IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH MARCH 3, 2014
Tues, Mar 4, 7 pm: Author Dr. Betty Brown Chappell speaking on "Racism, Classism & Sexism in the Pursuit of Higher Education." Book signing of her book "Open Secrets: A Poor Person's Life in Higher Education" follows; copies are $18 plus tax. Presented by Hope College American Ethnic Studies Program. At Herrick Room, DeWitt Center, 141 East 12th, 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. Asian students share their experience as a minority at the college, "highlighting the differences in experiences between Asian American and international students." 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.
Thurs, Mar 6, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series: Poets Brenda Hillman and Rowan Ricardo Phillips. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Thurs, Mar 6; Fri, Mar 7; Sat, Mar 8, all at 7 pm: Student-led theatrical production of "The Laramie Project," (referring to the 1998 assault and subsequent death of Matthew Shepard, a gay man, outside Laramie, WY) by Moisés Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project. Talk-back on the 7th; staged reading of "10 Years Later" after the production on the 8th. Tickets $2 at the door. Mature language and material; event not suggested for children. At Dewitt Studio Theatre, Dewitt Center at Hope College, 141 East 12th, 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 Michigan upon one partner's incapacity or death. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 accepted until Friday, March 14.
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.
Center for Women in Transition: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate. Full-time. Bachelor's degree, emphasis in social work or psychology preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish highly desired. Knowledge of community resources, experience in nonprofit or human service settings desirable. Experience using Microsoft Office. Work includes crisis intervention, advocacy, support group facilitation, home visits; works with clients to identify resources needed to meet self-identified goals. Send cover letter and resume to Crisis Services Coordinator, Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland 49424.
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.
