In the Community from ACEH August 15

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: August 15, 2011

 

"As long as there is poverty in the world I can never be rich, even if I have a billion dollars.  As long as diseases are rampant and millions of people in this world cannot expect to live more than twenty-eight or thirty years, I can never be totally healthy even if I just got a good checkup at Mayo Clinic.  I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the way our world is made.  No individual or nation can stand out boasting of being independent.  We are interdependent." … Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Herb and Ann Weller

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

NOTE: You can view photos from the July 10 Potluck in the Park, learn more about ACEH, and see video testimonials at our new Facebook group page: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  To become a member of ACEH, please go to our website www.harmonyalliance.org and click on Join Us for information, email aceh@harmonyalliance.org, or call 392-5086. ______________________________________________________________________

 

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Aug 15, 6 pm: DREAM Act Forum: Video, speakers, discussion to inform the community about provisions and impact of the proposed federal DREAM Act, which would provide a structured path to citizenship for undocumented youth brought to the U.S. as children.  At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.

 

 

Wed,  Aug 17, 7 pm: Fourth annual Iftar (family feast held after sunset and prayers during Ramadan), co-sponsored by Fountain Street Church and Masjid Tawheed (Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute) of Grand Rapids.  Includes tour of the mosque and questions-and-answers about Ramadan and Muslim religious life.  Tickets $10 adults, $5 children younger than 12.  Reservations required, by calling Fountain Street Church at (616) 459-8386.  At the Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute, 3321 East Paris, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Aug 18, 11 am to 4 pm: 2011 Project Homeless Connect, for people who are homeless or facing a housing crisis.  Offers free services (school supplies, personal care items, child ID cards, diabetes screening, vision screening including certificate for eyeglasses, blood pressure checks) and assistance of MichiganWorks!, veterans services, and foreclosure prevention. Free lunch from 11 am to 2 pm.  Children welcome.  Call Laura Herrick at Community Action House for information: (616) 738-1170, ext. 116.  Hosted by Ottawa Area Housing Coalition.  At Midtown Center, 96 West 15^th St, Holland.

 

 

Fri,  Aug 19, 7 pm: "A Summer Night Rendezvous" fundraising event to benefit Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center's human services programs in the community.  Includes hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and wine tasting.  Tickets $50, or $300 for a corporate table for six people.. Call LLOC at (616) 499-4872.  At Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122^nd Ave, Fennville.

 

 

Fri, Aug 19, 7 pm:  PFLAG meeting, featuring brief play "Dearly Beloved" with Walker Glass and Deborah Noe Schakel, directed by Kay Hubbard, and presentation by Marc Adams, organizer of HeartStrong, a social justice organization "providing hope and help to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students who are persecuted in religious educational institutions."  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Sat, Aug 20: 10 am:  United Multicultural Community Parade and Grand Rapids Public Schools Party in the Park:  Free event "promotes a spirit of community pride while fostering an appreciation and awareness of diverse ethnic backgrounds."  Parade starts at 10 am from Madison to Martin Luther King Park (1 mile); GRPS Party in the Park is from 10:45 am to 1 pm.  Free lunch, backpacks and school supplies, prizes, games with community partner booths.  Sponsored by Chemical Bank, GRPS, Experience Grand Rapids, and others.  Contact www.paradegr.com

 

Sat, Aug 20, 11 am to 1 pm: Salsa Showdown.  Contest to choose best mild, hot, inferno, and fruit salsas prepared by individuals and organizations, with prizes awarded.   Tickets for public salsa tasting, $3.  Entry fees for amateur salsa makers, $20; professionals, $25.  Contestants check in at 8 am, salsa preparation 9 – 11 am.  Judges' and public tasting begins at 11 am.  To enter contest, register at www.salsashowdown.org (by 5 pm, Tues, Aug 16).  At Holland Farmers Market, Pine Ave at 8^th St, Holland.

