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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Fri, Feb 27, 6 pm: Town Hall meeting "Lessons we can learn from Ferguson and New York."
"Developing a conversation around race relations and how we as a community can embrace diversity."
A time of fellowship will follow; if you can contribute a snack or dish to pass, it would be appreciated. For information, contact wayne465@yahoo.com At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th St, Holland.
Sat, Feb 28, 3 pm-5 pm: Open house for the Nuestra Casa Neighborhood Center in the Westcore Neighborhood. At 253 West 15th St, Holland.
Thurs, March 5, 6 pm to 8 pm: Opening reception for art exhibit: "Prisms of Hope, Living with Mental Illness" by five local artists who have "shared experiences with mental illness; their artwork expresses the hope and transcendence that creativity brings them." Includes variety of media and subjects; exhibit continues to April 25. Free, open to the public. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Asian Heritage Week at Hope College
Sun, March 8, 7:30 pm: Asian Heritage Celebration showcases Asian culture represented at Hope College; includes Asian food (small portion of Vietnamese Pho and summer roll per person), Bollywood dancing lessons, and how to do Japanese calligraphy and origami. Free, open to the public. Organized by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education (OME) and the student HAPA (Hope Asian Perspectives Association) organization. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Tues, March 10, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Asian Food Fest. Menu includes curry, pad Thai, fried rice, egg rolls, fried dumplings, samosa, and sticky rice mango. $6 for community members. At Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, 10th St between College and Columbia Aves, Holland.
Tues, March 10, 6 pm: Asian Heritage Lecture by Pastor Socheth Na and his son, Stephen Na, from the Cambodian Fellowship CRC; they will speak about their experiences living in Holland as first- and second-generation immigrants from Cambodia. Free, open to the public. Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education and the HAPA student organization. At Fried Hemenway Auditorium and Rotunda, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Wed, March 11, 3 pm: Refugee Symposium: Preparing for Syrian Resettlement. Panel and discussion about Syrian conflict, culture, resettlement challenges, health, education, employment, medical concerns, housing and other concerns; connect to resources and network with area professionals. Register at http://goo.gl/forms/n1OLN9EF3o At Kent Intermediate School District, Coldwater Room, 2930 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids.
Sat, March 14, 7:30 pm: Concert, "Love changes Everything," by West Michigan Gay Men's Chorus. Tickets $15 presale; $20 at door, $10 at door with student ID; online: www.wmgmc.org
or by phone (616) 319-1221. At East Congregational Church, 1005 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, March 19, 8 am – 4:30 pm: "Storytelling and Communication: Threads that Connect, Inspire, and Motivate." Film "Follow Me Home," the story of four artists and their journey across the U.S., an exploration of race and identity, weaving together traditions of Native, African, and Latin cultures; discussion follows with writer/director Peter Bratt. Six workshops. Annual Forum 2015 of Partners for a Racism-Free Community. $60 full day (breakfast, film, discussion, lunch, workshops); $40 morning only (breakfast, PRFC program, film, discussion). Register at www.prfc-gr.org or on EventBrite or mail check to PRFC, 250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503. (616) 466-6187. At Celebration! Cinema North, 2121 Celebration Dr, NE, Grand Rapids.
Summit on Race and Inclusion
Registration is open for the March 27, 2015, Summit on Race and Inclusion "Moving Beyond Bias." The event will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven. Registration fee of $50 includes keynote speeches, a breakout session and panel discussion, refreshments and lunch. Go to Eventbrite or contact the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance at www.ethnicdiversity.org, email office@ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074. There will be no on-site registration.
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Lakeshore Campus offers classes for a certificate or an associate's degree at five locations in Ottawa County: (1) Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St; (2) Patrick Thompson M-TEC, 6364 136th Ave; (3) OAISD Careerline Tech Center, 13663 Port Sheldon St; (4) West Ottawa High School (North Bldg), 3685 Butternut Dr; (5) GVSU's Meijer Campus, 515 South Waverly. For info or to apply for admission, go to www.grcc.edu Payment options are available.
Youth Opportunity
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is looking for six 9th and 10th grade students to join its 20-member Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and help make a difference in the community. Learn more and apply online at www.cfhz.org Applications are due Wed, April 1.
