"Every person must decide at some point, whether they will walk in light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. This is the judgment. Life's most persistent and urgent question is: "What are you doing for others?"---Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
TODAY, Mon, Jan 20, 11 am: Tiempo de Cuentos en Español. ¡Diviértase con su pequeño! Escuchando cuentos, cantando canciones y haciendo manualidades. Cuarto de actividades para niño localizado en el Segundo piso. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.
TODAY, Mon, Jan 20, 12:30 pm: Calvin College January Series: Speaker (via video) John M. Perkins "Love is the Final Fight: Reflections of an American Civil Rights and Social Justice Activist." One of the leading evangelical voices to come out of the American civil rights movement, he is an internationally known author, speaker and teacher on issues of racial reconciliation and Christian community development. Free. At Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.
TONIGHT, Mon, Jan 20, 6:30 pm: 28th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr "Inherit the Dream" Commemoration Program. Sponsored by GRCC, GVSU, and Davenport University to honor the legacy of Dr. King, his contributions and sacrifices, and to ask oneself "What have I done to make Dr. King's dream a reality?" Free, ASL interpreted. At Grand Rapids Community College, Ford Fieldhouse, 111 Lyon St NE, Grand Rapids.
TONIGHT, Mon, Jan 20 – Sat, Jan 25, 7:30 pm: Documentary film, "Blood Brother," the story of Rocky Braat, whose desire for a family led him to an AIDS hostel in India, "a place of unspeakable hardship, where he would find almost more love and need than he could bear." 92 minutes, not rated. $6; $5 seniors. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Tues, Jan 21, 7 pm: 2014 MLK Civil Rights Lecture: Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, president of Alabama State University "The Heart of an Activist: Grow Local, Think Global." Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Education at Hope College and Herman Miller. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Wed, Jan 22, 6 to 8 pm: Holland Is Ready event, including tour (6:30 pm) of Coppercraft Distillery, to celebrate the newest partnership between Holland's social justice and business communities. At Coppercraft Distillery, 184 120th Ave, Holland.
Sat, Jan 25, 2 pm: Korean New Year Celebration with Chicago Korean Dancing Company, Korean Taekwondo Team, Maciek's Magic Show, and Gimbap Sushi Feast. Free admission. For information, contact Dr. John Kim at johnkimsma@gmail.com or (616) 795-8047 or 392-2635. At Park Christian Reformed Church, 1496 West 32nd, Holland.
Sat, Jan 25, 4 pm – 10 pm: Express Creative Coffee House Event. Art, music, poetry, art classes, workshops, children's activities, guest artists; socializing. Hosted by Small Town Allies and LGBTQ to generate interest in an upcoming support group. Free but $5 donation recommended. Information from https://www.facebook.com/events/724506347562494/ or smalltownq@gmail.com or (616) 258-4553. At Immanuel Lutheran Church, 631 Grand St, Allegan.
Thurs, Jan 30 – Sat, Feb 1: Hope College French Film Festival. Contemporary French films; free and open to the public; post-screening discussion with Hope faculty. All films are in French but will include English subtitles. Sponsored by several departments and offices at the college.
--Jan 30, 4 pm: "Berlin 1885: The scramble for Africa." At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
--Jan 30, 7 pm: "L'Affaire Farewell." At Knickerbocker Theatre.
--Jan 31, 7 pm: "Les femmes du 6ẻme étage." At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
--Feb 1, 3 pm: "La pirogue." At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
--Feb 1, 7 pm: "Monsieur Lazhar." At Knickerbocker Theatre.
JOB OPENINGS
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan: Executive Director; Development Manager; Events Coordinator; Grant Writer Go to the website www.hispanic-center.org for more information on each of these four positions (no phone calls). Send cover letter and resume to jobs@hispanic-center.org
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: Payroll Coordinator. Part-time (32 hours/week, with possibility of full time; $19.08-$22.45 per hour; benefits available). Associate's degree or equivalent with 2-4 years related experience or training. Organizational/communication skills; use computers and related software; high skill level with Excel spreadsheets. Go to www.oaisd.org
for complete information. Application deadline is Friday, Jan 31, 2014.
Legal Aid of Western Michigan: Legal Secretary in Holland office. Part-time (30 hours/week, fringe benefits, federal holidays, vacation; salary based on experience). Prepare correspondence, reports, legal documents; clerical duties. Proficient spelling, punctuation, grammar; familiar with state and federal pleadings at trial and appellate levels; type 60 wpm; accurate transcribing; know or have ability to learn current computer system; organizational skills; ability to work under pressure. Applicants will be tested. Send resume to Legal Aid of Western Michigan, Attn.: Juan Salazar, 89 Ionia Ave NW, Suite 400, Grand Rapids 49503.
City of Holland Recreation Division: Concessions Supervisor. Part-time (28 hours a week or less; requires nights and weekends; seasonal April-Sept; $10-$12/hour; no benefits). Recruit and train staff; operate concession stand; make and serve food; order supplies; daily financial reports; enforce rules and regulations. Send resume and application by 5 pm, Friday, Jan 31, 2014, to City of Holland, Civic Center, 150 West 8th St, Holland 49423; email rec@cityofholland.com
Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote - Michigan: Executive Director. Nonpartisan organization seeks full-time director for leadership, fund development, programming, external relations. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; master's preferred; five or more years of nonprofit leadership experience, including grant writing, voter engagement, program implementation. Should commit to position for at least three years. Email cover letter, resume, writing sample related to fund development, and three references to work@aplavotemi.org by Friday, Jan 31, 2014.
