A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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Thank you to the Holland Human Relations Commission for awarding
"In the Community" the 2014 Social Justice Award
in the category of government/community, on January 21, 2015
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Has "In the Community" helped you learn about or publicize diversity events this year? If so, please consider joining ACEH in 2015 or renewing your membership. Your dues help pay for this email and all the other Alliance activities:
$20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses.
It's easy--here's how:
--Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007.
--Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event. THANK YOU!
ACEH is a 501(c) 3 organization; contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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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NOTE: The local paper publicized the Friday, Feb 27, Town Hall meeting listed here, saying that it would take place on Feb. 21. That is not correct. The Town Hall is still scheduled for 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at Imagine Fellowship. See more information in the listing below.
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Fri, Feb 20, 7 pm (support group); 8 pm (program): "Welcome Church Forum," presented by PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore. Individuals from six Holland churches speak about where their denomination and congregation stand on inclusion of persons who are LGBTQ and what they are doing to welcome this population. Churches represented are Hope Reformed, Grace Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Peace Lutheran, Douglas United Church of Christ (UCC), and First United Methodist. Moderator is John Buttrey, a UCC retired minister. Persons may attend program only, if they wish. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Sat, Feb 21, 2 pm to 4 pm: Korean New Year Celebration. Chicago Korean Dancing Company, Korean Taekwondo Team, Maciek's Magic Show, and Gimbap sushi feast. Admission is free. Hosted by Holland Korean Church. For information, contact Dr. John Kim at johnkimsma@gmail.com or call (616) 795-8047 or 392-2635. At Park Christian Reformed Church, 1496 West 32nd St, Holland.
Sat, Feb 21, 5 pm – midnight: Vietnamese New Year. Magic show, dragon dance, traditional ceremony and performance, swearing-in of 2015-18 representatives of the Vietnamese-American Community of Grand Rapids, authentic Vietnamese food for sale, dancing (8:30 pm-midnight). (616) 581-1548. At Knights of Columbus Hall, 5830 Clyde Park Ave, Wyoming.
Mon, Feb 23, 7 pm: Film, "A Path Appears," from the creators of "Half the Sky"; presented by WGVU. Uncovers "the harshest forms of gender-based human oppression and human rights violations, and solutions being implemented to combat them"; focuses on the U.S., Colombia, Haiti, and Kenya. Panelists Andy Soper, Gail Harrison, and Nikeidra Battle-DeBarge will discuss "human trafficking, its impacts, and what community members can do to help prevent and spread awareness of this form of modern slavery." Event is free but RSVP required; click Home page banner "a path appears" at www.wgvu.org At Hope College, Graves Hall Auditorium, 263 College Ave, Holland.
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." For more information, contact waye465@yahoo.com At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th St, Holland.
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) Lakeshore Campus offers classes leading to a certificate or a complete 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; and (5) GVSU's Meijer Campus, 515 South Waverly. For more information or to apply for admission, go to www.grcc.edu Payment options are available.
Looking Ahead
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.
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 Kitcehn or call Mimi Mahaney-Stalzer at (616) 891-0227.
City of Holland: 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.
Evergreen Commons: "On-call" event assistant (schedule available up to 3 months in advance).
Organizational and operational support for special events at The Commons of Evergreen; work with staff, vendors, members, volunteers, community prospects; experience working with older adults preferred. High school grad or equivalent; hospitality management training preferred. Experience in food services, event planning. Pass physical test and background check. Email resume to Human Resources at hr@evergreencommons.org or mail to Attn: Human Resources, at Evergreen, 480 State St, Holland 49423.
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: (1) Part-time communications and social media specialist; (2) part-time digital and graphic designer; (3) membership sales manager. Application information at http://www.grandrapids.org/job-openings-0215
Holland Rescue Mission: Volunteer/events coordinator, buildings and grounds supervisor, emergency shelter shift supervisor, emergency shelter supervisor at Family Hope Ministry Center (16 hrs/wk), thrift store positions: part-time cashier, restoration positions: truck driver. 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. To apply, go to www.hope.edu/employment/staff
Pathways, MI: Part-time peer recovery coaches; quality improvement specialist for Great Start child care 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
