From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony "At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." ... Albert Schweitzer This information is provided by the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; Events list is also posted on the website www.harmonyalliance.org To learn more about ACEH, see us on Facebook: ACEH- Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony or websiteor call 392-5086. Please help support ACEH. If you are already a member, you will receive an email reminder when your membership is expiring. If you haven't joined-yet-we hope you will consider it. Dues are $20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses. You can pay at the website www.harmonyalliance.org/Join with PayPal, or send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007, or sign up at any ACEH meeting or social event. THANKS! ¡GRACIAS! TONGHT, Mon, Nov 28, 7 pm: Holland is Ready meeting. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland. Tues, Nov 29, 7 pm: Community discussion on Great Michigan Read book selection, "The Arc of Justice." Discussion leader is Dr. Fred Johnson, associate professor of history at Hope College. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland. Wed, Nov 30, 6 pm to 8 pm: Opening session of First-time Homebuyer Education workshop: "Budgeting and Property Taxes." Dec 7: "Real Estate and Home Inspections." Dec 14: "Mortgage and Insurance." Sponsored by Community Action House. For information, contact Gwen Robles, (616) 738-1170, ext 123; grobles@communityactionhouse.org or Andrea Fantin, ext 113; afantin@communityactionhouse.org At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136th Ave, Holland. * * * Sat, Dec 3, 5 pm to 8:30 pm: Annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Please bring a dish to share, from your own heritage, and a nonperishable food or personal hygiene item for a local food bank. ACEH provides beverages and table service. Activities include Hoppin' Boppin' Table Mixer; Magic by Maciek; clay art by Annie Olson; balloon animals by Kim Romero; music; more. There will be a silent auction of goods and services from local businesses and individuals: restaurant and business gift cards; art; a piñata; bicycle helmet; international gift bag; theater and symphony tickets; books signed by the author, including "Roots" by Alex Haley; much more. 396-2201 or www.harmonyalliance.org At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th Street (use 9th Street entrance), Holland. * * * Sun, Dec 4, 3 pm to 5 pm: Benefit for Mothers Trust Mothers Place, with a wide variety of music, including kirtans, baghans, jazz, classical, space music, peace chants in Sanskrit; concludes with Peace Drumming (all are welcome to bring own drums). Donations of $5 or more. At 6676 122nd Ave, Ganges. Tues, Dec 6, 4 pm to 5:30 pm: Display of Hope College Phelps Scholars' research posters around the theme "Creating Community Together," with students addressing topics that involve creating community across difference. Public is invited. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland. COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY The Center of African American Art and History (CAAAH) will hold its grand opening in Holland on January 16, 2012 (the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr), at 21 West 16th Street. The museum will feature exhibits and commemorations of history-making events; Dr. King and his life story; history of African Americans in Holland; the underground railroad; replicas of a slave ship and life on a cotton plantation; what African Americans are contributing today, and much more. The CAAAH is seeking charter members at various contribution levels. Please call director Ruth Coleman at (616) 836-8559 or go to www.caaahholland.org
Herb and Ann Weller
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P.O. Box 3007
Holland, Michigan 49422-3007
(616) 392-5086 or 396-2201
Monday, November 28, 2011
In the Community November 28, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
ACEH Holiday Potluck
Location: First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 57 West 10th Street, Holland(between River and Pine) Cost: Please bring a dish to pass (maybe something that reflects your ethnic heritage). All attendees are asked to contribute a nonperishable or paper/hygiene item for local food banks. Beverages and table service will be provided by ACEH. Fun and entertainment for all ages: Magic by Maciek, balloon animals by Kim Romero, clay art with Annie Olson, crafts, and more. Silent auction of great items from local businesses and residents! Questions? Call Marvin at 616-392-5086 or email aceh@harmonyalliance.org Accessible; no smoking; no alcohol Take a look! Great items are up for bids at the December 3 Holiday Potluck The items listed here, contributed by local businesses and individuals, will be part of the ACEH Silent Auction. You'll be given a bidding number to use (each item will have a minimum bid amount) and the winning bids will be announced that evening. Cash or checks only, please; you must be present to collect items that you win. The funds support ACEH programs, publications, contributions to local events and groups, and community outreach and advocacy. Restaurant Gift Certificates: Gift Certificates: Specialty Items ACEH Memberships: Individual, family, nonprofit, corporate Many thanks to these generous business and individual donors to the Silent Auction!
Come one, come all!
The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony warmly invites
you and your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to our annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party.
When: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
About Us
P.O. Box 3007
Holland, Michigan 49422-3007
(616) 392-5086 or 396-2201
Monday, November 14, 2011
events
From the In the Community: November 14, 2011 "The divide of race has been Herb and Ann Weller This information is provided by the Please help support ACEH. If you are already a member, you will receive an email reminder when your membership is expiring. If you haven't joined—yet—we hope you will consider it. Dues are $20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses. You can pay at the website www.harmonyalliance.org/Join with PayPal, or send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Tues, Nov 15, 7 pm: Film, "Discovering the Dutch," with Sandy Mortimer; features 9 of the 12 Wed, Nov 16, 6 pm: Presentation, "Defining Cultural Identity Within: the Native American Context in 2011," by Thurs, Nov 17, 11:30 am to 1 pm: Soup For All lunch to help the homeless in Thurs, Nov 17, 5:30 pm reception, 6:45 pm dinner: Dutch-American 2011 Heritage Day celebration. Speaker: Russell Shorto, author of "The Island at the Center of the World." Traditional Dutch dinner. Tickets $15. Reservations at (616) 726-8010 or info@wmdutch-americanheritage.com At Pinnacle Center, Thurs, Nov 17, 6:30 pm: Film, "A People's History of the LGBTQ Community in Grand Rapids," discussion; a project of Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy, co-sponsored by GVSU's LGBT Resource Center and Kutsche Office of Local History. At GVSU Loosemore Auditorium, 122 East DeVos Center, 401 W Thurs, Nov 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm: Warming Hearts & Homes Vendor Expo; please bring donations of blankets, hats and mittens for people in need in the community. At Posies, Plans & Pics + Pastries, Fri, Nov 18, 7 pm, support group; 8 pm program: Monthly PFLAG meeting with interactive program, "Memories," led by Judy Parr. Bring a snack to share. At Grace Episcopal Church, Sat, Nov 19, 7 pm: "Images: A Reflection of Cultures": Music, dance, skits, and other presentations by international students at Sun, Nov 20, 6 pm: 13th annual Transgendered Day of Remembrance (TDOR); response to names of the fallen; keynote message from educator and activist Julie Nemecek. Networking/social time follows. Email a.gathering.of.hope@gmail.com At Plymouth United Church of Christ, Mon, Nov 21, 7-8:30 pm: Grand Rapids Interfaith Thanksgiving Service with common theme of gratitude across many cultures and faith traditions. Freewill offering will benefit the cathedral's outreach clothing center. (616) 617-2694 or interfaith.thanksgiving.gr@gmail.com At Cathedral of Tues, Nov 29, 7 pm: Community discussion on Great COMMUNITY The Center of African American Art and History will hold its grand opening in Holland on January 16, 2012 (the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr), at The museum will feature exhibits and commemorations of history-making events; Dr. King and his life story; history of African Americans in Save the Date: ACEH The annual ACEH Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party starts at 5 pm, Saturday, December 3, at There will be Magic by Maciek, balloon animals by Kim Romero, clay art by Annie Olson, crafts, special activities, AND a wonderful silent auction of restaurant gift cards, original art, jewelry, books signed by the author, baskets of products, specialty items, and more. Invite your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, new residents in the community.
