dec 11, 6 pm to 8 pm: Community course "Talking to Kids About Race" workshop. Interactive, research-based program for parents, childcare providers, educators of young children. $15. Participants also will receive a Talking to Kids About Race toolkit. Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, with financial assistance from Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland. Register on the website www.ethnicdiversity.org For additional information, contact Khayree Williams at youth@ethnicdiversity.org At LEDA offices, Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136th Ave, Holland.
Mon, Dec 18, 7 pm: Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Holland Public Schools. Open to the public. At East School cafeteria, 373 East 24th St, Holland.
HELPING HANDS
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Help finding peaceful solutions to conflicts: At Mediation Services in Holland, trained and neutral mediators help people in Allegan and Ottawa Counties solve many kinds of conflicts on their own, outside of the courts. These might include family and domestic relations, business issues, problems in the community, and legal disputes. Mediation Services is "affordable and fair, neutral and confidential." (616) 399-1600. At 68 West 8th St, Suite 220, Holland. (The service, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization, welcomes donations to help keep its fees affordable or, in some cases, to provide mediation to families in need without cost.)
Help locating employment or employees: The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has a website—Pure Michigan/Talent Connect--for job-seekers and employers, with a variety of links covering Michigan Works! agencies, featured jobs, career explorer and skills assessment and development, tutorials on job searching, calendar of job and career fairs, internships, resources for veterans, career matchmaker and career transition programs, GED testing, and more. Go to www.mitalent.org
