In the Community from ACEH April 28, 2014

IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH APRIL 28, 2014

 

 

Mon, April 28, 6 pm-7:30 pm: Justice for Some or Justice for All Community Conversation. One-hour video "White Privilege" followed by open discussion.  Contact Pastor Wayne Coleman at wayne465@yahoo.com    At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20^th, Holland.

 

DON'T LET A LITTLE RAIN KEEP YOU AWAY!

Tues, April 29, 11 am-11 pm:  Fundraiser for ACEH by Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt; 10 percent of proceeds for the day will be donated to ACEH by Orange Leaf owners Molly and Jeremy Latchaw.  ACEH information and resource table on site; Greg Hulsebos and his guitar after 9:30 pm.  Come enjoy a tasty treat and support the work of Holland's Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. At Orange Leaf, River Ave just north of 8^th Street in downtown Holland.

 

Fri, May 2, and Sat, May 3: LAUP Fiesta 2014, presented by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP).   Schedule and event information is on the website www.laup.org.  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave at 9^th St, Holland.

 

Sat, May 3- Sat, May 10: Tulip Time Festival.  Various times and locations around Holland.  Performances, parades, food vendors, family activities, more.  Office at 74 W. 8^th, Holland; (616) 396-4221.  For schedule and event information, go to www.tuliptime.com

 

Wed, May 14, 11:30 am:  "To Be Asian in America...Success and Stereotypes," by Connie Dang, director, Office of Multicultural Affairs, GVSU, and vice-chair and commissioner, Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission.  Talk includes demographics and diversity of Asian Americans, understanding Asian traditional values and beliefs, and understanding how values can drive "different" cultures.  Hosted by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  $30 includes lunch.  www.prfc-gr.org

At Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY: Holland School Board

Due to resignations, there are two vacancies on the Holland School Board that will be filled by appointment; those selected will serve through Dec. 31, 2014.  The Board seeks                                     appointees who are willing to run in the general school board election on Nov. 4, 2014, for a six-year term.  Must be a registered voter living within the boundaries of Holland Public Schools.  Submit a Letter of Intent (guidelines available at www.hollandpublicschools.org  or at the Administration Building, 156 West 11th St, Holland, by 4 pm on Fri, May 9.  Candidate interviews scheduled for Mon, May 12, at 6 pm.  Questions? Contact Superintendent Brian Davis at (616) 494-2005 or email bdavis@hollandpublicschools.org

 

SUMMIT ON RACE AND INCLUSION: Dismantling unintentional bias

Wed, May 21, all day: Morning and afternoon keynote speakers; sector-specific breakouts in business, community, education, faith, health, law enforcement/public policy; morning and afternoon panels.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.  $45 includes lunch and refreshments. Preregistration required at www.ethnicdiversity.org (no on-site registration).  See website for full list of speakers, times, and topics. At Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

EXHIBIT

Now through Oct 4: "Art and Propaganda in Nazi-Occupied Holland."  Images, posters of Nazi propaganda and counter-propaganda of the Allies and the Dutch during World War II.  (616) 796-3329. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland (various hours; closed on Tuesdays). 

 

JOBS and JOB FAIRS

Appledorn Assisted Living Center Job Fair, Tues, April 29, 8:30 am-11 am, and Fri, May 2,

 3 pm – 5:30 pm:   Shift supervisor (LPN), med techs (LPN, MA, CNA), resident aide, maintenance assistant, culinary staff.  All shifts, full- and part-time; on-call.  At 727 Apple Ave, Holland.

 

Freedom Village Nursing Career Fair, Wed, April 30, 8 am to 5 pm:  Seeking RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.  Fair offers tours of Freedom Village, immediate interviews, and refreshments.  For more information, contact Beth at (616) 820-7483 or boonk@brookdaleliving.com  At Freedom Village, Lakes Atrium, 145 Columbia Ave, Holland.

 

Johnson Controls Job Fair, Wed, May 7, 8 am to noon:  Accepting applications for 2^nd and 3^rd-shift hourly assembly/production; experience material handlers/hi-lo; journeyman or apprentice electricians-maintenance.  Need high school diploma, must be willing to work overtime.  At Johnson Controls/Southview, 1600 S. Washington, Holland; use Visitor Entrance.

