A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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:
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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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Tues, April 14, 2 pm: "Building Strong Communities through Faith"; speaker is Patrick A. Miles, Jr., U.S. Attorney for Western District of Michigan. Hosted by Holland Department of Public Safety and the Human Relations Commission "to celebrate community." Please RSVP at hrc@cityofholland.com or call (616) 355-1328 and leave message with name/number attending. Light refreshments. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River Ave, Holland.
Thurs, April 16, doors open 6 pm: Annual Reach for the Stars fundraising event for Center for Women in Transition. Keynote speaker: Diane Rosenfeld, director of the Gender Violence Program at Harvard Law School, on sexual assault on campuses, including response and prevention. Live and silent auctions, cocktail reception, dinner. Tickets $125/person ($700 table of 8). Register at www.cwitmi.org or call (616) 494-1744. At Pinnacle Center, Hudsonville.
Thurs, April 16, 6 pm: ACLU of Michigan Western Branch. Presentation of Civil Libertarian of the Year Award; discussion of ACLU work in West Michigan. Free, open to the public. Light refreshments. RSVP to www.aclumich.org At Overbrook Theatre, Muskegon Community College, 221 South Quarterline Dr, Muskegon.
Fri, April 17, 6 pm to midnight: GR Latin Music Awards. Caribe Tribute 2nd edition. Free to the public. For more information, call (616) 710-7651. At LINC Community Revitalization Inc., 1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, April 17, 7 pm support group; 8 pm program: PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore meeting: "How Churches Can Make Room for All," showing excerpts from a DVD "Body and Soul: We Belong," produced by Room for All, a group within the Reformed Church in America, with discussion led by Judy Parr on the importance of inclusion. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
NOTE New Date and Time:
Mon, April 20, 6 pm to 8 pm (students speak at 6 pm): Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) general meeting, with program presented by Hope College students who are in an Introduction to Ethnic Studies class and Holland police officers. Students will speak about their experience with a police training exercise. Officers from the patrol unit, K-9, SWAT, and other units will meet one-on-one or in small groups to show types of equipment used in various situations and discuss what determines a level of response to incidents they encounter. Open to the public. For info, contact John Yelding at yelding@hope.edu At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Tues, April 21, 7 pm: League of Women Voters-Holland. Public forum on the May 5 ballot proposal. Nonpartisan, factual, power point presentation "What is it? What would it do?" by Judy Karandjeff of the League of Women Voters of Michigan. At Holland City Hall, 270 South River Ave, Holland.
Wed, April 22, 6 pm: Holland Citizens Taskforce meeting. Open to the public, to help brainstorm ideas on purpose, objectives, logo. (Speaker previously announced for this meeting, John Golaszewski of the Michigan Civil Rights Department, will present on Wed, May 6, instead). At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th, Holland.
Fri, April 24, 1:30 pm: Program "Bringing the Fire to Student Success!" by author and education expert Baruti Kafele, who relates identity, equity, discipline, focus, and resiliency to student success in the classroom. Event intended for students grades 6-12, parents, mentors, and youth-based community mentors. At Holland High School Performing Arts Center, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.
Exhibits
DisArt Festival 2015, now through April 25. A multi-venue event with world-renowned exhibits of Disability Arts from around the world, DisArt Festival "challenges its audiences to reconsider the importance of community, identity, and difference." All events are accessible; most are free. For information on locations, times, etc. go to www.disartfestival.org/about or the festival hub at 50 Louis St, NW, in downtown Grand Rapids.
Community Opportunities
4-H Tech Wizards program needs 4 men and 2 women to mentor youth in grades 6-8, two hours a week for a year, including summer, Tuesdays 4 to 6 pm or 6 to 8 pm. Program focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills; most students also take part in the Hope College Step Up program. Mentors do not have to be "rocket scientists," but willing to learn new things while building positive relationships with youth. Contact Will Shemer, program coordinator, Ottawa Co. 4-H Youth Development, shemerwi@anr.msu.edu or call or text (616) 994-4578.
