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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Wed, April 8, 5:30 pm: Women of Color Dinner and Senior Recognition. Hosted by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education. $7 for community members. Tickets at Martha Miller Center, Room 107 (10th St at Columbia Ave). (616) 395-7867. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Thurs, Apr 9, 11 am: "Restoring Peace in the Holy Land": Speaker: Amos Gvitz, founder of Israel Coalition Against Home Demolition and founder of Israelis and Palestinians for Non-Violence. Open to the public. Sponsored by Hope International Education Office and student group Hope United for Justice. At Martha Miller Center, Fried Hemenway Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Sat, April 11, 2 pm to 10 pm, and Sun, April 12, noon to 4 pm: Celebrating All Walks of Life Traditional Pow Wow, presented by Native American Student Association at Grand Valley. Dancing, drumming, singing by Odawa, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi participants. Grand Entry ceremonies with honored elders and veterans at 2 pm and 7 pm Saturday, noon Sunday. Food; vendor sales. At GVSU Field House Arena, Main Court, Allendale.
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.
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 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 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 more information, contact John Yelding at yelding@hope.edu Tentatively scheduled for Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland. (More info in next week's "In the Community.")
Tues, April 21, 8:30 – 11:30 am: "Managing Conflict through an Intercultural Lens." Interactive workshop on problem solving and conflict resolution styles of people from different cultures; by Lisa Mitchell and staff of Partners for a Racism-Free Community. $45 includes materials, booklet, guide, breakfast. Register before noon, Thurs, April 16. Contact staff@prfc-gr.org, call (616) 466-6187, or send check to PRFC, 250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503. At Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 250 Commerce Ave, SW, Grand Rapids 49503.
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. Presentation by John Golaszewski, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, on ALPACT (Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust), a Michigan organization of community people, civil rights and civil liberties groups, and leaders from law enforcement concerned with issues affecting police and community relations. 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.
Community Opportunities
Alliance for Bilingual Arts is looking for actors and others interested in bilingual arts. Rehearsals April 12, 25, and 26, for a performance on April 26. Spanish speakers "strongly encouraged" but not required. Contact Hope College Theatre Dept (395-7600) or Multicultural Education (395-7867) or Holland Civic Theatre (616) 566-4059 for information.
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 the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills; most students also take part in t 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.
Multicultural Festival: June 13, 2015
Holland's International Relations Commission is seeking sponsors, food vendors, booth participants, and multicultural entertainment for its 2015 Multicultural Festival in Kollen Park. For information and forms, go to http://hollandircfestival.com If you have questions, please contact (616) 355-1300 or email irc@cityofholland.com
Jobs
Michigan Works! Holland Service Center, 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154
Tuesday, April 7, 10 am to 2 pm: 3 employers, 42 positions. Woodward, Effex Management Solutions, Speedway. Operations supervisor, master scheduler, CMM programmer, mechanical assemblers, machinist, production, shift leader trainee, co-manager trainee, customer service representative. Bring resume to event.
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.
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
Destination Education: Collective impact team facilitator. Works with teams that make completion of post-secondary education a reality, especially for low-income students, students of color, and those who would be the first in their families to attain a degree or credential. Bachelor's degree, minimum 3 years' relevant experience, knowledge of K-12 and higher education, skilled in engaging with culturally and economically diverse populations; proficient with various software; ability to speak Spanish preferred. (616) 745-0887 for more info. Resume to roberto@midestinationeducation.org or Roberto Jara, Destination Education, 96 West 15th St, Suite 106, Holland 49423. Deadline is Mon, April 13.
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: Purchasing and production manager in Nutritional Services (full-year, M-F, 8 am-2 pm). Assist food service director in ensuring production of food in cost-effective and efficient manner. Job description and application at www.hollandpublicschools.org Deadline is Fri, April 10.
and click on Employment to see job descriptions and requirements.
---Speech pathologist. Deadline is Fri, April 10.
---Summer school (2 positions): Classroom aide parapro and teacher. Deadline is Thurs, April 30.
---Teacher in Residence – ELA. Deadline is Fri, April 24.
Windmill Island Gardens: Tulip Time Job Fair, Fri, April 10, noon to 4 pm, at 7th St and Lincoln Ave, Holland; follow signs. (616) 355-1030, ask for Lorrie; windmill@cityofholland.com Hiring tour guide, ticket sellers, greeters, gatekeepers for May 2-10, 2015.