 

Ottawa Intermediate School District, Infant Program Teacher. Application deadline is Fri, May 9:  To teach infants and children to age 3 in home and group settings.  Must have Michigan teaching certificate with Early Childhood endorsement (ZS or ZA with special education endorsement), experience working with children/infants.  Travel in Ottawa/Allegan counties required.  To apply, go to www.oaisd.org and click on Employment. 

 

Pathways, MI two positions. Application deadline is Wed, May 14:

• Foster care case managers, full-time.   Work with families in Ottawa and Muskegon counties.  Relevant bachelor's degree, BSW preferred; experience working with children and families required; previous foster care/child welfare experience preferred.  Cover letter and resume to Pathways, MI, 412 Century Lane, Holland 49423, Attn.: Child Welfare Supervisor.
• Therapists, full- and part-time positions.  Provide mental health and substance abuse counseling in Allegan and/or Ottawa counties; includes variety of opportunities to work with adolescents, adults, and families through individual and group services.  Relevant master's degree and full state licensure, plus 2 years' experience.  Bilingual/bi-cultural candidates and those with rural social work experience strongly encouraged to apply.  Cover letter and resume to Pathway, MI, 412 Century Lane, Holland 49423; Attn.: Assistant Director.

Haworth Inn:  Part-time positions in catering, front desk, housekeeping, and utility.  Various hours. Must pass drug screening and background test.  Applications available at the Inn's front desk, 225 College Ave, Holland.

 

Herman Miller:  Hiring for shift manufacturing associates and 2^nd and 3^rd shift hi-lo drivers. Holland (616) 654-8687; Zeeland (616) 654-8685; Spring Lake (616) 296-7632.  Immediate openings. Hiring through Addeco; apply online at www.adeccousa.com

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH April 21, 2014

THE ALLIANCE FOR CULTURAL AND ETHNIC HARMONY

 

TODAY, Mon, April 21, 11:30 am-l:30 pm: "Maintaining a Competitive Edge: Recruiting, Selecting & Retaining Professionals of Color," presented by Paul T. Doyle, management consultant.  $30 includes lunch.  Hosted by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  www.prfc-gr.org (616) 466-6187.  At Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St East, Grand Rapids.

 

Fri, April 25, 5:30 pm: 22^nd annual Reach for the Stars fundraising and celebration event of Center for Women in Transition.  Cocktail hour, live and silent auctions, plated dinner.  Guest speaker Leslie Morgan Steiner, author of "Crazy Love," her personal experience with domestic violence.  Tickets $100. For information or to buy tickets, go to www.cwitmi.org  At Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 24^th St, between US 31 and Waverly Rd, Holland.

 

Sat, April 26, 11 am: Workshop "Surviving in a Dominant Dutch Culture," presented by Wes McGee.  At Center for African American Art and History (CAAAH), 21 West 16th St (across from Family Dollar), Holland.  (Rescheduled from Apr 19.)

 

Mon, April 28, 8 am – 3:30 pm: Converging Paths Refugee Education Conference.  Hosted by West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center for educators and other staff working with refugee students in different capacities.  Keynote address by Papa N'Jai, a native of Sierra Leone, who teaches at Muskegon Community College; formerly refugee resettlement director at Catholic Human Development Outreach.   includes workshops--In the Classroom, In the Home, In the Community, Cultural Background.  Free; register at http://westmirefugee.org/converging-paths-conference-2014/

 

Mon, April 28, 6 pm-7:30 pm: Justice for Some or Justice for All Community Conversation. One-hour video "White Privilege" followed by open discussion.  Contact Pastor Wayne Coleman at wayne465@yahoo.com    At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20^th, Holland.

 

Tues, April 29, 11 am-11 pm: Fundraiser for ACEH by Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt; 10 percent of proceeds for the day will be donated to ACEH by Orange Leaf owners Molly and Jeremy Latchaw.  ACEH information and resource table on site.  Come enjoy a tasty treat and support the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. At Orange Leaf, River Ave just north of 8^th Street in downtown Holland.

 

Fri, May 2, and Sat, May 3: LAUP Fiesta 2014, presented by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP).   A schedule and information on events will be posted soon on the website www.laup.org..  At Holland Civic Center, Pine Ave at 9^th St, Holland.

