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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Waukazoo Indian Homecoming: Part of Park Twp. Centennial Celebration
All events at Fairgrounds and Community Building, Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland
Tues, Aug 18 – Fri, Aug 23: Waukazoo Indian Homecoming: Several direct descendants of Chief Waukazoo will participate. Displays and presentations (wigwams, basket makers, dance and regalia, flint knapping, fire keepers, "make and take" activities).
Fri, Aug 21, 5 pm to 7 pm: Waukazoo Traditional Feast. Community is invited to eat corn soup, game, and other traditional foods cooked and served by the Waukazoo.
Sun, Aug 23, Grand Entry starts at noon: Waukazoo Mini Pow Wow. Dancers, drums, festive ceremony. Announcer will explain meaning of traditions, and you can participate or enjoy being a spectator from the grandstands.
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Thurs, Aug 20, 5:30 pm: "The Achievement Gap and the Schools We Need: Creating the Conditions Where Race and Class No Longer Predict Student Achievement." Speaker, Dr. Pedro Noguera, author, professor of education at NYU, and executive director of Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools. A Kent ISD community event. Free, open to the public. (616) 301-8847 or juliemushing@kentisd.org At Ottawa Hills High School Auditorium, 2055 Rosewood Ave, SE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Aug 21, 7 pm (support group); 8 pm (program): PFLAG Holland Lakeshore meeting. Program of information on asexuality. Also, first meeting (at 6 pm) of trans support group, plus parents and allies. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Tues, Aug 25, 5:3o pm – 7 pm: #RacisminGR Community Conversations. First of four-part series of dialogues for community members "to discuss and reflect on experiences with racism, bias, and inequality in Grand Rapids." Intent is "to create safe spaces for brave conversations around tough subjects that impact the livability and viability of our community." Free. RSVP to Partners for a Racism-Free Community at (616) 466-6187 or www.prfc-gr.org. At Rockford Construction Co., 601 First Street NW. Grand Rapids.
Tues, Sept 1, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Paw Paw Park Party organized by Building Healthy Communities Coalition. Celebrates trail expansion that combines Paw Paw Park to former Macatawa Greenspace. Includes free dinner (for first 400 people), kids' activities, health screenings, outdoor recreation. Contact Amy Sheele at (616) 393-5799 or asheele@miottawa.org. At 1230 Paw Paw Dr, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 10, 5 pm – 8 pm: "Supporting a New Vision for Our Community," interactive discussion and reception to kick off annual Hispanic Festival. Community leaders will share insights on economic development of Rumsey St Development project and the role of Latinos. At Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, 1204 Grandville Ave, SW, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Sept 11, and Sat, Sept 12 (11:30 am - 11:30 pm); Sun, Sept 13, noon to 5 pm. 38th annual Hispanic Festival. Celebrates Latin American heritage with free and diverse stage entertainment, authentic food and beverage options, activities. Includes 3v3 Futsal Tournament beginning at 8 am on Sat & Sun (http://www.latican.com/hispanicfestival3v3 to register teams; play will be on Ottawa Ave courts). http://hispanic-center.org/hispanic-festival/ At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.
Exhibits
Now through Oct 4. Kalamazoo Air Zoo: "Black Wings," history of African American pilots, others in 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.
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 18, between 10 am and 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 8 employers (Effex Management Solutions, J & H Family Stores, Dialog Direct, Adecco Group, Grand Rapids Building Services, Primera Plastics, Thermotron, Arby's Restaurant Group) offering 152 jobs: Production/assembly, machine operators, forklift drivers, tooling maintenance/reapir, program manager, inspector, refrigeration apprentive, electrical apprentice, welder, ACS tester, custodian, team members, shift managers, store clerks, sandwich artists, store managers, licensed health advisors. Bring copy of resume to event.
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.
Community Action House: Bilingual case manager, full-time. Bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred but consider equivalent human services experience. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills; knowledge of community resources. Send cover letter and resume to Rachel Ahee, Stabilization Services Supervisor, at rahee@communityactionhouse.org. Deadlne is Wed, Aug 26.
Downtown Market, Grand Rapids: Variety of positions with the Market and its tenant businesses. Go to www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part and click on Work.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Ottawa County Road Commission: CAD technician. Should have education/training equivalent to associate's degree in civil technology, AutoCAD, or related field; two years' of AutoCAD experience or related training in road commission or municipal setting. Applications accepted until position filled. Info and application at www.ottawacorc.com
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!
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