TODAY, Mon, Jan 27, 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 27, 4 pm: Study Abroad: Round Table of Returning Students from France. At Hope College Martha Miller Center Auditorium 135, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Tues, Jan 28, 4 pm: La Pause-Café. Casual conversation in French; all levels of French are welcome. At Lemonjello's Coffee, College Ave at East 9th St, Holland.
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.
Thurs, Jan 30, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series: (1) Ismet Prcic, actor and author born in Bosnia-Herzegovina, who fled Bosnia and the Balkan conflict in 1996 and settled in California; his first novel, "Shards," won acclaim "for its unflinching portrait of violence and refugee plight." (2) Benjamin Busch is a Marine infantry officer, film director, memoirist, and actor who has appeared on the HBO series "; as a writer, he has been twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave between 10th and 11th, Holland.
Sat, Feb 1, noon to 4 pm: Black History Month Celebration: Movie Day (and other activities).
noon: "Anansi the Spider," traditional tale from West Africa; 1 pm: "Akeelah and the Bee"; 2:30 pm: "The Princess and the Frog." All films rated G. Free; snacks provided. For information, contact ruthcoleman1221@gmail.com or Lori at d082165@yahoo.com. At the Center of African American Art and History, 21 West 16th St, Holland.
Fri, Feb 7, 6:30 pm: Justice for Our Neighbors-West Michigan (JFON) 10-Year Celebration. Fundraising dinner and silent auction to benefit immigration legal services offered in Grand Rapids and Holland by the First United Methodist Church in both cities. Since 2004, JFON-West Michigan, which is part of a national network of 40 clinics, has assisted more than 1,800 clients from 60 countries whose cases involved family reunification, citizenship applications, refugee adjustment, human trafficking, and special humanitarian concerns. Event sponsorships available. Dinner tickets $30. Contact L.Rampersad@jfonwestmichigan.org or (616) 481-8145. At First United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, 227 East Fulton, Grand Rapids.
Sat, Feb 8, noon to 4 pm: Black History Month Celebration: Juneteenth. Noon – 2 pm: The Juneteenth King and Queen perform; discussion on bullying. 2 to 4 pm: Black History movie. Free; snacks provided. At the Center of African American Art and History, 21 West 16th St, Holland.
Sat, Feb 8, 2 pm (rescheduled from Jan 25): 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.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Michigan Economic Justice Fellowship: Sponsored by the Center for Progressive Leadership as part of the Economic Justice Alliance of Michigan, to provide 11 days of paid training (1 or 2 days a month from Feb through Nov in Detroit) in community organizing skills for low-wage or minimum wage workers. $1,000 stipend plus child care if needed. For more information, email Dessa at Dcosma@progressiveleaders.org Application deadline is Wed, Feb 5, 2014.
Mary Free Bed Guild of Grand Rapids 2014-15 Scholarships: (1) Minority Scholarship Program for minority students pursing degrees in nursing, neuropsychology, orthotics, prosthetics, and rehabilitation therapy programs. (2) Disability Scholarship Program (new) to assist with the education-related expenses of students with disabilities who are pursing a post-secondary degree; preference given to those in a graduate or undergraduate clinical rehabilitation program or other healthcare-related program or career, but all qualified applicants will be considered. For more information, contact Marcus Manders at (616) 493-9752. Applications available online at www.maryfreebed.com Application deadline is Tues, Apr 1, 2014.
JOB OPENINGS
Michigan United: Minimum Wage Campaign Organizers (Detroit, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo): Contract position, Feb 10-May 23; pay is $10,000. Oversee volunteer-focused, petition drive campaign to put a question to raise the minimum wage on the state ballot in 2014. Recruit volunteers, build teams and relationships, carry out campaign projects, etc. Comfortable with office software and learning new technologies. Must have car, cell phone, and computer. Michigan United is a statewide coalition of faith, labor, civil rights, business, and social service organizations. www.miunited.org Send resume and cover letter to bartosz@miunited.org; cc: angela@miunited.org; subject line: Minimum Wage Campaign Organizer. Deadline is Tues, Feb 4, 2014.
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.
