In the Community: February 1, 2016
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 Please 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. And now you can find us on Twitter at #acehalliance.
Interested in becoming a member? Your support helps us continue to publish “In the Community” and carry out other activities. Please see info at the end of this email.
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NOTE: Monday, Feb 8, is the deadline for registering to vote in Michigan’s presidential primary, which will take place Tuesday, March 8. For additional information, on voting requirements and restrictions, please go to www.lwvholland.org
The League of Women Voters of Holland has compiled nonpartisan answers to many frequently asked questions about voting, including absentee voting.
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Thurs, Feb 4—Sat, Feb 6: French Film Festival. Four French films, with subtitles in English; presented by several Hope College departments and organizations for general public. Info: hamon@hope.edu
--Feb 4, 7:30 pm: “Girlhood.” At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11th St.
--Feb 5, 7:30 pm: “Two Days, One Night.” At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St.
--Feb 6, 3 pm: “Marie’s Story.” At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St.
--Feb 6, 7:30 pm: “Timbuktu.” 2015 Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St.
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Fri, Feb 5, 5 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) annual Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party, at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 57 West 10th St, Holland:
“A Heart to Heart Community Celebration” will feature music, family activities, entertainment, delicious food, silent auction of goods and services,
fun, and fellowship. Everyone is welcome!
Please plan to bring a dish from your cultural heritage and a nonperishable food item for a local food bank. ACEH provides beverages and table service.
The silent auction, the main fundraiser for ACEH’s work in the community, will have lots of great items: restaurant and business gift cards, handcrafted items, gift baskets, movie and concert tickets, themed dinners in your home or at the host’s house, a 3-night, 4-day stay in a Las Vegas resort timeshare** and more!
**Can’t attend the February 5 party but really, Really, REALLY need a vacation? Here’s a great opportunity to bid on the resort timeshare stay in Las Vegas!
A generous Holland resident has donated a 3-night, 4-day stay at her Moorea condo unit in the beautiful Tahiti Village Resort, valued at $500. Bidding starts at $170. Please send your bid and contact information to ACEH via email at aceh@harmonyalliance.org A representative of ACEH will place your bid when the auction gets under way at the party.
For information about the resort, go to www.tahitivillage.com/suites/moorea Arrangements for the dates of stay will be handled between the winning bidder and the condo owner.
For more information, please call (616) 886-4758 or (616) 396-2201.
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Sat, Feb 6, 9 am to 12:30 pm: Show Me the Money Day. Hosted by Community Action House and local sponsors for residents: workshops on cooking health, college financial aid, budgeting, home buying and renting, energy efficiency, identity theft, more. Drawings for prizes of laptops, tablets, gift cards. At Holland Early College, 45 East 25th St, Holland.
Sat, Feb 6, 11 am to 8 pm: Hope College TRIO Upward Bound Class of 2016 Fundraiser. 20 percent of purchases at Baja Grill will be donated to TRIO Upward Bound. At Baja Grill, 777 Washington Ave, Holland.
Sat, Feb 6, 2 pm: Korean New Year Celebration: Includes Chicago Korean Dancing Company, Korean Taekwondo Team, Maciek’s Magic Show. Hosted by the Holland Korean Church. Contact Dr. John Kim at johnkimsma@gmail.com or (616) 795-8047 or 392-2635. At Park Christian Reformed Church, 1496 West 32nd St, Holland.
Sat, Feb 6, 2 pm to 5 pm: Film, “Dr. Martin Luther King: A Historical Perspective.” Presented for Black History Month by the African American Awareness and Development Organization (AAADO); panel discussion follows. Refreshments. (Subsequent films will be Feb 13 “Race to Freedom” and Feb 27 “Amistad.” At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.
Jobs
Holland Michigan Works: Hiring event Tues, Feb 2, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.
168 jobs for 5 employers (Huntington National Bank, Uniform Color Company, Macatawa Area Express, Effex Management Solutions, On the Border). Jobs include call center customer service associates, production/assembly, raw material handlers, bus operators, cooks, dishwashers, servers, host/hostesses, bartenders). Bring several copies of resume.
Allegan County: Call-in child care worker, part-time; corrections officer; deputy sheriff; personal health services manager; senior legal secretary; social worker, part-time.www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities.
Center for Women in Transition: Crisis intervention advocate, full-time. Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, or related field; bilingual English/Spanish highly desired. Info at www.cwitmi.org, Click on About CWIT and scroll down to Job Opportunities. Also on-call shelter assistants, volunteer and intern positions including intern for Girls on the Run.
City of Holland: Executive assistant I, full-time. Deadline is Fri, Feb 5. Project engineer. http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs or pick up application at City Hall, Human Resources Dept, 270 S. River, Holland. Other: Mechanic assistant, police cadet, reserve police officer, TV & broadcasting internships. Send cover letters, resumes to above address or email hr@cityofholland.com
Creative Dining Services: Hiring for work at Hope College and Camp Geneva. Baker, general kitchen work, dishwashing; full- and part-time opportunities. (616) 395-7930, ask for Amanda Vruggink. Applications available at CDS office just inside north entrance of Phelps Dining Hall, 150 East 10th St, Holland.
Evergreen Commons: Member guest service desk representative; in-home care aide; housekeeper, part-time (13-15 hrs/wk, 5 pm-7:30 pm M-F). Go towww.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen at top of page and Join Our Team.
Grand Rapids Community College: Adjunct faculty positions; police lieutenant; support professional for distance learning. www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Rapids Downtown Market: Various positions in the shops and restaurants. www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work
Grand Valley State University: Full-time custodians, and various other positions. https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm
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 Charter Township: Meter reader and maintenance assistant, full time; administrative assistant for Department of Public Works (part-time, 20 hr/wk). www.hct.holland.mi.us
Holland Hospital: Full- and part-time positions. www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Hope College: www.hope.edu Office manager, full time, for Events & Conferences—deadline to apply is Feb 17. Staff counselors in Counseling and Psychological Services (part-time and full-time); STEM resident advisor; campus safety officers, on-call; various openings for Upward Bound summer program—deadline March 25.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: Custodian, part-time for second shift; career- and work-based learning coordinator; intervenor for student with visual/hearing impairments; manufacturing support aide; paraprofessional-graphic design; early literary coach. 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 towww.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities.
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs
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Will You Help Support ACEH and “In the Community”?
It’s easy—there are 3 ways to become a member:
--You can join at our website www.harmonyalliance.org through PayPal;
--You can write a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert, Box 3007, Holland, MI 49422-3007;
--Or you can join at any ACEH program or social event.
Dues are $20 per year for an individual ($35 for two years); $30 per year for a couple or family ($50 for two years; $40 annually for a nonprofit; and $75 per year for a business. In lieu of (or in addition to) paying dues, you may join as a service member, contributing volunteer time to the group. ACEH is a 501c3 organization.
