October ACEH Newsletter

Good morning!  Please click on the link below for the October Newsletter of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.

 

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.

 

http://www.harmonyalliance.org/newsletters/2010/2010-10.pdf

In the Community from ACEH September 28

 

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH)

September 28, 2010

 

"Nonviolence is not some exalted regimen that can be practiced only by a monk or a master…One need not wait until war is declared and bullets are flying to work for peace…A more constant and equally urgent battle must be waged each day against the forces of one's own anger, carelessness, and self-absorption." … Kenneth Kraft, professor of religious studies at Lehigh University and a scholar of Japanese Zen and socially engaged Buddhism.

  

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.

TONIGHT, Tues, Sept 28, 6:45 pm: Celebration of 90^th anniversary of League of Women Voters and the ratification of the 19^th Amendment giving women the right to vote.  Local women who have been politically active will be honored, including ACEH member Becky Arenas, for her work in educating and registering voters and her early candidacies for city council and state representative.   At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 30, 7 pm: "Palestine and Israel: A Christian Peacemaking Perspective," by Dr. Tom and Rev. Dr. Sharon Arendshorst.  Free. In memory of local Peace With Justice Advocate Philip E. Beal.  Sponsored by Peace With Justice group of First United Methodist Church and some 20 other churches and groups, including ACEH.  At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10^th St, Holland.  (See follow-up event below, Oct. 11.)

 

Thurs, Sept 30, through Oct. 9, 8 pm:  Play: "Lines: The Lived Experience of Race."  The "story of race, discrimination, and diversity in West Michigan," produced by Actors' Theatre and based on interviews with more than 150 area residents. Ticket sales begin Sept. 20: Adults, $24; seniors and students, $20.  (616) 234-3817 or www.atgr.org  Performances Thurs-Sat, followed by discussion.  At Spectrum Theatre, 160 Fountain St, NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Oct 1, 7:30 pm: Documentary, "For the Bible Tells Me So": award-winning film that looks at how five "very normal, very Christian families handle the realization of having a gay child."  Part of 2010-11 film series sponsored by Holland is Ready.  At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.

 

Wed, Oct 6, 11:30 am until 1:30 pm: Upstream 2010: A program to provide domestic violence prevention information to pastors, faith leaders, social workers, and others.  Leslie Coghill, LMSW, is the presenter.  Part of Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence speaker series. Bring your own lunch.  Register at (616) 331-2748.  At GVSU Meijer Campus, 515 S. Waverly, Holland.

 

Thurs, Oct 7, various times: Academic Consortium Conference: "Islam Beyond the Headlines."  Morning keynote, 10:30 am: "Where is the Love? Where is the Justice? Muslim Reflections for Today," by Omid Safi, Ph.D., chair for the Study of Islam at the American Academy of Religion and professor of Islamic studies at the University of North Carolina.  Evening keynote, 7 pm: "Memories of Muhammad: The Prophet We Never Knew," by Dr. Safi.  Day includes breakout sessions.  Open to the public; register at www.interfaith-mi.org  Sponsored by West Michigan Academic Consortium and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute.  At Calvin College, Prince Conference Center, 1800 East Beltline, SE, Grand Rapids.

 

 Fri, Oct 8, 7 pm: Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.  Everyone is welcome. Documentary:  "Viva La Causa: The Story of César Chávez and a Great Movement for Social Justice," about farmworkers who went on strike against California grape growers for better wages and working conditions.  Discussion facilitated by Rev. Andrés Fierro, pastor of Crossroad Chapel in Holland.  NOTE New Location:  At 2^nd floor training room, Holland City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.

 

Mon, Oct 11, 7 pm: Forum on issues of peace with justice, related to Palestine and Israel.  This open, moderated discussion is a follow-up to the Sept 30 event (see above).  Moderators are Rev. John Kleinheksel, Sr., Dr. Tom Arendshorst, and Rev. Dr. Sharon Arendshorst.  At Hope Church, 77 West 11^th St, Holland.

 

                                   

 

In the Community from ACEH September 20

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

September 20, 2010

 

"We each have the power to change our attitude, to overcome our ignorance and fears, and to influence our children, our peers, and our community.  It begins with 'me.'" …Southern Poverty Law Center

 

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, Sept 20, 7 pm: Presentation on "the moral issues inherent in food-related social policies and personal decisions," by Dr. L. Shannon Jung, author of "Hunger and Happiness: Feeding the Hungry, Nourishing Our Souls."   Sponsored by Hope College Office of Student Life, First-Year Seminar Program, and Hope United for Justice, a student group.  At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12^th, Holland.

 

OPENS TODAY, Sept 20, 7:30 pm (and runs Wed-Sat, Sept 22-25): Film, "Tulpan," about a family "surviving and relishing the harsh life of herding sheep and goats on the steppes of Kazakhstan."  Unrated, in Kazakh with English subtitles; 100 minutes.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 8^th St at College Ave, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept  21, 5:30 pm: Information meeting about the  Home Purchase with Rehabilitation Program (HPR), for people interested in buying single-family, owner-occupied properties in Holland Ourstreet Target Area. Call Sue at (616) 355-3139.  At Holland City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept  21, 6:30 pm: "When Caring Becomes a Burden: Recovery from Rescuing." Information for people helping loved ones with mental illness and addiction.  Sponsored by Ottawa Co. Community Mental Health, Holland Hospital, and Christ Memorial.  At Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland (use Entrance D).

 

Tues, Sept 21, 7 pm: Documentary film, "Little Town of Bethlehem": This story of three men of different faiths and their lives in Israel and Palestine "explores each man's choice of nonviolent action amid a culture of overwhelming violence."  Panel discussion follows. Sponsored by Hope College International Education Office, Department of Modern and Classical Languages (Arabic program), and HopeEquals.  At Martha Miller Center, Fried/Hemenway Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Sept 28 (through Nov 16), 6:30 pm to 8:50 pm: Holland First program, "to understand our community through the eyes of diversity." Explores personal leadership and cultural awareness in economic development/business, community resources, law enforcement, government, education, art and culture. Facilitator is Dante Villarreal.  Free. A program of the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce; sponsors: Chemical Bank and Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Blue Care. Call (616) 392-2398.  Meets in various locations.

  

Tues, Sept 28, 6:45 pm: Celebration of 90^th anniversary of League of Women Voters and the ratification of the 19^th Amendment giving women the right to vote.  Local women who have been politically active will be honored at the event, including ACEH member Becky Arenas, for her work in educating and registering voters and for her early candidacies for city council and state representative.   At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Wed, Sept 29, 8:30 am: Lakeshore Friends of Fair Housing breakfast: "Opening Doors to Housing Choice."  Attorney John Obee will give an overview of fair housing and a legal update.  To attend, call Liz at 1-886-389-FAIR or email lkeegan@fhcwm.org  At Baker Lofts Building, 171 East 24^th (park and enter at back of building), Holland.

 

Thurs, Sept 30, 7 pm: "Palestine and Israel: A Christian Peacemaking Perspective," by Dr. Tom and Rev. Dr. Sharon Arendshorst.  Free. In memory of local Peace With Justice Advocate Philip E. Beal.  Sponsored by Peace With Justice group of First United Methodist Church and some 20 other churches and groups, including ACEH.  At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10^th St, Holland. 

 

Thurs, Sept 30, through Oct. 9, 8 pm:  Play: "Lines: The Lived Experience of Race."  The "story of race, discrimination, and diversity in West Michigan," produced by Actors' Theatre and based on interviews with more than 150 area residents. Ticket sales begin Sept. 20: Adults, $24; seniors and students, $20.  (616) 234-3817 or www.atgr.org  Performances Thurs-Sat, followed by discussion.  At Spectrum Theatre, 160 Fountain St, NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Oct 1, 7:30 pm: Documentary film, "For the Bible Tells Me So": award-winning film that looks at how five "very normal, very Christian families handle the realization of having a gay child."  Part of 2010-11 film series sponsored by Holland is Ready.  At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.