In the Community from ACEH August 26, 2013

In the Community: August 26, 2013

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

Fifty years ago this week, on August 28, 1963, at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a 34-year-old minister gave one of the most meaningful and powerful speeches in U.S. history, attended by some 250,000 people in Washington, DC.  You can watch and listen to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 17 ½-minute speech on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZwmoVYEwV4

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'...we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day...."

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 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: $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.  THANK YOU!

  

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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"Love is Stronger than Hate": Support Fund

 As a follow-up to July attacks that damaged vehicles of African Americans in Holland, the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony has established an account at Macatawa Bank to help reimburse Rev. Wayne and Ruth Coleman and Marvin Younger for auto insurance deductibles and other expenses they will have to pay as a result of the incidents.   

  

 Checks should be written to "ACEH Support Fund: Love is Stronger than Hate," with the account number 7201 1337, and deposited at any Macatawa Bank  branch.

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TONIGHT, Mon, Aug 26, 6 pm: Community Night of West Ottawa Public Schools, with Dr. Lourdes Ferrer, education consultant who specializes in helping families and students with diverse backgrounds feel engaged and empowered in their school district  Child care, food, door prizes, raffle for laptop.  www.westottawa.net/westottawa  At West Ottawa High School North Bldg, 3685 Butternut, Holland.

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Aug 26, 7 pm:  Holland Human Relations Commission (HRC).  Special meeting to discuss the HRC request to City Council to consider reinstating a full-time/full-benefits Human Relations Coordinator position.  At Holland City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.

 

 

 

 

Tues, Aug 27, 6 pm:  Movie and panel discussion: Lee Daniels' film: "The Butler," the story of White House butler Eugene Allen, who served eight U.S. presidents in the time of civil rights, Vietnam, more. Panelists: Azizi Jasper, poet, community activist; Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker, executive director for diversity and inclusion, Davenport University; Don Everett, business owner and business coach/mentor for LINC.  Hosted by Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce to benefit its Institute for Healing Racism program.  $15 includes movie ticket and small pop and popcorn.  Pre-registration required by end of today, Aug 26 to (616) 771-0320 or moorec@grandrapids.org   At Celebration Cinema North, 212 Celebration Dr, NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Tues, Aug 27, 6:30 pm (Native English speakers) and 7:30 pm (Native Spanish speakers).  Informational meeting for Reciprocal Language Partnership Class that will be held this fall.  RLP pairs people who want to learn or improve their English language skills with people who want to learn or improve their Spanish.  At Central Wesleyan Church, Room D102, 446 West 40^th, Holland.

--          Martes, el 27 de agosto, a las 6:30 pm (hablantes nativos de inglés) y a las 7:30 pm            (hablantes nativos de español). Reunión informativa para la Clase del Programa       Recíproco de Idiomas que se ofrecerá este otoño.  PRI empareja a personas que quieran             aprender o mejorar su dominio del idioma inglés con personas que quieran aprender o mejorar          su español.  En la Iglesia Wesleyan Central, Sala D102, 446 Calle 40 Oeste, Holland.

 

Wed, Aug 28, 5:30 pm: Holland City Council study session, to discuss request by Holland Human Relations Commission to reinstate a full-time/full-benefits Human Relations Coordinator position.  At Holland City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.

 

Thurs, Aug 29, 6 pm-9 pm: "Vuela Grito," spoken word and poetry with drums; live music; dance performances; Caribbean food; 25th anniversary celebration of Erick Picardo's international art career.  $10. Funds support his 2013 ArtPrize project.  RSVP to picardocolors@gmail.com At Goei Center, 818 Butterworth SW, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Sept 7: Hispanic Festival 2013.   Presented by Hispanic Center of Western Michigan. www.hispanic-center.org  At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, Sept 13: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) will not hold a general meeting in September, but encourages members and friends to attend two events of the 13th annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival this evening at DeWitt Theater, Columbia Ave at 12^th St, Holland:   

--  6:30 pm:  Mexika:  presentation of indigenous music/dance from Mexico.  Free.

--  7:30 pm:  Film, "Xingu," Brazilian drama about three brothers who become involved in conflict between the government and developers and the indigenous people who live in the area and who want to preserve their land.  Free.  

