Monday, December 09, 2013

In the Community December 9

The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
Weekly Listing of Events in Holland and West Michigan
December 9, 2013

Mon, Dec 9, 10 am to 4 pm:  Healthcare Open Enrollment Drop-in Day.  InterCare Community Health Network will have representatives on site to assist people in signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act; they will help with questions about coverage and how to navigate the website www.healthcare.gov  At Ottawa County Michigan Works office, 121 Clover St, Holland (between 8th St and Chicago Dr).

Wed, Dec 11, 10 am to 4 pm: Healthcare Open Enrollment Drop-in Day.  Herrick District Library is hosting this event.  A health care specialist from InterCare Community Health Network will show people how to enroll for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.  Anyone who plans to attend should review the two-page application checklist online at www.1.usa.gov/19bQzUS to find out what information is needed to apply for the insurance.   Phone Intercare at (855) 405-0182 if you have questions or need more information about the event; assistance is available in English and in Spanish.  At Herrick District Library lower-level auditorium, 300 South River, 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.

Sat, Dec 14, 8 pm: Holiday concert by West Michigan Gay Men’s Chorus (“creating change one voice at a time”), with handbell choir of Park Church.  Tickets $20 at the door; online www.wmgmc.org; by phone (616) 319-1221.  At First (Park) Congregational Church, 10 East Park Place NE, Grand Rapids.


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.