In the Community 1 from ACEH Jan 30

 Community opportunities coming up!

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.

 

 SPEAKER: Thurs., Feb. 2, 4 pm: Dr. Veta Tucker, associate professor of English and African/African American Studies at Grand Valley State University, srican American Women's History in Verse."  Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Life, Hope College. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave. and 11th St., Holland.

 

FOOD: Thurs., Feb. 2, 4:30 to 6:30 pm:  Soul food dinner at Phelps Dining Hall, Hope College, Columbia Ave. between 10th and 11th St., Holland.  Charge for non-students.

 

FESTIVAL: Sat., Feb. 4, 5 to 11:30 pm:  Vietnamese New Year Festival celebrating Tet, the lunar new year; this is the Year of the Dog. Festival is sponsored by Vietnamese Community organization and includes traditional Vietnamese games, activities, ceremonies, songs, dances, skits; food for purchase.  Public is invited. At West Ottawa High School south building, 3600 152^nd Ave., Holland.

 

TELEVISION: Sun., Feb. 5, 12, and 19, all at 4 pm: “Race: The Power of an Illusion.”  Feb. 5: Part 1, The Difference Between Us, examines why humans cannot be subdivided into races.  Feb. 12: Part 2, The Story We Tell, traces origins of the racial idea to the European conquest of the Americas and to the American slave system.. Feb. 19: Part 3, The House We Live In, focuses on how institutions leave different groups differently advantaged. On WGVU public television, a service of Grand Valley State University.

 

SUMMIT: Mon., Feb. 6: Registration opens for Grand Rapids Summit on Racism 2006, “Shaping Our Future,” which will be held March 24.  Featured speaker is Bobbie Moresco, co-writer/producer of the movie "Crash."  Sponsored by Grand Rapids Area Center for  Ecumenism, Racial Justice Institute.  For information/registration go to www.graceoffice.org

 

SPEAKER: Fri., Feb.10, 7 pm:  Dr. Fred L. Johnson III speaks on “Flying Under the Radar: Racism in America and the KKK in Michigan.”  Program of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) to observe Black History Month. Open to the public. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

FILM: Sat., Feb. 11, noon: “Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks” award-winning video of Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.  Suitable for upper elementary age children; teens; adults.  Free, cosponsored by Holland Museum and ACEH.  At the museum, 31 West 10^th St., Holland.

 

In the Community 1 from ACEH Jan 25

Some new events, and reminders of others.

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.

 

Today, 3 to 4:30 p.m.: Farewell reception for Mexican Consul Antonio Mesa.  At Holland City Hall, 270 River Ave.

 

Tonight, 7 p.m.: Cuban poet Victor Rodriguez-Nunez reads in Spanish and English.  Jazz Ensemble plays at 6:30 p.m.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Jan. 26, 3 to 4:30 p.m.: Panelists Kathy Yelding, Nicole Yelding Sinclair, and Jane Lee share their views on education from a variety of cross-cultural perspectives.  Part of the Hope College Crossroads Project Children of Promise urban education program, with West Ottawa Schools and the National Diversity Education Project.  At Harbor Lights Middle School library, 1024 136^th Ave., Holland.

 

Sun., Jan. 29, 9 a.m.: Race and Racism series at First United Methodist Church.  Lupita Reyes, on A Hispanic Perspective.  57 W. 10^th St. (use 9^th St. entrance), Holland.

 

Mon., Jan. 30, 6 to 8 p.m.: Exhibit of West Middle School student history fair projects of videos and displays, including Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali and his civil rights advocacy, and Mother Teresa.  Free.  At Holland Museum, 31 W. 10^th St., Holland.

 

Sat., Feb. 4, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.: 2006 Chinese New Year Gala Show, presented by Chinese Association of West Michigan (CAWM).  Includes dinner of homemade Chinese cuisine and delicacies from the local Chinese community, followed by unique cultural activities and artistic performances, music, skits, martial arts, lion dance, and Tai Chi.  Limited seating; tickets $12 adults, $5 children ages 5 to 10; younger children free. For tickets, call Yu Jin at (616) 974-0832; Peter Chou at 532-5092; Matt Wang, 475-5125; information from Ying Xu at (616) 954-2135.  At Forest Hills Northern High School Cafeteria and Auditorium, 3801 Leonard, NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri., Feb. 10, 7 p.m.: Multicultural program of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  Dr. Fred Johnson, Hope College history professor, is speaker.  Children’s group, UNITY, also will meet.  Open to the public.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Sat., Feb. 11, noon:  “Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks,” award-winning video from the Southern Poverty Law Center about Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King., Jr. and the Montgomery Bus Boycott; with contemporary interviews of children and adults.  Free; suitable for elementary-age and  up.  Cosponsored by ACEH and the Holland Museum. At the Museum, 31 W. 10^th St., Holland.

 

 

In the Community 1 from ACEH Jan 23

Good morning.  Check out new community opportunities!

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.

 

 

Wed., Jan. 25, 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Farewell reception for Mexican Consul Antonio Mesa, who is leaving Michigan after years of service to the Hispanic community in the state; he gave special attention to West Michigan and Holland. Refreshments provided.  Bring families, friends to wish him well.  At Holland City Hall Council Chambers, 270 River Ave.

 

Wed., Jan. 25, 7 p.m.: Prize-winning Cuban poet Victor Rodriguez-Nunez, a journalist, essayist,  professor of Spanish at Kenyon College in Ohio, and author of 7 books of poetry, will present readings in both Spanish and English at the Hope College Visiting Writers Series.  Hope College Jazz Ensemble plays at 6:30 p.m.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8^th St., Holland.

 

Wed., Jan. 25: Registration deadline for Educational Excellence for All: Becoming a Culturally Responsive Educational Community all-day workshop, Thurs., Feb. 2, at the Ottawa Area ISD Educational Services Bldg.; $10 for middle school personnel, $25 for others.  Keynote speaker is Rossi-Ray Taylor, executive director of the Minority Student Achievement Network, on “Closing the Gap in Minority Student Achievement.”  Register immediately online at www.solutionwhere.com/oaisd/cw/showcourse.asp?228  Questions? Call Karen Kooiker at 1-877-702-8600, ext. 4108 or email kkooiker@oaisd.org. Sponsored by West Ottawa public schools, Hope College, Ottawa Area ISD, and National Diversity Education Program; for administrators, K-12 educators, counselors, others interested in the educational success of a diverse student body. “Inspiring students to learn and succeed in a diverse world.”

 

Thurs., Jan. 26, 4 – 6:30 p.m.:  First annual Chili Cook-off sponsored by Holland Young Professionals to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center, which provides intervention, investigation, assessment, and treatment to child sexual abuse victims in Ottawa County.

Open to the public; vote for your favorite chili; music; cash bar; prizes.  At Baker Lofts, 24th St. and Columbia by Prospect Park,  Holland.

 

Sun., Jan. 29, 9 a.m.: Race and Racism series at First United Methodist Church. Lupita Reyes presents A Hispanic Perspective.  At 57 West 10^th St., Holland (use 9^th St. entrance).

 

Sun., Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m.: Community potluck; bring a dish to pass, share ideas, make friends.  At Leaf and Bean Too, Columbia Ave. & 19^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Feb. 2, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Educational Workshop at OAISD; see Jan. 25 entry.

 

Fri., Feb. 10, 7 p.m.: Multicultural program of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, with Dr. Fred Johnson, Hope College history professor, as speaker. Open to the public. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.  Children’s group, UNITY, will also meet.