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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Wed, June 10, 6 pm: Holland Citizens Task Force. Discuss various issues, including how immigration is handled by the city, having a presence at city meetings, and planning a potluck. At Imagine Fellowship, 267 West 20th, Holland.
Sat, June 13, 8 am (registration), 9 am (event start): 1st Multicultural Festival 5K Run/Walk. Sponsored by Holland International Relations Commission. Individual, $15; family (up to 4 members), $25. For info on the event, go to http://hollandircfestival.com/5k-fun-runwalk Register at http://www.signmeup.com/108471 At Kollen Park, 250 Kollen Park Dr, Lake Macatawa, Holland.
Sat, June 13, noon-6 pm: 7th Annual Multicultural Festival "to celebrate the diverse populations in Holland." Entertainment groups from several cultures, children's activities, ethnic food, information and activity tables, including ACEH. Sponsored by Holland International Relations Commission. At Kollen Park, 250 Kollen Park Dr, Lake Macatawa, Holland.
Tues, June 16, 6 pm: Summer Service Play Group for youngsters up through elementary school. Tonight's program: "If the World Were a Village": Topic: Making a Difference. Activity: Making a neighbor kit for Holland Rescue Mission. Citizen Kid books; surprises. Other sessions will be June 30, July 7, and July 14, all at 6 pm at Kollen Park. More info on Facebook at #Talk Justice Summer Service Play Groups or email Lisa at aboutproximity@gmail.com At Kollen Park, 250 Kollen Park Dr, Lake Macatawa, Holland.
Thurs, June 18, 6 pm: Juneteenth Play: Power 2 Be. Free general admission; suggested donation $5. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
Fri, June 19, 5 pm-8pm: Juneteenth Pageant. Keynote: Kim Harris. Royal Court program. $20. At Hope College Maas Center, 264 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Fri, June 19, 7 pm support group; 8 pm program: PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore meeting: Michigan PFLAG State Coordinator Terri Dismore will speak about efforts toward building more acceptance and equality for LGBT persons in Michigan. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Sat, June 20, 1 pm – 8 pm: 15th Annual Juneteenth Festival and Health Fair, a community empowerment and cultural enrichment event, noting the 150th year after the Emancipation Proclamation and "Black Lives Matter." Keynote speaker: Vanessa Greene; special guest Janice Allen of Fox 17; bands; special performers; children's activities, information and activity tables, including ACEH. Juneteenth events presented by the African American Awareness and Development Organization (AAADO) and local sponsors. At Kollen Park, 250 Kollen Park Dr, Lake Macatawa, Holland.
Community Opportunities
Community Action House EPIS Empowerment and Employability (EESS) Program. Now scheduling interviews for acceptance into the next 6-month session of EESS, which helps people move forward into new career opportunities. Contact Patricia Reilly at (616) 392-2368, ext. 113, for an interview.
Ottawa County 4-H and The Rock Urban Youth Ministry partnership needs volunteers this summer "to bring hands-on, experiential learning to children living at the Holland Rescue Mission on Fairbanks Ave." Youth will take part in 4-H clubs including one on vegetable gardening and one on urban art. (1) Gardening club needs help on Thursday afternoons; no experience working with youth is necessary--just an interest in horticulture and helping your community. (2) Urban art program needs a local aerosol/graffiti artist to teach and help youth develop their own masterpieces. If you have some time and want to make a difference in the lives of homeless/transitioning youth, please contact Susan at fentons@msu.edu or 616-994-4543.
Step-Up Mentoring Program needs volunteer mentors and van drivers for its summer day camp at Hope College. Mentors assist a small group of at-risk middle school students during their classroom and outdoor camp activities led by teachers and program staff. Van drivers transport students between home and campus. The program runs June 29-July 23. Volunteers are needed mornings or afternoons, on various days. Application deadline is Wed, June 17. Contact coordinator Regan Postma-Montaño at stepup@hope.edu or (616) 395-7020. The webpage is http://hope.,edu/stepup/
Alliance for Bilingual Arts: This group will perform skits at the Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival in the fall and is looking for actors; it's not necessary to be a Spanish speaker or experienced actor--just have a desire to perform and be understood in bilingually. Rehearsals will start Sunday, July 14, at 4 pm and continue every other Sunday. For information, contact Margo Walters, 395-7867. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
Jobs
Michigan Works! Holland Service Center, 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154
Tuesday, June 9, 10 am to 2 pm: 11 employers, offering 173 jobs: Haworth, Inc.; Speedway LLC; Dialog Direct; Thermotron Industries; Elwood Staffing; Blu Perspective; Effex Management Solutions; Arby's Restaurant Group; Booking.com; Macatawa Area Express; Stratosphere Quality. Team members, manufacturing; managers and manager trainees, licensed and non-licensed health advisors, customer service, bilingual customer service. Bring resume to event.
Allegan County:
The following positions are open until filled:
---Assistant prosecuting attorney, part-time.
---Administrative services assistant, part-time.
---Corrections officer, full-time.
---Deputy drain commissioner-engineer, full-time.
---Deputy sheriff, full-time.
---Medial examiner investigator, part-time.
Descriptions and applications at www.allegancounty.org
City of Holland:
---Assessing administrator; certified permit technician; part-time electrical inspector; police officer; Windmill Island Gardens development manager; paid on-call volunteer firefighter; broadcast journalism intern; TV producer intern; seasonal labor. Go to http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs
Holland Charter Township: Meter reader and maintenance assistant. Full-time. Assist with installation, maintenance, repair of meters, equipment, water and sewer mains; read meters.
Reliable, self-motivated, able to lift heavy loads, walk for long periods of time, work out-of-doors in all types of weather, able to diagnose and repair equipment. High school diploma or equivalent and valid driver's license. Application form at www.hct.holland.mi.us and may be emailed to tomv@hct.holland.mi.us or mailed to Holland Charter Township, Attn: Director of Public Works, 353 North 120th Ave, Holland 49424.
Holland Public Schools:
---Benefits and human resources secretary. Full-time, M-F. Description and qualifications, review Job ID 1204 and apply online at www.hollandpublicschools.org. Deadline is Wed, June 10.
--Variety of summer school jobs, including teachers, aides. Go to www.hollandpublicschools.org and click on HR-Jobs.
Hope College:
---Bookstore director. Deadline is Wed, June 10.
---Campus safety, on call officer.
---Career counselor, part-time, hourly. Deadline is Fri, June 12.
---Coed cheerleading coach, part-time.
---Head men's tennis coach, part-time.
---IT: entry-level database programmer/analyst; experienced database programmer/analyst; system manager. Deadline for all is Thurs, June 25.
---Library--media services associate, part-time, hourly. Deadline is Mon, June 15.
---Physical plant: director. Deadline is Fri, June 12.
For info on all positions, go to http://www.hope.edu/employment/staff
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. Resume/cover letter to office@ethnicdiversity.org For info on the Diversity Alliance, go to www.ethnicdiversity.org
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: For descriptions and to apply, go to www.oaisd.org
and click on Employment.
---Teacher consultant for visually impaired.
---Plumbing paraprofessional.
---Web application developer.
---Special education teacher SCI. Deadline is Mon, June 15.
---Behavioral assistant(s). Deadine is Mon, June 15.
-- Home visiting/play group coordinator. Deadline is Fri, June 19.
