In the Community from ACEH Sept 13

"Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time here on Earth."  Roberto Clemente, baseball player

 

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.

Fri, Sept 14, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, with Mexican folkloric dances by All For One dance group, and a Mexican supper. (616) 405-6761 or www.harmonyalliance.org  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Fri, Sept 14 – Sun, Sept 16: Annual Michigan Irish Music Festival, with live Irish entertainment, music, dance competition, food, marketplace, etc.  Tickets $6 Friday; $12 Saturday; $10 Sunday.  For information, tickets, schedule call (231) 739-2028 or visit www.michiganirish.org  At Heritage Landing, downtown Muskegon.

 

Sun, Sept 16: Mexican Independence Day Fiesta.  Holland-based dance troupe, the Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca, performs at 3 pm.  At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Mon, Sept 17. 4 pm: Teresa Rodriguez, national correspondent with Univision Television and winner of 11 Emmy Awards, discusses her investigative reporting on violence against women, including 400 serial murders, in Juarez, Mexico, since 1993.  Space is limited; please RSVP to milllisa@gvsu.edu or call 331-3910 with number and names of guests attending.  At conference room, GVSU Meijer Campus, South Waverly Road, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 17, 7 pm: Information program on immigration with speaker Susan Reed, Michigan regional attorney with Justice for Our Neighbors.  Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Holland.  At St. Francis de Sales Church, Maple Ave at 13^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 17, 7:30 pm: Poet and playwright Cornelius Eady.  Sponsored by Hope College Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E. 8^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 18, 5 pm: Super Tuesday with free dinner, classes, tutoring, homework help sponsored by a collaboration of agencies, the Community Foundation, and the City of Holland.  Mercedes Garcia will present a program on domestic violence. For information, call Janie Briones, 355-3127.  At Western Seminary, 101 East 13^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 18, 7:30 pm: Performance by internationally renowned Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz.  Tickets $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 under age 18 at Hope College DeVos Fieldhouse 10 am to 5 pm weekdays; (616) 395-7890.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E 8^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 19, 6 pm: Reception for "Haiku Middle Passage" multimedia, interactive exhibit commemorating the 200^th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; includes poems, visual arts, music.  Reception features a talk by Pennsylvania State University professor Iyunolu Osagie.  Coordinated by Mursalata Muhammad, the exhibit continues through October 5.  At Paul Collins Art Gallery, Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick Ave NE (fourth floor, main building) Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Sept 21, 8 pm: Back to School Bash for 6^th to 12^th graders.  Food, prizes, raffles, music, fun.  Sponsored by various community groups.  At Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland Teen Center, Van Raalte Ave and 18^th St., Holland.

 

In the Community from ACEH Sept 7

"We campesinos are used to planting seeds and waiting to see if the seeds bear fruit.  We're used to working on harsh soil.  And when our crops don't grow, we're used to planting again and again until they take hold.  Like us, you must learn to persist." … Elvia Alvarado, from "Don't Be Afraid Gringo: A Honduran Woman Speaks from the Heart."

 

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.

Fri, Sept 7 – Sun, Sept 9: Hispanic Festival 2007, with bands; dances of Argentina, Mexico, Bolivia and Brazil; marketplace; food booths, more.  Sponsored by Hispanic Center of Western Michigan.  www.hispanic-center.org/festival  At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Sept 8 - Sun, Sept 9: 46^th annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Traditional Pow Wow.  Contact Lori at (616) 364-4697 or by email at Wabushna@aol.com  At Riverside Park, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Sept 14, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, with Mexican dances performed by All For One dance group; Mexican supper.  Open to all.  www.harmonyalliance.org or 405-6761.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 17, 7 pm: "Immigration: Who? Why? How?" informational program with speaker Susan Reed, Michigan regional attorney with Justice for Our Neighbors, a service of the national Methodist Church with clinics in Holland and Grand Rapids.  Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Holland.  At St. Francis de Sales Church, Maple Ave at 13^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Sept 17, 7 pm: Award-winning poet and playwright Cornelius Eady reads from his works.  Eady is also co-founder, with poet Toi Derricote, of Cave Canem, a summer workshop and retreat for African American poets.  Hope College Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series.  Jazz group performs at 6:30 pm.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St., Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 18, 7:30 pm: Performance by internationally renowned Mexican dance group Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz.  Brought to Holland by Hope College.  Tickets $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 under age 18, at DeVos Fieldhouse, 222 Fairbanks, Holland, from 10 am to 5 pm weekdays; (616) 395-7890.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St., Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 18, 7 pm: Presentation "On Writing" by author and visiting professor at Harvard, Jamaica Kincaid, a journey into her writing life, inspiration and motivation. www.gvsu.edu/fallarts or call (616) 331-2180.  At L. V. Eberhard Center, 2^nd floor, Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids campus, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