 

13^th Annual TULIPANES LATINO ART AND FILM FESTIVAL:

Tues, Sept 10: Movie "Searching for Sugarman" and Tapas at Holland Civic Theater ($15)

Wed, Sept 11 – Sun, Sept 15: Free films at various venues

Fri, Sept 13: Mexika School Performances

 and evening public performance at Hope College DeWitt Theater

Fri, Sept 13, film: "Xingu" at DeWitt

Sat, Sept 14, theater: FRIDA, un retablo, at DeWitt Theater

Sun, Sept 15: Faith and Worship Celebration, Moran Park Church, 97 W. 22^nd, Holland

 

For more information, go to www.tulipanes.org or tulipanesfestival@gmail.com

 

CITY OF HOLLAND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

--Network Systems Specialist: Full-time, with benefits, pension. $52,520 - $63,003.  Coordinates city computer network and administers city's email, internet, and website functions.  Need bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; 3-6 years' experience with computer operations and systems administration.  Send cover letter and resume by Friday, September 13, to address below.

 

--Tree Trimmer:  Part-time, no benefits, $12/hour.  Parks and Cemetery Division employee plants, trims, and removes trees and shrubs throughout the city.  Need 1-2 years' experience in forestry maintenance and CDL Class B certification (or attain within 6 months).  Send cover letter and resume by September 13 to address below.

 

--Seasonal landscape positions:  Full-time September-December.  $8.25/hr, 40-hour week.  Parks and Cemetery Division duties include, but are not limited to, lawn mowing and upkeep, planting tulips, and fall clean-up.  Print application from www.cityofholland.com

 

City of Holland Human Resources Department

270 South River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423

 email: hr@cityofholland.com

The City of Holland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

MICHIGAN WORKS! JOB FAIRS

On Tuesday, Aug 27, both service centers of Ottawa County Michigan Works! in Grand Haven and Holland will host multiple Employers of the Day.  Between the two locations there will be a total of 155 open positions.

--At Grand Haven: Challenge Manufacturing (1 – 4 pm) and Fast Track Staffing (10 am-noon and 1-3 pm) hiring for Almond Products.  1830 172^nd St (D&W Plaza, between Robbins Rd and Comstock St, Grand Haven.

 

--At Holland: Elwood Staffing (10 am-3 pm) hiring for Johnson Controls (Lakewood) and The Stow Co, Guardsmark LLC (9 am-noon, 12:30 pm-3 pm), and ResCare Home Care (10 am-2 pm).  At 121 Clover St between 8^th and Chicago Dr, Holland.

 

Everyone is welcome to use the computers at both service centers to create or update a resume, apply online to these or other positions, or to do other job search functions.

In the Community from ACEH August 19, 2013

In the Community: August 19, 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: $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 linkhttp://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.  THANK YOU!

  

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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"Love is Stronger than Hate": Support Fund

 As a follow-up to recent attacks that damaged vehicles of African Americans in Holland, the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony has established an account at Macatawa Bank to help reimburse Rev. Wayne and Ruth Coleman and Marvin Younger for auto insurance deductibles and other expenses they will have to pay as a result of the incidents.   

  

 Checks should be written to ACEH Support Fund: Love is Stronger than Hate, with the account number 7201 1337, and deposited at any Macatawa Bank  branch.

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TONIGHT, Aug 19, 7 pm:  Holland Public Schools Board of Education regular meeting.  (The board meets on the third Monday of each month.)  Open to the public.  At East School cafeteria, 373 East 24^th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 20, 6:30 pm (Native English speakers) and 7:30 pm (Native Spanish speakers).  Informational meeting for Reciprocal Language Partnership Class that will be held this fall.  RLP pairs people who want to learn or improve their English language skills with people who want to learn or improve their Spanish.  Another meeting will be held Aug 27 (see below); attend Aug 20 or 27, not both.  At Central Wesleyan Church, Room D102, 446 West 40^th, Holland.

 

            El martes, el 20 de agosto, a las 6:30 pm (hablantes nativos de inglés) y a las 7:30 pm       (hablantes nativos de español). Reunión informativa para la Clase del Programa        Recíproco de Idiomas que se ofrecerá este otoño.  PRI empareja a personas que quieran            aprender o mejorar su dominio del idioma inglés con personas que quieran aprender o mejorar         su español.  Otra reunión se celebrará el 27 de agosto (véase a continuación); favor de asistir             o el 20 de agosto o el 27, pero no los dos días.  En la Iglesia Wesleyan Central, Sala D102,             446 Calle 40 Oeste, Holland.

