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 20th, 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 8th 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 9th 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. 8th, 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 12th 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 2nd and 3rd-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 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
