In the Community: July 8, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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Thurs, July 11, 5:30 – 7:30 pm: Summer Park Party, sponsored by Holland's Commission on Police Community Relations. Public is invited. Entertainment, games, foods, drinks, prizes. At Rosa Parks Green, Columbia Ave between 19th and 20th Sts, Holland.
Fri, July 12, 7 pm: "Community Mental Health and You": general public meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH), with Cal Taylor, CMH Access Center program director. Learn about access, resources, funding, issues, and more; Q & A follows. All are welcome. www.harmonyalliance.org, aceh@harmonyalliance.org, or 396-2201. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Tues, July 23, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Summer Park Party, sponsored by Holland's Commission on Police Community Relations. Public is invited. Entertainment, games, foods, drinks, prizes. At Moran Park, between 21st and 22nd Sts and Maple and Pine Aves, Holland.
Tues, July 23, 6:30 pm (reception), 7:30 pm (show): "The Marvelous Wonderettes" musical revue, celebration and fundraiser sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community. $25 includes wine, appetizers, and the musical. Register at www.prfc-gr.org At Circle Theatre, Aquinas College, 1703 Robinson Rd, SE, Grand Rapids.
Wed, July 24, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm: 2nd annual Young Professionals of Color Conference "Defining Your Success," with speaker Jullien Gordon, CEO and founder, New Higher consulting company; afternoon panel "Reflecting on Success"; vision mapping; action plans. Presented by Cascade Consulting Group; BL2END is Young Professionals Partner. $100 (some scholarships available). For information, contact Mercedes Barragan at mercedes.barragan@cascadeng.com or (616) 254-4180. At Gordon Food Service home office, 1300 Gezon Parkway, SW, Grand Rapids.
Looking Ahead: Save the Date
Sun, Aug 4, 1 pm to 4 pm: The 15th Annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) in Dunton Park, north of the River Ave. Bridge on Howard Ave. in Holland. Please bring a dish to share; ACEH provides table services and beverages. Entertainment, music, games, crafts, prizes—fun for the whole family. www.harmonyalliance.org or 392-5086 or 396-2201.
Community Opportunities
To promote homeownership, the City of Holland has established a Down Payment Assistance Program to provide low- to moderate-income buyers with a grant of 50 percent of reasonable closing costs or down payment assistance, up to $3,000. Eligibility requirements: income limits (not more than 80 percent of median family income), single-family homes within city limits that meet all housing standards and city requirements upon close of loan, complete homebuyer education class, provide various reports. For more information, contact Sue Harder at (616) 355-3139.
Job Openings
Grand Valley State University: Faculty and staff openings. Go to https://www.gvsujobs.org and click on Search Postings.
Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer Coordinator (30 hours), application deadline July 12; Community Outreach Manager (full time), application deadline July 19. Bachelor's degree required for both. Advertisements published in Holland Sentinel Sunday, July 7. No walk-ins or call-ins accepted. Send CV/resume to Lindsay Oegema, business manager; Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity, 12727 Riley St, Holland, or email to busmgr@lakeshorehabitat.org
Hope College: Staff positions, including Program Director of Professional Career Development, Chaplain of Worship Music, Computing and Information Technology System Manager, Health Center Mid-level Provider. For position descriptions, deadlines, and application procedures, go to www.hope.edu/admin/hr/employment/jobs/posting.html
Michigan Works in Ottawa County has compiled a list of Michigan-specific job search sites and other information for job-seekers: www.miottawa.org/Community/MichiganWorks/search_assist.htm
Ottawa County: Various positions: Clinic Support, Community Health Nurse, Corrections Officer (part-time), Elections Internship, Fiscal Services Director, Legal Self-Help Center (volunteer), Mental Health Specialist, Mounted Reserve Deputy, Park Attendant, Program Coordinator (family services, Community Mental Health), Road Patrol Deputy (part-time), and Soil Erosion Agent. Go to https://www.miottawa.org/ and click on Employment Opportunities.
Ottawa County Road Commission: Positions in Commission's various garages; all require a valid Michigan CDL, class A license; an N endorsement is required, or ability to acquire it. Common Laborer II, Mechanic I, Mechanic III (2nd shift). Must complete an application in person, Mon-Fri between 7:30 am and 4 pm, at 14110 Lakeshore Dr, Grand Haven. Applications accepted until Fri, July 19.
Exhibits
Now through August 11: National traveling exhibit: Race: Are we so different? "tells the stories of race from biological, cultural, and historical points of view, offering an unprecedented look at race and racism in the United States. More resources at www.understandingrace.org Visitor information at
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/ummnh/exhibits/racearewesodifferent Open Mon-Sat, 9 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. At University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor.
Now through August 25: Looking East, Facing West: The World of Zhang Huan. Works of sculpture, paintings, and photographs by contemporary Chinese artist Zhang Huan; he is also a performance and installation artist. www.meijergardens.org At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline, NE, Grand Rapids.
