In the Community from ACEH May 28

In the Community: May 28, 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.
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help pay for this email and all the other Alliance activities: The
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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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Thurs, May 30, 7 pm: Speakers, panel discussion, Q&A, personal stories,
and testimony in educational program, "Gay and Christian: Believers
Speak." Sponsored by GIFT, Grand Rapids. $10 adults, $8 students with
ID; tickets available at the door or online at
http://www.grcmc.org/theatre
At Wealthy Theater, 1130 Wealthy St, Grand Rapids.

Tues, June 11, 7 pm: Program, "Human Trafficking in West Michigan?"
Speaker is David Manville, mediator and social worker who has taught a
course at Eastern Michigan University on human trafficking. A panel of
area professionals will comment on local issues related to human
trafficking, including sex trafficking of young girls, in Michigan.
Free, open to all. Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace in Holland,
and co-sponsored by several local churches and organizations, including
ACEH. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

Thurs, June 13 – Sat, June 15: Holland Juneteenth Celebration 2013:
"Thenceforward and forever FREE." Juneteenth is the oldest nationally
celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S., marking
the date in 1865 when slaves in Texas were notified of the Emancipation
Proclamation--two years after it was issued. People of all cultures
and backgrounds are welcomed at these local Juneteenth events:
--Thurs, June 13, 6 pm: Juneteenth play. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50
West 9th St.
--Fri, June 14, 6 pm: Royal Court and Top Model Show. $10. At Western
Theological Seminary, 101 East 13th St.
--Sat, June 15, noon to 7 pm: Juneteenth Celebration. Speakers, BBQ,
musical entertainment, children's events, family fun, good fellowship
and conversation. Free. At Kollen Park, 150 Kollen Park Drive at Lake
Macatawa.
For more information, call Miss Cookie at (616) 546-9448 or email
ty.juneteenth@yahoo.com

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, through the end of this week. Questions?
SherryM@aplaceforwomen.org

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is looking for volunteers for
its Migrant Mentoring Program, which matches community residents with a
migrant child to meet weekly for the duration of the family's seasonal
residence, "improving academic achievement, developing cross-cultural
connections, and reducing the isolation of the migrant community." For
information and an application, go to
www.ethnicdiversity.org/whatwedo/migrant

Hosting a student from Spain. Becky Purnell, who teaches Spanish at
Zeeland East High School, seeks host families for three students from
Spain (Maria, age 15, June 25-July 30; Paloma, age 16, June 25-July 13;
Eduardo, 18, June 25-July 13; Berta, age 17, June 25-July 14. The
students' monitor and advocate is a 26-year-old woman who teaches
English in Spain; she also needs housing. The students want to improve
their English skills and gain an understanding of U.S. culture; they
have their own spending money, are covered by insurance, and have
outings and activities about twice a week with their group. If a host
family has a trip planned, the student is permitted to go along. To
learn more, please contact Ms. Purnell at rpurnell@zps.org


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Hope College has some staff openings. Go to www.hope.edu, scroll to
the end of the page, and click on "Employment."

Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids is hiring a number of full-time
and adjunct faculty and staff. Go to www.cornerstone.edu , scroll to
the end of the page, and click on "Job Openings."

The City of Holland has posted openings for an appraiser, a downtown
manager, and a public safety-police office, as well as two internships:
broadcast journalism and TV producer. Go to www.cityofholland.com and
"Jobs" at end of page.

Check with Ottawa County Michigan Works! for information on available
jobs and resources for job-seekers. In Holland, the office is at 121
Clover St, (616) 396-2154; toll-free (800) 285-WORK; hours are Mon-Fri
from 8 am to 5 pm. http://www.miottawa.org/MichiganWorks