In the Community 2 from ACEH June 16

“I’m just an average citizen.  Many black people before me were arrested for defying the bus laws.  They prepared the way.” … Rosa Parks

 

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, 6 pm: Public ceremony at College Ave. and 19^th St., Holland, to rename College Park as Rosa Parks Green, honoring the late civil rights activist. 

 

Sat., June 17, 1 to 6 pm: 7^th annual celebration of Juneteenth, “Keeping the Legacy Alive.”  Speaker, activities for families and youth, music, games, local talent contest, step dancers, information booths, barbeque and soul food.  At Kollen Park, on the waterfront at Van Raalte and 10^th St., Holland.

 

Tues., June 20, 7 pm:  “Understanding the New Immigration Bills,” educational forum with immigration attorneys Danny Upton, Robert Alvarez, and Jose Sandoval; Jon De Witte, district director for Cong. Peter Hoekstra; and Paul Troste of Sen. Carl Levin’s district office. Moderator, Rev. Andy Fierro.  Free, open to the public, child care provided for infants to age 5.  Sponsored by Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, Community Action House, Crossroad Chapel, Justice for Our Neighbors, Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, Latin Americans United for Progress, St. Francis de Sales Church.  At St. Francis de Sales Church, Maple Ave. and 13^th St., Holland.

 

Fri., June 23, 7 pm: “Why Knot? The Christian Case for Gay Marriage,” by professor and author David Myers.  Sponsored by Holland Lakeshore PFLAG.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave., Holland.

 

Sun., June 25, 11 am: “A Christian View of Interfaith Relations,” by Rev. John Buttrey, retired minister in the United Church of Christ denomination and ACEH member.  At Mothers Trust- Lakeshore Institute, 6676 122^nd Ave., Ganges, two miles south of Saugatuck and Douglas; phone (269) 543-3951; www.motherstrust.org

 

 

In the Community from ACEH June 6

“It takes each of us to make a difference for all of us.”  … Jackie Mutcheson

 

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.

 

Friday, June 9:  There will be no regular meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony this month.  Instead, please save the evening of Tuesday, June 20; plans are under way for an educational forum on the new immigration bills.  More information will be coming.

 

 

In the Community from ACEH May 19

“If people just clipped the newspaper and analyzed the issues from a perspective of racial justice every day, their consciousness and their actions would change.” …Marilyn Clement

 

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., May 23, 9 am to noon: Diversity and Inclusion  Roundtable: Culturally Competent Health Care.  Munirah Mawusi, director of the Woodrick Institute, will assist participants in building capacity to understand current health care disparities, explore their own cultural perspectives, and learn communication skills that help in providing competent and inclusive care to a diverse customer/patient base.  Free, but registration required.

Contact www.aquinas.edu/woodrick and click programs and services link, or call (616) 632-2177.  At Aquinas College Donnelly Center, Grand Rapids.

 

Tues., May 23, 5:30 to 7 pm: Super Tuesday Celebration, a collaboration of the City of Holland, Center for Women in Transition, and Community Action House, working together to empower and celebrate families in the community.  Free dinner and beverages, free bike registration, free safety bike flag, games, fire truck, face painting; register to win a bike.  Everyone is welcome.  At Kollen Park, Van Raalte and 10^th St., Holland.

 

Wed., May 24, 7:30 pm: Film, “Military Myths,” hosted by Jasiu Milanowski.  Film has interviews with former military personnel and focuses on young people of color who are recruited by the military with various incentives.  Free, and open to the public. Discussion will follow.  At Leaf and Bean Too, Columbia Ave and 19^th St., Holland.

 

Sat., May 27, 10 am to 5 pm: Personal Prayer: A Symposium, including presenters from Native American, Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Hinduism, Interfaith, and Sufi traditions.

$15 donation suggested; bring own lunch; beverages and snacks provided. Contact www.motherstrust.org or call (269) 543-3951.  At Lakeshore Interfaith Institute, 6676 122nd Ave., Ganges.

 

Sun., May 28, 5:30 pm: Community potluck.  Bring a dish to pass, ideas to share, greet old friends, meet new people.  Everyone is welcome.  At Leaf and Bean Too, Columbia Ave and 19^th St., Holland.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:

Save the date of Saturday, June 17, and come be part of the Holland area community celebration of Juneteenth.  More information to follow.