Sunday, March 27, 2016

In the Community from ACEH March 28, 2016

In the Community: March 28, 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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 Mon, March 28, 7 pm: Play, "Lines: The Lived Experience of Race 2016."  90-minute production by the ADAPT Theatre Company tells "the actual stories of individuals and families in Grand Rapids whose housing, employment, and education have been affected by 'red lining'—both officially mandated and subtly instituted by you and me; challenges us to consider issues so we might better respond to peace-related divisions in West Michigan."  Written and directed by Stephanie Sandberg. Other performances: Wed, March 30, 7 pm; Thurs, March 31, noon (free); Friday, April 1, 7 pm (pay-what-you-can performance); Sat, April 2, 2 pm and 7 pm; Sun, April 3, 2 pm. Tickets 2 for $20 or 1 for $15. Group rate $10 per person.  (616) 459-4788, ext 131, for tickets or online at http://www.grcmc.org/theatre/  At Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids.

 Thurs, March 31, 4 pm to 6:30 pm: César Chávez Lecture, by Alfredo Gonzales, associate provost and a dean at Hope College.  Presented by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education and the Latino Student Organization.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave between 10th and 11th Sts, Holland.

 Thurs, March 31, 4:45 pm to 7 pm:  Food Festival, hosted by Hope College as part of César Chávez celebration and in honor of Alfredo Gonzáles. $6 for community members, payable at door.  At Phelps Dining Hall, 10th St at Columbia Ave, Holland.

 Sat, April 2, 7 pm: Film, "Poverty, Inc." examines "the rise of charity as a multibillion dollar poverty industry, through real-world case studies."  Produced by the Acton Institute; hosted and co-sponsored by a number of Hope College organizations.  Panel and discussion with audience follows 90-minute film.  Free.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.

 Mon, Apr 4 – Sat, Apr 9, 7:30 pm:  Film, "Race," based on the story of Jesse Owens, whose quest "to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy."  "An enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship; an inspiring drama about one man's fight to become an Olympic legend."  Rated PG-13; 130 minutes.  $7 adults, $6 seniors.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8th St, Holland.

 Wed, Apr 6, 7 pm:  "Does Race Matter?"  Third in series, presented by award-winning poet, playwright, and professor of English Claudia Rankine; copies of her book "Citizen: An American Lyric" are available at Herrick Library.  Discussion follows. Hosted by city of Holland, Herrick District Library, and GVSU.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 Sat, Apr 9, 8 am to 5 pm:  23rd annual Dia de La Mujer Conference: "Solidarity for Change: Using our Voice to Inspire Action."  Keynote speaker Christine Chavez and workshops on education, health, legal, STEM, finance and business, interpersonal relationships, and self-empowerment "to motivate and inspire Latinas."  Registration by Apr 4: $50 general, $15 students; onsite, $50 general, $25 students. http://ddlm.ocat.msu.edu  At Michigan State University Kellogg Center, 55 South Harrison Rd, East Lansing.

 Wed, April 13, 5:30 pm:  Women of Color Celebration and Senior Recognition.  Dinner, followed by presentations by four Hope College senior women.  Tickets $10 (purchase deadline is Wed, April 6); available from Office of Multicultural Education, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10th St, 8 am – 5 pm weekdays; or call (616) 395-7867; or email ome@hope.edu  At Haworth Inn and Conference Center, 10th St, Holland.

 Community Opportunity

4-H Cultural Competency series:   Would you enjoy sharing something from your family's heritage with elementary-age youth? 4-H and Herrick District Library are  looking for adults and older teens to help children learn more about aspects of different cultures (food, music, art, holidays, dances, or traditional dress/clothing).  No need for you to teach about all of these—just whichever one or ones that you'd like to talk about or demonstrate with the children.  Meetings will be Thursday afternoons in June or July.  Please contact Susan at (616) 994-4543 or fentons@msu.edu

 Scholarships/Fellowships

Mothering Justice Movement Fellowship:  7-month fellowship with $1,500 stipend; sponsored by Mothering Justice, a statewide organization "dedicated to empowering mothers to influence policy on behalf of themselves and their families through advocacy, leadership development, voter empowerment, and promoting family-friendly advocacy."  Conduct community meetings, phone banking, collecting stories, training volunteers, canvassing, with half-day trainings once a month. Six fellowships available for work in Western Wayne County, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids.  Contact phyllisjrw@aol.com for information or to send resume and cover letter.  Deadline Thursday, March 31, at 5 pm.

Minority Scholarship Program (health careers) 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 April 1, 2016.

