In the Community: October 30, 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 31, 4 pm: Hispanic Heritage Lecture on Art. "Exploring and explaining modern Mexican art," by Dr. Susana Pliego Quijano. The David and Jane Armstrong Lecture Series. At Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Martha Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
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 11th St, Holland; 7:30 pm: Fellowship Church, NW corner of Lakewood Blvd and 168th Ave, Holland.
Tues, Nov 1, 7 pm: Big Read Kick-off. Ted-talk-styled presentation by Hope professors Dr. Jonathan Hagood, Dr. Pauline Remy, and Dr. Natalie Dykstra, putting this year's book "Brother, I'm Dying" into written, historical and cultural context. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8th St, Holland.
Big Read schedule of book discussions, Nov 1–Dec 6, is at https://blogs.hope.edu/thebigread/events/
Wed, Nov 2, 1 pm: "Welcoming Refugees to West Michigan." Panelists include refugees, refugee resettlement agency staff, and community volunteers. Sponsored by Holland Human Relations Commission; conducted by West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center. A Big Read event. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 S. River, Holland.
Thurs, Nov 3, 4:45 pm and 6:00 pm: Haitian Culture and Educational Dinner. A Big Read event. $15 for community members; $10 students. Register at www.hope.edu/offices/dining-services/haitian-culture.html At Cook Dining Hall, 10th St between College and Columbia, Holland.
Fri, Nov 4, 6:30 pm-11 pm: Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) Inaugural Gala. Black-tie dinner, celebration, dancing, drinks, awards. Info on new projects; national representatives from LULAC; viewing of pieces of Nuestra Comunidad Hispana 2.0 oral history project. Tickets $75 per person; (616) 392-5058 or www.laupholland.org At Laketown Golf & Conference Center, 6069 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck.
Fri, Nov 4, 7:30 pm: Geraud Dimanche Concert. Haitian music and dancing, and master Haitian drummer Geraud Dimanche. Free, open to the public. A Big Read event. At Jack H. Miller Center for the Musical Arts, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Sat, Nov 5, 11 am: Children's author event: Award-winning author Anne Sibley O'Brien will share her acclaimed book "I'm New Here," a children's story about three students working to assimilate into their new culture. All ages welcome; book signing follows. A Big Read event. At Herrick District Library children's area, 300 South River, Holland.
Sat, Nov 5, 2 to 4 pm: Story. Art. Community: Hand-on art workshop. cultureWorks and the Big Read Student Advisory Team host an afternoon of art, featuring unique immigration stories from West Michigan young adults, followed by a creative response led by a local artist. At cultureWorks, 710 Chicago Dr, Suite 200, Holland.
Mon, Nov 7, 7 pm: Film, "La Belle Vie/The Good Life": Haitian American filmmaker Rachelle Salnave's journey to discover her Haitian roots examines "the complexities of the overall political and economic dichotomy in Haiti." Salnave (director/producer) and Jean H. Marcelin (director of photography) answer questions and discuss the film. A Big Read event. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 West 8th St, Holland.
Fri, Nov 11, 10:30 am – 4 pm: Ottawa County Diversity Forum. Presentations/discussions on what government, business, community organizations are doing to build on the strength of diversity; how to "engage people, advance ideas, and be a catalyst for change around the topics of diversity, inclusion, and equality." Hosted by Ottawa County Cultural Intelligence Committee with county government, LEDA, and Government Alliance for Racial Equity. $10 includes lunch. Register at www.miOttawa.org At West Olive Fillmore Complex, main conference room.
Fri, Nov 11, 7 pm: Big Read discussion, hosted by Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH). Facilitated by Bridget Pyle of Black River high school. Everyone is welcome. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland.
Community Opportunity
2017 Holland City Calendar: If you are interested in having an event published in the 2017 City Calendar, please provide the event's name, date, location, and time/duration to N.Gillis@cityofholland.com by Wednesday, Nov 9.
Jobs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Holland Sentinel: District manager/circulation. Graphic designer/campaign specialist. Inside sales professional, full-time. www.hollandsentinel.com25
Michigan Works! : Tues, Nov 1, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland. (616) 396-2154. Seven employers (RAndstad, KAM Plastics, CATCHH, Blu Perspective, MediLodge of Holland, Stratosphere Quality and Midici: The Neapolitan Pizza Co) offering 151 positions. Bring copies of resume.
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
Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area: Administrative assistant. Deadline is Mon, Nov 14. Go to www.cfhz.org for information and application.
Downtown Market, Grand Rapids: Variety of jobs and internships. www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work
Freedom Village: Maintenance technician, full-time; cooks, full-time; servers, full- and part-time; RN/LPN/CAN/RCA, full- and part-time; personalized living technicians, part-time. Call or apply in person, online, fax or mail resume with cover letter to Freedom Village, 145 Columbia Ave, Holland 49423; (616) 820-7483; fax (616) 821-7439; email boonk@brookdale.com. www.brookdale.com
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: Compliance coordinator, 24 hrs/wk. 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 Charter Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us Parks and facilities maintenance director.
City of Holland: Market master, part-time. Under general direction of Interim Principal Shopping District coordinator and working closely with Farmers Market Advisory Committee, performs day-to-day operations of the Holland Farmers Market. Two or more years' experience in related field. Submit application, cover letter, and resume to hr@cityofholland.com by 5 pm, Friday, Nov 4.
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 Immediate openings for maintenance, food service, bus drivers, instructional assistants. Substitute positions: teachers, secretaries, classroom assistants, before school/lunch playground supervisors.
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: Applications Specialist II, full-time with benefits. Community health worker – Pathways to Better Health Program, full-time with benefits. High school diploma or GED; experience with social services or public health system preferred; bilingual (Cambodian, Spanish and/or Laotian preferred; written & verbal medical translation skills preferred. Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities for information and application forms.
Spectrum Health: www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
City of Zeeland: Accountant, part-time (flexible, 28 hrs/wk). Deadline is Fri, Nov 11. Send cover letter & resume to Human Resources, 21 South Elm St, Zeeland 49464 or email clerk@cityofzeeland.com
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs
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