IN THE COMMUNITY FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR CULTURAL AND ETHNIC HARMONY, JULY 7, 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. Contact friendsforpeace8@gmail.com At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.
Thurs, July 10, 7 pm: 90th District House of Representatives Candidate Forum, sponsored by League of Women Voters-Holland. This forum includes the several Republican candidates in the primary election (August 5); the primary winner will face off against the Democratic candidate in the November election. The program will be recorded and can be viewed live at stream.cityofholland.com
or online 2 days after the forum at www.lwvholland.org or at HCTV. At Holland City Hall, Council Chambers, 270 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.
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.
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:
Holland City Volunteer Opportunities
Openings are available on the (1) Human Relations Commission, consulting with/advising City Council on issues of equal rights, cultural understanding, discrimination; conducting studies and investigations, and other activities that improve relationships among all citizens, protecting their equal rights, education, employment, and public services. (2) Sustainability Committee, assists City Council and Board of Public Works with increasing the level of public understanding of sustainability issues, offers recommendations on initiatives, policies, and projects of a "green" nature. www.cityofholland.com
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, today, 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.
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.
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
Ottawa County Michigan Works! Employers of the Day Event: Tuesday, July 8, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. See info on four firms, below:
--Macatawa Area Express (MAX), onsite from 10 am to 2 pm: 10 Bus Operators. Visit www.catchamax.org under Work Opportunities, complete application, and bring copy to Job Fair.
--Stow Company, onsite from 10 am to 4 pm: Third-shift product packers, 2nd shift material handler, 3rd shift maintenance technician, and all shifts, machine operators. Bring resume and be prepared for brief interview.
--Hillshire Brands, onsite from 9 am to 4 pm: 30 assemblers, machine/mixer operators, product movers, maintenance mechanics, sanitor. Starting wages $11.50/hr, and include benefits. Bring resume and be prepared for brief interview.
--Blu Perspective, onsite from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Quality inspectors and quality team leads; positions are mix of full-time and on-call. Bring copy of resume and be prepared for brief interview.
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
