In the Community: March 3, 2017
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 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. Come join us as a member—see information at the end of this email.
Sun, March 5, 3 pm: "Midnight at the Black History Museum." Maple Avenue Ministries 4C Central City Children's Choir directed by Chris C.J. Kingdom Grier: "Students locked in the museum after a field trip see portraits of famous African Americans come alive 'to educate them on their past and open their eyes to important moments in history.'" Desserts follow. Free, open to all. At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Mon, March 6, 7 pm: A Community against Hate Crimes. Mark Bishop of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights discusses hate crime statistics in our area and how communities can come together to combat hate. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.
Thurs, March 9, 6 pm: First Holland meeting of Lakeshore Chapter of the Western Branch of the ACLU of Michigan. At GVSU Meijer Campus, Room 104, 515 South Waverly, Holland.
Mon, March 13, 10-11 am: OAISD Juego y Aprende: Spanish-language programming for children up to age 5. (Para familias con niños de 0 a 5 años) Padres y hijos juegan y aprenden con libros, actividades, y música infantile. También hay información sobre el desarollo de sus hijos y educación preescolar. Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River, Holland.
Tues, March 14, 11 am to 1:30 pm: Ladles of Love: soups, sides, & silent auction. Benefit for My House Ministry. Proceeds fund case management for My House mission of "providing hope, housing, and guidance to women and children in need." Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door. www.ladlesoflove2.eventbrite.com At Boys & Girls Club of Holland, 435 Van Raalte Ave, Holland.
Tues, March 14, 4 pm: 2017 Asian Heritage Lecture: "The Intersection of Faith, Race, and Identity." Community and faith leader Robin Afrik of Holland will share her cross-cultural experiences and faith journey toward healing and reconciliation. Free; open to all. Co-sponsored by Center for Diversity and Inclusion, student HAPA group, and GROW. At Hope College Maas Center, 264 Columbia Ave (between 10th & 13th Sts), Holland.
Thurs, March 16, 6 pm: "Invisible Walls, Ceilings, and Floors: Championing the Voices and Inclusion of Female Leaders of Color in West Michigan." Community Forum to share findings and recommendations of a research project of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in which 120 female leaders of color participated; to engage attendees in a call-to-action conversation. Register at https://invisiblewallsceilingsandfloors-kent.eventbrite.com At GVSU – Pew Loosemore Auditorium, 401 Fulton St West, Grand Rapids.
Jobs & Job Fair
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Michigan Works! Tues, March 7, 10 am to 2 pm, 121 Clover St, Holland. One employer (Stratosphere Quality) offering 16 jobs as sales representatives. Bring copies of resume.
Haworth Job Fair: Thurs, March 9, 3 pm to 6 pm: Primarily 2nd and 3rd shifts for assemblers, material handlers, machine operators, and machine repairers. Bring resume and photo ID. Company info at www.Haworth.com/Careers At One Haworth Center, Holland.
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities for info and application forms. Child care workers: 1 full-time (40 hrs/wk with benefits); 1 part-time (32 hrs/wk with pro-rated benefits). Clerk typist, full-time with benefits. Seasonal maintenance, part-time, hourly, no benefits.
Avanti Law: Legal assistant/paralegal. Full-time. Must be bilingual (English/Spanish). Send email with cover letter in English and in Spanish, together with resume, to ralvarez@avantilaw.com (in subject line, put "Paralegal Position" and your name) or via private message on Facebook.
Center for Women in Transition: www.cwitmi.org
Downtown Market, Grand Rapids: www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work Market events coordinator, full time. Variety of other jobs with the market or its vendors.
City of Grand Rapids: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids General website for City of Grand Rapids jobs: www.grcity.us
City of Holland: Director of Community and Neighborhood Services; summer help for Transportation Department; police cadet; reserve police officer; paid-on-call (volunteer) firefighter; television production internship. http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs
--Holland Farmers Market assistant, part-time; deadline is Fri, March 10. Description & application at: http://www.cityofholland.com/humanresources/market-assistant-part-time
Evergreen Commons: Volunteer Coordinator, part-time hourly. Development Coordinator. In-home care aide. Info at www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team/
Gentex: Production team members. Skilled trade technicians. Various entry-level/experienced engineers. www.gentex.com/careers
Good Samaritan Ministries: Circles Facilitator and Circles Youth Facilitator. Each 5+ hours/wk; compensation $1200 for 21 weeks, through end of June. http://www.goodsamministries.com Click on Get Involved and scroll down to Jobs for description.
Grand Rapids Community College: www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm
Haworth: www.Haworth.com/Careers Second- and third-shift available. Offering new increased rates.
Herman Miller, Inc.: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.
Holland Board of Public Works: www.hollandbpw.com Summer full-time landscaping and general maintenance jobs; must be at least 18 years old.
Holland Charter Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us Buildings & grounds maintenance assistant, full-time.
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Holland Public Schools. www.hollandpublicschools.org Open interviews every Tuesday & Thursday from noon to 2 pm for immediate openings for classroom assistants (M-F 7:45 am to 3:15 pm). At HPS District Administration Building, 320 West 24th St, Holland.
Hope College: www.hope.edu/jobs Click on Staff positions. CASA (Children's After School Achievement) summer positions: teacher, teaching assistant; deadline is Fri, March 17. Upward Bound summer positions: academic instructors (science, math, English), deadline is Fri, March 24. Educational coach, resident director, night supervisor, van driver, career instructor, electives instructor, check website for deadlines.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org and click on Employment Social worker/behavioral specialist.
Ottawa County: 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.
Westcore Neighbors: Nuestra Casa Center Coordinator: Part-time (15 hrs/wk). Serves the Westcore Neighbors Gathering Place (Nuestra Casa) programming. Description of qualifications and responsibilities at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6zFWNDiP1eXSEZrTUFYRk1GTFU/view Deadline to submit resume is Fri, March 17, to raul@westcoreneighbors.org
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs
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Dear Subscribers:
You tell us often that you like these weekly emails because they help you find out what's happening around diversity, race, justice, and inclusion issues in this area. We know you attend events or sign up for workshops and classes because you've read about them here. We're glad to partner with local organizations to publicize what they are doing. People have told us they appreciate the job leads. Many of you are already members and contributors to ACEH, and we appreciate you.
In 2017, we hope more of you will support what we do in West Michigan. Please consider stepping up to become a member of ACEH and help us continue publishing "In the Community" and our monthly Newsletter, hosting community events, and funding a local scholarship. Join us for the first time or renew your membership. It's easy, and it's not expensive. We believe you will feel great about being part of this long-time, friendly, and inclusive group! Here's how:
--You can join at our website http://www.harmonyalliance.org/ via PayPal;
--Or 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, two years); $30 per year for a couple or family ($50, two years); $40 for a nonprofit; and $75 for a business. In lieu of (or in addition to) paying dues, you may join as a service member, volunteering for the group. ACEH is a 501c3 organization.
Thank you!
The ACEH Board of Directors: C.J. Kingdom-Grier, Belinda Coronado, Al Minert, Eleanor Lopez, Bobbie Brown, H Bin Lim, Lori Shaw, Viola Jackson, Kim Ludwig
