IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH JUNE 30, 2014
Tues, July 8, 7 pm: Kickoff meeting of Kairos Community-Holland USA group, part of a national network "seeking to bring about changes for the better in Israel/Palestine." Speaker is Dr. Ron Caldwell of Glen Arbor, with the story of Palestinian Daoud Nasser, owner of a farm (Tent of Nations), who had 1,500 fruit trees destroyed and covered with rubble. For information, contact friendsforpeace8@gmail.com At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.
Thurs, Aug 7, 6:30 am to 8 am: The Breakfast Club, a cross-cultural relationship-building ministry meeting the first Thursday of the month, over a meal, to discuss race, faith, and personal life journeys "to intentionally establish a relationship with someone from a different ethnic group than one's own." Hosted by Pastor Wayne Coleman. At Imagine Fellowship Church, 167 West 20th, Holland.
Sun, Aug 10, 1 pm to 4 pm: 16th annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Everyone is welcome. Bring a dish to share from your cultural background; ACEH provides beverages and table service. Music, children's activities, games, fun, fellowship. 392-5086 or 392-1926. www.harmonyalliance.org At Dunton Park, Howard Ave off Douglas/Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland.
Summer Meals for Kids under Age 18
Free summer meals for kids under age 18 are available at a variety of locations and times in Holland. Go to the following website for information:
Victim Services Unit
The Holland Victim Services Unit is recruiting new volunteers. The team of volunteers works on behalf of "persons going through difficult circumstances," such as being affected by a crisis (fire, accident) or crime. Call (616) 355-1117 or contact http://www.cityofholland.com/police/victim-services-unit
Ability Award Nominations
Nominations are open for the 4th annual Ability Award honoring an advocate for accessibility and inclusion in Allegan and Ottawa counties. Sponsored by Disability Network/Lakeshore; presented at a reception Oct. 28, 2014. www.dnlakeshore.org for nomination forms, which must be submitted by 5 pm, August 18, by mail to 426 Century Lane, Holland 49423 or email to todd@dnlakeshore.org
Jobs
Allegan County Community Mental Health, Clinician: Full-time, with benefits. Culturally diverse-minded master's level, licensed social worker or limited license psychologist. Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness/substance abuse; preference given to persons with experience in motivational interviewing and dialectical behavior therapy. Send cover letter and resume to Karen Feaster, Allegan County CMH, P.O. Drawer 130, Allegan, Mi 49010. Deadline is July 13.
Allegan County Purchasing Analyst: Irregular, part-time, 19.5 hours/week. $17.44/hr, no benefits. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field; three years' experience related to municipal purchasing. Job description and application available at www.allegancounty.org Deadline to apply is 4 pm, July 7.
City of Holland: 2 open positions
-- Mechanic Assistant: Part-time (20-24 hrs/week); $10/hr; no benefits. Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, assist mechanics, clean vehicles and equipment, some building maintenance. Have knowledge of light duty truck/auto repair, basic computer knowledge, ability to obtain forklift certification within 60 days.
-- Municipal Accountant II: Part-time (18 to 24 hrs/week); $15-$22 per hour depending on experience; no benefits. Various accounting, budgeting, reporting, and grant management functions. Need bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred; 5 years' accounting experience, preferably in a municipal environment or familiarity with governmental accounting.
For either position, send resume and cover letter via regular mail or email to City of Holland, Human Resources Dept, 270 South River Ave, Holland 49423; hr@cityofholland.com Deadline is Friday, July 11, for both positions.
Manpower: Variety of temporary to permanent factory jobs, all three shifts, in Holland/Zeeland, Hudsonville, and Allendale areas. Call (616) 748-2000. Manpower is at 400 South State St, Zeeland.
Michigan Works! Employer of the Day event: On Tuesday, July 1, the following employers will be on site at Michigan Works! (121 Clover St, Holland 49423; (616) 396-2154; (800) 285-WORK. www.miottawa.org/Community/MichiganWorks
-- Staffing, Inc, from 10 am to 2 pm: 12 production positions for Plascore, Uniform Color Co., and Jireh Metals (automatic press operator). Bring resume and references (if available).
-- Enviro-Clean, from 9 am to 4 pm: 25 industrial and factory cleaners; positions include paid vacation and holidays, 401(k), and uniforms at no cost. Bring a resume and complete an online application at Employer of the Day event.
-- Novo 1, from 10 am to 3 pm: 50 licensed and non-licensed Healthcare Advisors (help customers with enrollment, inquiries, claim follow-up, give required information to providers). Bring resume and complete online application at the Employer of the Day event.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: Several positions: Career & Work-based Learning Coordinator, Healthcare Foundations Instructor, Special Education Teacher SCI/AI. Various educational certifications and experience required. Apply online at www.oaisd.org
Zeeland Public Schools: Spanish Immersion Teachers, Certified Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors, Classroom Teacher Assistant, Substitute Bus Drivers, Food Service Substitutes. Apply online at www.zps.org/jobs
