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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"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 40th, 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 12th 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.
13th 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. 22nd, 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 172nd 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 8th 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.