 

SUMMIT ON RACE AND INCLUSION: Dismantling unintentional bias

Wed, May 21, all day: Morning and afternoon keynote speakers; sector-specific breakouts in business, community, education, faith, health, law enforcement/public policy; morning and afternoon panels.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.  $45 includes lunch and refreshments. Preregistration required at www.ethnicdiversity.org (no on-site registration).  See the website for full list of speakers, times, and topics. At Dimnentl Chapel, Hope College, College Ave at 12^th St, Holland.

 

EXHIBIT

Now through Oct 4: "Art and Propaganda in Nazi-Occupied Holland."  Images, posters of Nazi propaganda and counter-propaganda of the Allies and the Dutch during World War II.  (616) 796-3329. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland (various hours; closed on Tuesdays). 

 

 

JOBS and JOB FAIRS

Forge Industrial Staffing/Energetx Job Fair:  TODAY, Mon, April 21, 10 am to 2 pm.  Energetx is filling a variety of industrial positions through Forge Industrial Staffing.  Jobs are long-term to hire, entry-level to skilled.  Auto body experience a plus, but not required.  Resumes are encouraged.  (616) 393-8800.  Apply in person at 725 East 40^th St (inside Tiara Yachts building), Holland.

 

City of Holland Firefighter/EMT:  Full-time, $46,155 - $59,550, with competitive pension and benefit package; 24-hour shift schedule including weekends and holidays.  City is developing a pool of qualified candidates for vacancies that may occur in the next year.  Extensive firefighter training, above-average driving skills, physical agility; associates degree in fire science; various certifications and licenses.  Fire prevention activities, safety education, inspections. Resume with cover letter only to City of Holland, 270 South River, Holland, 49423, re: Firefighter/EMT.  Electronic submissions will be refused.  Deadline is Friday, April 25.

 

Freedom Village Nursing Career Fair, Wed, April 30, 8 am to 5 pm:  Seeking RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.  Fair offers tours of Freedom Village, immediate interviews, and refreshments.  For more information, contact Beth at (616) 820-7483 or boonk@brookdaleliving.com  At Freedom Village, Lakes Atrium, 145 Columbia Ave, Holland.

 

Dykhuis Farms, Inc:  Local, family-owned producer of high-quality pork seeking hard-working, 1st- and 2nd-shift animal caretakers; full-time benefits (medical, dental, life insurance), disability, time off, retirement, bonuses.  Go to the website for information and an application www.dykhuisfarms.com

 

Herman Miller:  Hiring for shift manufacturing associates and 2^nd and 3^rd shift hi-lo drivers. Holland (616 654-8687; Zeeland (616) 654-8685; Spring Lake (616) 296-7632.  Immediate openings. Hiring through Addeco; apply online at www.adeccousa.com

 

Appledorn Assisted Living Center:   Seeks kind and caring individuals to provide services to elderly residents, including those with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia: LPNs (supervisor experience preferred), CNAs, MAs, EMTs, maintenance assistant, culinary staff, housekeepers, and on-call status personnel who have experience in caring for the elderly.  No phone calls.  Email avanoeveren@heritagepmi.com or apply in person at Appledorn Assisted Living Center, 727 Apple Ave, Holland.

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH April 7

IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH, APRIL 7

 

Mon, April 7 – Fri, April 11: 27^th annual Disability Awareness Week at Hope College. All events are free and open to the public, including:

--Tues, April 8, 9 am-4 pm: Visitors can simulate a variety of disabilities and gather information about hidden disabilities.  At DeWitt Center, Columbia Ave at 12^th St.

--Wed, April 9, 7 pm: Speak Chris Klein of Holland, 1996 Hope graduate who was born with cerebral palsy and uses assistive technology to communicate.  At Martha Miller Center, Columbia at 10^th.

--Thurs, April 10, 7 pm: Panel discussion with family members of persons with disabilities; includes experiences of parents, a child, a sibling, and a spouse.  At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11^th.