 

Thurs, Aug 22, 6:30 – 9:30 pm: Movin' On In.  Hands-on housing simulation event, including speakers and a service project, "to educate about issues related to homelessness and affordable housing." Organized by AmeriCorps members who serve through Michigan's Coalition to End Homelessness.  Free, open to public; register at http://movinoninholland.eventbrite.com/# 

For info, contact Lisa Hinkel at (616) 454-1661, ext. 218 or lisa.hinkel@comcast.net  At New Apostolic Church, 117 West 14^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Aug 24, 10:30 am: Lakeshore Spanish-English Language Exchange:  Informal Language Meetup group, to have a cultural exchange, help each other learn, make friends, and have fun in the process. We are as interested in teaching English as learning Spanish.  At Little Puebla, 12331 James St, Holland.  

            El sábado, el 24 de agosto, a las 10:30 am: Intercambio Lingüístico Español-Inglés de     Orillas del Lago: Grupo de Encuentro Informal de Idiomas, para un intercambio cultural,         ayudarnos a aprender, hacer amigos, y pasarlo bien en el proceso.  Nos interesamos tanto por         enseñar inglés como aprender español.  En Little Puebla, 12331 Calle James, Holland.

 

Mon, Aug 26, 6 pm: Community Night of West Ottawa Public Schools, with Dr. Lourdes Ferrer, education consultant and motivational speaker who specializes in helping families and students with diverse backgrounds feel engaged and empowered in their school district.  Child care, food, door prizes, raffle for laptop.  www.westottawa.net/westottawa  At West Ottawa High School North Building, 3685 Butternut Dr, Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 27, 6:30 pm (Native English speakers) and 7:30 pm (Native Spanish speakers).  Informational meeting for Reciprocal Language Partnership Class that will be held this fall.  RLP pairs people who want to learn or improve their English language skills with people who want to learn or improve their Spanish.  At Central Wesleyan Church, Room D102, 446 West 40^th, Holland.

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LOOKING AHEAD: TULIPANES EVENTS

Tulipanes, the annual Latino Art and Film Festival in Holland

has announced the following events: 

Thurs, Aug 22: Annual Gala at the Holland Area Arts Council

Tues, Sept 10: Movie and Tapas at Holland Civic Theater

Wed, Sept 11 - Sat, Sept 14: Latino films at various venues

Fri, Sept 13: Mexika School Performances

 and evening public performancesat Hope College Dewitt Center

Fri, Sept 13, film: "Xingu" at Dewitt Center

Sat, Sept 14: Baile "Dance" Night at VFW Hall

Sun, Sept 15: Faith and Worship Celebration, Moran Park Church, 97 W. 22^nd, Holland

 

For more information, go to www.tulipanes.org or tulipanesfestival@gmail.com

In the Community from ACEH August 12, 2013

In the Community: August 12, 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: $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 linkhttp://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.  THANK YOU!

  

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.

 ____________________________________________________________________

 

"Love is Stronger than Hate": Support Fund

 

As a follow-up to recent attacks that damaged vehicles of African Americans in Holland, the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony has established an account at Macatawa Bank to help reimburse Rev. Wayne and Ruth Coleman and Marvin Younger for auto insurance deductibles and other expenses they will have to pay as a result of the incidents.   

  

 Checks should be written to ACEH Support Fund: Love is Stronger than Hate, with the account number 7201 1337, and deposited at any Macatawa Bank  branch.

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Tues, Aug 13, 6 pm: "Justice for Some or Justice for All?: A Community Conversation on Race."  Local panelists and discussion will follow up on recent vandalism to vehicles owned by African Americans in Holland, other issues and community experiences related to race and ethnicity, and what steps can be taken to move forward. Open to all. Organized and led by Pastor Wayne Coleman.  ACEH will provide refreshments. For more information, contact wayne465@yahoo.com. At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th St, Holland.

 Sat, Aug 17, 8 am - 1:30 pm (public tasting,11 am to 1 pm; Jalapena Eating Contest, noon):  Holland Farmers Market Salsa Showdown and Jalapeno Eating Contest.  Judged competition for amateur and professionals to prepare--and the public to taste and vote on--salsas in mild, hot, inferno, and fruit categories.  $3 for public to taste/vote.  Cash prizes and medals in Amateur, Professional, and People's Choice categories.  To enter the salsa contest, register and pay entry fee by Wed, Aug 14, at 5 pm; www.salsashowdown.org or Salsa Showdown, 44 West 8^th, Holland; make checks payable to City of Holland.  (Online registration also required for Jalapeno Eating Contest.) At Holland Farmers Market, Pine Ave at 8th St, Holland.    

 

Sat, Aug 17, noon to 6 pm: Taste of Asia, event to showcase the Asian American community in the Lakeshore area: culture, dance, music, fashion, and authentic Asian food.  Produced by Youth Ethnic Leadership League (YELL) in partnership with Lao Lahanam Association (LAOLAHA) to grow stronger bonds among the Asian American community and within West Michigan and to help advance Laotian students in higher education.  Info from Kavy Lenon at kvlenon@gmail.com  or (616) 298-4735; or  LAOLAHA at http://www.laolaha.org.  At Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Ottawa Beach Rd., Holland.

