In the Community: August 11, 2014
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity. Members and friends work together through programs, outreach, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected. "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website.
Check us out under Groups on Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. Lots of posted info and links to multicultural, race, and justice topics.
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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. "To support new and returning college students by providing resources 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 with free services for 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 to help participants in various ways (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.
Fri, Aug 15, 7 pm (support group), 8 pm (program): PFLAG meeting will hear PFLAG regional director and his wife, from Ohio, update about happenings in national PFLAG, followed by Q&A on marriage equality and other issues. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Sat, Aug 16, 11 am: Salsa Showdown. Competition to create best salsa recipe using ingredients at the Eighth Street Farmers Market. Open to amateur and professional chefs; must register online. Public participates by tasting and voting, along with panel of judges. Jalapeño eating contest at noon; must register online. Registration information at www.salsashowdown.org Awards ceremony at 1:30 pm At Eighth Street Farmers Market, Pine Ave between 7th and 9th Sts, 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., August 22-25 at Indian Trails Camp, Grand Rapids. Sponsored by Michigan Disability Rights Coalition; cost is $35 to $70 per girl; some financial assistance available. Personal Assistants provided. http://qqq.mymdrc.org or call Theresa Squires (517) 333-2477, ext. 326
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.
City of Holland: Paid-on-call (volunteer) firefighters for Department of Public Safety. Respond to fires/emergencies on an on-call basis; take part in fire fighting, rescue work, community involvement with full-time members. Must be at least 18, high school graduate, valid driver's license, live in or close to city limits, respond to fires day or night to maintain a 60 percent attendance rate of all required responses. Experience a plus, but not required. Send resume and cover letter to City of Holland, HR Dept., 270 South River Ave, Holland 49423. Deadine is Fri, Aug 29.
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. 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.
Ottawa County Michigan Works! Employers of the Day Event: On-site, Tuesday, Aug 12, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. See info on 3 firms, below:
---Manpower, 9 am to 3 pm. Recruiting for 200 openings in variety of jobs. Bring resume to event.
---Adecco, 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 3 pm: 130 positions, all shifts, full-time, for Herman Miller at Holland, Zeeland, and Spring Lake locations. "Temp to hire" at discretion of Herman Miller. Bring resume, 2 forms of ID, 2 professional references, and banking info for direct deposist.
---Effex Management Solutions, 8:30 am to 4 pm: 40 full-time production assemblers for Magna Mirrors, 3 shifts. Medical benefits, vacation and holiday pay offered, plus referral incentive. Bring resume and come prepared for a brief interview.