 

Thurs, April 10, 5:30 pm – 7 pm, and Fri, April 11, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm: 5^th Annual Local History Roundtable: "Immigration and Civil Rights in Western Michigan."  April 10: Reception and keynote by Bing Goei of the Michigan Office for New Americans; April 11: Roundtable, panel discussions, networking sessions on oral history, grant writing, fundraising, more.  $45 for both days, plus membership in Kutsche Office of Local History; $25 for both days, but no membership; $10, Thursday only.  Register at www.gvsu.edu/kutsche Sponsored by Holland Museum, Herrick District Library, GVSU, and LAUP.  At Holland Armory, 16 West 9^th St, Holland.

 

Thurs, April 10, 7 pm: "Houses of Worship" tour and discussion at Muslim Mosque.  Hosted by Kaufman Interfaith Institute of Grand Rapids to learn about the practices, traditions, and rituals of this global religion.  Free; public is welcome.  (616) 331-5702.  At 3357 East Paris Ave, Kentwood.

 

Fri, April 11, 7 pm:  General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  Program "How Do You Know When You Belong?" by Alan Headbloom, cross-cultural communication consultant and host of the Grand Rapids TV show, "Feel Like You Belong."  Includes 20-minute broadcast segment and discussion of what he has learned in interviewing and interacting with immigrants. Everyone is welcome.  396-2201.  At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.

 

Thurs, April 17, 5:30 pm (reception), 6 pm (program): ACLU of Michigan Western Branch Annual Meeting and Civil Libertarian of the Year Award.  ACLU executive director Kary Moss will speak on current state of civil liberties in West Michigan; award will be given to Mary Alice Williams, executive director of the Nokomis Foundation, who has worked in community organizing, women's studies, and protection of voting rights and community mental health recipient rights.  Free and open to the public. Light refreshments.  RSVP to www.aclumich.org  At Women's City Club, 254 East Fulton St, Grand Rapids.

 

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers needed.  This program of Pathways Mi in Holland provides trained volunteers who are appointed by the Ottawa County Family Court "to advocate, in a timely manner, for safe, permanent homes for children involved in neglect and abuse court proceedings."  Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, attend 30 hours of training, and commit to visiting the child or children twice a month, and write quarterly reports to the court.  Applications are being accepted until April 15 for training in June/July.  For more information or an application, contact Sheryl Brink, CASA Coordinator, at sbrink@pathwaysmi.org

 

JOBS and JOB FAIRS

Pepsico Career Day, Wed, April 9, 8 am – 3 pm:  Part-time merchandisers and warehouse loaders (seasonal); full-time relief drivers.  Apply online (if possible) at www.pepsijobs.com and enter "Grand Rapids" for the search city.  Must be at least 18, authorized to work in U.S., valid driver's license, pass drug test and background check, be available for flexible hours.  At Fifth Third Ballpark, 4500 West River Dr, Comstock Park (Pepsi Stadium Club).  Contact Brittany Snyder at (616) 285-8210 or Brittany.Snyder@pepsico.com

 

Hope College Upward Bound Program:  Part-time positions (10-20 hours/week) from June 17-July 26 for teachers with secondary education certificates who are able to teach anatomy/physiology, biology, chemistry, English, math, or physics to high school students from diverse backgrounds.  For requirements and more details, go to www.hope.edu/employment and look under Staff.  Deadline is Friday, April 11. 

 

City of Holland Social Media and Website Coordinator.  Part-time (20 hours/week) position for city's Principal Shopping District; $15-$20 per hour; no benefits.  Daily maintenance and social media campaigns and website management for Downtown Holland and Holland Farmers Market.  Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, or new media; knowledge of social networking channels and web-based platforms plus at least a year's experience in the field.  Send resume and cover letter by email to hr@cityofholland.com with Social Media and Website Coordinator in subject line.  Deadline is Friday, April 18.

 

City of Holland Firefighter/EMT:  Full-time, $46,155 - $59,550, including competitive pension and benefit package; 24-hour shift schedule including weekends and holidays.  The city is developing a pool of qualified candidates for vacancies that may occur in the next year.  Qualifications: extensive firefighter training, above-average driving skills, physical agility; associates degree in fire science; various certifications and licenses.  Will be involved in fire prevention activities, safety education, inspections.  Send resume with cover letter only to City of Holland, 270 South River, Holland, 49423, re: Firefighter/EMT.  Electronic submissions will be refused.  Deadline is Friday, April 25.