In the Community: September 3, 2013
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the 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, Tues, Sept 3, and Thurs, Sept 5: 6:30 pm to 8 pm: ESL Registration for fall (Sept-Dec) classes "to help Hispanic residents improve their comprehension and use of English, with writing, speaking, reading, and listening practice. (See also Sept. 7.) At Hope College Martha Miller Center, Room 237, Columbia at 10th St, Holland.
Sat, Sept 7, 9 am-noon: ESL Registration. (See description above.) At Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) office, 96 West 15th St, Suite 101, Holland.
Sat, Sept 7, 10 am-Sun, Sept 8, 10 am-4 pm: 52nd annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Traditional Pow Wow. Native American dancing (1 pm and 6:30 pm Sat; noon Sun), drumming, crafts, food. Free admission, free parking. For info, call (616) 364-4697 or wabushna@yahoo.com
At Comstock Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids.
Sat, Sept 7, noon-11 pm: Hispanic Festival 2013. Presented by Hispanic Center of Western Michigan. www.hispanic-center.org At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.
Mon, Sept 9, 7 pm: Holland is Ready event. "An Outing" invitation to fellowship with pro-equality individuals and businesses in Holland. At 84 East restaurant, 84 East 8th St, Holland.
Tues, Sept 10, 7:30 pm: Tulipanes event: Movie and tapas: "Searching for Sugarman"; two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller Sixto Rodriguez; Rodriguez still lives today in Detroit. Tickets $15 at the door; seating is limited. Doors open an hour before the showing. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
Wed, Sept 11, 11:30 am: Partners for a Racism-Free Community Lunch and Learn Series: "Cultural Intelligence: Beyond Competence," presented by Dr. Regina McClinton of GVSU's Intercultural Training Certificate. $30 includes lunch. Register at www.prfc-gr.org
At Domincan Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St SE, Grand Rapids.
Wed, Sept 11, 7:30 pm: Tulipanes event: Film: "Cinco de Mayo: The Battle"; in 1862 an inexperienced Mexican army defeated Napoleon III's invading French forces. Film features all-star Mexican cast and presents from the point of view of politicians, generals, soldiers, wives, and two young lovers who meet on the battlefield. Free. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 12, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm: Citizenship Preparation classes resume at Latin Americans United for Progress. Call LAUP for information and to register, (616) 392-5058. At LAUP, 96 W. 15th St, Suite 101, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 12, 7:30 pm: Tulipanes event: Film: "A Better Life"; a gardener in East Los Angeles struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while trying to give him the opportunities the father never had. Free. At Holland Civic Theater, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 12 – Nov. 2: Ofrenda Installation by artist Roli Mancera in celebration of El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead). According to centuries-old beliefs, the souls of the dead return to earth for one day of the year, wending their way home once the sun passes its zenith on November first. This is the time for families to begin setting up the traditional altar de muertos, laying out an offering of items intended to draw the dead and ease their journey homeward. Key elements of the ofrenda, laid out in a colorful and eye-pleasing symmetrical composition, are steeped in symbolism with roots in both Christian and indigenous beliefs. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th, Holland.
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 public events of the 13th annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival 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.
Sat, Sept 14, 11 am: Tulipanes event: Film: "Garifuna in Peril"; a Garifuna language teacher in Honduras struggles to preserve his indigenous culture and communal lands "in the face of tourism's encroachment and personal betrayal." Free. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Also Sat, Sept 14, at the Knickerbocker, repeats of Tulipanes films shown earlier in the week:
1 pm: "Xingu"; 3 pm: "Cinco de Mayo: The Battle"; 5 pm: "A Better Life."
Sat, Sept 14, 7 pm: Tulipanes event: FRIDA, un retablo, a bilingual stage production by Teatro Milagro of Portland, OR. At Hope College DeWitt Theater, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Sun, Sept 15, 3 pm: Tulipanes event: Faith and Worship celebration: YOU-unity. Worship bands, Latino pastors, family activities, food, art. At Moran Park Church, 97 West 22nd St, Holland.
Sun, Sept 15, 5 pm: Tulipanes event: Film: "A Volar Joven"; comedy with famed Mexican actor Cantinflas. Free. At Moran Park Church, 97 West 22nd St, Holland.
For more information, go to www.tulipanes.org or tulipanesfestival@gmail.com
Tues, Sept 17, 6 pm: "Justice for Some or Justice for All? Community Conversation on Race."
This second meeting includes a panel of African American and Latino men, and small group discussions. Please bring a dish to share--a potluck will follow the meeting. For info, contact Pastor Wayne Coleman at wayne465@yahoo.com At Imagine Fellowship, 167 W. 20th, Holland.
Sat, Sept 21, 10 am-noon: Registration for All For One dance classes. $35 for 9-week classes in line dance, hip hop, Mexican Folkloric (requires dance shoes and dance skirt), or Latin rhythm (12 years and up and parents). Classes begin Sat, Sept 28. Contact moonchild1993@yahoo.com
At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th, Holland.
CITY OF HOLLAND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
--Human Relations Coordinator: Part-time (flexible 24 hours/wk), $19.50-$22/hour, no benefits. 2-4 years' experience in public relations and case investigation related to civil rights or similar law; knowledge normally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, sociology, or related field. Bilingual (Spanish) required; multi-cultural preferred.
Send resume and cover letter by regular or email by Wednesday, Sept 11, to address below. Full job description at www.cityofholland.com
--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. Degree in computer science or related field; 3-6 years' experience with computer operations and systems administration. Send cover letter and resume by Sept. 13 to address below.
--Tree Trimmer: Part-time, no benefits, $12/hour. Parks and Cemetery Division employee plants, trims, removes trees and shrubs. 1-2 years' experience in forestry maintenance and CDL Class B certification (or attain within 6 months). Send cover letter, resume by Sept. 13 to address below.
--Seasonal landscape positions: Full-time September-December. $8.25/hr, 40-hour week. Parks and Cemetery Division duties include lawn mowing and upkeep, planting tulips, 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
