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: 22nd 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, 24th 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 20th, 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 8th 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 9th 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 12th St, Holland.
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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 40th 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 2nd and 3rd 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.
