In the Community from ACEH January 22

 

"We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity.  We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing and inclusion."  ... Max De Pree

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Tonight, Mon., Jan 22, 6 pm: "Asian Stereotypes in the Media," by Prof. Ji Hoon Park of the Hope College Communications Department, includes video clips and other examples of relevant cases.  Part of Asian Awareness Week at the college, organized by HAPA.  At Maas Conference Center, Columbia and 11^th, Holland.

 

Tues., Jan 23, 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Super Tuesday, interagency collaboration to empower and celebrate individuals and families in the community; open to all; no cost.  Free dinner at 5:30 pm; childcare sign-in 5:50 pm; classes 6 pm, including life skills, support group (in Spanish) for women and their families, Love and Logic parenting curriculum, tutoring and homework help. Sponsored by City of Holland (355-3133), Center for Women in Transition (355-9748), and Community Action House (392-2368) with grants from Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area and City of Holland.  At Western Seminary, 101 East 13^th St., Holland.

 

Tues., Jan 23, 7 pm: Movie, "Il Mare," Korean love story; original version of "The Lakehouse." Part of Asian Awareness Week at Hope College, sponsored by HAPA. At Peale Science Center 1000, College Ave at 11th St., Holland.

 

Wed., Jan 24, 6 pm: "Home Sweet Home," by Dean Moses Lee of Hope College, who will share stories and memories of growing up in Malaysia. Part of Asian Awareness Week at Hope College.  At Phelps Multicultural Lounge, 10th St. at Columbia Ave., Holland.

 

Wed., Jan 24, 7 pm: Documentary on Palestine and Israel, produced by a Hope College student for his senior project; includes interviews conducted during Bethlehem Bible College choir concert in Holland in October.  At Martha Miller Center, 257 Columbia (at 10th St), Holland.

 

Fri., Jan 26, 7:30 pm: The Ahn Trio, part of Hope College Great Performance Series.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave. at 12^th St., Holland.

 

Now through April 29: Slavery on Trial: The Long Road to Freedom, exhibit of more than 100 artifacts from 30 institutions telling the story of Dred Scott and America's struggle with slavery.  9 am to 5 pm daily; entrance free.  (616) 254-0400. www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov  At Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

 

In the Community from ACEH Jan 12

“Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences.  No one can eliminate prejudices – just recognize them.” … Edward R. Murrow

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

 

Tonight, Fri., Jan 12, 7 pm: Annual meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH); open to the public.  Election of new board; showing and discussion of video “Clown.”  Children’s group, UNITY, also meets.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Mon., Jan 15, 12:30 to 1:30 pm (doors open at 11:30 am): "The Heart of Racial Justice," by Rev. Brenda Salter McNeil, author and frequent national speaker, who believes that racial and ethnic hostility is one of the most serious problems facing the contemporary church.  Part of Calvin College January Series.  www.calvin.edu/january  At Calvin’s Fine Arts Center on campus, between Burton and the Beltline, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon., Jan 15, 7 pm: Commemorative service “to honor God for the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” with keynote speaker Rev. Denise Kingdom-Grier of Calvary Reformed Church; reflections on Dr. King's writings by community activist Fronse Pellebon-Smith, Holland High senior Matthew Warfield, and Black River senior Mariam Chapponaire; and participation by Prof. Karima Jeffries of Hope College; Raymond Hudson, minister of music at Maple Avenue Ministries, and Jeremy Simpson, worship leader at Christ Memorial Church, as well as area pastors.  At Maple Avenue Ministries, Maple Ave. between 17th and 18th Sts., Holland.

 

Wed., Jan 17, 7 pm: Presentation of Social Justice Awards by the City of Holland Human Relations Commission; open to the public. ACEH  will be receiving an award.  At City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.

 

Thurs., Jan 18, 4 to 5:30 pm: Hope College Diversity in the Workplace career panel; reception.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11^th St., Holland.

 

Sun, Jan 20, 2 pm: Gospel Fest concert by six college and community choirs from Holland, Grand Rapids, and  Chicago.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St., Holland.