Jobs and Job Fairs

2nd Annual Job Fair, hosted by City of Holland and Workforce, Monday, March 28, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  Hundreds of openings from a wide variety of local companies.  At Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th St, Holland.

Holland Michigan Works! :  Hiring event Tues, March 29, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.    Six employers (Pioneer Resources, Grace of Douglas, Lake Trust Credit Union, Blu Perspective, Walmart In, and Dialog Direct) offering 90 jobs.  Bring several copies of your resume.

 Allegan County:  Child-care workers, 1 full time and 1 part-time (32/hrs/wk); 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.

 Boys & Girls Club, northside:  Teen center assistant, part-time, year-round.  http://www.bgch.org/employment

 City of Holland:   Marketing assistant, part-time for Downtown Holland and Holland Farmers Market; deadline is March 28.   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 (deadline is May 6); mechanic assistant, police cadet, reserve police officer, TV & broadcasting & marketing internships.  Send cover letters, resumes to above address or email hr@cityofholland.com

               Evergreen Commons:   Housekeeping: 2, for Evergreen building, part-time (20-29 hrs/wk). In-home care aide.  Go to www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen at top of page and Join Our Team.

 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

 Haworth:  www.Haworth.com/Careers  Assembly (full-, part-time, summer students), machine operators, loader/unloader. 

 Herman Miller, Inc.:  www.hermanmiller.com  Various open positions.  Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.

Holland Charter Township:  Clerk's assistant/public information coordinator (part-time, 20-24 hrs/wk); 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   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.  Admissions representative, deadline April 30.

 Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:   School nurse, B.S.N. and pediatric experience preferred; full-time for special education facility.  Classroom aide for students with special needs. Application integration specialist/develop.  Part-time health aide to ride bus before/after school to 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 to www.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/

 Zeeland Public Schools:   Student Responsibility Center coordinator; reading interventionists; English learner interventionist.  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.

 If you would like to donate to ACEH or its Scholarship Fund, go to www.harmonyalliance.org and click on the  Donate button on the first page.  ACEH is a 501c3 organization.

 

 

Sunday, March 20, 2016

In the Community from ACEH March 20, 2016

In the Community: March 20, 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.

________________________________________________________________________

 Mon, March 21, 7 pm (doors open), 7:30 pm (film): Documentary film "LGBT for R.A.C.E. (Racial and Cultural Equality)."  Discusses race and culture in the LGBT community "as it pertains to the past, present, and future."  Tickets $11.  Some of the proceeds will go to the nonprofit LGBT College to help promote multiracial and multicultural LGBT equality.  (616) 459-4788. At Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids.

 Thurs, March 24, 9 am to 3:30 pm: 7th annual Local History Roundtable: "Changing Communities," with speakers Todd Robinson, author of City Within a City, and Tim Gleisner, Grand Rapids Public Library.  (616) 331-3500.  At GVSU Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons, 1 North Campus Dr, Allendale.

 Thurs, March 24, 6 pm to 8 pm:  Community Conversation and Book Signing with Todd Robinson, author of City Within a City: The Black Freedom Struggle in Grand Rapids, Mi.  At LINC's Gallery, 1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids.

 Fri, March 25-Sun, March 27; films shown at 2 pm and at 4 pm: Kalamazoo World Languages Film Festival.  Films from around the globe, screened in a variety of languages; all have English subtitles.  $8 general admission, $4 students; can be purchased online at www.wmich.edu/worldfilmfestival (269) 387-3001.  At Alamo Drafthouse, 108 Portage St, Kalamazoo.

 Thurs, March 31, 4 pm to 6:30 pm: César Chávez Lecture and Food Fest.  Presented by Hope College Office of Multicultural Education and the Latino Student Organization.  At Maas Auditorium and then at Phelps Dining Hall, Columbia Ave between 10th and 11th Sts, Holland.

 Mon, Apr 4 – Sat, Apr 9, 7:30 pm:  Film, "Race," based on the story of Jesse Owens, whose quest "to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy."  "An enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship; an inspiring drama about one man's fight to become an Olympic legend."  Rated PG-13; 130 minutes.  $7 adults, $6 seniors.  At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8th St, Holland.

