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Subject: In the Community from ACEH August 4, 2014
IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH AUGUST 4
Tues, Aug 5, 7 am to 8 pm: Polls are open today for the Michigan primary election. You can learn more about candidates and proposals by visiting www.VOTE411.org, a site sponsored by the League of Women Voters Education Fund.
Tues, Aug 5: National Night Out. America's "National Night Out Against Crime." Entertainment, food, games, car show, information about local groups, more. Free. At Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Blvd at 10th St, Lake Macatawa, Holland.
Thurs, Aug 7. Breakfast Club POSTPONED from this date (Aug 7) until Sat, Sept. 13, 9 am to 10:30 am. This is to be a cross-racial relationship-building ministry meeting over a meal, to discuss race, faith, and personal life journeys, and "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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16th annual ACEH Potluck in the Park!
Sun, Aug 10, 1 pm to 4 pm: 16th annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Please bring a dish to share from your cultural background; ACEH provides beverages and table service. If you have lawn chairs/blankets, bring them along for extra seating.
Music, children's activities, games, piñata, balloon animals, face painting, clay art, pie-eating contests, prizes, fun, fellowship--and great food. Invite your family, friends, co-workers, 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 (west of River Ave bridge).
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Tues, Aug 12, 6:30 pm to 8 pm: Off to College event for students and families of students returning to college or going to college for the first time. Aim is "to support new and returning college students by providing resources and supplies and to give support to parents and families of students." Contact Roberto Jara at Destination Education, (616) 594-7140 or (616) 745-0887. www.roberto@midestinationeducation.org At Kollen Park picnic area, 240 Kollen Park Blvd at 10th St, Lake Macatawa, Holland.
Wed, Aug 13, 10 am to 2 pm: Project Homeless Connect, a one-day event offering 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, more). Free lunch included. Volunteers also needed (volunteer orientation at 9 am, with breakfast). Contact Lyn Raymond (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.
Community Opportunity: Great Start Program for Preschoolers
Ottawa County's Great Start Readiness Program has openings for more than 1,000 preschoolers for free or low-cost early childhood education this year. Operated through the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) working with school districts, community agencies, and child care centers. Children in Ottawa County who are 4 years old by Oct 1, 2014, are eligible. A family of four can earn up to $59,625 and still qualify. Half-day and full-day sessions available. Visit www.oaisd.org/GSR-Papp, or www.successandmychild.org or call (616) 796-1504.
Community Opportunity: Camp for Girls with Disabilities
The 2014 Her Power! Her Pride! Her Voice! events for girls ages 14 to 19 with physical, developmental, learning, or cognitive disabilities; mental illness; visual impairments/blind; deaf/hard of hearing, etc., will be held August 22-25 at Indian Trails Camp, Grand Rapids. Sponsored by the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition; cost is $35 to $70 per girl; some financial assistance is available. Personal Assistants are provided by MDRC. Openings are limited. Call Theresa Squires (517) 333-2477, ext. 326 or go to http://www.mymdrc.org
Jobs
City of Holland: Three openings, listed below. Deadline for each is Fri, Aug 15. Send resume and cover letter, with name of job in subject line, to hr@cityofholland.com or mail to City of Holland, 270 South River Ave, Holland 49423. Descriptions at www.cityofholland.com/jobs
---(1) Clerical assistant, part-time (20 hrs/wk, $9.72-$13.42/hr, no benefits) for front desk, receptionist, clerical and other support for Department of Community and Neighborhood Services. Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.
---(2) Assistant for Department of Community and Neighborhood Services, full-time ($33,967-$40,713, with benefits package). Greet visitors, screen calls, provide information, issue permits, coordinate rental program scheduling, data management, invoicing, more. High school diploma with one to two years' experience, preferably in government setting. Computer and interpersonal skills.
---(3) Public information coordinator, part-time (28 hrs/wk, $15-$22/hr, no benefits). Coordinate city communications, media, website, branding, social media. Bachelor's degree in relevant subject, expert knowledge of social media networking and web-based platforms; one to four years' experience.
Community Action House: Receptionist, part-time (24-28 hrs/wk; competitive compensation package). Manage multi-line phone system; greet clients, donors, guests; data entry; computer proficiency; interpersonal and organizational skills; knowledge of community resources; work effectively with diverse populations. At least 1 year experience in office setting. Must be fluent in Spanish. Send letter, resume by Fri, Aug 8, to Rachel Ahee, Community Action House, 345 West 14th, Holland 49423, or email rahee@communityactionhouse.org
Holland Public Schools: Food service workers and bus drivers. Part-time during school year, Mon-Fri. Apply at www.hollandpublicschools.org See job postings ID#s 965 and 591.
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.
Hope College Upward Bound: Office manager. Maintain office systems; supervise staff; develop/maintain web page; recruit, hire, train, supervise office assistants and van drivers; more.
High school diploma; bilingual (Spanish) preferred; demonstrated understanding of diverse youth and families; proficient in various software programs. Deadline is Fri, Aug 15. jobs@hope.edu or http://www.hope.edu/employment.
MOKA: Residential support staff, community support staff, mentors for work with individuals with developmental and other disabilities and their families. Various schedules. Go to www.moka.org and select Careers tab; apply online.
Ottawa County Michigan Works! Employers of the Day Event: On-site, Tuesday, Aug 5, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. See info on five firms, below:
---(1) Primera Plastics, Inc., 10 am to noon and 1 pm to 3 pm. Entry-level operators/inspectors for all shifts; 2nd and 3rd shift process technicians. Medical benefits offered.
---(2) Adecco, 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 3 pm. Manufacturing associates and hi-lo drivers for Herman Miller; all shift, full-time. Bring updated resume, 2 forms of ID, 2 professional references, and banking information for direct deposit.
---(3) Stratosphere Quality, 10 am to 3 pm. Quality inspectors. Bring resume and 2 forms of ID.
---(4) Effex Management Solutions, 8:30 am to 2 pm. Production assemblers for Magna Mirrors, all shifts. Medical benefits, vacation and holiday pay offered.
---(5) Staffing, Inc, 10 am to 2 pm. Hiring for Plascore, Uniform Color Company, and Request Foods.
Production/assembly for Plascore and Uniform Color, all shifts; sanitation positions for Request Foods, 3rd shift. Bring resume, complete short questionnaire, be prepared for brief interview.
Zeeland Public Schools: Spanish immersion teacher, long-term substitute English teacher, long-term substitute special education teacher, elementary interventionist, certified lifeguards and water safety instructors, substitute bus drivers, food service substitutes. Apply online: www.zps.org/jobs
