In the Community: April 10, 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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Tues, April 12, all day: Coffee for CASA fundraiser: Lemonjello's will donate 20 percent of its sales this day to CASA, the Hope College program for elementary children in an after-school program offering tutoring, activities, and events. At Lemonjello's, 9th St at College Ave, Holland.
Wed, April 13, 5:30 pm: Women of Color Celebration and Senior Recognition. Dinner; presentations from four Hope senior women. Tickets $10 from Office of Multicultural Education, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10th St, 8 am – 5 pm weekdays; (616) 395-7867; ome@hope.edu At Haworth Inn/Conference Center, 10th St, Holland.
Thurs, April 14, 7 pm: Public forum: "Survive and Thrive: Nutrition and Health for Mothers and Children." Dr. Donna Lowry of Ready for School and Tom Post, team leader for Asia at World Renew, speak on need to invest in health and nutrition of mothers and children as a means to end chronic hunger in the world, reduce future health care costs, improve educational outcomes, etc. Sponsored by Holland chapter of Bread for the World and Hope College organizations. At Martha Miller Rotunda, Hope College, 257 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Fri, April 15, 7 pm, support group; 8:10 pm, program: PFLAG meeting: "Transgender Issues at Hope College: Some Research Findings," presented by a junior at the college; her research includes 300 surveys of students, interviews, a comparison of resources at Calvin and GVSU, and suggested improvements for structural policies and organizations at Hope. A trans group meets from 6 to 7 pm.
At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Sun, April 17, 2 pm to 3 pm: Escape Ministries ice cream social "Spring Break Out': tour facility, see youth performances, meet board and staff. RSVP by April 15: (616) 796-0538 or email to info@escape-out.org. At 202 East 32nd St, Holland.
Sun, April 17 - Sat, April 23: Helping the Homeless: Adding $1 to your bill this week at these three Holland restaurants—The Biscuit, deBoer Bakkerij, New Holland Brewing Company—will aid the Lakeshore Housing Alliance work toward long-term solutions to prevent and end homelessness in Ottawa County.
Mon, April 18, 4:30 – 6:30 pm: CultureWorks reception for The ST(O)RY exhibit "portraying the triumph of a community in Zambia through large-scale photographs from Poetice International"; panelists (at 5:30 pm) from Poetice offer "an inspiring perspective of using one's creative craft for good." CultureWorks provides after-school and summer opportunities in various forms of art for diverse students from Holland-area middle and high schools. (616) 990-1178. At CultureWorks, 710 Chicago Dr, Suite 200 (next to Engedi Church), Holland.
Thurs, April 21, 6:30 pm (social); 7 pm (film): Film, "The Head of Joaquin Murietta." PBS film about Mexican American lynchings throughout the U.S. southwest. Film screening with director Juan Valadez. Free. Hosted by LLEAD Holland (Latino Leaders for the Enhancement of Advocacy & Development, a statewide organization). At Holland High School, 324 West 24th St, Holland.
Community Opportunity
4-H Cultural Competency series: Would you like to share something from your family's heritage with elementary students? 4-H and Herrick District Library need adults and older teens to help children learn about aspects of different cultures (food, music, art, holidays, dances, or traditional dress/clothing)--whichever one or ones that you'd like to talk about or demonstrate with the children. Meets Thursday afternoons in June or July. Contact Susan at (616) 994-4543 or fentons@msu.edu
Job Fairs and Jobs
Haworth Job Fair: Mon, April 11, 3 pm to 6 pm. All shifts, for assembly, machine repair, machine operators, material handlers, loaders/unloaders. Bring resume and photo ID. At One Haworth Center, Holland.
Manpower/JCI Job Fair: Tues, April 12, 10 am-4 pm. Hiring for Johnson Controls, manufacturing positions, all 3 shifts. GED/high school diploma required. At Zeeland Manpower Office, 400 South State St, Zeeland.
Holland Michigan Works! : Agri-Business Hiring Event Tues, April 12, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154. 6 employers (Dykhuis Arms, Inc., Quincy Street, Inc., Michigan Turkey Producers, Walters Gardens, Inc., Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC, and Hortech, Inc.) seeking animal caretakers, sanitation, production, forklift drivers, maintenance technician, sanitation technicians, product movers, truck washer, machine operators, processors, fruit belt inspectors, lift truck operators, quality systems techs. 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.
Avanti Law, PLLC: Legal assistant, full-time, entry-level. High school diploma or GED; must be bilingual (English/Spanish); strong writing and communications skills. Send cover letter and resume to ralvarez@aavantilaw.com or jguzman@avantilaw.com
City of Holland: http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs or pick up application at City Hall, Human Resources Dept, 270 S. River, Holland. 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
----- Downtown Holland and Holland Farmers Market Ambassadors: Part-time, June 1 through Sept 5, including weekend hours. $10/hour. Must be over age 18. Info to apply from Kara de Alvare at k.dealvare@ciytofholland.com or (616) 796-0472. Applications must be submitted electronically by April 18.
Evergreen Commons: Housekeeping: 2, for Evergreen building, part-time (20-29 hrs/wk). In-home care aide, part-time 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: Various positions on Market staff and 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 Resident director, live-in, part-time. Admissions representative, deadline April 30. Artist-in-residence (May 16-August 5). Strength & conditioning coordinator/assistant football coach.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: 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: www.zps.org/jobs
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