 Wed, Apr 6, 7 pm:  "Does Race Matter?"  Third in series, presented by award-winning poet, playwright, and professor of English Claudia Rankine; copies of her book "Citizen: An American Lyric" are available at Herrick Library.  Discussion follows. Hosted by city of Holland, Herrick District Library, and GVSU.  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 Sat, Apr 9, 8 am to 5 pm:  23rd annual Dia de La Mujer Conference: "Solidarity for Change: Using our Voice to Inspire Action."  Keynote speaker Christine Chavez and workshops on education, health, legal, STEM, finance and business, interpersonal relationships, and self-empowerment "to motivate and inspire Latinas."  Registration by Apr 4: $50 general, $15 students; onsite, $50 general, $25 students. http://ddlm.ocat.msu.edu  At Michigan State University Kellogg Center, 55 South Harrison Rd, East Lansing.

 Community Opportunity

4-H Cultural Competency series:   Would you enjoy sharing something from your family's heritage with elementary-age youth? 4-H and Herrick District Library are  looking for adults and older teens to help children learn more about aspects of different cultures (food, music, art, holidays, dances, or traditional dress/clothing).  No need for you to teach about all of these—just whichever one or ones that you'd like to talk about or demonstrate with the children.  Meetings will be Thursday afternoons in June or July.  Please contact Susan at (616) 994-4543 or fentons@msu.edu

 Scholarships

Minority Scholarship Program (health careers) 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 April 1, 2016.

                        Jobs and Job Fairs

Holland Michigan Works! :  Hiring event Tues, March 22, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.  Eight employers (Macatawa Area Express, Heartland of Holland, Dean Transportation, Alliance Home Health Care Services, Uniform Color Company, Walmart, Inc., Blu Perspective, Dialog Direct) offering 98 jobs.  Bring several copies of your resume.

 Johnson Controls Hiring Event:  Mon, March 21, 11 am to 3 pm.  2nd and 3rd shift manufacturing positions; must be 18 with high school diploma or GED; able to lift 35 pounds.  At West Michigan Works!, 3255 122nd Ave, Suite 101, Allegan.

 Allegan County:  Child-care workers, 1 full time and 1 part-time (32/hrs/wk); 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.

 Boys & Girls Club, northside:  Teen center assistant, part-time, year-round.  http://www.bgch.org/employment

 City of Holland:   Marketing assistant, part-time for Downtown Holland and Holland Farmers Market; deadline is March 28.   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 (deadline is May 6); mechanic assistant, police cadet, reserve police officer, TV & broadcasting & marketing internships.  Send cover letters, resumes to above address or email hr@cityofholland.com

 Evergreen Commons:   Housekeeping: 2, for Evergreen building, part-time (20-29 hrs/wk). 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 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

 Hamilton Community Schools:  Director of athletics.  www.hamiltonschools.us  Go to Our District and scroll to Employment Opportunities.

 Herman Miller, Inc.:  www.hermanmiller.com  Various open positions.  Click on About Us and scroll down to CareersHolland Charter Township:  Clerk's assistant/public information coordinator (part-time, 20-24 hrs/wk); 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  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  March 25.  Teachers (5) and teaching assistants (5) for summer CASA program, deadline March 25.  Admissions representative, deadline April 30.

 Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:   School nurse, B.S.N. and pediatric experience preferred; full-time for special education facility.  Classroom aide for students with special needs. Application integration specialist/develop.  Part-time health aide to ride bus before/after school to 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 to www.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/

 Zeeland Public Schools:   Student Responsibility Center coordinator; reading interventionists; English learner interventionist.  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.

 If you would like to donate to ACEH or its Scholarship Fund, go to www.harmonyalliance.org and click on the  Donate button on the first page.  ACEH is a 501c3 organization.

 

 

Sunday, March 13, 2016

In the Community from ACEH March 13, 2016

In the Community: March 13, 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.

________________________________________________________________________

 

2016 Asian Heritage Week, Hope College

hosted by Office of Multicultural Education, HAPA, and GROW

-----TODAY, Sun, March 13, 6 pm:  Asian Heritage Celebration.  Lessons on Bollywood dance, origami, calligraphy; chef-led sushi demonstration; food.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.

-----Tues, March 15, 4 pm:  Film and conversation: "Vincent Who?" facilitated by Amy Otis, director of international education office.  Examines impact of a 1982 murder in Detroit of a Chinese-American by two white autoworkers, and asks both how far Asian Americans have come since the case and how far they have yet to go.   At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.

-----Tues, March 15, 4:45 pm to 7 pm:  Asian Food Fest.  Dishes from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korean, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.  $6 for community members.  At Phelps Dining Hall, 10th St at Columbia Ave, Holland.

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Mon, March 14, 6:30 pm (reception 6 pm): "Whites Moving into Black Neighborhoods: Gentrification or Advent of an Integrationist Era?"  Lecture by Lance Freeman, author, professor in urban planning, Columbia University, New York City; panel discussion.  Hosted by GVSU.  (616) 331-2183. At Loosemore Auditorium, GVSU Pew campus, 401 Fulton St West, Grand Rapids.

