In the Community: January 16, 2015
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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TONIGHT, Fri, Jan 16, 7 pm (support group); 8 pm (program): PFLAG meeting, with film "Laughing Matters," interviews with four lesbian comediennes and excerpts from their live performances; "none set out to become an activist...but they have made a significant contribution because of their determination to be themselves." At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
Mon, Jan 19, 2015, various times during the day: Student events to celebrate the life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King. For the first time, Holland Public Schools will close to mark the day, and students are invited to events hosted by Holland Human Relations Commission and Holland Youth Area Council. Pre-register at hrc@cityofholland.com or call (616) 355-1321; leave name, number of attendees, and a phone number where you can be reached.
Elementary Students
At Holland City Hall, 270 South River Ave: "The Fair Housing Five & the Haunted House," with activities, snacks, and more. Free; sign up at hrc@cityofholland.com or (616) 834-1428.
--K-2nd grade: 9:30-10:30 am or l-2 pm (can select either time period)
--3-4th grade: 11 am-noon or 3-4 pm (can select either time period)
Middle School Students
At Holland City Hall, 270 South River Ave: "Bully Prevention." Make your own video; snacks, activities, giveaways. Free; sign up at hrc@cityofholland.com or (616) 355-1321. Presented by the Holland Human Relations Commission and Holland Youth Advisory Council.
--11 am-noon or 1-2 pm (can select either time period)
Mon, Jan 19, noon and 6 pm (NOTE: This is a time change from earlier announcements): Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event: Guest speaker Bernard Kleina, civil rights activist and urban photographer "will take you on a historic photo journey documenting his experience." His photographs are at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and will be at Holland City Hall during the day Jan. 19. To make a reservation for the evening event, contact Holland Human Relations Department at hrc@cityofholland.com or call 355-1328. Sponsored by Human Relations Commission and Haworth. At City Hall, 270 South River Ave, Holland.
Mon, Jan 19, beginning at noon; last film starts at 5 pm: Film screenings hosted by Maple Avenue Ministries; everyone is welcome.
--noon: "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: A Historical Perspective"
--2 pm: "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin"
--3:30 pm: "4 Little Girls," a film by Spike Lee about the bombing at the Birmingham church
--5 pm: "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: A Historical Perspective"
Location: Maple Avenue Church and Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Mon, Jan 19, 5:30 pm-6:45 pm: "The Church's Response to Injustice," dialogue on "how God is calling Christ's church to respond to modern-day injustice," led by Pastor Kenita Harris and Ben Aguilera. Following this, participants are encouraged to attend the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Civil Rights Lecture at Hope College's Dimnent Memorial Chapel (see below, at 7 pm). At Christ Memorial Church, Room 167, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.
Mon, Jan 19, 6:30 pm: 29th annual Commemoration Program celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Encouraging Our Youth," with keynote speaker Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin. At Grand Rapids Community College, Ford Fieldhouse,"111 Lyon St NE, Grand Rapids.
Mon, Jan 19, 7 pm: Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Lecture: "The Face of America is Changing: Are We Ready?" will focus on issues of diversity, social justice, and inclusion; presented by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr., founder of The White Privilege Conference and director of diversity at Brooklyn Friends School, Brooklyn, NY. Public is invited; admission is free. Sponsored by Herman Miller Inc and Hope College Office of Multicultural Education and multicultural student groups. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, 277 College Ave, Holland.
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Tues, Jan 20, 4 pm: Pause-Café for casual conversation in French; all levels of French are welcome. Sponsored by Global French Studies at Hope College. At Lemonjello's Coffee, 61 East 9th St (corner of College Ave), Holland.
Wed, Jan 21, 7 pm: 2014 Social Justice Awards will be presented by the Holland Human Relations Commission to organizations and individuals for accomplishments in education, housing, employment, government/community, and youth. The ACEH "In the Community" publication will receive the government/community award; our readers are welcome to attend the event! At Holland City Hall Council Chambers, 270 South River, Holland.
Wed, Jan 21, 7 pm: Photographer Bernard Kleina, civil rights activist and urban photographer,
will discuss his color photographs from the 1960s "The Healing Power of Hope: The Chicago Freedom Movement," which show Dr. Martin Luther King Jr protesting unfair housing policies in that city. The photographs will be on exhibit from 9 am to 8:30 pm. (616) 842-5560, ext 200. At Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.