 

Fri, Aug 16, 7 pm (support group), 8 pm (program): PFLAG meeting to hear Leslie Boker, incoming president of Out 'N' About, the gay/straight student organization at Grand Valley, will present a personal story about gender identity, the difficulties that come with living outside of categories, and what an inclusive future should look like.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 20, 6:30 pm (Native English speakers) and 7:30 pm (Native Spanish speakers).  Informational meeting for Reciprocal Language Partnership Class that will be held this fall.  RLP pairs people who want to learn or improve their English language skills with people who want to learn or improve their Spanish.  Another meeting will be held Aug 27 (see below); attend Aug 20 or 27, not both.  At Central Wesleyan Church, Room D102, 446 West 40^th, Holland.

 

            El martes, el 20 de agosto, a las 6:30 pm (hablantes nativos de inglés) y a las 7:30 pm  (hablantes nativos de español). Reunión informativa para la Clase del Programa  Recíproco de Idiomas que se ofrecerá este otoño.  PRI empareja a personas que quieran            aprender o mejorar su dominio del idioma inglés con personas que quieran aprender o mejorar su español.  Otra reunión se celebrará el 27 de agosto (véase a continuación); favor de asistir o el 20 de agosto o el 27, pero no los dos días.  En la Iglesia Wesleyan Central, Sala D102,     446 Calle 40 Oeste, Holland.

 

Thurs, Aug 22, noon to 1:30 pm: "The Intersection of Immigration and Domestic Violence" brown bag lunch professional development event with panel of attorneys, domestic violence survivor, and staff from Hispanic Center of Western Michigan.  Free, open to public.  Hosted by Kent County Domestic Violence Coordinated Community Response Team.  At Kent County Courthouse, 1^st floor Jury Assembly Room, 180 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, Aug 22, 6:30 – 9:30 pm: Movin' On In.  Hands-on housing simulation event, including speakers and a service project, "to educate about issues related to homelessness and affordable housing; promote efforts to end homelessness; and raise awareness of local challenges in obtaining housing."  Organized by AmeriCorps members who serve through Michigan's Coalition to End Homelessness.  Free, open to public; register at http://movinoninholland.eventbrite.com/#  For info, contact Lisa Hinkel at (616) 454-1661, ext. 218 or lisa.hinkel@comcast.net  At New Apostolic Church, 117 West 14^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, Aug 24, 10:30 am: Lakeshore Spanish-English Language Exchange:  Informal Language Meetup group, to have a cultural exchange, help each other learn, make friends, and have fun in the process. We are as interested in teaching English as learning Spanish.  At Little Puebla, 12331 James St, Holland.

 

            El sábado, el 24 de agosto, a las 10:30 am: Intercambio Lingüístico Español-Inglés de Orillas del Lago: Grupo de Encuentro Informal de Idiomas, para un intercambio cultural, ayudarnos a aprender, hacer amigos, y pasarlo bien en el proceso.  Nos interesamos tanto por         enseñar inglés como aprender español.  En Little Puebla, 12331 Calle James, Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 27, 6:30 pm (Native English speakers) and 7:30 pm (Native Spanish speakers).  Informational meeting for Reciprocal Language Partnership Class that will be held this fall.  RLP pairs people who want to learn or improve their English language skills with people who want to learn or improve their Spanish.  At Central Wesleyan Church, Room D102, 446 West 40^th, Holland

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LOOKING AHEAD: TULIPANES EVENTS

Tulipanes, the annual Latino Art and Film Festival in Holland

has announced the following events: 

Thurs, Aug 22: Annual Gala at the Holland Area Arts Council

Tues, Sept 10: Movie and Tapas at Holland Civic Theater

Wed, Sept 11 - Sat, Sept 14: Latino films at various venues

Fri, Sept 13: Mexika School Performances

 and evening public performancesat Hope College Dewitt Center

Fri, Sept 13, film: "Xingu" at Dewitt Center

Sat, Sept 14: Baile "Dance" Night at VFW Hall

Sun, Sept 15: Faith and Worship Celebration, location to be determined.

 

For more information, go to www.tulipanes.org or tulipanesfestival@gmail.com

 

 

 

In the Community August 6, 2013

In the Community: August 6, 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: $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 linkhttp://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.  THANK YOU!

  

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.

