In the Community March 12

In the Community March 12, 2012

A Weekly Calendar of Diversity Events

from The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

"The immigrant's heart marches to the beat of two quite different drums, one from the old homeland and the other from the new. The immigrant has to bridge these two worlds, living comfortably in the new and bringing the best of his or her ancient identity and heritage to bear on life in an adopted homeland."  …Mary Patricia McAleese, 8^th president of Ireland, serving 1997-2011.

ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, advocacy, social events, and publications and seek to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected.  "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org/Events

Please help support ACEH.  Dues are $20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses. You can pay at the website www.harmonyalliance.org/Join with PayPal, or send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007, or sign up at any ACEH meeting or social event. THANKS! ¡GRACIAS!

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Mar 12, 6 pm: "The Arab Upheaval: Middle East Realignment," by Dr. Graeme Bannerman, Middle East Institute, Washington, DC; part of Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Series.  $15 ($10 members/students with ID).   www.worldmichigan.org

At Performing Arts Center, Aquinas College, 1607 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Mar 16, 7 pm: PFLAG meeting, with presentation at 8 pm of "HIV-101" by two people from Grand Rapids and one from Kalamazoo.  All are welcome; bring snack to share if you can.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Sat, Mar 17, noon: 8^th annual St. Patrick's Day parade, with Irish dancers, bagpipers.    Families and individuals who wear green will be invited to take part by carrying an Irish flag.  Other parade entrants must register in advance.  Parade-viewers are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for Community Action House; there will be collection bins along the parade route.  Sponsored by Curragh Irish Pub and New Holland Brewing Co.; contact them for more information.  Start: At Eighth Street Market Place, traveling east on 8^th St to College Ave, Holland.

 

Mon, Mar 19, 6 pm: "Indonesia: Prospects for Prosperity?" by Dr. William Liddle, Ohio State University political science department.  Part of Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Series.  $15 ($10 members and students with ID). www.worldmichigan.org  At Performing Arts Center, Aquinas College, 1607 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Tues, Mar 20, 7 pm:  Travel film, "The Real World of Fiji," with Rick Howard, about the island nation, its government, customs, scenery.  $7.  At Evergreen Commons, State St at Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Tues, Mar 20, 7 pm: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson discusses her book, "The Warmth of Other Suns," the epic story of people's migration from the South to the North. 2012 Community Reading Project of Herrick District Library and Grand Valley State University. www.gvsu.edu/read.  At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

 

 

JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, and SCHOLARSHIPS

CASA (Children's After-School Achievement) at Hope College has openings for  summer teachers and summer teaching assistants.  Go to www.hope.edu/casa (Application button) for job descriptions and application forms.  The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 15.

 

Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) has a paid position for a GED instructor to work one evening per week (possibly more) with clients whose primary language is Spanish.  Must commit to at least 5 hours a week for one semester; be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish; teaching experience helpful. Contact Juan Alfaro, project coordinator, at (616) 594-7109 or juan.alfaro@laup.org

 

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids, is accepting applications for 2012-2013 scholarships for minority students enrolled or accepted in full-time accredited colleges for  a degree in nursing or rehabilitation.  Scholarship varies based on student needs.  Application forms at www.maryfreebed.com; must be postmarked by March 31.

 

Website for Internships: www.InterninMichigan.com is a statewide site helping to match students seeking internships with employers looking for interns.  Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the nature of the company or agency.