In the Community: December 1, 2014
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
Does "In the Community" help you learn about or publicize diversity events?
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--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at http://www.harmonyalliance.org Click on Join Us.
--Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007.
--Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event. THANK YOU!
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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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Saturday, Dec. 6, 5 pm to 8:30 pm: ACEH Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party. Annual ACEH community event, with entertainment, music, children's activities, silent auction, great food, fun and fellowship.
---Please bring a dish to share from your cultural background, and a nonperishable, healthy food, paper product, or personal hygiene item for local food bank.
---ACEH provides beverages and table service.
---Great variety of silent auction items: many restaurant/coffee shop cards, gift baskets, specialty crafts, paintings and photographs, office supplies, and lots more fun and interesting items. CASH or CHECKS only, please.
At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th, Holland (use 9th Street entrance). This is an accessible facility.
Everyone is welcome; invite family, friends, co-workers, new folks in town!
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Sat, Dec 6, 4 pm: Presentation on President Obama's executive action on immigration. Attorneys from Avanti Law Group will "explain the program, who qualifies, who does not qualify, and what you can do to begin preparing if you do qualify." Question and answer session follows. At 34th Street Mall, Division Ave and 34th St, Grand Rapids.
Mon, Dec 8: Deadline for submitting nominations for City of Holland's 2014 Social Justice Awards (categories are Housing, Education, Employment, Government/Community Relations, and Youth). For more information or forms, contact Esther Fifelski, human relations coordinator, (616) 355-1321.
Wed, Dec 10, 11:30 am-1:30 pm: Documentary, "Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience," followed by discussion with the film's producer Audrey Geyer and Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online. One-hour film focuses on lives of contemporary Native American role models living in the Midwest. $20 includes lunch. Register at prfc-gr.org and click on Register Now button or mail check to PRFC, 250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503. Sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community. At Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids (parking off Lakeside).
Community Opportunity: Community Action House is scheduling interviews (until Dec 19) for participation in its EPIC (Empowering People in Our Community) program which offers coaching and assistance for better employment and career opportunities. Program dates are Jan 5 - June 20, 2015. Contact Patricia Reilly at (616) 392-2368, ext. 113, to schedule an interview.
Candlelight Vigils: Silent progressive candlelight vigils in support of Jonathan Bracamontes' family will continue on the 30th day of December and January, beginning at 6 pm at Riley St. and US 31 and continuing through the evening across from Thermatron Industries and then in downtown Holland. Jonathan, a West Ottawa student, died September 30 near Riley and US 31 after he was hit by a car. Community members have protested that the Ottawa County prosecutor only charged the driver with a misdemeanor. For more information, contact hlr4latinosbylatinos@gmail.com
Jobs
Boys & Girls Club of Holland: Front desk registrar, part-time (25-35 hrs/wk, full year depending on school schedules, etc.). $9/hr. Serves 1st-7th grade members, parents, other supporters of this after-school and summer program. Previous experience with children, fluency in Spanish, ability to multi-task in fast-pace atmosphere. Call 392-4102 with any questions of genuine interest. Fax cover letter and resume to (616) 392-7502.
Holland Sentinel: Freelance writers for special projects. Creativity, communication, and organizational skills; work well under pressure; attention to detail; work on several projects at the same time. Send resume, cover letter, two writing samples to sarah.leach@hollandsentinel.com
Hope College:
--- Records specialist for Development & Alumni Engagement team (28/hrs a week, year-round). Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; computer skills; attention to detail; more. Upload cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 references. www.hope.edu/employment/staff
Deadline is Fri, Dec 5.
---Event & conference manager: Full-time to develop, coordinate and oversee events and conferences for the campus, including ticket operations and event staff. Upload cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 references to www.hope.edu/employment/staff Deadline is Thurs, Dec 11.
Michigan Works! 5 employers on site on Tues, Dec 2, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.
---Hillshire Brands, 9 am-4 pm. 76 openings for production jobs. Starting pay $11.50/hr and up, depending on position. Additional info at www.hillshirebrands.com/careers. Bring resume; complete online application beforehand or at event.
---Blu Perspective, 9:30 am-noon and 1-4 pm. 11 jobs for quality inspectors and quality team leads. Bring copy of resume.
---Steak and Shake, 2 pm-4 pm. 15 openings, all shifts; service and production jobs.
---Elwood Staffing, 8:30 am-noon. 40 openings, all shifts. Production and assembly jobs. Bring resume.
---Staffing Inc, 10 am-2 pm. 10 openings. Cabinet builder, first shift; food assembly, first and second shift. Starting pay $10/hr. Bring resume and work history.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: http://www.oaisd.org/oaisd/employment
---Accounts payable clerk: High school diploma, 1 to 3 years' related experience; basic accounting, statistical accuracy for high-volume financial transactions, more. Deadline is today, Mon, Dec 1.
Zeeland Public Schools: Skilled maintenance worker to maintain district facilities. High school diploma or GED; five years' experience in general facility maintenance; prefer one or more licenses in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trade; ability to read blueprints; lift up to 100 pounds; operate district vehicles and other equipment. Information and application at www.zps.org/jobs Deadline is Thurs, Dec 4.
