In the Community: December 7, 2015
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.
Your support of "In the Community" and other ACEH activities is welcomed!
Please see the end of this email for information on becoming a member.
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Annual ACEH Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party:
Wondering what's happening with this gathering, usually held in December?
Well, we are moving from holly to hearts! Please save the evening of Friday, February 5, 2016, and come to First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Holland for delicious food and fellowship, an auction of great goods and services, and more. In keeping with the spirit of Valentine's Day, the event will focus on celebrating community and love, friendship, and neighbors; diversity, unity, and justice are the heart of ACEH. Look for more information in upcoming issues of "In the Community" and our monthly Newsletter.
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TONIGHT, Mon, Dec 7, 6:30 pm: Nuestra Comunidad Hispana: Exhibition and Public Reception. View an exhibit of more than 40 stories of local Latinos; meet the individuals behind the stories/ Vea una exhibición de más de 40 historias de residentes latinos del área; conozca a la personas de las historias. Collection will be added to the library's genealogy section. Contact Esther Fifelski at e.fifelski@cityofholland.com Program by LAUP, City of Holland, GVSU Kutsche Office of Local History, and Herrick District Library. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.
Tues, Dec 8, 6 pm to 10 pm: Race Together: Culture, Cocktails and Comedy. Entertainment (comedians Deborah Delk and T. Murphy; entertainer Rafael Casal; music by DJ Composition). Food included. Fundraiser for Partners for a Racism-Free Community. Contact staff@prfc-gr.org
Tickets $40, at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/race-together-culture-cocktails-and-comedy-tickets-18909912056?aff=eac2 At City Flats Hotel, 83 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids.
Tues, Dec 15, 6:30 pm: Art Night benefit for My House Ministry "providing hope, housing, and guidance to women and children in need." Try your hand at a craft, meet neighbors, enjoy fellowship; various local businesses will be there. Contact nancy@myhouseministry.org if you want to attend, so they can have enough craft supplies on hand. At Seedlings, 128 South River Ave, Holland.
Sun, Dec 20, 4:30 pm: 15th Holland Community Kwanzaa Celebration: "The Year of Yes." Event will include traditional Kwanzaa presentations plus a diverse panel of participants and guests. Scholarship funds will be raised to assist two area African American high school graduates. (616) 392-1711. Email 427mam@gmail.com. At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Wed, Jan 6, 2016, 12:30 pm: Calvin College January Series opens: "Harvesting Hope and Cultivating Minds: Stories from the South Bronx," with educator Stephen Ritz, a Top Ten Finalist for the Global Teacher Prize, who believes "students should not have to leave their community to live, learn, and earn in a better one." He works on embedding concepts of sustainability, food, energy, and environmental justice into K-12 programming and beyond. www.calvin.edu/january At Calvin College Fine Arts Center, 3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids. In Holland, shown live-stream at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd.
Mon, Jan 18, 2016, 7 pm: Annual Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights Lecture. Keynote speaker is Hope College graduate David A. Paul. His lecture, "Dare to be BOLD," will examine King's early life and career and "what causes a man to aggressively fight against injustice." A particular focus will be Dr. King's courage to lead despite continuous and real threats to his life. At Dimnent Memorial Chapel, College Ave at 12th St, Holland.
Community Opportunities
Coming Soon: Asian Americans Will be Featured in Story Collections. Beginning January 6 (also Jan 16,20, 22, and 25) interested Asian Americans in the community can volunteer to share their story and be photographed at Herrick District Library. No appointments will be necessary. The collection will be celebrated at a community reception in May during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. More information will be provided in "In the Community" in December and January.
Jobs and Job Fair
Holland Michigan Works: Hiring event Tues, Dec 8, 10 am to 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 98 jobs by 6 employers (Tyson Foods, Stratosphere Quality, Blu Perspective, Dialog Direct, Cognitive and Therapeutic Comprehensive Home Health (CATCHH), and LG Chem). Includes production/assemblers, machine operators, hi-lo drivers, quality inspectors, customer service advisors, non-licensed health care advisors, home health aides, RN staff supervisor, and technical operators (2nd and 3rd shift). Bring several copies of resume.
Job Fair for Dialog Direct: Thurs, Dec 10, from 10 am to 3 pm, for 30 customer service representatives. Hiring bonus, training bonus. First $25 attendees will be entered to win 50-inch flat-screen TV. Questions: call (616) 834-9724 or 834-9731. Can complete application on this link:
https://novo1.evolvondemand.net/offline/14967 At 1351 South Waverly Rd, Suite 360, Holland.
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities. Senior legal secretary, position open until filled.
City of Holland: For info on requirements, responsibilities, go to http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs or pick up application at City Hall, Human Resources Dept, 270 S. River, Holland.
Evergreen Commons: In-home care aide; housekeeper, part-time (13-15 hrs/wk, 5 pm-7:30 pm M-F). accounting assistant, part-time (18-20 hrs/wk); program assistant, part-time. Go to www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen at top of page and Join Our Team.
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm Various open positions.
Haworth, Inc.: www.Haworth.com/Careers Various open positions.
Herman Miller, Inc.: www.hermanmiller.com Various open positions. Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.
Holland Board of Water and Light: Water reclamation facility operator; pollution control technician. www.hollandbpw.com
Holland Hospital: Full- and part-time positions. www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Hope College: www.hope.edu Full-time first- and second-shift custodians; campus safety on-call officer, part-time; staff counselors in Counseling and Psychological Services (part-time and full-time).
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: Teacher assistant; parent educator; classroom aide for students with special needs; behavioral assistant (temporary, 1 year); administrative support-technology; custodian; payroll coordinator/specialist. www.oaisd.org and click on Employment.
Ottawa County Friend of the Court: Account specialist; custody investigator; data processing specialist. Positions open until filled. Openings also in other county offices. Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities.
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs
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ACEH welcomes your support! Member dues help pay for this email and all the other Alliance activities. 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 with 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.