 

 

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Fri, Sept 9: All-day conference: MI Response to Hate 2011, presented by the Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.  Plenary speakers: Rick Eaton, Simon Wiesenthal Center and Snider Social Action Institute; Jamie Nabozny, Safe School advocate and survivor; Sylvia Maria Guerrero, mother, advocate, activist.  Concurrent workshops: Hate Crimes and the Law;  How to Work with the 'Media'; Bias By-The-Numbers; Offender Profile: The person behind the offense; Social Media and the Internet.  No charge. For information and registration, contact the Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes, www.miaahc.com or (517) 335-3165.  At MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, South Harrison Rd., East Lansing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH August 8

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: August 8, 2011

"Racism, war, and poverty were heavy burdens; to challenge injustice was an easy burden." …Andrew Young, American politician, activist, and pastor.  He has served as mayor of Atlanta, U.S. Congressman, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and president of the National Council of Churches USA.  He was a supporter and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 Herb and Ann Weller

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

NOTE: You can view photos from the July 10 Potluck in the Park, learn more about ACEH, and see video testimonials at our new Facebook group page: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  To become a member of ACEH, please go to our website www.harmonyalliance.org and click on Join Us for information, email aceh@harmonyalliance.org, or call 392-5086. ______________________________________________________________________

 

Fri, Aug 12, 7 pm (reception); 8 pm (movie): Local premier of the movie "The Help," sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  Tickets $20; includes pop, popcorn, refreshments, and $5 donation to PRFC. Contact lmitchell@graceoffice.org  At Celebration Cinema South, off the M-6 at Kalamazoo Ave, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Aug 13, 9 am: Basic non-violence training, conducted by Jasiu Milanowski of Holland under the auspices of the Michigan Peace Team.  Open to the public.  For information, call 399-4642.  At C3 Exchange, 225 East Exchange Street, Spring Lake.

 

Mon, Aug 15, 6 pm: DREAM Act Forum: Video, speakers, discussion to inform the community about provisions and impact of the proposed federal DREAM Act, which would provide a structured path to citizenship for undocumented youth brought to the U.S. as children.  At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.

 

 

Wed,  Aug 17, 7 pm: Fourth annual Iftar meal (family feast held after sunset and prayers during Ramadan), co-sponsored by Fountain Street Church and Masjid Tawheed (Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute) of Grand Rapids.  Includes tour of the mosque and questions-and-answers about Ramadan and Muslim religious life.  Tickets $10 adults, $5 children younger than 12.  Reservations required, by calling Fountain Street Church at (616) 459-8386.  At the Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute, 3321 East Paris, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

 

Fri,  Aug 19, 7 pm: "A Summer Night Rendezvous" fundraising event to benefit Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center's human services programs.  Includes hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and wine tasting.  Tickets $50, or $300 for a corporate table for six people.. Call LLOC at (616) 499-4872.  At Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122^nd Ave, Fennville.

 

 

Sat, Aug 20: 10 am:  United Multicultural Community Parade and Grand Rapids Public Schools Party in the Park:  Free event "that promotes a spirit of community pride while fostering an appreciation and awareness of our diverse ethnic backgrounds."  Grand Marshal WZZM 13 morning anchor Jennifer Pascua. Parade starts at 10 am from Madison to Martin Luther King Park (1 mile); GRPS Party in the Park is from 10:45 am to 1 pm.  Free lunch, backpacks and school supplies, prizes, games with community partner booths.  Sponsored by Chemical Bank, GRPS, Experience Grand Rapids, and others.  Contact www.paradegr.com

 

Sat, Aug 20, 11 am to 1 pm: Salsa Showdown.  Contest to choose best mild, hot, inferno, and fruit salsas prepared by individuals and organizations, with prizes awarded.   Tickets for public salsa tasting, $3.  Entry fees for amateur salsa makers, $20; professionals, $25.  Contestants check in at 8 am, salsa preparation 9 – 11 am.  Judges' and public tasting begins at 11 am.  To enter contest, register at www.salsashowdown.org (by 5 pm, Tues, Aug 16).  At Holland Farmers Market, Pine Ave at 8^th St, Holland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH August 1

