A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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 www.harmonyalliance.org
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. If you are interested in becoming a member of ACEH, please see information at the end of this email.
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Mon, Aug 10, 6 pm to 8 pm: Destination Education "Off to College Party" for students going to college or returning to college. Students' entire families invited also, for games and food. First 120 college students will receive a College Survival Kit and a chances to win larger prizes. RSVPs requested but not required, at http://ow.ly/LE1hF Those who register will be entered in a special drawing for an iPad mini. At Kollen Park picnic pavilion, 240 Kollen Park Blvd, Holland.
Tues, Aug 11, 7 pm: "Racism: A Call to Conversion and Hope." Prayer service against racism "to remind us that we need to live as brothers and sisters, to convert our hearts, to recognize the blessing that every culture brings to our country and our world." At St. Francis de Sales Church, 13th St. and Maple Ave, Holland.
Thurs, Aug 13, 7 pm: "Women of Color: Leading the Way in the Workplace." Six panelists will share stories and talk about what it mean to be a woman of color on the job--how do you find and work with a mentor? How do you face barriers or overcome biases? How can our community support women of color? What does it take to lead fearlessly? (616) 988-5400. At Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids.
Sat, Aug 15, 11 am: Salsa Showdown public tasting of salsas by amateur cooks and professional chefs using ingredients from the Eighth St. Farmers Market. Jalapeno Eating Contest is at noon. Registration forms and rules and regulations for Salsa Showdown and for Jalapeno Eating Contest are at www.salsashowdown.org At Eighth Street Farmers Market, 8th St and Pine Ave, Holland.
Exhibits
Now through October 4. Kalamazoo Air Zoo: "Black Wings," history of African American pilots, others in the aviation; more than 70 photographs, film clips, artifacts, aircraft models. Traveling exhibit from Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum. Open daily, varying hours. Admission fee. (269) 382-6555 or http://www.airzoo.org At Air Zoo, 6151 Portage Rd, Portage.
Opening Thurs, July 23: Holland Museum: "Documented: The Stories of Latinos in Holland" explores Holland's migrant community and its impact on Holland. Also, a collection from Michigan State: "Immigration and Caricature," the role of caricature and stereotype in forming American values and attitudes, with images from the Civil War to World War I. Closed Mon and Tues; varying hours other days; admission fee. (616) 796-3329 or www.hollandmuseum.org
Jobs
Michigan Works: Hiring event Tuesday, Aug 11, between 10 am and 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 4 employers (Effex Management Solutions, CSM Services, Adecco Group, Blu Perspective) offering 65 jobs: Production/assembly, general labor, forklift driver, machine operator, light assembly, light industrial, school custodian). Bring copy of resume.
Allegan County:
Child care worker, full-time, for Cheever Treatment Center; call-in child care worker, part time; corrections officer, full time; deputy sheriff, full time; medical examiner investigator, part time.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Holland: Administrative coordinator. Involvement in all aspects of financial activity, including budget development, general ledger, financial reporting, resource development recordkeeping. Requires bachelor's degree. Send resume to BGC of Greater Holland, c/o Craig Spoelhof, 435 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, 49423.
Part-time customer service provider. Full-time project engineer. Deadline for both is Aug. 21.
Downtown Market, Grand Rapids: Chef instructor, evening facilities supervisor, chef/culinary operations coordinator, education assistant-sous chef, development and community relations manager, porter and cleaners. Market Hall: Full/part-time bakery clerks (hourly). Slows Bar B-Q: Various positions. Go to www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part and click on Work.
Escape Ministries: Certified learning coach for ASAP (Alternative Suspension Accountability Program). Must be Michigan-certified secondary education teacher. Contract position, M-Th, 7:45 am – 2:45 pm. Odesseyware experience recommended but not required. http://escape-out.org, info@escape-out.org, (616) 796-0538. Send resume by Wed, Aug 12, to Escape Ministries, 202 East 32nd St, Holland 49423.
Evergreen Commons: Resource coordinator, Care Services (bilingual Spanish/English a plus); food service personnel, Day Center. www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen and Join Our Team.
Freedom Village: Career Fair, Tues, Aug 11, 8 am to 5 pm. Positions available at senior living community. At Freedom Village Lakes Atrium, 145 Columbia Ave, Holland. Or call Beth at (616) 820-7483 or 1-800-622-5474. boonk@brookdaleliving.com
Grand Rapids Public Library: Help-desk technician, part-time (20 hrs/wk, including evenings and weekends); includes benefits. www.grpl.org and Click on About and then Jobs.
Grand Valley State University: Go to https://www.gvsu.edu/jobs.htm and click on Current Job Openings for info on faculty, administrative/professional, professional support, public safety, and maintenance/grounds/service jobs.
Haworth: All shifts available for team members, machine repair, machine operators, material handlers, hilo loaders/unloaders, switcher/shuttle driver. Apply at www.haworth.com/careers
Herrick District Library: Public services librarian, part-time (32 hrs/wk); benefits. Master's degree in library science, or obtain it within 6 months. www.herrickdl.org/content/jobs-hdl Applications received by Fri, Aug 14, will receive early consideration but others will be considered until position is filled. Submit resume and application to jobs@herrickdl.org
Holland Charter Township: Full-time openings for building and grounds maintenance assistant; meter reader and maintenance assistant; assistant assessor. www.hct.holland.mi.us
Holland Hospital: Full- and part-time positions. www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers at top of page.
Holland Public Schools: Coaches for various sports; substitutes for food service, bus aide, bus driver; playground/lunch supervisor. www.hollandpublicschools.org and go to HR-Jobs link.
---Campus safety, on-call officer; associate director of alumni and family engagement; communication specialist for development & alumni engagement; transportation coordinator.
Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: Accountant (part-time, 10/15 hrs per week). www.ethnicdiversity.org
Secretary, for Infant/Toddler program. Deadline is Aug 14; behavioral assistants; web application developer.
Ottawa County: Various positions open until filled, including 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); associate health analyst internship. For info, plus how to apply, go to: http://pathwaysmi.org/employment-opportunities
Zeeland City: Assessing and Zoning assistant, full-time; custodian, part-time (mostly second shift). Contact City of Zeeland (Human Resources or City Clerk's office), 21 South Elm, Zeeland 49464. Positions open until filled.
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Has "In the Community" helped you learn about multicultural and diversity events this year? ACEH welcomes your support! Member dues help pay for this email and all the other Alliance activities. If you'd like to become a member, the dues are:
$20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses. Or you can become a service member, and contribute time as a volunteer.
It's easy--here's how:
--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at http://www.harmonyalliance.org Click on Join Us.
--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.
