In the Community from ACEH April 8

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In the Community: April 1, 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
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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
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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Fri, Apr 12, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and
Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Discussion "Let's Talk About It: Round Tables on
Race," facilitated by David Douglas, ACEH founder, former West Ottawa
teacher and counselor, and an experienced diversity trainer. Everyone
is welcome. 392-5086. Please bring a household cleaning product or
personal care item to contribute to CWIT's May Basket project. At
Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

Tues, Apr 16, 4:30 – 8:30 pm: Nonprofit Board Certification Program, by
Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation and Lakeshore Non-Profit Alliance:
board roles and responsibilities, legal responsibilities and
liabilities, nonprofit fundraising, nonprofit financial management and
board structures. $5; includes light dinner. SOLD OUT; WAIT LIST IS
BEING FORMED. Register online at
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5721796046# At GVSU Campus, 515 S.
Waverly, 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. RSVP
to (616) 392-2389; events@westcoastchamber.org or online at
www.westcoastchamber.org At Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St, Holland.

Wed, Apr 17, noon to 5 pm: Grand Rapids Cultural Tour on Multiracial
Association of Professionals, a program of the Chamber of Commerce.
Explores city's "ethnic heritage of yesterday and today"; includes
visit to public museum's exhibit "Newcomers: The People of the Place,"
a guide through unique ethnic communities, and networking reception at
Cygnus 27. $75 per person, prior to the tour. RSVP at
http://www.map-gr.com/events/event/show?id=2049023%3AEvent%3A47423&xgi=3vDXfUZInkQw4B&xg_source=msg_invite_event
Tour starts at Chamber office, 111 Pearl St, NW, Grand Rapids.

Thurs, Apr 18, 11:30 am: "The New Religious Landscape of West
Michigan." Fred Stella, host of WGVU Interfaith Dialogue Association
show, "explains core beliefs of the many faiths in our neighborhoods
and helps dispel myths and stereotypes associated with various
religions." $3, includes lunch. Register by 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 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.

Sun, Apr 21, 5:30 (dinner); 7 pm (play): Fundraising event for Thrive,
a Grand Rapids area program to assist refugees. Includes ethnic
dinner, silent auction, documentary play, and panel discussion on
refugees and becoming involved. Dinner is $25; tickets and
information: www.refugeesupportgr.com Play "Grains of Hope: Refugee
Experiences in West Michigan" is produced by Calvin Theatre Company;
there is no charge to attend the play. At South Wyoming United
Methodist Church 2730 56th Street SW, Wyoming.

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, youngest of the students who integrated
Little Rock Central High School in 1957, sharing from 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.


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 the April 12 meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and
Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) or 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
at various times during the event, 1 pm-6 pm, Saturday, June 29, in
Centennial Park, Holland. Contact Karen at (616) 392-4262 by April 27.

JOB OPENINGS
CITY OF HOLLAND (2 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.

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:
--Deadline Friday, April 12: Summer PR and marketing intern (May–Aug),
20-24 hours/wk, $9 hour. College junior or senior with PR, journalism,
or communications major. Write, interview, social media. Send cover
letter, resume, and writing sample to Roberta King, vice president, PR
& Marketing, Grand Rapids Community Foundation at rking@grfoundation.org

LAKESHORE ETHNIC DIVERSITY ALLIANCE:
--Deadline Friday, April 12: Diversity Education Associate. Full-time,
to prepare materials, faciliate workshops, conduct trainings, give
presentations on issues of racial equity; review scientific research on
race issues; integrate information into programming; engage in
community initiatives to promote racial equity; respond to advocacy
calls. Bilingual Spanish/English desirable; strong communications
skills. See full description at http://bit.ly/14qZsH2 Send resume to
resume@ethnicdiversity.org