In the Community from ACEH

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." … Anais Nin

 

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.

Mon, Feb 4, through Fri, Feb 8 (closed on Tuesday): "Conflict and Compromise in History," the winning history projects from East and West Middle Schools in Holland.  392-9084 or www.hollandmuseum.org.  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th, Holland.

 

Tues, Feb 5, noon: "Iraq—No Exit in Sight," by NPR reporter Deb Amos.  Video, informal remarks, discussion.  Brown bag lunch provided.  Great Decisions 2008, sponsored by Herrick Library and World Affairs Council.  At Herrick Library, River Ave at 13^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Feb 6, 11:30 am: Business Connections Committee luncheon of Holland Area Chamber of Commerce.  Jeff Ebihara presents "The Business Case for Diversity: Holland Christian Schools."  $10.  Reservations to Patricia Strachan, (616) 392-2389, ext. 110.  The BCC "listens actively, supports, and empowers minority and women-owned businesses."  At Tiger Studio, 201 West Washington Ave, Suite 210, Zeeland.

 

Fri, Feb 8, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony general meeting, open to the public.  Rev. Angela Taylor Perry presents her program, Hearts in Harmony, the intentional development of multiracial friendships.  Video, discussion, group exercises.  Rev. Taylor Perry is pastor of Reconciliation Ministries of Faith Christian Reformed Church, Holland.  (616) 212-7159. www.harmonyalliance.org   At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Mon, Feb 11, noon: "U. S. – China Trade Policy."  Video, informal remarks, discussion.  Brown bag lunch provided.  Great Decisions 2008 series sponsored by Herrick Library and World Affairs Council.  At Herrick Library, River Ave. at 13^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Feb 11, 4 pm: Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration: "Discovering Their Past for the Future" panel discussion. Contact Connie Dang at dangc@gvsu.edu or www.gvsu.edu/oma.  At Grand Valley State University, Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale.

 

Tues, Feb 12, noon: "Asian American Engagement in Philanthropic and Nonprofit Sectors," by Susan Morales-Barias. dangc@gvsu.edu or www.gvsu.edu/oma  At Grand Valley State University, Kirkhof Center, room 2204, Allendale.

 

Tues, Feb 12, 5:30 pm: "Asian Adoptees, Part II," by Carissa Woodwyk.  Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration.  dangc@gvsu.edu or www.gvsu.edu/oma  At Grand Valley State University, Kirkhof Center, Room 2215/2216, Allendale.

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

 

1) Warner Norcross and Judd law firm is offering five scholarships of up to $1,500 each "to enable minority college students in Michigan to attend a study course to prepare them to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)."

 

2) The Mary Free Bed Guild of Grand Rapids is offering two annual scholarships for minority students pursuing degrees in nursing and rehabilitation therapy programs (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy) at accredited colleges or universities; the scholarships provide support for up to $17,500 each for education-related expenses.  Application deadline is April 1, 2008.  Call (616) 242-0404 or contact  www.maryfreebed.com

 

ON PUBLIC TELEVISION, WGVU, THIS WEEK:

 

Tues, Feb 5, 9 pm:  "A Prince Among Slaves," profiles an African prince enslaved in the South for 40 years before securing his freedom.  Repeats on Sun, Feb 10, at 11 pm.

 

Wed, Feb 6, 9 pm:  "African American Lives 2: Long Journey Home/Freedom's Just Another Word," genealogy and DNA are used to trace celebrities' roots through American history and back to Africa.

 

Sun, Feb 10, 5 pm: "Slavery and the Making of America: Liberty in the Air," part 2 of 4-part series explores the expansion of slavery in the colonies and the evolution of an African American culture.

In the Community from ACEH January 24

"I look forward confidently to the day when all who work for a living will be one with no thought to their separateness as Negroes, Jews, Italians or any other distinctions.  This will be the day when we bring into full realization the American dream—a dream yet unfulfilled.  A dream of equality of opportunity, of privilege and property widely distributed; a dream of a land where men will not take necessities from the many to give luxuries to the few; a dream of a land where men will not argue that the color of a man's skin determines the content of his character; a dream of a nation where all our gifts and resources are held not for ourselves alone, but as instruments of service for the rest of humanity; the dream of a country where every man will respect the dignity and worth of the human personality." … Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

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, Jan 25, 5 pm: Art exhibit: "Changing Identity: Recent Works by Women Artists from Vietnam" with curator's lecture and artist's talk by Nora Taylor, Ph.D. and Dinh Thi Tham Poong.  At De Pree Art Center and Gallery, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Jan 26, 2 pm: Chinese New Year activity for children in grades K-5; includes activities, stories, games.  Participants will learn a few words in Chinese and make a dragon for good luck. Free. Call 355-3100 or www.herrickdl.org  At Herrick District Library, River Ave between 12^th and 13^th Sts, Holland.

