In the Community from ACEH March 18

In the Community: March 18, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Do you use "In the Community" to find out about or publicize diversity
and multicultural events in West Michigan? If you do, ACEH can use
your support. Please consider joining ACEH or renewing your
membership. Your dues help pay for this email and all the other
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individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for
nonprofits; $75 for businesses.
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--Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Box 3007,
Holland 49422-3007,
--Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event. THANKS! GRACIAS!

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,
outreach, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place
where all people are welcomed and respected. "In the Community" is also
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Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.
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Tues, Mar 19, 6:30 pm: Movie, "A Smile as Big as the Moon," true story
"about West Michigan teens with developmental disabilities who overcame
obstacles for admission into NASA's exclusive Space Camp program." Free
to the public. Event celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness
Month; includes information about local services.
kaldrich@spectrumhuman.org At Celebration Cinema North, 2121
Celebration Dr NE (off East Beltline, north of Knapp St NE), Grand
Rapids.

Tues, Mar 19, 7 pm: Travel film, "Italy: A Journey to Venice, Tuscany,
Rome and the Amalfi Coast." $7. At Evergreen Commons, 480 State St,
Holland.

Tues, Mar 26, 11 am: "Imperfect Union: The Eurozone in Crisis," live
webcast, with Q&A, by Dr. John McCormick, Indiana University, and Dr.
John Pottow, University of Michigan. Part of Great Decisions 2013.
Light lunch included, courtesy of Friends of Herrick District Library.
At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.

Wed, Mar 27, 4 pm: Annual César Chávez Lecture: " A Vision for a Just
Society," keynote by Juanita Bocanegra, who grew up in a migrant
family, graduated from GVSU and Cooley Law School, and serves as
assistant prosecutor for Ottawa County. (616) 395-7867. Sponsored by
Hope College Office of Multicultural Education, with the Dean for
International and Multicultural Education and La Raza Unida. At
Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.

Thurs, Mar 28, 5:30 pm to 8 pm: 2013 Community Engagement Reception:
"Experience Your Grand Rapids." Learn about local attractions and
events that are welcoming to all. Networking and live entertainment,
food, beverages, more "in a relaxed atmosphere with a diverse group of
forward-thinking members of the community." Sponsored by Grand
Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority, and others. RSVP by
Friday, Mar 22, at http://cigreception.eventbrite.com At DeVos Place,
Convention Center, downtown Grand Rapids.

Sat, Apr 6, 5 pm to 9:30 pm (doors open at 4 pm): Annual Easter and
Cambodian New Year Celebration, sponsored by the Cambodian Fellowship.
Includes foods, traditional dances and skits, mission slide
presentation. Everyone is welcome. cfcrcholland@gmail.com At
Evergreen Commons, 480 State St, Holland.

Wed, Apr 10, 4 pm to 6 pm: The African American Awareness and
Development Organization is teaming with the Holland Civic Theatre to
hold a supervised Power 2 Be workshop for youth ages 13 to 19 (creative
acting, directing, stage construction, stage performance, lighting,
hair/makeup, costumes). $10. Participants will perform plays about
Black history, cultural experiences, and more. Contact Theenda
Yarbrough, executive director at (616) 546-9448, 9 am to 5 pm; or email
ty.juneteenth@yahoo.com The website is www.aaad-juneteenth.org

Fri, Apr 12, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and
Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Topic to be announced. Everyone is welcome.
At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

Thurs, Apr 18, 5:30 pm: Annual Reach for the Stars fundraiser for the
Center for Women in Transition, with award-winning poet and memorist
Mary Karr ("The Liar's Club," "Lit") as guest speaker. Cocktail hour,
dinner, live and silent auctions. Tickets $100 from Ellie Davis (616)
494-1744 or EllieL@aplaceforwomen.org At Doubletree Hilton Hotel, 650
East 24th, Holland.

