In the Community from ACEH May 6

In the Community: May 6, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

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opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for
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Mon, May 6, 7 pm: Holland is Ready meeting, with video by local
filmmaker based on the City Council's rejection of the proposed Human
Rights Ordinance in 2011; discussion follows. Open to the public. At
Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

Tues, May 7, 4 pm-7 pm: Opening reception of Kendall student art
exhibition. Exhibit includes "Via Dolorosa: Women of the Civil Rights
Movement," 12 pieces by artist Sandy Hansen of Holland. At Kendall
College of Art and Design, 17 Fountain St NW, Grand Rapids. (See next
entry.)

Wed, May 8 – Fri, May 10, 9 am-9 pm; Sat, May 11, 9 am-2 pm: Kendall
student art exhibition (see Tues, May 7). Half of artist Hansen's
pieces will be in Room 605 at the Fountain Street Building and half in
the Excellence Exhibit at the Historic Federal Building, 148 Ionia
(located between Ionia/Division/Pearl/Lyon Sts), Grand Rapids.

Through 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

Tues, May 14, 11:30 am-1:30 pm: Film, "Stolen Ground," narrated by Lee
Mun Wah about the "lives and struggles of Asian Americans (also known
as the 'model minority') who face racism and the painful process of
assimilation into the 'american' culture." Discussion facilitated by
Bing Goei of Eastern Floral, Grand Rapids. Presented by Partners for a
Racism-Free Community. $15, includes lunch. Register online at
www.prfc-gr.org or www.Eventbrite.com At Bethlehem Lutheran Church,
250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids (parking in lot across the street or
in the church garage).

Thurs, May 16, 5:30 (reception); 6 pm (program and panel discussion):
Community Conversation, to honor 50th anniversary of the Michigan
Department of Civil Rights. Event includes reception and program with
panel of state and local leaders. Open to the public. The state
constitution approved by Michigan voters on April 1, 1963, was the
first in the nation to create a Civil Rights Commission "charged with
securing equal protection without discrimination." (616) 355-1310. At
Holland City Hall council chambers, 270 South River Ave, Holland.
Sat, May 18, 3 pm to 8 pm: Multicultural Festival sponsored by
Holland's International Relations Commission. Performances, music,
food vendors, information tables, family fun. ACEH will take part with
children's activities. At Kollen Park (Lake Macatawa), Van Raalte Ave
at 10th St, Holland.

Mon, May 22, 6:30 pm: City of Grand Rapids Community Relations
Commission 60th anniversary Celebration Dinner and Awards Gala.
Keynote speaker: Harry Belafonte. Tickets $75. (616) 456-3027.
crc@grcity.us At DeVos Place, 303 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids.

Wed, May 22, 7 pm: Documentary, "Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement,"
the "love story behind the ACLU's Supreme Court case challenging the
Defense of Marriage Act." Members of the litigation team will provide
insider context on the case. Presented by American Civil Liberties
Union of Michigan. Tickets $10 at www.aclumich.org or Saugatuck
Center for the Arts box office. At Saugtuck Center for the Arts, 400
Culver St, Saugatuck.

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 May. Questions?
SherryM@aplaceforwomen.org

JOB OPENINGS
CITY OF HOLLAND (1 part-time ):
--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