CORRECTION:
Tues, Oct 14, 7 pm: The 2nd Congressional District debate between Pete Hoekstra and Fred Johnson will be held at the Hope College DeWitt Theatre, NOT at Herrick District Library. The DeWitt Theatre is located at Columbia Ave and 12th Street, on the Hope campus, Holland.
The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Hope Democrats, and Hope Republicans.
"We have one world to live in, one world to share, one world to care for, and our one world is here." … Maria, a Pakistani girl attending a Seeds of Peace camp in Washington, DC this summer for young people from Pakistan and India. www.seedsofpeace.org
Herb and Ann
Tonight, 7 pm: Hearts in Harmony program will be launched at Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting by Rev. Angela Taylor Perry; public is welcome. Learn more about her intentional process to create one-on-one cross-cultural friendships. At Center for Women in Transition building, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Sat, Oct 11, 8:30 am: Small City Big Bang: Free gang workshop presented by Strategic Outreach Service of Grand Rapids in partnership with Imagine Fellowship of Holland. Focus will be on properly defining gangs; connecting community, clergy, and gangs; how church and law enforcement can work together; rules of engagement with gang members; mindset of gang membership. Troy Evans, a former gang member, will provide mentoring and conflict resolution. To participate or sponsor, call (616) 392-2919. At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th St, Holland.
Sat, Oct 11, 7 pm: Author Ella E. Schneider Hilton speaks about her book, "Displaced Person," and her experiences as a Russian refugee in Nazi Germany and an immigrant in Mississippi. Free, but people are asked to bring canned goods for local food pantries. At Christ Our Savior Luthern Church, 3151 North 120th Ave, Holland.
Tues, Oct 14, 9 am: Introductory session for Color School—Shining God's Light on the Reality of Multicultural Experience, a curriculum to train Christian leaders "to understand and respond appropriately to multi-racial issues." Intended for church and leaders and community members "interested in development a biblical response that builds multi-racial unity." A complete Color School workshop will be hosted in 2009 based on community interest. Cost is $10; register online. For information, www.colorschoolonline.org or Judy Van Dyke at jvandyke@goodsamministries.com or (616) 392-7159, ext. 114. Hosted by Good Samaritan Ministries of Holland. At Third Reformed Church, 111 West 13th Ave (at Pine Ave), Holland.
Tues, Oct 14, 7 pm: 2nd Congressional District debate between incumbent Peter Hoekstra and challenger Dr. Fred Johnson III. Dr. Johnson has presented programs to ACEH in the past. At Herrick District Library auditorium, River Ave and 13th St, Holland.
Wed, Oct 15, 8:30 am until 11:30 am: Workshop: Gang Awareness I, including graffiti, gang structure, language, codes, activities, role of nicknames and tattoos, agency communication. Gang Awareness II is from 1 pm to 4 pm (morning workshop is a prerequisite for the afternoon), including videos, scenarios, exercises, team activities. Presented by Robert Mulvaney, security threat group coordinator for Michigan Department of Corrections; sponsored by Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. Free, but online registration is required at www.oaisd.org. Information at 1-877-702-8600. At OAISD Educational Services Building, 13565 Port Sheldon St, Holland.
Wed, Oct 15, 3 pm to 5 pm: Opening reception for "Pow Wow Portraits," an exhibit of Native photographs by Douglas Elbinger that will be on display through October 31. At Hope College De Pree Art Gallery, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Wed, Oct 15, 7 pm: "Honoring Water," presentation by Native speakers Frank Ettawageshik and Lorraine Shananaquet on cleaning up Michigan's waters. At Hope College Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Sat, Oct 18, 6:30 pm: Documentary film, "When the West Brings Civilization Back to Africa," by Hope College assistant professor Ji Hoon Park and student Samantha Webbert, who joined the Hope College chapter of Engineers Without Borders trip to Cameroon in May to document their progress on a project to improve drinking water quality. (Professor Park presented a program to ACEH last year on media stereotypes of Asians.) Film portrays "what our Hope College team achieved, overlooked, and ultimately learned...and focuses on critical issues about cross-cultural power dynamics that remain unheard in the narrative of Western assistance to Africa." Film will be followed by panel discussion. Free, but donations accepted for a water distribution system under construction in Nkuv, Cameroon. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8th St, Holland.
