Great ACEH program Friday night

 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.

 

Alan Headbloom Presents

"Birds of a Feather" to ACEH

on Friday, January 14

 

HOLLAND--Alan Headbloom, founder of Headbloom Cross-Cultural Communication, Allendale, will lead a program, "Birds of a Feather and Uncovering Ethnocentrism," for the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) Friday, January 14.  The public is invited to the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. at the Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Headbloom said: "Most of us are comfortable when we're surrounded by folks just like us.  It happens for good reasons but can often hurt us in ways both seen and unseen.  At the ACEH meeting, we will look at ways we unconsciously seek out our 'own kind' and then look at ways to undo that trend."   The program includes color slides, interactive exercises, and discussion.

 

A consultant and trainer, Headbloom works with foreign-born professionals in U.S.  hospitals, universities, and industry helping them become more familiar with American English and culture.  He has traveled in some 35 countries and lived in Germany, Nigeria, and Brazil; is a facilitator for Institutes for Healing Racism; and is a member of many civic and diversity organizations. He has a bachelor's degree in German from Albion College and master's degrees in English and applied linguistics from the universities of Wisconsin and Michigan.

 

ACEH was founded in Holland in January 1999 to work for unity, justice, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  For more information, go to the website www.harmonyalliance.org or call (616) 396-2201.

 

                            

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH January 10

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: January 10, 2011

"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others."  … Pericles, Greek politician, general, and statesman (495 B-429 BC).

 

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, Mon, Jan 10, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "All Kinds of Minds: The Importance of Developing Each Person's Unique Strengths," by Temple Grandin, an author and speaker on autism and her life as an autistic person; she is also an expert on animal behavior and associate professor of animal science at Colorado State University.  www.calvin.edu  At the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus in Grand Rapids or by live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

Mon, Jan 10 – Sat, Feb 5, 2011: THEM: Images of Separation. Traveling exhibition of 35 works from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University; these popular culture items, which depict hate and intolerance, seek to teach understanding and acceptance.  Opening reception: Tues, Jan 11, 5 pm. On Wed, Jan 26, 6 pm: lecture by Dr. David Pilgrim, founding curator of the museum, followed by a reception.  www.kcad.edu/galleries.  (616) 451-2787. Sponsored by Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and the Ohio State Alumni Club of West Michigan.  At Kendall College of Art and Design, 17 Fountain St NW, Grand Rapids (gallery hours 10 am-8 pm Mon-Thurs and 10 am-5 pm, Fri-Sat).

 

Tues, Jan 11, 6 pm: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop, sponsored by Community Action House to give homeowners information about federal and state programs, how to apply, and other options.  Preregistration required; contact Aida Alvarado at (616) 738-1170, ext. 109.  At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

 

Wed, Jan 12, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion," by Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries, "the largest, most successful gang intervention program in Los Angeles."  www.calvin.edu  At the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus in Grand Rapids or by live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

Fri, Jan 14, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, with presenter Alan Headbloom of Headbloom Cross-Cultural Communication: "Birds of a Feather: Uncovering Ethnocentrism."  Program includes interactive exercises, color slides, discussion. The public is invited. 396-2201. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Mon, Jan 17, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "Beyond Multi-Culturalism to True Community," by Nikki Toyama-Szeto, program director of Urbana09 and author of "More Than Serving Tea: Asian American Women on Expectations, Relationships, Leadership and Faith."  As an Asian American woman, she will relate her journey "through a racialized and genderized society to the discovery of her own unique contributions in a multi-racial world."  www.calvin.edu  At the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus in Grand Rapids or by live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

Tues, Jan 18, 11:30 am: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon and program.  Features IMANI Gospel Singers and keynote speaker Carolyn Maul McKinstry, a survivor of the 1963 Birmingham (AL) 16^th Street Baptist Church bombing.  In collaboration with the Hope College Black Student Union and Herman Miller, Inc.  RSVP is required—contact Office of Multicultural Education at ome@hope.edu or call 395-7867.  At Maas Auditorium, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

Sat, Jan 22, 9 am until noon: Registration for ALL FOR ONE dance program, which offers free dance classes (Zumba, modern, hip-hop, and Mexican folklorico) for children and teens ages 6 through 18 starting Sat, Jan 29 through April 30. Email Norma Luna at moonchild1993@yahoo.com.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland. 

STEPS to SUCCESS! í Pasos al Éxito!

New classes in GED preparation, ESL, and computers begin in January at Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP); all classes have bilingual instructors.  GED classes are in Spanish and English to prepare for GED exams; ESL has 4 levels of classes "to encourage families to join the community"; computer classes have basic and advanced instruction and are taught once a week for 6 weeks.  Call LAUP at (616) 392-5058 for hours and more info.  LAUP is located at 96 W. 15^th St, Holland.