 

 ________________________________________________________________________

 

"Love is Stronger than Hate": Support Fund

 

As a follow-up to recent attacks that damaged vehicles of African Americans in Holland, the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony has established an account at Macatawa Bank to help reimburse Rev. Wayne and Ruth Coleman and Marvin Younger for auto insurance deductibles and other expenses they will have to pay as a result of the incidents.   

  

 

Checks should be written to ACEH Support Fund: Love is Stronger than Hate, with the account number 7201 1337, and deposited at any Macatawa Bank branch.

_________________________________________________________________

   

TONIGHT, Tues, Aug 6, 5 pm: National Night Out.  Event bringing together residents and neighborhood groups to facilitate cooperation and take a stand against crime.  Music, entertainment, kids' games, pie-eating contest, child ID program, bingo, vintage car show, dunk tank, hot dogs and ice cream.  American Legion Band (7:30 pm).  At Kollen Park, Lake Macatawa and Van Raalte Ave, Holland.

 

Thurs, Aug 8, 11 am to 3 pm: Project Homeless Connect. Event geared toward persons who are homeless at well as those in housing crisis.  Offers information and a variety of free services, including health tests, veterans services, child ID cards, GED registration, housing assessments.  Free lunch and giveaways that include door prizes, personal care items, family photographs, haircuts, more.  For more information, please contact Lyn Raymond at (616) 738-1170, ext. 133.  At Holland Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St, Holland.

   

Sat, Aug 10, 10:30 am: Lakeshore Spanish-English Language Exchange:  Grand Rapids has a Spanish Language Meetup group, and several of the members live right here in Holland.  So we thought it made sense to save gas, meet new people, and get something going locally.  We are as interested in teaching English as learning Spanish.  The idea is to have a cultural exchange, to help each other learn, to make friends, and to have fun in the process.

 

Grand Rapids tiene un Meetup para practicar el español, y algunos de los miembros vivimos aquí mismo en Holland.  Pensábamos que tenía sentido ahorrar gasolina, conocer a nueva gente, y crear un nuevo grupo local.  Nos interesa tanto enseñar inglés como aprender español.  La idea es tener un intercambio cultural, ayudarnos a aprender, hacer amigos, y divertirnos en el proceso!  At Little Puebla, 12331 James St, Holland.

Tues, Aug 13, 6 pm: "Justice for Some or Justice for All?: A Community Conversation on Race."  Discussion will follow up on recent vandalism to vehicles owned by African Americans in Holland, and other issues related to race and ethnicity, and what steps can be taken to move forward.  Open to all.  For more information, contact wayne465@yahoo.com. At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th St, Holland.

Sat, Aug 17, noon to 6 pm: Taste of Asia, to showcase Asian American community in the Lakeshore area, with culture, dance, music, fashion, and authentic Asian food.  Produced by Youth Ethnic Leadership League (YELL) in partnership with Lao Lahanam Association (LAOLAHA) to grow stronger bonds among the Asian American community and within West Michigan at large and to help advance Laotian students in higher education.  Info and sponsorship opportunities from Kavy Lenon atkvlenon@gmail.com  or (616) 298-4735; contact LAOLAHA at  http://www.laolaha.org.  At Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Ottawa Beach Rd., Holland.

 

LOOKING AHEAD: TULIPANES EVENTS

Tulipanes, the annual Latino Art and Film Festival has announced the following events: 

Thurs, Aug 22: Annual Gala at the Holland Area Arts Council

Tues, Sept 10: Movie and Tapas at Holland Civic Theater

Wed, Sept 11 - Sat, Sept 14: Latino films at various venues

Fri, Sept 13: Mexika School Performances at Hope College Dewitt Center

Sat, Sept 14: Baile "Dance" Night at VFW Hall

Sun, Sept 15: Faith and Worship Celebration, location to be determined.

For more information, go to www.tulipanes.org or tulipanesfestival@gmail.com

 

PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS: CITY OF HOLLAND

The City of Holland Department of Public Safety has openings for Paid-On-Call (volunteer) firefighters.  Paid-On-Call firefighters respond to structure fires and other significant emergencies on an on-call basis and participate in fire fighting and rescue work alongside full-time members.  They are also called upon to take part in community involvement activities and other needs of the department.  Candidates must be at least 18 years old, high school graduates, have a valid driver's license, live in or close to city limits, and be able to respond to fires at any time of the day or night. City residency is preferred.  Additional college course work or technical education is desirables.  Fire fighting experience is a plus, but not required.  Send resume and cover letter by Friday, Aug 23 to: City of Holland, Human Resources Dept, 270 South River Ave, Holland, MI 49423.