 

In the Community from ACEH August 31

"To those who have hunger give bread; and to us who have bread, give the hunger for justice."...Latin American prayer

 

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.

Fri, Aug 31: Pre-registration deadline for Asian Americans Health Fair, to be held September 29, 2007, at Hong Kong Market Center, 4242 South Division, Kentwood.  Free health screenings and service.  Sponsored by Asian Center and Healthy Asian Americans Project of the University of Michigan School of Nursing.  To register, or for information, call the Asian Center, (616) 301-3987, or www.asiancenter.info

 

Fri, Aug 31 through Sun, Sept 2:  7^th annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival.  Includes free feature films ("Happy Feet" at 8:30 pm, Aug 31, Centennial Park), documentaries, art exhibits, children's mural creation, piñata, music and dance performances, children's storyteller, Salsa Night (8 pm, Sept 1; tickets $15 at door of Holland Armory), paso fino horse demonstration, food booths; bilingual worship service (3 pm Sept 2, Centennial Park). For complete schedule, www.tulipanes.org or pick up a schedule book at the library or other downtown locations. Takes place in downtown Holland, including Centennial Park, Herrick Library, Park Theater, Knickerbocker Theatre, and Holland Area Arts Council.

 

Thurs, Sept 6, 6:30 pm (English speakers) and 7:30 pm (Spanish speakers): Information meeting for Reciprocal Language Partnership (RLP).  www.rlpprogram.org or call (616) 392-9022, ext. 103.  At First Presbyterian Church, 659 State St, Holland. (**Additional meetings Mon, Sept 10, at Fellowship Reformed Church, 300 168^th St. and Tues, Sept 11, at South Side Christian School, 913 Pine Ave.)

 

Sun, Sept 9, 11 am: Bahai Religion and World Peace, by Kim and David Douglas, ACEH founders.  At Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Institute.  www.motherstrust.org or call (269) 543-3951.  At 6676 122^nd Ave, Ganges.

 

Thurs, Sept 13, 9 am: 2^nd annual Fiesta Classic Golf Outing, to benefit Hispanic Community Services Coalition, at initiative of the Muskegon Community Health Project.  $200 for 4-person scramble team.  For information, call Dave Runyan (231) 744-9099 or Emilio Trejo, (231) 828-4734.  At Thoroughbred Golf Double JJ Resort.

 

Fri, Sept 14, 7 pm: General meeting of Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.  Everyone is welcome.  Program features All for One dance group performing four Mexican folkloric dances; supper of Mexican foods.  www.harmonyalliance.org or (616) 405-6761.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:

Sat, Sept 22, 9:30 am to 10 pm: Columbia Arts Festival, featuring diverse group of artists, musicians, writers, performers; food vendors; beer tent; bed race; children's mural creation; family film.  For information, sign up to participate as a performer, or volunteer, contact www.columbiaartdistrict.com or call (616) 262-2698 or Linda at 355-2251.  At Columbia Ave between 18^th and 20^th Sts., Holland.

 

EMPLOYMENT:

Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails has a part-time position for a bilingual (Spanish) membership assistant "to implement Girl Scouting to targeted diverse communities, work to increase diversity in girl and adult membership," and carry out other responsibilities. Headquarters are in Grand  Rapids. Call Susan DeVries at (616) 784-3341 or (800) 442-1401. www.gsmt.org