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.
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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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