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: August 1, 2011

 

"There are no random acts...We are all connected...You can no more separate one life from another than you can separate a breeze from the wind..."  Author and Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom

 

Herb and Ann Weller

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

NOTE: You can view photos from the July 10 Potluck in the Park, learn more about ACEH, answer interesting questions, and see video testimonials at our new Facebook group page: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  If you want to become a member of ACEH, please go to our website www.harmonyalliance.org and click on Join Us for information, email aceh@harmonyalliance.org, or call 392-5086. _______________________________________________________________________

 

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Aug 1, 5 – 8 pm: 20th annual National Night Out: "A Going Away Party for Crime and Drugs": Aims to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, generate support for anti-crime programs, etc: Music, kids' games and prizes, pie-eating contest, bingo, hot dogs for first 3,000 people, vintage car show, more.  Sponsored by City of Holland and many local organizations.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte and 10^th at Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

 

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Aug 1, 7 pm:  Holland Is Ready meeting.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 2: 8 am to 8 pm: Primary election for two seats on the Holland City Council.  There are three candidates for 2^nd Ward councilman (Victor Orozco, Jay Peters, Gerardo Tonini) and three for an at-large seat (Wayne Klomparens, Scott Troeger, Ron Chavez).  The top two vote-getters for each seat will run in the November election.  If someone receives 50 percent plus 1 of the primary vote for either 2^nd Ward or at-large, he will win that seat.

 

Tues, Aug 2, 7 to 10 pm: Continuation of National Night Out "In Your Neighborhood."  First 25 blocks that sign up will get a certificate for free ice cream for their Night Out get-together.  For more information, call City of Holland Ourstreet Office, 355-3139.  Locations: On the street where you live.

 

Fri, Aug 12, 7 pm (reception); 8 pm (movie): Local premier of the movie "The Help," sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  Tickets $20; includes pop, popcorn, refreshments, and $5 donation to PRFC. Contact lmitchell@graceoffice.org  At Celebration Cinema South, off the M-6 at Kalamazoo Ave, Grand Rapids.

 

 

Mon, Aug 15, 6 pm: DREAM Act Forum: Video, speakers, discussion to inform the community about provisions and impact of the proposed federal DREAM Act, which would provide a structured path to citizenship for undocumented youth brought to the U.S. as children.  At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.

 

 

Wed,  Aug 17, 7 pm: Fourth annual Iftar meal (family feast held after sunset and prayers during Ramadan), co-sponsored by Fountain Street Church and Masjid Tawheed (Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute) of Grand Rapids.  Includes tour of the mosque and questions-and-answers about Ramadan and Muslim religious life.  Tickets $10 adults, $5 children younger than 12.  Reservations required, by calling Fountain Street Church at (616) 459-8386.  At the Islamic Mosque and Religious Institute, 3321 East Paris, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

 

Fri,  Aug 19, 7 pm: "A Summer Night Rendezvous" fundraising event to benefit Lakeshore Latino Outreach Center's human services programs.  Includes hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and wine tasting.  Tickets $50, or $300 for a corporate table for six people.. Call LLOC at (616) 499-4872.  At Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122^nd Ave, Fennville.

 

 

 

…CALLING ALL GOLFERS!…

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Fri, Aug 5, 8 am (check-in), 8:30 am (start):  Third annual Latin Americans United for Progress Golf Outing "Drive for Education," to benefit LAUP's Youth Leadership Development Program.  $100 per golfer; includes lunch and prizes.  Registration form online at www.laup.org or contact Juan Alfaro at (616) 594-7109 or juan.alfaro@laup.org for information.  At Winding Creek Golf Course, 4514 East Ottogan St, Holland.