Jobs
Michigan Works! Holland Service Center, 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154
Tuesday, April 14, 10 am to 2 pm: 2 employers: Holland Special Delivery (5 positions, including local driver); and Steak n Shake (12 positions, including service production, line cook, fountain operator, and operations supervisor. Bring copy of resume.
Allegan County: Part-time Veterans' Court Case Manager ($18.32/hr; 35.5 hrs/wk, pro-rated benefits). Job description and on-line application at www.allegancounty.org Deadline is 4 pm, Fri, April 17.
---Facilities operations supervisor, full-time ($46,577.91 to $56,816.60/yr, plus benefits). Associates degree or equivalent technical training; 3-5 years' experience in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance, repair and installation; 2 years' experience in operational supervision; strong computer knowledge/experience in Microsoft Office. Job description and online application at www.allegancounty.org Deadline is 4 pm Fri, April 24.
City of Holland: ---Assessing Administrator. Full-time; $72,467-$86,986; benefits. State of Michigan Level IV certified assessor to assess/appraise property for city, schools, counties (Ottawa, Allegan), and intermediate school district; maintain records; prepare assessment rolls, various reports. www.cityofholland.com/jobs Bachelor's degree, 6 to 8 years' experience. Applicants with Level III certifications considered. Resume, cover letter, references to hr@cityofholland.com with Assessing Administrator in subject line. Deadline is Fri, April 17.
---Ambassadors for Downtown Holland and Holland Farmers Market. Part-time (must be available June 1 through Sept 7; weekend and evening availability required). $10/hr. Friendly, outgoing personality; self-starter; at least 18 years old. Various responsibilities. Mandatory training and CPR class will take place the week before the job's start date. Information and application at http://bit.ly/1x8EfSp Deadline is Mon, April 27.
City of Wyoming: General labor for seasonal positions at Donald K. Shine Water Treatment Plant located in Holland. (Mon-Thurs, 6:30 am-4:30 pm; $8-$10/hr). Mowing, painting, light maintenance. Must be at least 18 and have valid driver's license. Apply at http://wyomingmi.gov
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: Facility attendant; horticulturist, both full-time.
Food and beverage server; tram coordinator, both part-time. Seasonal and internships: catering and concert concessions; concert hospitality and catering; concert hospitality coordinator; education exhibition; education intern; guest services associate; seasonal culinary support. For info and applications, go to http://www.meijergardens.org/contact/careers/
Grand Rapids Public Museum: Part-time gallery guards. Submit resume and cover letter with completed application. See www.grpm.org (go to About and scroll down to Employment).
Holland Hospital: Housekeeping services project specialist (full-time, 3:30 pm-midnight; benefits, shift differential); food service workers (part-time; high school diploma or GED); RNs (full-time, part-time, variable staffing pool), license to practice in Michigan, experience preferred; patient care assistants (part-time; high school diploma; education/experience in health care preferred but not required). For information, go to www.hollandhospital.org
Holland Public Schools: Benefits specialist (part-time, 15-20 hrs/wk, flexible schedule). Information and application at www.hollandpublicschools.org Deadline is Fri, April 24.
Hope College: Center for Ministry Studies coordinator; hourly, part-time. Deadline is Fri, April 24.
---Upward Bound office manager (bilingual preferred); hourly, part-time. Deadline is Fri, April 24.
---Upward Bound instructors: career, chemistry, physics; hourly, part-time. Deadline is Fri, May 1.
Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: Marketing manager, full-time. Develop, execute, measure all marketing, communication, and public relations activities; maintain website; use social media; develop monthly e-newsletter, create brochures and print media, market special events. Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, or public relations; 3-5 years' experience, including at least 1 year in nonprofit sector. Send resume/cover letter to office@ethnicdiversity.org For information on the Diversity Alliance, go to www.ethnicdiversity.org
and click on Employment to see job descriptions and requirements.
---Communications project assistant/graphic design. Deadline is Wed, April 29.
---Summer school (2 positions): Classroom aide parapro and teacher. Deadline is Thurs, April 30.
---Teacher in Residence – ELA. Deadline is Fri, April 24.
