In the Community from ACEH Dec 6

"It is community that calls me beyond the pinched horizons of my own life, my own country, my own race, and gives me the gifts I do not have within me."... Sr. Joan Chittister

 

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.

Today through 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec.10: Last five days to see the outstanding "Latin American Graphics" touring exhibition, with works by 39 artists from 15 countries. Admission fee. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th Street, Holland. 

 

Thurs., Dec. 7, 7:15 pm:  “The Promise of World Peace,” on moving past racism; by David Douglas, who will discuss his experiences of racism and work to improve race relations in this area.  He is co-author, with his mother, of "Marriage Beyond Black and White”; teacher of courses in multicultural education and racism, a member of the Baha'i faith, and first president of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Sponsored by Holland Peacemakers;  www.hollandpeacemakers.org (616) 335-2686.  At Leaf and Bean Too, Columbia Ave. and 19^th St, Holland.

 

Fri., Dec. 8 through April 29, 2007:  ”Slavery on Trial: The Long Road to Freedom,” exhibit of more than 100 artifacts from 30 institutions across the country; uses the 1857 Supreme Court decision in the Dred Scott case to focus on the issue of slavery and its impact and continuance.  $7 adults; $6 seniors; $3 ages 6-18; free age 5 and younger.  Open 9 am to 5 pm daily. Call (616) 254-0400 or www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov  At Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, 303 Pearl St., NW, Grand Rapids.

 

Mon., Dec. 11, 7:30 pm:  Opening reception for “Slavery on Trial” exhibit (see above), with lecture by civil rights activist Roger Wilkins.  At Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, 303 Pearl St., NW, Grand Rapids.

 

Tues., Dec. 12, 5:30 to 7 pm: Open house for Holland Free Health Clinic, which coordinates free medication and dental services for eligible underserved persons.  Call (616) 392-3610 or www.hfhclinic.org   At 99 West 26^th St., off Michigan Ave. in front of Faith Christian Reformed Church, Holland.

 

Tues., Dec. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 pm:  Super Tuesday Holiday Celebration, with free dinner, entertainment, gifts, and a special guest from the North Pole; family fun, everyone is welcome.  A collaboration of Community Action House, City of Holland, and Center for  Women in Transition; sponsored by Chemical Bank.  For information, call Ourstreet/Neighborhood Liaison Program, (616) 355-3127.  At Western Seminary, 101 East 13th St., Holland (corner of College Ave. and 13th).  /Martes Gigante Celebración: Habra comida gratis, entretenimiento, sorpresas; todos están bienvenidos.  Para mas información, llamar (616) 355-3127.

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH Nov 29

"Humankind has not woven the web of life.

We are but one thread within it.

Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.

All things are bound together.

All things connect.”… Chief Seattle, 1854

 

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.

POET AND PLAYWRIGHT

Thurs., Nov. 30, 7 pm: Award-winning poet and playwright Rane Arroyo, in the Jack Ridl  Visiting  Writers Series of Hope College.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, preceded by live jazz at 6:30 pm.  Downtown 8th St. at College Ave., Holland.

 

POTLUCK  PARTY

Sat., Dec. 2, 5:30 to 8 pm:  You are invited to the annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  Please bring a dish to share, maybe one of your ethnic background, and a nonperishable item for a local food bank.  ACEH provides beverages and table service.  Awashtinung Chung A Ming drum group, face painting, clay art, balloon animals, and a short film, "It Takes Many Colors to Make a Rainbow."   Questions? Call Jill at 786-0829 or use website www.harmonyalliance.org  At First United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 57 West 10^th St., Holland (use 9^th Street entrance).

 

SUPER TUESDAY CELEBRATION

Tues., Dec. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Super Tuesday Holiday Celebration.  Everyone is welcome; free dinner, entertainment, gifts, very special guest from the North Pole. A collaboration of Community Action House, City of Holland, and Center for Women in Transition. Sponsored by Chemical Bank.  For information, call Ourstreet/Neighborhood Liaison Program, 355-3127.  At Western Seminary, 101 East 13^th Street, Holland.

 

ONGOING:

Today through Dec. 2, 7 and 9 pm (Nov. 30, 9 pm only):  Award-winning documentary film, “Crossing Arizona,” about immigration—the people, the policies, the helpers, those in opposition.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8^th St at College Ave., Holland.

 

Today through Dec. 10:  Last stop on national tour of exhibit, Latin American Graphics: The Evolution of Identity from the Mythical to the Personal, 44 graphic works by 39 Latin American artists from 15 countries.  Call 888-200-9123 or website www.hollandmuseum.org  Sponsored by Herman Miller Foundation, LaSalle Bank, and Magna Donnelly.  Fee; free on Mondays and free to members.  Closed on Tuesdays.  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St., Holland.

 

In the Community from ACEH Nov 13

“The love of our neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say, ‘What are you going through?’”  ...Simone Weil

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.

YOU CAN HELP:

--A bone marrow drive will be held  Saturday, November 25, from 12:30 to 3 pm at St. Francis de Sales Church, 171 West 13^th St. (13^th and Maple), Holland, to add more people to the National Marrow Donor Program.  The drive is open to people between ages 18 and 60 who meet health guidelines, fill out a form, and give a small blood sample, and who are willing to donate to any person in need. Minority donors, especially Hispanics, are urgently needed.  For information or to sign up, call 616) 399-4612 or email ruth.kaminski@alticor.com; also see www.marrow.org

 

--The Asian Health Outreach Foundation has opened a clinic at Browning Claytor Clinic, 1246 Madison SE in Grand Rapids on Wednesday afternoons for Asians and Pacific Islanders who have little or no health insurance and need medical attention. Volunteers include Asian doctors, people who can help clients process claims and paperwork, and persons who speak English,  Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Filipino, and Indian dialects.  Call Minnie Morey at (616) 481-6194 if you or someone you know needs an appointment or information.

 

EVENTS

Wed., Nov. 15, 7 to 8:30 pm: Pacific Connections: Six Hope College students speaking about what they discovered after living on both sides of the ocean—similarities and distinctions between Western and Eastern cultures.  Sponsored by Hope’s International Relations Club, Asian Perspective Association, and Phelps Scholars. At Schaap Science Center 1000, College Ave. at 11^th St., Holland.

 

Thurs., Nov. 16, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm: Soup for All lunch; fundraiser for Ottawa Area Housing Coalition for homeless prevention endowments at Holland/Zeeland and Grand Haven Area community foundations.  Cost is $10. At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave. at 8^th and 9^th Sts., and St. Patrick’s Church, 920 Fulton, Grand Haven

 

Fri., Nov. 24 to Dec. 2, 7 and 9 pm (Nov. 30, 9 pm only):  Film, “Crossing Arizona,” a documentary about immigration in the southwest.  Prizewinner at Holland’s Tulipanes festival in September.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8^th St., Holland.

 

Wed., Nov. 29, 7 pm: Vali Nasr, an expert on the Islamic world and Muslim politics, speaking on “The Many Faces of Islam: Conflict, Faith and Politics.”  Free; limited seating.  At Grand Rapids Community College Technology Center, Fountain and Ransom Sts., downtown Grand Rapids. 

 

Sat., Dec. 2, 5:30 pm: Holiday potluck and cultural sharing event sponsored by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Open to all, bring a dish to pass, and an item for a local food bank.  Table service and beverages provided by ACEH.  Activities for children.  At  First United Methodist Church fellowship hall,

57 West 10^th St., Holland (please use 9^th St. entrance). www.harmonyalliance.org