in the community june 29 15.doc
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
Has "In the Community" helped you learn about multicultural and diversity events this year? Have you attended a program after you read about it here? Has the newsletter publicized a program of your organization? If so, please consider joining ACEH 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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Mon, June 29, 7 pm: Program focusing on suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Free movie "Hope Bridge"; resources and information from Holland and Grand Haven organizations. To preview movie trailer, go to www.hopebridgemovie.com; suitable for age 13 and older. Sponsored by the Jeff and Cherie Elhart family. At Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.
Tues, June 30, 6 pm: Summer Service Play Group "The Red Bicycle." Topic: Transportation; Activity: Bicycle Parade; Service: bring $1 for a bicycle through World Vision USA ($100 buys a bike for a girl, opening the pathway to early education). Event is for children through elementary school age. Contact: lisavanengen@gmail.com or go to the website http://aboutproximity.com or Facebook groups. At Kollen Park, 250 Kollen Park Dr, Holland.
Wed, July 1 (also July 8, 9, 16, 18, 22, 28, and August 8), 8 pm (also 1:30 pm on July 18): Hope Summer Repertory Theatre play "To Kill a Mockingbird," the cherished literary classic that explores racial injustice that threatens to divide a community. "Through courage and compassion, lawyer Atticus Finch seeks truth and justice, while his feisty daughter, Scout, learns what it means to be an instrument of hope." Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Harper Lee, the book was Holland's Big Read in 2014. Ticket prices vary. Call (616) 395-7890, contact www.hope.edu/hsrt or go to ticket office at 100 East 8th St, Holland. At DeWitt Main Theater, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Tues, July 7, 6 pm: Summer Service Play Group "Mimi's Village." Topic: Health care and clean water; Activity: transporting water relay race; Service: bring $1 for Shot@Life Champions ($20 immunizes a child from pneumonia, diarrhea, polio, and measles). Event is for children through elementary school age. Contact lisavanengen@gmail.com or website http://aboutproximity.com or Facebook groups. At Kollen Park, 250 Kollen Park Dr, Holland.
Mon, July 13, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) Showing 40-minute documentary "Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot," produced by the Southern Poverty Law Center Teaching Tolerance project: "The story of courageous students and teachers, with other activists, who fought a nonviolent battle to win voting rights for African Americans in the South." Speakers will present information on voting rights and voter registration. Program is co-sponsored by TRIO/Upward Bound at Hope College. Everyone is welcome. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Community Opportunities
Holland Citizen's Police Academy (HCPA): Taking applications for this year's class (Mondays, Sept. 14-Nov. 23, 6 pm to 9 pm). Free. Must be at least 17, no serious criminal record, live or work in greater Holland area. Presentations include OWI investigation, use of force, K-9 unit, narcotics enforcement, tours, domestic violence law, gang and anti-drug enforcement, probation programs, judicial system, department structure and organization, traffic and patrol, city ordinances and state laws, ride-a-long with an officer for a shift, firearms use and training. 355-1140. For information and application, go to http://www.cityofholland.com/police/citizens-police-academy or get application form at police department, 89 West 8th St, Holland.
Jobs and Job Fair
Holland Sentinel Digital Career Fair. June 28-July 2. Register between those dates at http://extra.hollandsentinel.com/careerfair/jobs.html
Michigan Works: Hiring event Tuesday, June 29, between 10 am and 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 5 employers (Blu Perspective, Effex Management Solutions, Express Employment Professionals, DJ's Landscape Management, and Heritage Homes, Inc) offering 82 positions, including quality team lead, quality inspectors, forklift drivers, landscape crew member/leader, department supervisors, maintenance mechanics, arborists, direct care workers, production/assembly, general labor, and warehouse. Bring copy of resume to the event.
Allegan County:
---Call-in child care worker, part time; corrections officer, full time; deputy sheriff, full time; medical examiner investigator, part time.
---Facilities operations supervisor, full-time. Deadline is Fri, July 17.
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---Project engineer, full-time. Salary range $61,568 to $73,929; benefits. Responsible for infrastructure projects for the city and reviewing civil engineering aspects of private development within the city. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, experience. Deadline is Fri, July 10.
