In the Community from ACEH October 23, 2016

 In the Community: October 23, 2016

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony:

"Diversity, Unity, and Justice Are at the Heart of ACEH"

ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members 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 info and links to multicultural, race, and justice topics.  Find us on Twitter at #acehalliance.

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 Mon, Oct 24, 4 pm-7 pm:  Opening Doors to the Voices of Survivors reception featuring artwork created by survivors of domestic and sexual violence.  Collaboration of Center for Women in Transition and Hope College STEM program and other departments.  At Martha Miller Center, 257 Columbia Ave (at 10^th St), Holland.

 Tues, Oct 25, 11:30 am-12:30 pm: Learning Lab event.  Crafting Culturally Inclusive Environments…Intentionally.  Presented by Faye Richardson-Green, executive director of Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  $45, includes lunch.  www.prfc-gr.org  At Habitat for Humanity of Kent Co., 425 Pleasant St, SW, Grand Rapids.

 Fri, Oct 28, 5:30 pm-7 pm: #RacisminGR Community Conversations.  One in a series of dialogues for community members to discuss/reflect—in safe spaces--on experiences with racism, bias, and inequity in Grand Rapids.  Free.  At Habitat for Humanity of Kent Co., 425 Pleasant St, SW, Grand Rapids.

 Sat, Oct 29, 10 am to 4 pm:  Día de los Muertos Community Day.  Family-friendly crafts (10 am to noon); ofrenda tours (11 am and 1:30 pm); Spanish-language tour of the bilingual "After the Rupture" exhibition (2:30 pm).  Presented by Hope College Latino Student Organization and KAM.  At Kruizenga Art Museum, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 Sun, Oct 30, 1 pm to 4 pm:  Family Day for Dïa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).  Learn more about the Mexican holiday that honors family and friends who have passed on.  Explore  altars created by families to celebrate life and memory of their loved ones.  Bilingual story times, live music from Cabildo, food from local restaurants, Pan de Muerto provided by Panaderia Margo.  Free, open to the public. The exhibit of altars will be open during library hours Oct 17 – Nov 1.  At Grand Rapids Main Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids.

 Mon, Oct 31, 4 pm (Hope College campus) and 7:30 pm (Fellowship Church):  Kairos West Michigan. An Israeli and a Palestinian couple who have lost children to "enemy" fire in Israel and Palestine will share their stories in a program "Through Shared Lament to Reconciliation." 4 pm: Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, College Ave at 11^th St, Holland; 7:30 pm: Fellowship Church, NW corner of Lakewood Blvd and 168^th Ave, Holland

 Fri, Nov 4, 6:30 pm-11 pm:  Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) Inaugural Gala. Black-tie dinner, celebration, dancing, drinks, awards. Information on new projects; national representatives from League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC); viewing of a few pieces of Nuestra Comunidad Hispana 2.0 oral history project.  Tickets $75 per person; (616) 392-5058 orwww.laupholland.org  At Laketown Golf & Conference Center, 6069 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck.

 Community Opportunity

The Big Read:  There will be many community events in Holland focused on Haiti and the book "Brother, I'm Dying" by Edwidge Danticat, beginning November 1 & ending December 6.  The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) is hosting a discussion of the book on Friday, November 11, at 7 pm at the Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St, Holland.  You can find a complete schedule and descriptions of the events at https://blogs.hope.edu/thebigread/events/   Information will also be in the next "In the Community" and the November Newsletter of ACEH.

 Jobs and Job Fair

Holland Sentinel employment ads:   www.hollandsentinel.jobs

Holland Sentinel:  District manager/circulation.  Graphic designer/campaign specialist.  www.hollandsentinel.com25

Michigan Works! :  Tues, Oct 25, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland.  (616) 396-2154. Five employers (CATCHH, Grand Rapids Building Services, LG Chem, Employment Solutions, Arcadia Home Care & Staffing) offering 130 positions.  Bring copies of resume.

 Holland Public Schools Job Fair:  Thurs, Oct 27, 9 am to noon. Food service, bus drivers, instructional assistants, piano accompanists, special education teachers.  Substitute positions for teachers, instructional assistants, playground supervisors, and secretaries.  At HPS District Administration Building, 320 West 24^th St, Holland.

 Allegan County:   www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities.  Executive director of finance.    Team leader – Cheever.  Social worker.  Assistant prosecuting attorney, part-time. 

 The Commons of Evergreen:  Director of Advancement/Development.  Bachelor's degree; fundraising or advancement/selling experience.  Resume to Jane Van Den Beldt: vandenbeldtj@evergreencommons.org or call (616) 355-5156; Human resource assistant/payroll.  www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team

 Downtown Market, Grand Rapids:  Variety of jobs and internships.  www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work

 Good Samaritan Ministries:  AmeriCorps member, Faith in Youth Partnership; intake and eligibility specialist, part-time; handyman or woman, on contract, for minor repairs and maintenance on housing units.  Contact Jody Immink at jimmink@GoodSamMinistries or (616) 392-7159, ext. 106.

 City of Grand Rapids:    Planning supervisor; police recruit; traffic system engineer; transportation planning supervisor.  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids General website for City of Grand Rapids jobs:  www.grcity.us

 Grand Rapids Community College:   Support professional, instructional support. www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs

 Grand Valley State University:   Executive assistant, Office of the President. Major gifts coordinator for WGVU Public Media.: coordinate events, take part in on-air fund drives, events, membership campaign. https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm    

 Haworth:  www.Haworth.com/Careers  Positions available for all shifts.

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

 Holland Area Arts Council:  Creative technician for HAAC's The Studio; 15 hrs/wk.  Deadline is Sat, Oct 29.  Send resume & cover letter to helpdesk@hollandarts.org

 Holland Charter Township:   www.hct.holland.mi.us  Parks and facilities maintenance director.

 Hope College:   Research associate for Frost Center, part-time, hourly; deadline is Fri, Nov 11;  campus services assistant, physical plant, full-time, hourly; deadline is Fri, Nov 4.  www.hope.edu/jobs

 Holland Hospital:   www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.

 Manpower:  Recruiting for hire-in positions at Johnson Controls.  High school diploma or GED required.  Overtime expected.  Call Manpower at (616) 748-2000 or email zeeland.mi@manpower.com for more information.

 Holland Public Schools. www.hollandpublicschools.org  

 Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:    www.oaisd.org and click on Employment. Natural resources/agriscience instructor (job share).  Lead custodial/maintenance.  Receptionist/job share.  Adult education instructor/robotics. Classroom aide to assist teacher of students with special needs; physical therapist; adult education instructor/CNC; adult education instructor/nursing – CAN.  Support assistant (job share).

 Ottawa County Friend of the Court:   Openings also in other county offices. Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities.

 Spectrum Health:   www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.

 West Ottawa Public Schools:  www.westottawa.net/jobs/

 Zeeland Public Schools:   www.zps.org/jobs

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