In the Community from ACEH April 22

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In the Community: April 22, 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, Apr 23, all day: Coffee for CASA fundraiser. 20 percent of all
sales today at Lemonjellos will go to direct support for children in
CASA, the Children's After-School Achievement Program at Hope College
that provides mentors and activities for local elementary school
children. At Lemonjello's, College Ave at 9th St, Holland.

Wed, Apr 24, 10 am-noon: 2013 Stand Against Racism event: "Raising
Anti-Racist Children," with Alan Headbloom, cross-cultural
communication specialist at Headbloom Consulting, and Faye
Richardson-Green, leadership and development director, Steelcase.
Free, open to the public. Sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free
Community. At YWCA, 25 Sheldon Blvd, SE, Grand Rapids.

Wed, Apr 24, 7:30 pm: Film, "The Central Park Five," from award-winning
filmmaker Ken Burns: the story of the five black and Latino teens from
Harlem who were wrongly convicted of raping a white woman in New York
City's Central Park in 1989. Free showing, followed by audience
discussion. Reserve seats at www.wgvu.org At Celebration Cinema
North, west of E. Beltline NE and north of Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids.

Thurs, Apr 25, 8:15 am (registration), 8:45-11:45 am (workshops),
noon-1:30 pm (luncheon) 26th annual Fair Housing Luncheon & Workshop
Series, sponsored by Fair Housing Center of West Michigan. Keynote
speaker Carlotta Walls LaNier, one of the students who integrated
Little Rock Central High School in 1957, sharing her memoir and her
thoughts on the civil rights movement today. $30, luncheon; various
fees for workshops. (616) 451-2980 for info or scholarship inquiries.
Register at http://www.fhcwm.org/lws At Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5700 28th
St SE, Grand Rapids.

Fri, Apr 26, 11:30 am: Discussion of the book, "The Immortal Life of
Henrietta Lacks." Brown bag lunch event; beverages will be served. At
YWCA, 25 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids.

Fri, Apr 26, 7 pm: Program, "A Cry for Help: Standing Together against
Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking," with speaker Ilonka Deaton. Part
of May Day Movement. At Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd,
Holland.

Apr 26 – May 9: Performances of "Grains of Hope: Refugee Experiences
in West Michigan," a documentary play by the Calvin Theatre Company,
produced from interviews with refugees who live here. Various dates
and locations; some are free, one is a fundraiser. For the schedule
and locations, go to www.prfc-gr.org/events

Fri, May 3, and Sat, May 4: Annual Fiesta of Latin Americans United
for Progress. Go to www.laup.org for schedule of events. Music,
performances, King and Queen contest, business expo, information
tables, food vendors. At Holland Civic Center, 150 8th St (at Pine
Ave), Holland.


COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
The Center for Women in Transition assembles May Baskets of household
cleaning products and personal care items for its clients. Bring
contributions to CWIT at 411 Butternut weekdays 9 am-5 pm or Thursday
until 7 pm. Questions? SherryM@aplaceforwomen.org

Holland Area PRIDE Festival is seeking musicial entertainers to perform
during the event, 1 pm-6 pm, Sat, June 29, in Centennial Park, Holland.
Contact Karen at (616) 392-4262 by April 27.

Estelle Lemouel Schemel, who has attended ACEH events with her family,
represents LEC, a French organization that arranges stays for French
students in the U.S.; she is looking for host families in
Holland/Zeeland area for July 9-29 or August 6-26; Estelle, who lives
in Zeeland, will coordinate students' arrival and departure and be
available during their stay. Most are ages 15-18. To learn more about
this "cultural and human experience," contact her at
estelle.lemouel@gmail.com or (313) 415-1319.

JOB OPENINGS
CITY OF HOLLAND (4 part-time , 1 full-time):
--Deadline Friday, April 26: Forestry Supervisor (full time
w/benefits): 2-4 years urban forestry experience; degree in urban
forestry, horticulture, or related field. 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/wk): Experience in public relations and case investigation
related to civil rights or similar law; bachelor's degree or
significant relevant course work. Bilingual in Spanish; multicultural
preferred. See 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/wk): Experience in public relations and public policy;
bachelor's degree or significant relevant course work. Bilingual in
Spanish; multicultural preferred. See 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.

--Deadline Friday, May 3: Part-time, year-round Cemetery Grounds
Keeper. Print application at www.cityofholland.com and email it to
hr@cityofholland.com or pick up one in person at City Hall Human
Resources Department, 270 South River, Holland.

--Deadline Friday, May 10: Part-time (40 hours/wk, June-December 2013):
Appraiser-trainee for the city assessor's office to physically inspect
and measure property within the city, update certain software with
property valuations, and aid in other tasks. Email resume and cover
letter to hr@cityofholland.com

LATIN AMERICANS UNITED FOR PROGRESS: Executive Director. Bachelor's
degree in business or human service managment; leadership skills and
experience; fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing). For full
description, go to www.laup.org (to be posted later today in Spanish
and English). Resumes and cover letters should be sent to Ruben Juarez
at ruben@workforcemgt.com