---Assessing administrator; certified permit technician; part-time electrical inspector; police officer; parks tree-trimmer; Windmill Island Gardens development manager; paid on-call volunteer firefighter; broadcast journalism intern; TV producer intern; seasonal labor.
Evergreen Commons: (1) Day Center program assistant, part time; (2) volunteer coordinator, part time; (3) in-home aide/direct caregiver, part time. See website for information: www.evergreencommons.org (Click on Evergreen on opening page of website and "join our team") Resumes should be sent to hr@evergreencommons.org
Holland Charter Township: Full-time opernings for building and grounds maintenance assistant; meter reader and maintenance assistant; utilities accounting clerk; assistant assessor. Application information at www.hct.holland.mi.us
Holland Public Schools: Assistant principal, K-7 school; director of bands (high school); site supervisor; behavior coaches. www.hollandpublicschools.org and go to HR-Jobs link.
---Campus safety, on call officer.
---Head men's tennis coach, part-time.
---Custodial (female), full-time. Deadline is Fri, July 10.
---Office assistant, Student Development Office, part-time. Deadline is Fri, July 10.
MOKA: Mentors to provide training, assistance, and advocacy in employment, classroom, and community settings in Kent County for individuals with disabilities. Must be at least 19, have high school diploma or GED, and valid MI driver's license. Experience preferred. Apply at www.moka.org
and click on Employment.
---Teacher consultant for visually impaired.
---Web application developer.
---Early childhood curriculum specialist. Deadline is Fri, July 3.
---Classroom aides CBI. Deadline is Fri, July 3.
---Special education teacher-SCI/AI. Deadline is Fri, July 3.
---Technology field support. Deadline is Mon, July 6.
---Science/school improvement consultant. Deadline is Fri, July 17.
Ottawa County: Applications specialist II, innovation and technology; district court clerk, part time; legal assistant specialist; victim advocate. www.miottawa.org
Pathways, MI: Peer recovery coaches (part-time), foster home licensor (full-time), adoption/licensing specialist (full-time split position), and quality improvement specialist (full-time). For information on requirements and responsibilities, plus how to apply, go to:
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
Has "In the Community" helped you learn about multicultural and diversity events this year? Have you attended a program after you read about it here? Has the newsletter publicized a program of your organization? If so, please consider joining ACEH 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.
______________________________________________________________________________
Mon, June 29, 7 pm: Program focusing on suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Free movie "Hope Bridge"; resources and information from Holland and Grand Haven organizations. To preview movie trailer, go to www.hopebridgemovie.com; suitable for age 13 and older. Sponsored by the Jeff and Cherie Elhart family. At Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland.
Tues, June 30, 6 pm: Summer Service Play Group "The Red Bicycle." Topic: Transportation; Activity: Bicycle Parade; Service: bring $1 for a bicycle through World Vision USA ($100 buys a bike for a girl, opening the pathway to early education). Event is for children through elementary school age. Contact: lisavanengen@gmail.com or go to the website http://aboutproximity.com or Facebook groups. At Kollen Park, 250 Kollen Park Dr, Holland.
Wed, July 1 (also July 8, 9, 16, 18, 22, 28, and August 8), 8 pm (also 1:30 pm on July 18): Hope Summer Repertory Theatre play "To Kill a Mockingbird," the cherished literary classic that explores racial injustice that threatens to divide a community. "Through courage and compassion, lawyer Atticus Finch seeks truth and justice, while his feisty daughter, Scout, learns what it means to be an instrument of hope." Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Harper Lee, the book was Holland's Big Read in 2014. Ticket prices vary. Call (616) 395-7890, contact www.hope.edu/hsrt or go to ticket office at 100 East 8th St, Holland. At DeWitt Main Theater, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Tues, July 7, 6 pm: Summer Service Play Group "Mimi's Village." Topic: Health care and clean water; Activity: transporting water relay race; Service: bring $1 for Shot@Life Champions ($20 immunizes a child from pneumonia, diarrhea, polio, and measles). Event is for children through elementary school age. Contact lisavanengen@gmail.com or website http://aboutproximity.com or Facebook groups. At Kollen Park, 250 Kollen Park Dr, Holland.
