Events & Activities
Event: International Food Cook-Off
Date
July 31, 2009
Start Time
7:00PM
Location
St. Cecilia’s Music Society
24 Ransom NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Information
The African Community Center is proud to host the International Food Cook-Off. Come enjoy the delicious food, art exhibitions, music, and prizes. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the great tastes, though if you submit a dish into the contest your entry is free. All proceeds from the event benefit the African Community Center and our effort to support and empower African refugees and immigrants to become self sufficient here in West Michigan.
Vegetarian and vegan options are welcome.
To register your dish, email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your name and contact information.
Event: World Refugee Day
Date
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Start Time
1:00PM
End Time
5:00PM
Location
Ah-Nab-Awen Park
Information
Join the African Community Center, the American Red Cross, PARA, and Lutheran Social Services for a day of celebration. There will be local food vendors, refugee artisan exhibits, music, dancing, speeches, children’s activities, a soccer tournament, and more. Bring your blanket and enjoy the activities and speeches.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Brian at the ACC at 616.248.3552.
For more information, check out the World Refugee Day web site: Refugee Day in Grand Rapids