 

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.

 

Wed, March 16, 6 pm (mixer); 7 pm (panel discussion): "Testimonios: Latinos & the transformation of American politics. The shift from issues to leadership." Mixer with Latin@ professionals from West Michigan; panel discussion with two elected Latin@ Michigan House state representatives and two Latin@ political office administrators.  Reception and networking follows.  (231) 591-2470. At Center for Latin@ Studies, UC 202 A & B, Ferris State University, Big Rapids.

 

Fri, March 18, 7 pm (support group); 8 pm (film and discussion):  PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore meeting; showing 74-minute documentary film "Queers in the Kingdom: Let Your Light Shine."  Religious studies professor Bart Ehrman of the University of North Carolina said "...film responsibly calls evangelical Christian organizations to account for their ... homophobia."  Discussion follows.  Trans group meets at 6 pm.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

Mon, March 21, 7 pm (doors open), 7:30 pm (film): Documentary film "LGBT for R.A.C.E. (Racial and Cultural Equality)."  Discusses race and culture in the LGBT community "as it pertains to the past, present, and future."  Tickets $11.  Some of the proceeds will go to the nonprofit LGBT College to help promote multiracial and multicultural LGBT equality.  (616) 459-4788. At Wealthy Theatre,

1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Thurs, March 24, 9 am to 3:30 pm: 7th annual Local History Roundtable: "Changing Communities," with speakers Todd Robinson, author of City Within a City, and Tim Gleisner, Grand Rapids Public Library.  (616) 331-3500.  At GVSU Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons, 1 North Campus Dr, Allendale.

 

Thurs, March 24, 6 pm to 8 pm:  Community Conversation and Book Signing with Todd Robinson, author of City Within a City: The Black Freedom Struggle in Grand Rapids, Mi.  At LINC's Gallery, 1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids.

 

Community Opportunity

4-H Cultural Competency series:  4-H and Herrick District Library will 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 (food, music, art, holidays, dances, or traditional dress/clothing).  Meetings will be Thursday afternoons in June or July.  Please contact Susan at (616) 994-4543 or fentons@msu.edu

 

Scholarships

Minority Scholarship Program (health careers) 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 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.  Open through March 20.

 

Jobs and Job Fairs

Holland Michigan Works! :  Hiring event Tues, March 15, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.  237 jobs from 11 employers (Integrated Fabric Resource, Abel Enterprises Mobile Wash, Inc, Dialog Direct, Effex Management Solutions, Catering Concepts, Haworth, Blu Perspective, MS Companies, Manpower, Adecco, Walmart).  Bring several copies of resume.

 

Forge Industrial Staffing: Hosting job fair at Edmar Manufacturing for 1st shift openings.  Wed, March 16, 10 am to 3 pm.  (616) 393-8800.  Bring resume.  Apply in person at 526 East 64th, Holland.

 

Johnson Controls Hiring Event:  Mon, March 21, 11 am to 3 pm.  2nd and 3rd shift manufacturing positions; must be 18 with high school diploma or GED; able to lift 35 pounds.  At West Michigan Works!, 3255 122nd Ave, Suite 101, Allegan.

 

Allegan County:  Child-care workers, 1 full time and 1 part-time (32/hrs/wk); 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.

 

Boys & Girls Club, northside:  Teen center assistant, part-time, year-round.  http://www.bgch.org/employment

 

City of Holland:  Public information coordinator, part-time.  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 (deadline is May 6); mechanic assistant, police cadet, reserve police officer, TV & broadcasting & marketing internships.  Send cover letters, resumes to above address or email hr@cityofholland.com

                      

Evergreen Commons:   Housekeeping: 2, for Evergreen building, part-time (20-29 hrs/wk). 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 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

 

Hamilton Community Schools:  Director of athletics.  www.hamiltonschools.us  Go to Our District and scroll to Employment Opportunities.

 

Herman Miller, Inc.:  www.hermanmiller.com  Various open positions.  Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.

 

Holland Charter Township:  Clerk's assistant/public information coordinator (part-time, 20-24 hrs/wk); 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 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  March 25.  Teachers (5) and teaching assistants (5) for summer CASA program, deadline March 25.

 

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:   Application integration specialist/developer; part-time health aide to ride bus before/after school to 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 to www.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/

 

Zeeland Public Schools:   Student Responsibility Center coordinator; reading interventionists; English learner interventionist.  www.zps.org/jobs

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