Job Fair
Landscape Design Services, Inc, TODAY, Thurs, Feb 26, 4 pm to 6 pm: Various landscape positions, including field associates, construction crew leaders, maintenance associates, mowing crew leader, mowing and nursery associates, lawn care technician, herbicide technician. $9 to $20/hr. with benefits, including medical insurance, paid vacation, more. At 7351 West Olive Rd, Holland.
Jobs
Allegan County: Veteran Services Counselor, full-time, 40 hours a week ($16.01/hr); benefits. Bachelor's degree in sociology, human services, or related area; prefer one year of experience involving veterans programs or equivalent. Job description and on-line application at www.allegancounty.org Deadline is Fri, Feb 27.
Black River Public School: Food service department worker. Experience in food and customer service, able to work in fast-paced environment, able to lift up to 35 pounds, positive attitude, good time management skills. Apply in person at the Food Service Kitchen or call Mimi Mahaney-Stalzer at (616) 891-0227.
City of Holland: Concessions supervisor* and Junior Adventure Club supervisor*. Also: Seasonal, part-time jobs in the Holland Recreation Division. (Spring/summer): officials/umpires, scorekeepers for various sports; lifeguards; tennis and gymnastics instructors; playground and Junior Adventure Club supervisors and leader, special events, maintenance personnel. (Fall/winter): officials and scorekeepers for adult/youth basketball, youth soccer officials, youth basketball and volleyball instructors, special events. Fill out application at http://www.cityofholland.com/recreation (scroll to bottom of page) and return it to Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th St, Holland. Deadline for concessions supervisor and Junior Adventure Club supervisor is 5 pm, Fri, Feb 27.
---Seasonal landscaping positions (most start in spring and end in the fall) for Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Division. 40/hrs per week; $8.50/hr. Mowing, lawn upkeep, ball field maintenance, planting tulips, fall clean-up. Print application at www.cityofholland.com and email to hr@cityofholland.com or pick up in person and return to City of Holland, Human Resources Dept, 270 South River Ave, Holland. Deadline is Fri, March 13.
Freedom Village: Personal living technician. Part-time (hours vary). Assist residents with daily activities, such as showering, housekeeping, laundry, errands, etc.
---Maintenance technician: Full-time, M-F (occasional on-call and holidays). HVAC certification required. For either position, apply in person, online, by fax, or mail resume to Freedom Village, 145 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI 49423; fax (616) 820-7439; email boonk@brookdaleliving.com; www.brookdalecareers.com
Holland Charter Township: Administrative assistants (2). Part-time (16-24 hrs/wk) for Building Safety and Community Development Department. Administrative tasks, including answer phones, customer service, data entry, process forms, maintain files, more. Must be at least 18 years old; interpersonal and organizational skills, able to use office equipment and software, etc. Send resume and cover letter to Holland Charter Township, Attn: Bldg Official/Zoning Adm, 353 North 120th Ave, P.O. Box 8127, Holland, MI 49422-8127; meghann@hct.holland.mi.us
Holland Rescue Mission: Volunteer/events coordinator, emergency shelter shift supervisor. Application information at http://hollandrescue.org/get_involved/employment_information?1
Hope College: Residential life coordinator. Provide leadership and oversight to a group of residential halls, supervising resident directors and assistants. Competitive salary and benefits, furnished apartment, academic year meal plan, professional development opportunities. Master's degree and experience required. Apply at www.hope.edu/employment/staff Deadline is Thurs, March 19.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: Adult education instructor CNC. Part-time, evenings, to provide classroom and shop instruction to adult students. Two years' recent work experience with CNC G-Code Programming and MaserCAM; related associates' degree or combination of education and experience. Apply at www.oaisd.org
Pathways, MI: Part-time peer recovery coaches; quality improvement specialist for Great Start programs; full- and part-time counselors for children, adolescents and their families; community-based counselor. Various educational and experience requirements. Application information at http://pathwaysmi.org/employment-opportunities/blog Deadline for some positions is March 1.
Zeeland Public Schools: Classroom paraprofessional. Deadline is March 1. Recreation director. Deadline is Wed, March 4. www.zps.org Click on Quick Links, and then Employment.
