In the Community: January 11, 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
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.
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Tues, Jan 12, 4 pm: Film, "Loving Our Home, Syria, Forever," by Japanese film maker Saori Fujii; "based on interviews with Syrians who have fled their home for other countries; examines hardships they face while reminding viewers of the beauty, culture, and history of Syria." Presented by Dr. Megumi Hirayama, visiting exchange professor from Mejii Gakuin University, Japan. Event opens up the Critical Issues Symposium for spring 2016: "Engaging the Middle East: Understanding Contemporary Changes." More CIS info at http://www.hope.edu/cis/ At Fried- Hemenway Auditorium, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Thurs, Jan 14, 4:30 pm: Lecture, "Syrian Voices of the Unheard," by visiting exchange professor Dr. Megumi Hirayama of Mejii Gakuin University, Japan, formerly with the United Nations, World Health Organization, and other international organizations. At Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Thurs, Jan 14, 7 pm: Intriguing Conversation Series: "Batey 106: Sugar + Migrant Workers + The Value of Education." Join members of Saugatuck High School Interact Club "for a timely conversation about immigration, migrant workers, and education." Free. (269) 857-2399; www.sc4a.org At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck.
Fri, Jan 15, support group, 7 pm; program, 8 pm: PFLAG meeting: "Counseling Options for GLBTQ+" with panel of local counselors Ruth Vanden Bosch, Rev. Kate Meyer, and Krista Anderson, Ph.D. Support group for trans individuals at 6 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities: Monday, January 18
8:30 am until noon: Day of Service at Maple Avenue Ministries. Opportunity for volunteers to assemble hygiene kits for the homeless and distribute them to local agencies. At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
9:30 am to 10:30 am, and 11 am to noon: Martin Luther King Jr event for elementary students: "The Fair Housing Five & the Haunted House," based on curriculum developed by the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Center. Receive free book, bookmark, and snacks. Register at hrc@cityofholland.com or call (616) 355-1328; leave name, number of students, and phone number where you can be reached. Sponsored by City of Holland and Fair Housing Center of West Michigan. At Holland City Hall, 270 South River Ave, Holland.
11:30 am: 30th annual Commemoration Program and Community Peace March. At Grand Rapids Community College, Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse, Grand Rapids.
1 pm to 3 pm: Visual Art Presentation on Contemporary African American Artists, featuring Nick Cave and Kehinde Wiley. Program includes an art project for students ages 8 and up. Also touched on: African American artists of the past, including Jean Michael Basquiat, The Gees Bend quilters, and the Highwaymen artists of Florida. Free. Presented by the City of Holland and the Holland Area Arts Council. At Holland City Hall, 270 South River Ave, Holland.
2 pm to 5 pm: Documentary films: "Black History: A Retrospective," followed by panel discussion. MLK Day of Service hosted by African American Awareness and Development Organization (AAADO). Refreshments. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Soul Food Fest. Hosted by Office of Multicultural Education and Hope College Dining Services. $6 for community members. At Phelps Dining Hall, 10th St and Columbia Ave, Holland.
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.
7 pm: MLK at the Movies. Conversation around the experiences of young people and their encounters with racism based on the movie "DOPE." Free. Presented by Partners for a Racism-Free Community, West Michigan AmeriCorps Collaborative, and Celebration! Cinema. At Celebration! Cinema, 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids.
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Wed, Jan 20, 7 pm: 2015 Social Justice Award presentation by City of Holland Human Relations Commission. At City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.
Community Opportunity
Restorative Circles Facilitator Training, Feb 4 and 5, 9 am to 4 pm: Learn how to communicate during times of conflict or around different points of view, in communities, families, workplaces, and congregations. Gain skills that can be put in practice immediately in informal ways and also learn how to facilitate a formal restorative circle. For info and to register: https://hrcircles.wordpress.com/
or call Hope Church, (616) 392-7947. At Hope Church RCA, 77 West 11th St, Holland.
Exhibit
"Common Ground: African American Art"; open through March 20: Sculptures, paintings, and works on paper by more than 60 artists, divided into 5 thematic areas: Gaining Access, New Self-Awareness, Political and Social Expressions, Examining Identities, and Towards Abstraction. Includes works from the Flint Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and Muskegon Art Museum. www.muskegonartmuseum.org At Muskegon Art Museum, 296 West Webster Ave, Muskegon.
Looking Ahead
Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH): Friday, Feb. 5, 5 pm: "A Heart to Heart Community Celebration" potluck and cultural sharing party with music, activities, delicious food, silent auction, more. Everyone is welcome! Please plan to bring a dish from your cultural heritage and a nonperishable food item for a local food bank. (616) 886-4758 or (616) 396-2201. At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th St, Holland.
We are looking for additional items for the silent auction: business/restaurant gift cards, hosts for a dinner in your home (or to cook in someone else's home), craft and art items, etc. Please contact Al Minert at 396-3751 or apminerthm@att.net
Korean New Year Celebration: Saturday, Feb 6, 2 pm: 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.
Jobs
Holland Michigan Works: Hiring event Tues, Jan 12, 10 am to 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 8 employers (MOKA, Dialog Direct, Stratosphere Quality, Blu Perspective, Pioneer Resources, Magna Engineered Glass, LG Chem Michigan Ind., and Kenco Logistic Services) recruiting for 149 jobs (direct support professionals, youth autism specialist, customer service advisors, quality inspectors, community living support staff, production operators, mold makers, 3rd shift supervisosr, technical operators for 2nd and 3rd shift, warehouse Hilo operators. 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.
Chemical Bank: Branch-bank teller, full time; experienced preferred. For info and to apply: www.chemicalbankmi.com
City of Holland: 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.
City of Hudsonville: Accounts payable/receivable clerk, full-time, benefits. Info and application at www.hudsonville.org Deadline is Jan 15.
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) Go to www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen at top of page and Join Our Team.
Freedom Village: Maintenance technician; servers; RN/LPN/CNA; personalized living technician; housekeeper. (616) 820-7483; email boonk@brookdale.com; www.brookdale.com or apply in person at 145 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Grand Rapids Community College: Adjunct faculty positions; police lieutenant; support professional for distance learning. www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
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.
Herrick District Library: Graphic designer/library aide, part-time (20 hrs/wk). http://www.herrickdl.org/content/jobs-hdl Deadline Jan 11 for early consideration, but position open until filled.
Holland Board of Water and Light: Water reclamation facility operator; pollution control technician. www.hollandbpw.com
Holland Charter Township: 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 Staff counselors in Counseling and Psychological Services (part-time and full-time); STEM resident advisor.
Johnson Controls, Lakewood Facility: Full-time manufacturing positions, 2nd and 3rd shift; benefits. Must be at least 18; high school diploma or GED. Apply at 205 Douglas Ave, Holland.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: Career- and work-based learning coordinator; intervenor for student with visual/hearing impairments; manufacturing support aide; paraprofessional-graphic design. 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.
Salvation Army: Receptionist for Grand Rapids office; must speak Spanish. Data and program assistant. Internships. AmeriCorps positions. www.sasocialservices.org
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs
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