Wed, Jan 8, 12:30 pm: Calvin College January Series: Speaker (by video): Isabel Wilkerson, "The Epic Story of America's Great Migration." A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Wilkerson spent 15 years interviewing 1,200 people for this epic nonfiction story of the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities in search of a better life. From 1915 to 1970, "this exodus of almost 6 million people changed the face of America and has become known as the Great Migration." Free. At Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.
Fri, Jan 10: The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) will not hold its own general meeting in January, but encourages members and friends to attend Holland community and Hope College Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. events later this month. Dates and times will be posted on "In the Community."
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30 pm: Documentary film, "Free Angela" for 4th annual MLK@theMovies night. Film is the story of Angela Davis, a 26-year-old UCLA professor committed to social activism who wound up on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list. Uses archival footage "from one of the most highly politicized periods in American history." Sponsored by Celebration!Cinema with Radio in Black and White and Partners for a Racism-Free Community. Free but registration required, at https://celebrationcinema.com/angela. In lieu of ticket cost, please bring a donation of school supplies. At Celebration Cinema North, Grand Rapids.
Mon, Jan 13 – Sat, Jan 18, 7:30 pm: Knickerbocker Film Series: "A Miracle in Spanish Harlem."
Humorous and romantic drama following the life of Tito Jimenez, a widower and father of two girls; "a story of love, sin, faith, and redemption"; cast includes Kate Del Castillo, one of Mexico's most popular actresses. Rated PG; produced in the United States, released in 2013; in English. $6 regular admission; $5 seniors. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Tues, Jan 14, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Partners for a Racism-Free Community event: "Diversity & Inclusion...Committees, Task Forces, Advisory Boards & Teams." Eric Foster will give participants the nuts and bolts of how to start and sustain these groups and how to realizer success. $30 includes lunch. Register at www.prfc-gr.org or through www.eventbrite.com At Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 East Fulton, Grand Rapids (parking off Lakeside; entrance just past building archway; enter on lower level).
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) is (1) accepting new students for its Mas Adelante, Adelante, and Digital Connectors youth programs that start in January; (2) offering ESL classes with intake on Jan 14, 16, and 18 and first day of classes on Jan 20; (3) asking for reservations for its GED classes. Contact information: claudia.sanchez@laup.org or (616) 594-7108 or val.molina@laup.org (616) 594-7109. LAUP is located at 96 West 15th St, Suite 101, Holland.
JOB OPENINGS
City of Holland Accounting Specialist: Account Clerk-Cashier: Part-time (16-24 hours/week). Cashiering, computerized data entry, customer support, scanning, other clerical and accounting assistance as assigned. Need accounting background, proficient computer skills, cashiering experience, and math skills. $12.50/hour; no benefits. Send resume with cover letter by regular mail or email by Fri, Jan 17, 2014, to City of Holland, Human Resources Department, 270 South River, Holland 49423; hr@cityofholland.com
City of Holland Recreation Division: Concessions Supervisor. Part-time (28 hours a week or less; requires nights and weekends; seasonal April-September). Variety of duties, including recruiting and training staff; daily operation of concession stand; making and serving food; ordering supplies; preparing daily financial reports; enforcing rules and regulations. $10 to $12/hour; no benefits.
Send resume/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. This nonpartisan organization is seeking its first full-time executive director for leadership, fund development, programming, and external relations. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; master's degree preferred; five or more years of nonprofit leadership experience, including grant writing, voter engagement, and program implementation. Should commit to serving in position 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.
