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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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," discussion and reception to kick off annual Hispanic Festival. Community leaders will share insights on economic development of Rumsey St Development project and role of Latinos. At Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, 1204 Grandville Ave, SW, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Sept 11, 7 pm: "Stories & Stereotypes at the Museum": General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH); everyone is welcome. Guided tour of two exhibits: (1) Stories of Latin@s in Holland and (2) Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images, graphic images of mostly European immigrants between the Civil War and World War I. Discussion follows.
At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland.
Fri, Sept 11 – Mon, Sept 21, various times and locations in Holland: 2015 Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival. See schedule of films at www.tulipanes.org or in the September ACEH Newsletter.
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 entertainment, food/beverage options, activities. http://hispanic-center.org/hispanic-festival/ At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.
Mon, Sept 14, 5:30 pm: #RacisminGR Community Conversation. Second of four-part series of dialogues for community members to discuss experiences with racism, bias, and inequity in Grand Rapids. Free. RSVP to Partners for a Racism-Free Community at (616) 466-6187 or www.prfc-gr.org. At Inner City Christian Federation (ICCF), 920 Cherry St, SE, Grand Rapids.
Tues, Sept 15, 7 pm (doors open 6:30 pm): A Night of Bilingual Arts. Live sketch comedy, videos, and music in Spanish and English; reception follows. Free. Presented by Alliance for Bilingual Arts in association with Tulipanes Film Festival. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9th St, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 17, 7 pm: "Peace in the Holy Land is Possible": Presenter: Elias Chacour, retired archbishop of Galilee in the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, author of "Blood Brothers." Known for his efforts to promote reconciliation between Arabs and Israelis, Chacour describes himself as a Palestinian-Arab-Christian-Israeli. (616) 994-0187. Sponsored by Kairos West Michigan and others. At St. Francis de Sales Church, 195 West 13th, Holland.
Fri, Sept 18, and Sat, Sept 19: Fiesta Mexicana 2015. www.mexican-heritage.org At Calder Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids.
Thurs, Sept 24, 5:30 pm: 10th anniversary celebration of Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) in Holland. Foods of South America, Asia, Africa; program, with stories by JFON clients; silent auction. (JFON offers low-cost immigration legal advice and assistance with citizenship forms; clients have come from 60 countries.) $30 individual, $50 couple. Reserve by Thurs, Sept 17, at (616) 396-5205. At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th St, Holland.
Thurs, Sept 24, and Fri, Sept 25, 9 am to 4 pm: Restorative Circle Facilitator Training. Participants will learn how to communicate and collaborate in times of conflict or around different points of view, as well as how to facilitate a formal restorative circle. Suggested donation $100. Sponsored by Hope Church and Holland Restorative Circles. For information or to register, go to https://hrcircles.wordpress.com/ or call (616) 392-7947. At Hope Church, 77 West 11th St, Holland.
Community Opportunity
Kids' Food Basket is expanding its program--to fight childhood hunger--into Holland and needs volunteers. Go to http://www.kidsfoodbasket.org/ for information or call (616) 796-8471.
Jobs
Holland Michigan Works: Hiring event Tues, Sept 1, 10 am to 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 7 employers offering 88 positions. Bring copy of resume.
Grand Haven Michigan Works: Hiring event Thurs, Sept 3, 10 am to 2 pm, in partnership with St. Patrick's Job Seeker's Program, at St Patrick's/St. Anthony's Community Center, 920 Fulton St, Grand Haven. (616) 396-2154 17 employers offering 486 positions. Bring copy of resume.
Holland Sentinel Digital Career Fair, Aug 30 – Sept 3. Features local businesses. http://extra.hollandsentinel.com/careerfair/job.html
Call-in child care worker, part time; corrections officer, full time; deputy sheriff, full time; deputy register of deeds, full time (deadline is Sept 18).
Allegan County Mental Health: Accountant; registered nurse. Seeking culturally diverse-minded individuals. http://www.accmhs.org/employment.html Deadline for both is Fri, Sept 11.
Center for Women in Transition: Two on-call shelter assistants. Hours vary; must be available for all shifts, including weekends. High school diploma or equivalent; computer proficiency; sensitive to issues of diversity.. Send resume and cover letter to Shelter Program Manager, Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut Dr, Holland 49424. Deadline is Fri, Sept 11.
City of Holland: http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs Seasonal landscape laborers, full-time Sept – Dec. $8.50/hr. Mowing, lawn upkeep, planting tulips, fall clean-up. Print application from website and email to hr@cityofholland.com or pick up application in person at City Hall, Human Resources Dept, 270 South River, Holland.
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.
Haworth: All shifts available for team members, machine repair, machine operators, material handlers, hilo loaders/unloaders, switcher/shuttle driver; upholsters. www.haworth.com/careers
Herman Miller: Machine operators, skilled trades, material handlers, manufacturing associates. www.hermanmiller.com/careers
Holland Public Schools: Before school/noon playground supervisors; food service workers; substitute bus drivers. www.hollandpublicschools.org and go to HR-Jobs link.
Hope College: www.hope.edu Campus safety, on-call officer; associate director of alumni and family engagement; communication specialist for development & alumni engagement; Emmaus Scholars program, assistant director in residence (17.5/hrs per week in fall and spring semesters; housing provided; deadline is Sept 30).
Staff accountant; behavioral assistants; classroom aides for teachers of students with special needs; 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.