 

Fri., Jan 26, 7:30 pm: Chamber music concert by The Ahn Trio—sisters Maria, Lucia, and Angella, born in Seoul, Korea. Hope College Great Performance Series; tickets $16 adults; $12 seniors; $5 under age 18; box office (616) 395-7890. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel,  College Ave. at 12th St., Holland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community2 Jan 8 from ACEH

So long as books are kept open, we tell ourselves, minds can never be closed.  But doors, too, must be kept open.  Tolerance, breadth of mind and appreciation for the world beyond our neighborhoods: these can be learned on the football field and in the science lab as well as in the lecture hall.  But only if students are exposed to America in all her variety."   President Gerald R. Ford, in the New York Times, 1999.

 

Herb and Ann

This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  If you do not wish to receive it in the future, please contact hpweller@comcast.net or editann@aol.com.  Events List is also posted on the ACEH website, www.harmonyalliance.org.

Tues., Jan 9, 6:30 to 8:30 pm:  Information meetings for Reciprocal Language Partnership (RLP), which offers 11-week  beginning and intermediate classes pairing people who want to learn Spanish with people who want to learn English.  Native English speakers meet  6:30 to 7:30; native Spanish speakers meet 7:30 to 8:30 pm.  (616) 399-5803.  At First Presbyterian Church, 659 State St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Jan 11, 6:30 to 8:30 pm:  Information meetings for RLP classes.  See Tuesday, Jan  9.

 

Fri., Jan 12, 7 pm:  Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) general meeting, open to the public.  Viewing and discussion of video "Clown," which combines drama and comedy to explore negative effects of bias, racism, and prejudice and gives people a  way to take a fresh look at their personal assumptions and interactions.  Also: Election of new board  for 2007-09;  revision of bylaws; discussion of new programs.  UNITY, for ages 4 to 14, meets at same time and place.  Call 786-0829 or www.harmonyalliance.org   At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Mon., Jan. 15,  12:30 pm: 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Peace March.  (616) 234-4722 or www.grcc.edu.  At 6:30 pm: Celebration,  "Inherit the Dream," with keynote speaker Dr. Lani Guinier, Harvard University legal professor and civil rights expert.  Both events at Ford Fieldhouse, Grand Rapids Community College, 111 Lyon NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Wed., Jan. 17, 7 pm: City of Holland Human Relations Commission presents 2006 Social Justice Awards.  At City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.

 

Thurs., Jan 18, 4 to 5:30 pm:  Hope College alumni of color career panel, followed by networking reception.  Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Life and Career Services.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia and 11^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Jan 25, 7 pm: "Sankofa: Contemporary Ghana and the Historiography of the Slave Experience" speech by the Rev. Dr. E. Obeng, vice chancellor, University of Cape Town Coast, Ghana.  Part of  Grand Valley State University activities "Remember the Crossings," commemorating the 200^th anniversary of the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.  For information on related programs, call (616) 331-3298 or www.gvsu.edu/abolition .  At GVSU Grand Rapids campus, Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center, 401 West Fulton, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon., Jan 29, 7 pm: Nobel Peace Prize recipient and environmentalist from Kenya, Wangari Maathai speaks on "Women, Local Action, Global Impact: The Green Belt Movement in Africa."  Free and open to the public; doors open at 6:30 pm  Sponsored by West Michigan Women's Studies Council, which includes Hope College.  Funding  by  Nokomis Foundation.  Call (616) 331-2748 or www.wmwsc.org At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St., NE,  Grand Rapids.

 

REGISTER NOW  for Holland First, an outstanding program of the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce to "understand our community through the eyes of diversity."  Eight-week sessions begin Tues., Feb. 27,  through Tues., Apr. 24;  classes are free and cover community history, economic development and business, community resources, law enforcement, government, education, art and culture. Sponsored by Chemical Bank.  To register, call Patricia Strachan at (616) 392-2389, ext. 110.

 

Now through April 29: "Slavery on Trial: The Long Road to Freedom"  exhibit of more than 100 artifacts from 30 institutions, including the Library of Congress and National Archives,  that tell the Dred Scott story and American's struggle with slavery.  Hours: 9 am to 5 pm daily; $7 adults; $6 seniors; $3 ages 6 to 18; free for ages 5 and younger.  Call (616) 254-0400; www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov