In the Community: October 6, 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.
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TODAY, Mon, Oct 6: Last day to register to be eligible to vote in the November 4, 2014, election. To fill out an application, go to your township, city or county clerk's office; Secretary of State branches; or online at www.michigan.gov/sos
Tues, Oct 7, 7 pm: KUSA (Kairos USA)-Holland community gathering. Reports from persons who were in Israel and Palestine this summer. Discussion on developments in the region. friendsforpeace8@gmail.com At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 S. River, Holland.
Wed, Oct 8, 4 pm: French program: "L'Histoire de la Nouvelle-Orléans," by Dr. Dianne Guenin-Lelle, professor of French, Albion. At Martha Miller Auditorium 135, 10th St at Columbia Ave, Holland.
Thurs, Oct 9, 6 pm: G.R.O.W. Movement annual kickoff and celebratory event. The initiative is a Hope College campus-wide movement "to create a shared community vision to establish a common, positive, dynamic, inclusive and asset based approach to diversity and inclusion." Spearheaded by Office of Multicultural Education, with partnerships throughout the campus. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Fri, Oct 10, 7 pm: "Implicit Bias and Colorblindness," by Rev. Denise Kingdom Grier--"colorblindness is an affliction, not a virtue; it's not the inability to see color, it's the tendency to see only certain ones. Implicit bias renders others in our community as invisible or worth-less." General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Everyone is welcome. 392-5086. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Mon, Oct 13, 7 pm: Candidate forum for Michigan 89th House District (Amanda Price, Republican, and Don Bergman, Democrat) and Michigan 30th Senate District (Sarah Howard, Democrat; the Republican, Arlan Meekhof, cannot attend). Hosted by League of Women Voters-Holland. mschmidt160@hotmail.com At Park Township Hall, 52 152nd Ave, Holland.
Mon, Oct 13, and Tues, Oct 14, 6 pm: French film: "Elle s'appelait Sarah," based on the novel "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay. In French with English subtitles. At Hope College Van Wylen Library, Granberg Room, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Thurs, Oct 16, 8:30 am – 10 am: 8th annual Lakeshore Friends of Fair Housing breakfast: "Opening the Doors to Housing Choice," with fair housing advocate and urban photographer Bernard Kleina. Presentation of Fair Housing Award. Must register at http://www.fhcwm.org/lksbreakfast Info at 1-866-389-FAIR or email lkeegan@fhcwm.org At Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St, Holland.
Sat, Oct 25, 5 pm socializing; 5:30 pm dinner; 7 pm cultural programs: 2014 Diwali Celebrations. Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, "is a Hindu festival celebrated in autumn each year; it spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair." Event includes dinner and cultural programs. Cost is $15; children 12 and younger are free. Must reserve tickets by Monday, Oct 12, from sheebawinjoe@gmail.com or call (248) 238-9850. At Jenison Center for the Arts, 8375 20th Ave, Jenison.
Community Opportunities: Middle Schools
Calling All Colors Middle School Liaisons for Holland Public Schools for 2014-15 academic year. Help recruit students for the program, accompany students to CAC conferences, hold meetings every other week at Holland East or Holland West schools. Training, materials, support, and stipend. Contact Sarah Salguera at program@ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074.
Jobs
Center for Women in Transition: Two on-call shelter assistants. Ensure safety and security of facility, meet basic needs of residents; provide backup to crisis line volunteers. Hourly wage. Available for all shifts, including 3rd; weekends and holidays. High school diploma or equivalent; basic understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault issues desirable; sensitive to issues of diversity. Computer-proficient. Resume and cover letter to Shelter Manager, Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland, MI 49424. Deadline is Mon, Oct 13.
Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON): Legal assistant (flexible 20 hrs/wk; $11-15/hr based on experience). Work for site attorney; general office operations and client management support. Based in Grand Rapids; will assist also at satellite clinics. Commitment to public service; fluent in Spanish; BIA accreditation or prior immigration law experience is 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. Submit cover letter and resume to HR@MediationServices.Works Deadline is noon, Mon, Oct 20.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: . http://www.oaisd.org/oaisd/employment
---Technology field support. Position open until filled.
Ottawa County Michigan Works! Holland Service Center. On-site Tuesday, Oct 6, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154: 3 employers:
---EBW Electronics, on site 10 am-2 pm. 8 openings for assemblers and SMT operator; temp to hire full time. Bring copy of resume.
---Blu Perspective, 9:30 am to noon and 1-4 pm. 11 openings for quality inspectors, quality/rework, and quality team lead. Full-time and on-call. Bring resume; be prepared for brief interview.
---Effex Management Solutions, 8:30 am to noon. 12 production openings for Magna Mirrors. Full-time; shift differential. Bring resume; complete paper application at event.