Sat, Oct 25, 11 am: Fourth annual Pow Wow in Holland, "Honoring Water." Features authentic Native American singing, dancing, and drumming, with Grand Entries at 1 pm and 6 pm. Host drum is Black River. Native American jewelry and other goods will be offered. As part of the Pow Wow, there will be a panel discussion on "Quality Water" from 4:30 to 5:30 pm., plus information and displays by local water conservation agencies. For information, see www.hope.edu/phelps or call 355-0558 or 395-7373. Sponsored by Native Americans and Hope College. At Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th St, at Pine Ave, Holland.
Tues, Nov 4: REMEMBER TO VOTE!
Thurs, Nov 6: Community dinner sponsored by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) at its new offices. Cost is $20 per person, or $35 for two. To reserve a place, contact LAUP at laup@sbcglobal.net or call (616) 392-5058.
"Entre los individuos,
Herb and Ann
PLEASE NOTE: "In the Community" is taking a break and will resume in mid-October.
Thurs, Sept. 25, 6 pm until 8 pm: Reception for artist Erick Pichardo, whose exhibit "Unexpected Innocence" is on display at the Holland Area Arts Council, sponsored by the Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation. At HAAC,
Thurs, Sept 25, 7 pm: Public forum (social time and refreshments at 6:30 pm) on state ballot issues: (1) use and cultivation of marijuana for specified medical conditions and (2) amending the state constitution to address human embryo and human embryonic stem cell research in the state. Speakers, followed by question and answer session. Sponsored by League of Women Voters of
Fri, Sept 26, 7:30 pm: Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago, performing traditional and contemporary African dance, especially from
Sat, Sept 27, 10 am:
Tues, Sept 30, 7 pm: Documentary film, "Conviction," the story of three Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters vs. nuclear armaments. Protesting at a nuclear weapon site in
Tues, Sept. 30, 7 pm, and Wed, Oct. 1, all day: Hope College Critical Issues Symposium: Global Health: From Catastrophe to Cure. Free and open to the public. Featured speakers: Laurie Garrett and Dr. Peter Okaalet. For complete schedule of times and locations, go to www.hope.edu/cis.
Wed, Oct 1, 3 pm: Opening session of Institute for Racial Healing. Facilitated by Gail Harrison, Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity
Contact Patricia Strachan at (616) 392-2389, ext. 110, or pstrachan@hollandchamber.org
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Sat, Oct 4, 11 am to 3 pm: Community open house for Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) at its new offices at the Jubilee Midtown Campus. Tour, refreshments, and the giant piñata from Tulipanes. Free 15-minute consultations with
Sun, Oct 5, 2 pm (see also other events): Jane Roberts, author of "34 Million Friends," speaking on behalf of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), which works in 140 countries to promote safe motherhood, prevent AIDS/HIV, promote gender equity, and carry out other services. ACEH is a cooperating sponsor of her presentation. Interfaith service at 11 am, followed by vegan potluck at noon. At Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Institute,
Mon, Oct 6: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION!
Mon, Oct 6: Beginning this week: New sessions of free computer classes at Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). Classes meet for three hours, once a week for six weeks; includes basic skills, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and internet. Registration necessary; for info on days, times, call Leroy Hernandez or Val Molina at (616) 392-5058. At LAUP Computer Lab, 16th St and Pine Ave, Holland.
Wed, Oct 8, noon until 1:30 pm: Friends of Fair Housing celebration luncheon, "Voices for Justice." For reservations, call Liz Keegan at (616) 451-2980 or email lkeegan@fhcwm.org No charge; request for funding to support the
Thurs, Oct 9, 5 pm: Annual Cesar E. Chavez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Gala. Reception, Latin entertainment, Latin dinner, presentation of 6 scholarships, recognition of 5 community members. Tickets $50; reserve by Oct. 8. Reservations to Jennifer at jesmith@grcc.edu or call (616) 234-3056. At
Fri, Oct 10, 7 pm:
Sat, Oct 11, 8:30 am: Small City Big Bang: Free gang workshop presented by Strategic Outreach Service of Grand Rapids in partnership with Imagine Fellowship of Holland. Focus will be on properly defining gangs; connecting community, clergy, and gangs; how church and law enforcement can work together; rules of engagement with gang members; mindset of gang membership. Troy Evans, a former gang member, will provide mentoring and conflict resolution. To participate or sponsor, call (616) 392-2919. At Imagine Fellowship,