Wed, Jan 21 – Feb. 21: Opening of exhibit from United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945." Lithographs, other art depicting Nazi state's arrest and incarceration in prisons and concentration camps tens of thousands of German men "believed to be threats to the national health." (616) 331-3500 or anderlin@gvsu.edu At Mary Idema Pew Library, GVSU, One Campus Drive, Allendale.
Thurs, Jan 22, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series: Orlando Ricardo Menes, award-winning poet, a native of Peru, who teaches creative writing at Notre Dame. Free. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Thurs, Jan 22, 7:30 pm: Contemporary French film "The French Minister," in French with English subtitles; followed by discussion with Hope College faculty. Part of 2nd annual French Film Festival. $4. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland. See also Jan 23 and Jan 24.
Fri, Jan 23, 7:30 pm: French film, "Declaration of War," in French with English subtitles. $4 for general public. At Martha Miller Center, 10th St at Columbia Ave, Holland.
Sat, Jan 24, 3 pm and 7:30 pm: French films, "The Rabbi's Cat" (at 3 pm) and "The Past" (at 7:30 pm). In French with English subtitles. $4 for general public. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8thh St, Holland.
Tues, Jan 27, 7 pm: Free public information meeting (in English and in Spanish) on the new Executive Actions on Immigration. Attorney Sarah Yore-VanOosterhout from Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) will cover who qualifies, documentation needed, and potential obstacles. In the spring Intersection Ministries and JFON plan to provide a form-preparation workshop to assist a limited number of people to prepare applications. People at the Jan 27 meeting will be notified when the workshop is scheduled. At Intersection Ministries, 945 136th Ave, Holland.
Volunteer Opportunity
Help Measure a Point in Time: The Lakeshore Housing Alliance will conduct its annual count of persons experiencing homelessness in Ottawa County on January 28 and 29. Collecting reliable data on the number and characteristics of individuals, families, and unaccompanied children experiencing homelessness is "a critical component of local homeless planning and program development." Volunteers are needed for daytime and nighttime counts. Locations will include Community Kitchen in Holland and other sites to be determined. Volunteers are asked to attend one of two training webinars by using their computer, tablet, or smart phone on Tues, Jan 20, 9 am to 10 am, at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/761692357 or on Wed, Jan 21, 2 pm to 3 pm, at
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/242242301 Contact Molly at ch1@goodsamministries.com for more information and to register for a webinar.
Scholarships
Wed, Jan 21, 6 pm to 7:30 pm: 3rd annual Scholarship Eligibility & Application Workshop, led by Grand Rapids Community Foundation; applicants can apply for over 60 scholarships with one online application. Open to high school seniors, GED students, recent grads, current college students, people returning to school after 2 years or more. http://www.grfoundation.org/scholarshipslist Workshop is free but must register at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-grcf-scholarship-workshop-tickets-15088674632 At Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, 1204 Grandville Ave, SW, Grand Rapids.
Woman's Literary Club: The club seeks scholarship applications from women and men currently full- or part-time at an accredited college, professional, or technical program, with graduation before or during December 2016. Must have satisfactory scholastic standing and be a permanent resident of the Holland area. For information and application materials, call Ruth at (616) 335-3061 or email rhofmeyer@chartermi.net Deadline is Feb 27, 2015.
Jobs
The Commons of Evergreen: Volunteer coordinator, part-time (29 hr/wk; $12-13/hr) to plan, organize, direct, promote, and review volunteer programs associated with Evergreen. Variety of responsibilities. Associates degree required, bachelor's preferred; nonprofit experience in a leadership role; intermediate to advanced computer skills, pre-employment physical. Full description at www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team/ Send resume and cover letter to HR@evergreencommons.org or deliver in person to Evergreen Commons, 480 State St, Holland.
Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: Marketing manager, full-time; salary commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include: Develop, execute, measure marketing, communication and PR activities; maintain website, use social media, develop publications, market special events. Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, or public relations; 5 to 7 years' progressively responsible experience in this field, including at least one year in nonprofit sector. www.ethnicdiversity.org Send resume and cover letter to office@ethnicdiversity.org.
Tues, Jan 20: Ottawa County Michigan Works! Holland Service Center, 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.
---Hillshire Brands, onsite 8 am–4 pm for 25 openings, including assembler 2, machine/mixer operator, operator 3, product mover, maintenance mechanic, sanitor 2; starting wage $11.50/hr and up. Bring copy of resume and submit application at http://www.hillshirebrands.com/Careers.aspx
---Blu Perspective, 9:30 am-noon and 1-4 pm: 12 quality inspectors, all shifts in Holland area. Starting pay $9/hr. Bring copy of resume.