 

Sat, Jan 26 through April 6: Exhibit: "Sosaku Hanga: Post-War Japanese Woodcut Prints."  $7 admission; seniors $6; students $4.  Closed on Tuesdays. Call 392-9084 or www.hollandmuseum.org  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th, Holland.

 

Sat, Feb 2, 2 pm: A. J. Muste Peace Lecture: "I Cannot Love at All: Variations on a Theme by A. J. Muste."  Presented by Donald Cronkite, professor of biology, Hope College.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, 9:30 am or 1:30 pm: Two-hour classes in Spanish on various computer programs (clases de computadora en español). Call 355-3100 or www.herrickdl.org  At Herrick District Library, River Ave between 12^th and 13^th, Holland.

 

Tues, Feb 5, noon: International issues series: "Iraq—No End in Sight," includes short video, informal remarks by knowledgeable policymakers, and discussion moderated by retired Calvin professor Charles Strikwerda.  NPR reporter Deb Amos will be present.  Brown bag lunch provided.  Sponsored by Herrick District Library and World Affairs Council.  Call 355-3100 or www.herrickdl.org  At Herrick District Library, River Ave between 12^th and 13^th, Holland.

 

Tues, Feb 5, 3 pm (to 5 pm) through March 25: Institute for Healing Racism. With trained facilitators, ethnically diverse group experiences discussion, videos, literature, group exercises.  Cost $100; scholarships available.  A collaboration of the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce and Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.  Register with Patricia Strachan, (616) 392-2389, ext. 110.  At Holland Area Chamber of Commerce, 272 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Fri, Feb 8, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony monthly meeting.  Open to all; speaker to be announced.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH Jan 18

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." … Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

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.

Sat, Jan 19, 9 am to 6 pm: Multicultural festival for new exhibition celebrating West Michigan's diversity. "Newcomers: The People of This Place" features music, dance, crafts, showcase of traditional and modern ethnic clothing, food, vendors.  Free admission all day.  Complete schedule at www.grmuseum.org/ethnicheritagefestival or call (616) 456-3977.  At Public Museum of Grand Rapids, 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Jan 19, noon to 2 pm: Third anniversary open house of All For One dance program.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Jan 21, 10:30 am: Hope College Chapel presentation by Paul Boersma on "recent hate incidents and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's example of how to respond."  This program and the Jan. 22 program are part of the Hope 6 week of events to raise awareness of recent acts of racism, including the Jena 6 hanging of nooses, and are a collaboration of Hope's Black Student Union, Hope's Asian Perspective Association, La Raza Unida, Campus Ministries, and the Office of Multicultural Education.  Programs are open to the community.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Jan 21, 6 pm: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. community celebration, "Listening, Learning and Living the Legacy," with keynote speakers Dr. Rhonda Michelle Collier of Uruguay and Dr. Robert L. Stevenson Jr, City of Hope Ministries, Grand Rapids, in collaboration with Holland community leaders.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland.

 

Mon, Jan 21, 7 pm: Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including music by pianist Jim Cooper and bass flutist Michael Redman, poetry, readings, and videos of Dr. King's most famous speeches.  People who attend will be invited to share their thoughts about Dr. King and his message.  Free, but donations accepted.  Call (269) 543-3951 for information.  At Lakeshore Interfaith Institute, 6676 122nd Ave, Ganges.

 

Tues, Jan 22, 4 pm: Hope College faculty, staff, and student panelists will "engage the community in a reflection of local and national issues of racism, provide a reality check of where we stand today, and offer suggestions for where we should look to aim tomorrow."

Part of the Hope 6 week of events (See Jan. 21).  At Martha Miller Center, Fried Hemenway Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Jan 23, 7 pm: Presentation of 2007 Social Justice Awards by Holland Human Relations Commission.  At Holland City Hall council chambers, 270 South River, Holland.

 

Thurs, Jan 24, 7 pm: Information program about El Puente, a Spanish immersion program that originated in Zeeland Christian Schools and will now expand by partnering with Holland Christian Schools for the 2008-09 school year.  El Puente ("the bridge") attempts to build relationship bridges across linguistic and cultural boundaries.  Call (616) 772-2609.  At Wichers Auditorium, center area of Hope College campus.