IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH JULY 21, 2014
Mon, July 28, 7 pm: Film, "The Stranger," followed by panel discussion. Biblical perspective on immigration. Sponsored by CRC Office of Social Justice and persons from New Community Fourth Reformed Church. Open to the public. Trailer for the film: http://www.thestrangerfilm.org
At Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschaap Rd, Holland.
Thurs, Aug 7, 6:30 am to 8 am: The Breakfast Club, a cross-racial 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.
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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. Please bring a dish to share from your cultural background; ACEH provides beverages and table service. Bring lawn chairs/blankets for extra seating.
Music, children's activities, games, piñata, balloon animals, face painting, clay art, fun, fellowship—and great food. Invite your family, neighbors, friends, and people who are new to the community. 392-1926 or 392-5086. www.harmonyalliance.org At Dunton Park, 290 Howard Ave off Douglas/Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland.
Have you attended ACEH Potlucks in the Park? It takes many hands to bring about
these special events. How about lending your hands to help out this year?
If you can pitch in with set up, or during the event, or with clean-up, please contact
the Potluck Chair, Bobbie Brown, at bobbieb3371@sbcglobal.net or call her at
(616) 392-1926.
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Wed, Aug 13, 10 am to 2 pm: Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event that offers free services to people who are homeless or facing a housing crisis (health tests, dental, housing assessments, GED registration, Michigan Works!, Medicaid enrollment, personal care items, family photos, haircuts, children's crafts). Free lunch included. Event also needs volunteers to greet and escort participants, and help them feel welcome (volunteer orientation at 9 am, with breakfast); to volunteer, contact Lyn Raymond at (616) 396-7811 or lakeshorehousingalliance@gmail.com. Sponsored by Lakeshore Housing Alliance and Greater Ottawa County United Way. At Holland Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St, 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.
Jobs
Allegan County Community Mental Health: Hospital/Community Liaison. Part-time (32-36 hrs/wk) with benefits; temporary position Aug 18 – Dec 1. Culturally diverse-minded person with social work degree and certain licensures. Provide hospital reviews, discharge coordination, consultation to hospitals about mental health services, more. Send cover letter and resume to Nannette Lawrence, HR coordinator, Allegan Co. Mental Health, PO Drawer 130, Allegan, MI 49010. Deadline is Friday, August 1.
CASA, Children's After School Achievement: Program at Hope College needs office and program assistance. Part-time for 10 ½ months (20 hrs/wk, Mon-Thurs: noon to 5/5:30 school year; 8 am - 1 pm summer). Must be fluent in Spanish and English. Apply at www.hope.edu/employment/staff
Eagle Crest Charter Academy: K-8 Spanish teacher, and paraprofessional (35/hrs wk: 10 hours of Spanish teaching, 25 hours as parapro). Must have valid teaching license from State of Michigan for K-5, and a Spanish endorsement for K-9. Out of state license does not qualify. Located in Holland. www.eaglecrestcharteracademy.org (scroll to bottom of page, under Careers).
Holland Charter Township: Meter reader and assistant maintenance worker. Application form online at www.hct.holland.mi.us. May be submitted online to tomv@hct.holland.mi.us or mailed to Holland Charter Township, Attn: Director of Public Works, 353 North 120th Ave, Holland 49424.
Hope College Dining Services: Cook, service supervisor, service staff, dishroom/prep cook, stock/utility. Dependability and flexible work schedule is a must. Email resume to dining@hope.edu
or apply in person at Hope College Dining Office, Martha Miller Center, 257 Columbia Ave, Holland.
MOKA: Residential support staff, community support staff, and mentors for work with individuals with developmental and other disabilities and their families. Various schedules. Go to www.moka.org and select the Careers tab and apply online.
Ottawa County Michigan Works! Employers of the Day Event: On-site, Tuesday, July 22, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. See info on two firms, below:
----Adecco, 9 am to noon and 1 pm - 3 pm: Hiring for manufacturing associates and hi-lo drivers for Herman Miller, all shifts, plus possible mandatory overtime; positions are "temp to hire" at discretion of Herman Miller. Must be at least 18, legally eligible to work in the U.S., and submit to drug screen/background check. Bring updated resume, 2 forms of ID, 2 professional references, and banking information for direct deposit.
----CSM Services, 11 am to 3 pm: 2 full-time and 2 part-time employees to clean at the West Ottawa School District; no prior cleaning experience necessary. Must have reliable transportation, a clean criminal record, and pass a drug test. Pay based on experience. Complete online application if you have access to a computer; otherwise, paper applications will be provided at the event.
Ottawa County Road Commission: Engineering aide. Surveying, drafting, computations, recordkeeping, inspection and material testing for road and bridge construction projects. Prefer prior experience in a road commission or public works setting. www.ottawacorc.com
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
--Accountant, full-time, starting August 11. Apply online at www.zps.org/jobs