JOB OPENINGS

Allegan County Human Resource Dept.:
--Deadline Friday, March 29: Outreach and Assistance Counselor,
full-time with benefits. Degree in sociology, social work or
gerontology, or course work toward such a degree; 3 years' experience
working with vulnerable adults, knowledge of community resources
related to seniors. Must have or be able to obtain certification as a
MMAP Counselor within 90 days of hire. Job description and online
application at www.allegancounty.org

CASA (Children's After School Achievement), a community program of Hope
College, invites applications for these positions:
--1. Part-time, summer-only teaching and teaching assistant positions.
5 openings. Deadline is TODAY, Mon, Mar 18. See descriptions and
applications at www.hope.edu/casa and click on Applications.
--2. Part-time 10 to 10 ½ month assistant for general office and
organization support. Must speak Spanish and English. Deadline is
Friday, March 22. See description and application at www.hope.edu/casa
and click on Applications.

CITY OF HOLLAND (3 part-time jobs):
--Deadline Friday, March 29: Custodian for Holland Civic Center (up to
28 hours/week): Print application at www.cityofholland.com and email to
hr@cityofholland.com or pick up application in person at Human
Resources Department, Holland City Hall, 270 South River.

--Deadline Monday, April 29: Human Relations Coordinator (24
hours/week): Experience in public relations and case investigation
related to civil rights or similar law; bachelor's degree or
significant course work in public policy, public administration,
sociology or related field. Bilingual in Spanish required;
multi-cultural preferred. Full description at www.cityofholland.com
Send resume with cover letter to hr@cityofholland.com or by mail to
City of Holland, Human Resources Department/Human Relations
Coordinator, City Hall, 270 South River, Holland 49423.

--Deadline Monday, April 29: International Relations Coordinator (12
hours/week): Experience in public relations and public policy;
bachelor's degree or significant course work in public policy, public
administration, sociology or related field. Bilingual in Spanish
required; multi-cultural preferred. Full description at
www.cityofholland.com Send resume with cover letter to
hr@cityofholland.com or by mail to City of Holland, Human Resources
Department/International Relations Coordinator, City Hall, 270 South
River, Holland 49423.

HOPE COLLEGE, Office of Multicultural Education (OME) (2 full-time
jobs):
--Deadline Friday, March 22: Assistant director of OME: Advising,
providing cultural enrichment and leadership development, planning
field trips and cultural experiences, training, financial coordinator,
more. Master's degree preferred with 2 years' related experience.
Full description at
http://www.hope.edu/admin/hr/employment/jobs/ome_ad.htm Submit
application letter, resume, and three references to
staffopenings@hope.edu; Subject: OME Assistant Director

--Deadline Friday, April 5: Office manager of OME: Organizing and
coordinating office operations and procedures, more; able to work
occasional weekends and evenings. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Full description at
http://www.hope.edu/amin/hr/employment/jobs/ome_ad.htm Submit resume
and three references online at staffopenings@hope.edu

MEDIATION SERVICES in Holland (1 part-time job):
--Deadline Monday, April 1. Daytime (12-18 hours/week) administrative
position working with accounts receivable, billing, and report
generation, and offering support to the marketing and fundraising team,
including communication, website, and social media. Minimum of high
school graduation and customer service experience. Email resume to
Susan Kuite Smith at skuite@mediationsolvesconflicts.org

MOKA Corporation: JOB FAIR (Full- and part-time positions, all shifts,
in West Michigan, including Allegan, Muskegon, Ottawa, and Kent
Counties). MOKA is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with
disabilities. Job Fair is 10 am to 4 pm Thursday, March 21, at the
Michigan Works! office, Human Services Building, 3255 122nd Ave,
Allegan. Learn more about open positions and apply online at
www.moka.org and clicking on Careers; please complete online
application before attending Job Fair (computers available on-site).

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF WEST AND NORTHERN MICHIGAN seeks a full-time,
experienced health educator in the greater Grand Rapids area.
Inititates outreach; monitors compliance with grant funding and
budgets; prepares reports. Requires bachelor's degree in related
field, experience in public speaking and group facilitation with
diverse audiences; prefer candidate who is bilingual. Must be able to
work varied hours. Send resume with cover letter to HR@ppwnm.org or
mail to HR, PPWNM, 425 Cherry St, SE, Grand Rapids 49503; fax to
616-774-0516; or online at www.ppwnm.org and select the Jobs tab.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) is accepting
applications for its 2013 MMSDC Scholarship Program. The MMSDC
Scholarship Program awards ten (10) scholarships of $2,500 per year,
for up to two years, to qualifying minority college students attending
a Michigan college or university. To apply, go here
http://minoritysupplier.org/gala/mmsdc-scholarship-application.pdf