In the Community: October 20, 2014
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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Tues, Oct 21, 6:30 pm: Program on bullying and how to "foster a safe and inclusive learning environment for all in local schools." Short documentary "Bullied," and small-group discussions and sharing of ideas. Student leaders, faculty advisors, counselors, local school administrators will take part. Supported by Holland is Ready and PFLAG. Refreshments from Lemonjellos. RSVP to jimdumerauf@me.com At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Art project: Making painted rock skulls, as part of the community's Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos observance. $10 for first child; $5 each additional child. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Sat, Oct 25, 2 pm: Alliance for Bilingual Arts opening workshop to "explore potential of bilingual performance in the community and ways to develop artistic projects that connect citizens representing different language/ethnic groups." This workshop will focus on bilingual poetry in Spanish and English. Cooperative effort of Hope College and Holland Civic Theatre, with workshop by John Tammi and Brian Everitt. Free, open to the public (high school age and older). Register by calling 395-7600 or 396-2021. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
Tues, Oct 28, 7 pm: KUSA (Kairos)-Holland will host Zoughbi Zoughbi, founder of the Wi'am Reconciliation Center in Bethlehem. For more info, contact friendsforpeace8@gmail.com Open to the public. At Herrick District Library, first floor meeting room, 300 S. River, Holland.
Thurs, Oct 30, 8 am to noon: REDI (Racial Equity Diversity & Inclusion Seminars) seminar focusing on Education. Explores role that various issues play in shaping of unequal learning outcomes in communities; also, what sustains the "school to prison pipeline." Offers strategies to create and sustain diversity and inclusion in education. $50, includes materials, light breakfast. For information and to register, contact communications@ethnicdiversity.org or (616) 846-9074. At Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance office, 665 136th Ave, Holland.
Thurs, Oct 30, 5 pm (pizza dinner), 6 pm (program): NO MORE event "addressing domestic and dating violence and how we can help as empowered bystanders." Survivor speaker and performance by the GVSU ReACT! Theatre Troupe. Free admission; everyone is welcome. For info, call Sherry at 494-1747 or Lesley at 494-1741. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Fri, Oct 31, 7 pm: Areawide observation of Reformation Day, with performance by Rev. John Schuurman impersonating 19th-century "Eccentric Preacher" and author Dr. Charles Haddon Spurgeon Free; offering taken. At 14th Street CRC, 14th St and Central Ave, Holland.
Looking Ahead
Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Community Festival: Special programs and displays--ofrendas, crafts, storytime, lotería, art projects, and more—at Herrick District Library, Holland Museum, and Holland Area Arts Council from October into early November. To learn more, visit http://vivalavidafestivalholland.com or find the event on Facebook. A Día de los Muertos Activity Book can be downloaded from the Arts Council website: http://www.hollandarts.org/events
The Big Read Holland: In November, Hope College, Herrick District Library, Holland Museum, plus local churches, businesses, and organizations will host a variety of community programs around the classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. See The Big Read page on Facebook or go to the website https://www.facebook.com/bigreadholland ACEH will host a book discussion on Friday, Nov 14 (more information in the ACEH November Newsletter).
SAVE THE DATE! ACEH Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party, Saturday, December 6: Annual ACEH community event, with entertainment, music, children's activities, silent auction, great food, fun and fellowship. At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th, Holland. More information in the ACEH November Newsletter.
Jobs
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland: Elementary coordinator, for youth development team. Knowledge of principles related to development of grade 1-4 youth; communication and leadership skills; bachelor's degree. Resume and cover letter to Attn. Craig Spoelhof at cspoelhof@bgch.org
or mail to 435 Van Raalte Ave, Holland 49423.
City of Holland: Event specialist at Windmill Island Gardens (20-30 hrs/wk, March – November; $15-$22/hr; no benefits). Marketing, booking, planning events and meeting with clients. Two to three years' experience booking/coordinating events with emphasis on weddings. Cover letter and resume to hr@cityofholland.com with Event Specialist in subject line. Deadline is Fri, Oct 31.
Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON): Legal assistant (flexible 20 hrs/wk; $11-15/hr based on experience). Work for site attorney; office operations, client management support. Based in Grand Rapids; assist also at satellite clinics. Commitment to public service; fluent in Spanish; BIA accreditation or prior immigration law experience a plus. JFON is a faith-based service involving diverse individuals, cultures, faiths who come together through the United Methodist Church to welcome newcomers. Contact Laura Rampersad, site director, at L.Rampersad@jfonwestmichigan.org
Mediation Services: Case manager (29 hrs/wk). Case management, database management, client interviewing. Office management or similar position experience; paralegal training preferred. Skills/training in mediation/alternative dispute resolution highly beneficial. Cover letter and resume to HR@MediationServices.Works Deadline is noon today, Mon, Oct 20.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: http://www.oaisd.org/oaisd/employment
---Behavioral assistant for Ottawa Area Center. Deadline is today, Mon, Oct 20.
---Parent Liaison: Instructional/early childhood. Deadline is Tues, Oct 21.
---Parent Educator: Instructional/early childhood. Deadline is Mon, Oct 27.
---Technology field support. Position open until filled.
Ottawa County Michigan Works! Holland Service Center. On-site Tuesday, Oct 21, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154: 6 employers:
---Allied Business Services, on site 10 am – 2 pm: 5 full-time call center representatives; bilingual Spanish is a plus. Starting pay $13/hr. Complete online application, take a typing test and 10-Key test and have an interview.
---Alliance Home Health Care, 10 am – 2 pm: 25 openings for fulll-time and part-time home health aides and CNAs. Bring resume and references; complete online application at event.
---Haworth, 10 am to 2 pm: 30 openings for full-time, direct hire, primarily 2nd and 3rd shift team members, machine operators, material handlers. Starting pay $10/hr; benefits available on first day. Bring resume and references; complete online application at event.
---Hillshire Brands, 9 am to 4 pm: 30 openings for various production jobs. Starting pay $11.50/hr and up, depending on position. Bring resume to event; can apply online before the event at http://www.hillshirebrands.com/Careers.aspx.
---CSM Services, 10 am to 2 pm: 5 full-time openings to clean West Ottawa School District. No prior experience necessary.
---DJ's Landscape Management, 10 am to 2 pm: 25 positions for sidewalk clearing crew, plow and salt truck drivers, heavy equipment operators. Pay begins at $15/hr and up, depending on position. Bring resume to event.
