THE ALLIANCE FOR CULTURAL AND ETHNIC HARMONY (ACEH)
Mon, Feb 24, 7 pm: Mortar Board Last Lecture series: "As I Was Saying..." by Dr. Don Luidens, professor of sociology at Hope College. First 150 people to attend will receive their choice of one of four books: "Another Country," by James Baldwin; "Native Son," by Richard Wright; "Down These Mean Streets," by Piri Thomas; or "Invisible Man," by Ralph Ellison. Open to the public. Reception follows. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Mon, Feb 24, 7:30 pm: Holland is Ready open meeting; learn more about the organization and ways to get involved in its work. At New Holland Brewery mezzanine, 8th St at College Ave, Holland.
Wed, Feb 26, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Soul Food Festival. Open to the public; $6 for community members. At Hope College Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, 10th St, Holland.
Wed, Feb 26, 7 pm: Documentary film, "One Day After Peace." Israeli mother who lost a son to a Palestinian sniper travels to South Africa to learn more about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its potential application to the Israel/Palestine peace process. 86 minutes; followed by discussion on South Africa in the 21st century, moderated by Dr. Annie Dandavati and featuring Dr. John Knapp, Dr. Joel Toppen, and students who recently studied in South Africa. At Martha Miller Center, Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Thurs, Feb 27, 7 pm: Black History Celebration: "The Truth about Hip-Hop and Black Culture." Keynote by Dr. Andre Perry, poetic readings, Hope College hip-hop dancers. Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education, with Black Student Union. ome@hope.edu or 395-7867. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Thurs, Feb 27, 8 pm (doors open 7 pm): Benefit for Songs against Slavery, featuring Andrew Ripp and Judah & the Lion; testimony from a survivor of human trafficking. $20 general public. Songs against Slavery, a Hope student-created organization, will donate proceeds to The Hope Project, a safe house in Grand Rapids for victims of trafficking. At Dimnent Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Tues, Mar 4, 4 pm: "Mandela's Children: Shaping a University," Presidential Colloquium's keynote address by Prof. H. Russel Botman, rector and vice-chancellor of Stellenbosch University, South Africa: discussing "how the university has been working to create a more inclusive student body and educational culture and how the lessons learned could be applied to other institutions of higher learning." At Dimnent Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Thurs, Mar 6, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Asian Food Festival. Open to the public. $6 community members. At Hope College Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, 10th St, Holland.
Thurs, Mar 6, 7 pm: Asian Heritage Celebration. Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Education with Hope's Asian Perspective Association (HAPA). ome@hope.edu or 395-7867. At Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Sat, Mar 8, 10:30 am-12:30 pm: Estate planning for the LGBT community. Two attorneys speak on how to protect/provide for an LGBT partner/spouse in the state of Michigan upon one partner's incapacity or death. Event sponsored by here IRT, an employee group of Herman Miller, Inc. Registration required. Contact Peggy at peggy_michmershuizen@hermanmiller.com or (616) 654-3144. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Neighborhood Leadership Academy 2014: Seven-week, free, interactive program "to educate, enhance, and empower" Holland city residents and equip them with skills to become more active in their neighborhoods and to make a difference in the community. Curriculum includes leadership, communication skills, building inclusive neighborhoods, more. Classes meet Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm; dinner (free) at 6 pm; first class is Thurs, March 6, in Holland City Hall, 270 S. River Ave. Contact Sue Harder, program coordinator, at (616) 355-3139 or s.harder@cityofholland.com
Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is seeking new member applications from 9th and 10th grade students who want "to give back and grow as a leader." 10 openings available. Application deadline is April 1. Go to http://cfhz.org and scroll to bottom of page. For more information, email ekidd@cfhz.org
2014 Summit on Race and Inclusion: Dismantling Unintentional Bias: Registration is open for this day-long event May 21 at Hope College, presented by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance. $45 includes lunch, refreshments. To register, go to www.ethnicdiversity.org and click on Eventbrite. There will be no-site registration the day of the event.
JOB OPENINGS
TODAY, MON, FEB 24, 11 am to 6 pm--Job Fair for John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids. Summer or seasonal positions, including admissions, concessions, animal care, maintenance. Applicants must be at least 16 years old for concession and retail jobs, 18 and over for all other positions. Bring resume to the Job Fair. For more information, go to www.jbzoo.org At 1300 West Fulton St, Grand Rapids (2nd floor of Zoo administration building, just outside the Zoo gate).
MOKA openings in Ottawa County area: Residential Support Staff, Community Support Staff, Mentors. Full time, part time, and on-call openings; various shifts. MOKA supports individuals with developmental and other disabilities and their families in six West Michigan counties. Go to www.moka.org, select the Careers tab, and apply online.
Holland Public Schools, Substitute Food Service Employees and Bus Drivers: Part-time, M-F. Apply online at www.hollandpublicschools.org and click on HR-Employment. Job ID numbers are #589 (food service) and #591 (bus drivers).
City of Holland, Department of Public Safety, Police Division: Police Officer: Pay range $48,800 - $62,400 annually. Applicants must be MCOLES Certifiable, with an associate's degree (bachelor's degree preferred). Must pass a physical and psychological exam and a thorough background investigation. Resume to City of Holland, Police Division, attn.: Capt. Dykstra, 89 West 8th St, Holland 49423. Deadline is Fri, Feb 28.
