In the Community from ACEH March 25

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In the Community: March 25, 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
Alliance activities: The 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.
It's easy--here's how:
--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at this updated link
http://www.harmonyalliance.org/join.html
--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
on the ACEH website: www.harmonyalliance.org/Events Check us out on
Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.
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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.

Tues, Mar 26, 2 pm: TRIO Upward Bound fundraiser deadline to order and
pay for desserts, pizza, subs, soups, cookie dough from Google Factory;
proceeds support Upward Bound Scholarship Fund. Items may be picked
up before 5 pm April 16. At Upward Bound Office, Hope College, Graves
Hall, lower level, College Ave at 11th St, 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.

Sat, Apr 6, 5 pm to 9:30 pm (doors open at 4 pm): Annual Easter and
Cambodian New Year Celebration, by Cambodian Fellowship. Foods,
traditional dances, 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 supervised Power 2 Be workshops for youth ages 13 to 19. $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

Wed, Apr 10, 5:30 pm: Senior Recognition and Women of Color
Celebration dinner and program by Office of Multicultural Education,
with Dean for International and Multicultural Education at Hope
College. $7 for community members; RSVP by Thurs, Apr 4, to 395-7867
or ome@hope.edu At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.

Thurs, Apr 11, 11:30 am: Lunch and Learn program of Partners for a
Racism-Free Community: "The Best of Intentions: Race, Class, Privilege
& Cultural Competency," by Dr. Jennifer Stewart, associate professor of
sociology at GVSU and creator of the Act on Racism student troupe. $25,
includes lunch. Register at www.prfc-gr.org or through
www.Eventbrite.com At Domincan Center at Marywood, 2025 East Fulton
(enter and park from Lakeside), Grand Rapids.

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

Wed, Apr 17, 11:30 am: Minority Business Awards Luncheon of Michigan
West Coast Chamber of Commerce. Honors Minority Business of the Year
and Outstanding Advocate for Minority-Owned Business. Presentation by
Kennedy Management Resources Diversity Theater. $30 per person or
$240/table of 8. RSVP to (616) 392-2389; events@westcoastchamber.org
or online at www.westcoastchamber.org At Midtown Center, 96 West 15th
St, Holland.

Thurs, Apr 18, 11:30 am: "The New Religious Landscape of West
Michigan," by Fred Stella, host of weekly Interfaith Dialogue
Association show on WGVU, who will "explain the core beliefs of the
many faiths in our neighborhoods and help dispel myths and stereotypes
associated with various religions." $3, includes lunch. Register
before Apr 16 at (616) 820-7482. At Christ Memorial Church, 595
Graafschap Rd, Holland.

Thurs, Apr 18, 5:30 pm: Annual Reach for the Stars fundraiser for the
Center for Women in Transition, with award-winning author 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 FAIRS
Career and Education Expo: Variety of job and education opportunities.
--Wednesday, March 27, 9 am to 2 pm: Holland Civic Center, 150 East 8th
St, Holland.

Virtual Career Fair: Thursday, March 28 – Wednesday, April 3.
www.hollandsentinel.com

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 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. Apply online: www.allegancounty.org

CITY OF HOLLAND (3 part-time , 1 full-time):
--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 Friday, April 26: Forestry Supervisor (full time
w/benefits): 2-4 years urban forestry experience; associate's degree in
urban forestry, horticulture, or related field; bachelor's degree
preferred. Send resume/cover letter to hr@cityofholland.com or City of
Holland, Human Resources Department/Forestry Supervisor, City Hall, 270
South River, Holland 49423.

--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 relevant fields. Bilingual in Spanish;
multicultural preferred. See description at www.cityofholland.com
Send resume/cover letter to hr@cityofholland.com or 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 relevant fields.
Bilingual in Spanish; multicultural preferred. See description at
www.cityofholland.com Send resume/ cover letter to
hr@cityofholland.com or City of Holland, Human Resources
Department/International Relations Coordinator, City Hall, 270 South
River, Holland 49423.

HOPE COLLEGE, Office of Multicultural Education (OME):
--Deadline Friday, April 5: Office manager of OME: Full-time person to
organize and coordinate office operations and procedures, more; work
occasional weekends and evenings. Bachelor's degree preferred. See
description at http://www.hope.edu/amin/hr/employment/jobs/ome_ad.htm
Submit resume and three references online at staffopenings@hope.edu

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
--Deadline Wednesday, March 27: Site supervisor (15-30 hours/week).
Supervises volunteers on construction tasks, teaches skills as needed,
responsible for work site safety and equipment, leads daily devotions.
3-5 years construction experience, leadership, or instruction.
Conversational Spanish helpful. Send letter of interest/resume to
build@lakeshorehabitat.org or to Dave Stegink, construction director,
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity, 12727 Riley St, Holland 49424.

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

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF WEST AND NORTHERN MICHIGAN seeks full-time,
experienced health educator in Grand Rapids area. Initiates outreach;
monitors grants and budgets; prepares reports. Bachelor's degree,
experience in public speaking and group facilitation with diverse
audiences; prefer bilingual candidate. Varied hours. Send
resume/cover letter to HR@ppwnm.org or 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 10 scholarships of $2,500 per year, for up
to two years, to qualifying minority college students attending a
Michigan college or university. Apply at:
http://minoritysupplier.org/gala/mmsdc-scholarship-application.pdf