Mon, July 13, 7 pm: General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) Showing 40-minute documentary "Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot," produced by the Southern Poverty Law Center Teaching Tolerance project: "The story of courageous students and teachers, with other activists, who fought a nonviolent battle to win voting rights for African Americans in the South." Speakers will present information on voting rights and voter registration. Program is co-sponsored by TRIO/Upward Bound at Hope College. Everyone is welcome. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Community Opportunities
Holland Citizen's Police Academy (HCPA): Taking applications for this year's class (Mondays, Sept. 14-Nov. 23, 6 pm to 9 pm). Free. Must be at least 17, no serious criminal record, live or work in greater Holland area. Presentations include OWI investigation, use of force, K-9 unit, narcotics enforcement, tours, domestic violence law, gang and anti-drug enforcement, probation programs, judicial system, department structure and organization, traffic and patrol, city ordinances and state laws, ride-a-long with an officer for a shift, firearms use and training. 355-1140. For information and application, go to http://www.cityofholland.com/police/citizens-police-academy or get application form at police department, 89 West 8th St, Holland.
Jobs and Job Fair
Holland Sentinel Digital Career Fair. June 28-July 2. Register between those dates at http://extra.hollandsentinel.com/careerfair/jobs.html
Michigan Works: Hiring event Tuesday, June 29, between 10 am and 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 5 employers (Blu Perspective, Effex Management Solutions, Express Employment Professionals, DJ's Landscape Management, and Heritage Homes, Inc) offering 82 positions, including quality team lead, quality inspectors, forklift drivers, landscape crew member/leader, department supervisors, maintenance mechanics, arborists, direct care workers, production/assembly, general labor, and warehouse. Bring copy of resume.
Allegan County:
---Call-in child care worker, part time; corrections officer, full time; deputy sheriff, full time; medical examiner investigator, part time.
---Facilities operations supervisor, full-time. Deadline is Fri, July 17.
.
---Project engineer, full-time. Salary range $61,568 to $73,929; benefits. Responsible for infrastructure projects for the city and reviewing civil engineering aspects of private development within the city. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, experience. Deadline is Fri, July 10.
---Assessing administrator; certified permit technician; part-time electrical inspector; police officer; parks tree-trimmer; Windmill Island Gardens development manager; paid on-call volunteer firefighter; broadcast journalism intern; TV producer intern; seasonal labor.
Evergreen Commons: (1) Day Center program assistant, part time; (2) volunteer coordinator, part time; (3) in-home aide/direct caregiver, part time. See website for information: www.evergreencommons.org (Click on Evergreen on opening page of website and "join our team") Resumes should be sent to hr@evergreencommons.org
Holland Charter Township: Full-time opernings for building and grounds maintenance assistant; meter reader and maintenance assistant; utilities accounting clerk; assistant assessor. Application information at www.hct.holland.mi.us
Holland Public Schools: Assistant principal, K-7 school; director of bands (high school); site supervisor; behavior coaches. www.hollandpublicschools.org and go to HR-Jobs link.
---Campus safety, on call officer.
---Head men's tennis coach, part-time.
---Custodial (female), full-time. Deadline is Fri, July 10.
---Office assistant, Student Development Office, part-time. Deadline is Fri, July 10.
MOKA: Mentors to provide training, assistance, and advocacy in employment, classroom, and community settings in Kent County for individuals with disabilities. Must be at least 19, have high school diploma or GED, and valid MI driver's license. Experience preferred. Apply at www.moka.org
and click on Employment.
---Teacher consultant for visually impaired.
---Web application developer.
---Early childhood curriculum specialist. Deadline is Fri, July 3.
---Classroom aides CBI. Deadline is Fri, July 3.
---Special education teacher-SCI/AI. Deadline is Fri, July 3.
---Technology field support. Deadline is Mon, July 6.
---Science/school improvement consultant. Deadline is Fri, July 17.
Ottawa County: Applications specialist II, innovation and technology; district court clerk, part time; legal assistant specialist; victim advocate. www.miottawa.org
Pathways, MI: Peer recovery coaches (part-time), foster home licensor (full-time), adoption/licensing specialist (full-time split position), and quality improvement specialist (full-time). For information on requirements and responsibilities, plus how to apply, go to:
