In the Community from ACEH July 16

"If you really believe in the brotherhood of man, and you want to come into its fold, you've got to let everyone else in, too." … Oscar Hammerstein II

 

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, July 24, 10 am: Planning meeting for 2008 Ottawa Area Summit on Racism.  At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136th, Holland.

 

Sun, July 29, 11 am:  Sufi Islam, by Irfan Ahmad Khan, Ph.D.  For information, email tapas@accn.org; (269) 543-3951.  At Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Institute, 6676 122^nd Ave, Ganges.

 

Sun, Aug 5, 11 am: Exploring Shintoism, by Pavan Makhija.  At Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Institute, 6676 122^nd Ave, Ganges.

 

Sun, Aug 5, 1 pm:  9^th annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony; open to all.  Family activities (clay art, balloon animals); music; fellowship.  Please bring a dish to pass; ACEH provides beverages and table service. At Ransom Park, north of Quincy between 160^th and 168^th St, north side of Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 7, 7 pm: Archbishop Desmond Tutu of  South Africa will speak at a free event in Kalamazoo, sponsored by the Fetzer Institute.  Individuals may reserve up to 4 tickets by calling 1-888-849-4889 or RSVP to www.fetzer.org/rsvp  Deadline for reservations is July 30, but early response is advised because space is limited.  At Kalamazoo Central High School, 2432 North Drake Rd, Kalamazoo.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

 

--The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance has established the Claudia Trevino Fund at Fifth Third Bank, to collect donations to defray funeral and other expenses for the family of 15-year-old Claudia, who died in a car accident July 9.  She had taken part in LEDA's Calling All Colors program.

 

--Core City is seeking a part-time director, 25 to 30 hours per week.  Send resumes to 21 West 16th St, Holland, MI 49423.