 

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES

Zeeland Adult Education is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes starting in January. Three levels of instruction; classes meet Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Engedi Church, Waverly and Chicago Drive, Holland.  Call Zeeland Adult Education at (616) 494-8803 for registration dates and time (en español, por favor llame 396-3215).  Ask at registration about children's attendance.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

Tues, Feb 15 – Tues, April 5, 3 pm to 5 pm: Institute for Healing Racism, an 8-week dialogue on multicultural understanding, sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance and facilitated by Sarah Salguera and Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani.  In a multicultural setting, participants learn, share, and process through facilitated dialogues, activities, videos, and discussions on the history and pathology of racism, institutionalized racism, contemporary bias, and ways to combat racism. $100; scholarships available.  Register at www.ethnicdiversity.org or (616) 846-9074. At Grand Valley State University Meijer Campus, 515 South Waverly, Holland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH January 3, 2011

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

In the Community: January 3, 2011

 

New Beginnings: "Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.'' … 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.

Tues, Jan 4, 1 pm to 7 pm:  Registration for Holland Public Schools English as a Second Language classes: 9 hours per week (3 days), flexible schedule of mornings and evenings, four levels of English, certified teachers and a state-approved curriculum, computer lab for individual practice. Classes start Mon, Jan 10, 2011  Cost is $20; to register, you must be at least 20 years old and have pictured ID. Registration and testing takes 1 ½ hours. For more information, call 494-2618.  At Van Raalte Tech School, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.

 

Clases de ESL. Fechas para inscribirse: Martes, 04 de Enero de 2011, de 1 pm – 7 pm; Miercoles, 05 de Enero, 9 am – 6 pm; Jueves, 06 de Enero, 9 am – 3 pm.  $20. Para mayor información, por favor llame al (616) 494-2639.  Lugar: Van Raalte Tech School, 461 Van Raalte Ave (entre las calles 19 y  20), Holland

 

Wed, Jan 5, 9 am to 6 pm: Registration for Holland Public Schools ESL classes.  See information above, at Tues, Jan. 4.

 

Thurs, Jan 6, 9 am to 3 pm: Registration for Holland Public Schools ESL classes.  See information above, at Tues, Jan. 4.

 

Fri, Jan 7, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "Daughter of the Killing Fields," presented by author Theary Seng.  She is an attorney and activist working with labor and human rights groups in Cambodia.  www.calvin.edu  At the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus in Grand Rapids or by live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

Mon, Jan 10, 12:30 pm: January Series of Calvin College: "All Kinds of Minds: The Importance of Developing Each Person's Unique Strengths," by Temple Grandin, an author and speaker on autism and her life as an autistic person; she is also an expert on animal behavior and associate professor of animal science at Colorado State University.  www.calvin.edu  At the Covenant Fine Arts Center on the Calvin campus in Grand Rapids or by live webcast at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.

 

Mon, Jan 10 – Sat, Feb 5, 2011: THEM: Images of Separation. Traveling exhibition of 35 works from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University; these popular culture items, which depict hate and intolerance, seek to teach understanding and acceptance.  Opening reception: Tues, Jan 11, 5 pm. On Wed, Jan 26, 6 pm, there will be a lecture by Dr. David Pilgrim, founding curator of the museum, followed by a reception.  www.kcad.edu/galleries.  (616) 451-2787. Sponsored by Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and the Ohio State Alumni Club of West Michigan.  At Kendall College of Art and Design, 17 Fountain St NW, Grand Rapids (gallery hours 10 am-8 pm Mon-Thurs and 10 am-5 pm, Fri-Sat).

 

Tues, Jan 11, 6 pm: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop, sponsored by Community Action House to give homeowners information about federal and state programs, how to apply, and other options.  Preregistration required; contact Aida Alvarado at (616) 738-1170, ext. 109.  At Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136^th Ave, Holland.

 

Fri, Jan 14, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, with presenter Alan Headbloom of Headbloom Cross-Cultural Communication: "Birds of a Feather: Uncovering Ethnocentrism."  The public is invited. 396-2201. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Tues, Jan 18, 11:30 am: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon and program.  Features IMANI Gospel Singers and keynote speaker Carolyn Maul McKinstry, a survivor of the 1963 Birmingham (AL) 16^th Street Baptist Church bombing.  In collaboration with the Hope College Black Student Union and Herman Miller, Inc.  RSVP is required—contact Office of Multicultural Education at ome@hope.edu or call 395-7867.  At Maas Auditorium, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

STEPS to SUCCESS! í Pasos al Éxito!

New classes in GED preparation, ESL, and computers begin in January at Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP); all classes have bilingual instructors.  GED classes are in Spanish and English to prepare for GED exams; ESL has 4 levels of classes "to encourage families to join the community"; computer classes have basic and advanced instruction and are taught once a week for 6 weeks.  Call LAUP at (616) 392-5058 for hours and more info.  LAUP is located at 96 W. 15^th St, Holland.

 

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES

Zeeland Adult Education is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes starting in January. Three levels of instruction; classes meet Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Engedi Church, Waverly and Chicago Drive, Holland.  Call Zeeland Adult Education at (616) 494-8803 for registration dates and time (en español, por favor llame al 396-3215).  Ask at registration about children's attendance.

 

CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDO IDIOMA (ESL)

Educación para Adultos de Zeeland ofrece gratis clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) comenzando en enero.  Tres niveles de instrucción; martes, jueves, y viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. en la Iglesia Engedi, Waverly con Chicago Drive, Holland.  Llame en español a Educación para Adultos de Zeeland al (616) 396-3215 para las fechas y horas de matriculación.  Pregunte en la matrícula sobre la asistencia de niños