In the Community: February 29, 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.
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Mon, Feb 29, 4 pm to 5 pm: 2016 Black History Month Lecture: "Tragedy & Triumph: Two Comeback Tales after Stolen Innocence." Keynote speakers Duane Loynes and Ericka Loynes will present "stories of voices of resilience that rose up in the face of tragedy." Free, open to the public. Sponsored by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education and GROW. At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Mon, Feb 29, 4:45 pm to 6:30 pm: Black History Month Dinner. $6 for non-students. At Phelps Dining Hall, Hope College, 10th St at Columbia Ave, Holland (or enter from lobby of Maas Center).
Thurs, March 3, 7 pm: Poets Tarfia Faizullah and Jamaal May read from their acclaimed works as part of the Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series at Hope College. Faizullah is Bangladeshi-American; May is a native of Detroit. At Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Tues, March 8, 7 pm: "Welcoming Refugees: Do Unto Others." Event to promote a welcoming community for refugees; info on local refugee programs; stories from refugees about resettlement in West Michigan. Hosted by city of Grand Rapids, Bethany Christian Services, Michigan Office for New Americans, Lutheran Social Services, and other groups. Free. At Cathedral Square-Catholic Information Center, 360 South Division, Grand Rapids.
Fri, March 11: End of Early Bird Registration for FORUM 16: The Conference on Racial Equity: "Identity & Bias: Impact on Individuals and Institutions." Plenary speaker is Touré. Discounted rate of $60 ends today; cost is $75 afterwards. FORUM 16 takes place 9 am to 4 pm, Thurs, April 21, at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Contact Partners for a Racism-Free Grand Rapids at www.prfc-gr.org
Tues, March 15, 11 am to 1:30 pm: "Ladles of Love" soup luncheon fundraiser to support My House Ministry in its work to help women and children in Holland; includes soup, sides, dessert, silent auction. Tickets online in advance online at the Eventbrite website for $11.24 or at the door for $15. At Boys & Girls Club, 435 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.
Tues, March 15, 7 pm: Does Race Matter? Second in three-part series of discussions about race in the United States and West Michigan; led by Rev. Doug VanDoren, UCC pastor and a board member of Grand Rapids Urban League. Hosted by GVSU, the city of Holland, and Herrick District Library. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.
Community Opportunity
4-H Cultural Competency series: 4-H and Herrick District Library are partnering to offer summer activities to build cultural competency in elementary-age youth. They are looking for adults and older teens to help children learn more about aspects of different cultures. Meetings will be Thursday afternoons in June or July, and will offer cultural activities in the categories of food, music, art, holidays, dances, or traditional dress/clothing. If you would like to share your cultural background with children, please contact Susan at (616) 994-4543 or festoons@msu.edu
Scholarships
Minority Scholarship Program and Disabilities Scholarship Program of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids. Must be enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited college or university. For information on criteria and how to apply, go to www.maryfreebed.com Deadline is April 1, 2016.
Exhibit
"Common Ground: African American Art" from art institutes/museums in Flint, Kalamazoo, and Muskegon. Sculptures, paintings and works on paper from more than 60 artists. At Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster, Muskegon. Runs through March 20.
Jobs and Job Fair
Holland Michigan Works! : Hiring event Tues, March 1, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 161 positions from 9 employers (Dialog Direct, Haworth, Catering Concepts, Magna Engineered Glass, Walters Gardens, Inc, Abel Enterprises Mobile Wash, Inc, Boar's Head Brand, Grand Rapids Building Services, Peoplemark, Inc.) Bring several copies of resume.
Haworth Job Fair: Mon, March 7, 3 pm to 6 pm, at One Haworth Center, Holland. All shifts available for assembly, machine repair, machine operators, material handlers, loaders/unloaders, switcher/shuttle driver. Bring resume and photo ID.
Allegan County: Sanitarian, part-time; Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program Coordinator; 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.
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: seasonal landscaping positions (40 hrs/wk); summer help transportation division; 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: Baker/food production work at Hope College. Benefits package. Apply at CDS office just inside north entrance of Phelps Dining Hall, 150 East 10th St, Holland.
Evergreen Commons: In-home care aide. Go to www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen at top of page and Join Our Team.
Fennville Public Schools: Maintenance technician. www.fennville.org Click on District at top of page, and then Employment Opportunities.
Grand Haven Board of Light and Power: Building maintenance/plant utility worker. www.ghblp.org Deadline to apply is Fri, March 11.
Grand Rapids Community College: Adjunct faculty positions; administrative assistant for executive offices; police lieutenant; support professional for distance learning. www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Rapids Downtown Market: Event coordinator (seasonal internship); maintenance and truck dock porter, porter and cleaning; various positions in the shops and restaurants. www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work
Grand Valley State University: Variety of administrative/professional; professional support; public safety; and maintenance/grounds/service jobs. https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm
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 Event and ticket office manager, full-time; deadline is March 15. Assistant director of residential life and education—deadline March 21; staff counselors in Counseling and Psychological Services (part-time and full-time); resident director for Phelps Scholars Program, part-time; residential life coordinator, full-time; campus safety officers, on-call; various openings for Upward Bound summer program—deadline is March 25.
On the Border Restaurant (Holland): Cooks, servers, dishwasher, bartender, host. (616) 856-4805.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: Application integration specialist/developer; part-time health aide to ride bus before/after school to provide care for student with tracheostomy. 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.
Spectrum Health: Case manager, community health—licensed RN who is bilingual (Spanish-English). www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Administrative assistant, full-time; must be bilingual (English/Spanish). http://www.hccwm.org/jobs (Website also has info about Grand Rapids jobs in other companies/agencies.)
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
City of Wyoming: Utility plant operator I, for position at water treatment plant in Holland. Apply at http://wyomingmi.gov
Zeeland Public Schools: Student Responsibility Center coordinator; reading interventionists; English learner interventionist. www.zps.org/jobs
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