Come to the Party! December 6
Is Annual ACEH Holiday Potluck
Friends old and new, long-time Michigan residents and newcomers to this area, elders, couples, singles, families and children of all ages, people of every ethnic and cultural background--YOU are warmly invited to the 14th annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).
WHEN: Saturday, December 6, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,
57 West 10th Street, Holland (use 9th Street entrance). The building is barrier-free.
WHAT: Potluck of delicious foods. Music by Greg Hulsebos. Dances of India by adult and youth ensembles; instrumental and vocal music by the reigning Juneteenth Princess, Gezelle Kingdom-Grier; and holiday variations on salsa and merengue by Moses Mares.
Also at the event: children's art activities with Cynthia Hagedorn Fine Art Studio-The Homestead; balloon animals by Kim Romero; and clay art with Annie Olson, plus teen activities with Kenita Harris. We'll have the traditional group singing of "Let There Be Peace on Earth...And Let it Begin with Me."
COST: The party is free, but we ask that you contribute a dish to share, from your own cultural background (add the recipe!), and bring a healthy food item or paper/hygiene product for the Community Action House food bank. ACEH provides beverages and table service for the potluck.
WHAT ELSE?: A silent auction and a raffle of wonderful goods and services donated by generous individuals and businesses. (See list below.) Proceeds help support our programs, publications, outreach, partnerships, community events, and scholarships for Upward Bound students.
VOLUNTEERS: Would you like to help out with the party? ACEH can use more volunteers for set-up (the morning of December 6), various activities during the event, and then for clean-up of the church's Fellowship Hall. To volunteer, or for general information about the event, call 396-2201.
You're Sure to Find Something You'd Like
Among these Silent Auction Items
We thank the generous individuals and businesses that have contributed a great variety of goods and services for you to bid on at the December Holiday Potluck.
The auction will be open from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., and winning bids will be announced about 8 p.m. following the guest performances and ACEH program. A minimum bid has been set for each item.
**We accept cash and checks from the winning bidders; no credit cards**
You must be present to claim and pay for your item(s).
Arts and Crafts: Cynthia Hagadorn original painting; color photographs by Lee Strebel; signed and numbered nature watercolor by award-winning Michigan artist Theresa Heires; multicultural framed print from Western Seminary Sacred Page store; Fris' Office and Art Supplies gift certificates; handcrafted magnetic knife storage racks by Phil Olson.
Entertainment and Education: Holland Symphony Orchestra: 2 tickets for Pops at the Piper concert in 2015; Holland Aquatic Center package; Readers World certificate; Grand Rapids Downtown Market gift certificate for one of its classes or films; Holland Area Arts Council certificates for a class, workshop, or camp; "Chill" package of candies, candle, and more; Winter Wind-down package of candy, tea, lotions, candle; Family Holiday home DVD movie night package: holiday film and treats; Year of Music package: 12 CDs with appropriate themes for each month (June-Freedom; July-Patriotic, for example).
Dining Out: Gift cards/certificates for Applebee's, Baja Grill, The Biscuit, Butch's, Crane's in the City, Crazy Horse Steakhouse & Saloon, Culver's, Curragh Irish Pub, DeBoer's Bakery and Restaurant, El Rancho, Hog Wild, Hops, Johnny Carinos desserts, Jus' Ribs and More, Logan's Roadhouse, Margarita's, McDonald's, Mizu Sushi, New Holland Brewery, Serafinas, Simpatico, Su Casa, Turk's Inn, Way Cup Café, Wild Chef, and Windmill Restaurant. Lunch with Holland City Manager Ryan Cotton.
Services: Alan Headbloom writing/language assessment/consulting, 2 hours; Ivy Inn Bed and Breakfast, 1-night stay; Kay Hubbard: a Vietnamese dinner for 6 in your home; Nurture Therapeutic Massage & Yoga gift certificates; Sammy's Nails; Southside Nails.
Specialty Items: The Bridge bag of international products; Home and Company gift card; Simpatico Coffee gift box and certificate; Michigan Pantry gift bag of Michigan-made foods; Spice Dazzle kit; Posies & Pastries: 12 cupcakes and coupon for another dozen; Nature's Market gift certificates; JP's Coffee office superhero coupon; M&Ms candy dispenser; set of 4 wine glasses; travel mugs and phone/device chargers from City of Holland; handmade rustic serving tray by Steve Eicher; Mexican sculpture; vintage fox fur hat; knitted winter hat by Joan Williams; two infinity scarves and young child's hat by Ruby Kickert; group of family clothing items from Holland Christian High School.
ACEH Memberships: 1 each: individual, family, nonprofit, or business.
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Members like You Help Support ACEH
Thank you to renewing members Liz Barveld, Janice Steen Fike, Bill and Maura Reynolds, Marie Singer, and Gerard Van Heest.
Please consider joining with Liz, Jan, Bill, Maura, Marie, and Gerard and other individuals and organizations committed to social justice, appreciation for diversity, and making West Michigan a place where all are welcomed and respected. The dues structure is:
Individual: $20.00 one year; $35.00 two years
Family: $30.00 one year; $50.00 two years
Nonprofit: $40.00 one year; Business: $75 one year
In lieu of, or in addition to, paying dues, you may make a pledge of service to ACEH. Checks or service pledges should be made out to ACEH and sent to Treasurer Bin Lim, c/o ACEH, at P. O. Box 3007, Holland, MI 49422-3007. The ACEH membership year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. To pay by credit card, go to http://www.harmonyalliance.org/join.html, click on "Join Us" and use the Pay Pal system. You may also join at any ACEH event. If you are not sure if your membership is current, please contact database manager Herb Weller at hpweller@comcast.net or 396-2201.
Community Kwanzaa Celebration
Set for Sunday, December 28
"Ujima: The Collective Work IS Our Responsibility" is the theme chosen for this year's
community celebration of Kwanzaa at 4 pm Sunday, December 28 at Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland. The community is invited.
The celebration will include African drumming and dance, children's story telling, exhibits, and more. For information, please contact Rev. Denise Kingdom Grier at pastorofembracing@gmail.com
Kwanzaa, a week-long (Dec. 26-Jan 1) celebration of family, community, and culture, is held in the United States and in the Western African Diaspora in other nations of the Americas. Using seven core principles, Kwanzaa honors African heritage in African-American culture. It was created by Maulana Karenga, and first celebrated in 1966–67.
