TODAY, Mon, Mar 10, 5:30 – 7:30 pm: Home Improvement Fair for residents of the City of Holland. Information on home repair and design assistance programs, and financial resources presented by various agencies. Refreshments; gift giveaways. Info at 355-1330 or k.padnos@cityofholland.com
At Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St, 2nd floor, Holland.
TONIGHT, Mon, Mar 10, 6 pm: "Turkey at a Crossroads," with Dr. Jerry Leach, formerly of the U. S. State Department. Sponsored by World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. Free parking at Aquinas College; discounted parking at Fifth Third. www.worldmichigan.org or (616) 771-1721. At Performing Arts Center, Aquinas College, 1607 Robinson Rd, SE, Grand Rapids.
TONIGHT, Mon, Mar 10 – Sat, Mar 15, 7:30 pm: Film, "The Rocket"; one of the first feature films for international release set and shot in Laos; winner of Best Narrative Feature at Tribeca Film Festival. Story of a young boy believed to bring bad luck and how he builds a giant rocket in an effort to "prove he is not cursed." Not rated. $6; $5 seniors. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8th, Holland.
Wed, Mar 12, 7 pm: "Eavesdropping on America's Conversation on Race," by NPR host Michele Norris. Part of Grand Rapids Community College Diversity Lecture Series. Free. On-campus parking, $3. http://www.grcc.edu At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St, NE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Mar 14, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) with presenter Andre Daley on "Reimagining Diversity: Aligning Values with Real-World Outcomes," including video and interactive exercises. Everyone is welcome. (616) 401-3856 or 396-2201. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Fri, Mar 14, and Fri, Mar 21, 8 am to 4:30 pm: Two-day (split week) Racial Equity Institute, sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance. Facilitated discussions, interaction. $130 including morning refreshments and lunch each day. More information and registration at www.ethnicdiversity.org. At Spring Lake District Library, 123 East Exchange St, Spring Lake.
Sat, Mar 15, noon: Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Applications for entries at www.downtownholland.org/stpats. Sponsored by Chemical Bank. Begins at Eight Street Market Place by Civic Center and travels east on 8th St to College Ave.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
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
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Migrant Mentoring Program: Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance is seeking community volunteers to match with a child from a migrant family to meet weekly during the family's seasonal residence in this area, "improving academic achievement, developing cross-cultural connections, and reducing the isolation of the migrant community." www.ethnicdiversity.org/whatwedo/migrantprograms.
JOB OPENINGS
Holland Board of Public Works Finance Department: General Accountant I. $39,211.83 - $50,0990.28. Basic and specialized accounting; may serve as team lead in budgeting, general ledger, and/or fixed asset accounting; variety of responsibilities. Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent education/experience; two years' accounting experience; proficient in spreadsheet and database applications; WorkKeys NCRC, Gold Level preferred. www.hollandbpw.com Return completed BPW Employee Job Bidding Application forms to BPW Human Resources Department, 625 Hastings Ave, Holland.49423. Bid applications accepted through Wednesday, March 12.
Hope College CASA (Children's After-School Achievement) Program: Part-time, summer only positions for a Summer Teacher ($18 per hour) and a Summer Teaching Assistant ($9 per hour). Teacher must have valid State of Michigan teacher certification; both positions need valid driver's license held for at least two years and the ability to communicate in Spanish. Responsibilities and other requirements and applications are available at www.hope.edu/employment Click on Staff positions. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 21.
City of Holland Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Division: Seasonal landscaping positions available, most starting in the spring and ending in the fall. $8.25 per hour, 40-hour week; no benefits. Mowing and lawn upkeep, ball field maintenance, tulip planting, fall clean-up. Applications at www.cityofholland.com or from City Hall Human Resources Dept, 270 South River, Holland.
Email completed application to hr@cityofholland.com or return to City Hall at address above. Applications due by Friday, March 14.
City of Holland Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Division: Seasonal pesticide applicator position, April - November. $11-$12 per hour, 40-hour week; no benefits. Must have a commercial applicators license in Core, 3A, 3B, and 6. Job applications at www.cityofholland.com or from City of Holland Human Resources Dept, 270 South River, Holland. Return by email to hr@cityofholland.com or to City Hall at address above. Applications accepted until Friday, March 21.
City of Holland Sustainability Committee: Three-month internship for qualified social media/clerical support person. Flexible 5-10 hours per week, $9 to $12 per hour; no benefits. Take meeting minutes, assist in developing/posting/monitoring information on the Sustainability portion of the city's website. Job description and qualifications can be viewed at www.cityofholland.com
Send resume and cover letter to City of Holland Human Resources Dept./Sustainability Intern, 270 South River Ave, Holland 49423 or hr@cityofholland.com Applications due by Friday, March 21.
