In the Community: July 7, 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.
Sat, July 8, 8 am until 9 am: Granth Dindi parade. This Hindu parade—never before seen in the U.S.—includes drummers, dancers, objects held on palanquins. Hosted by the Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal of North America conference being held in Grand Rapids to "network and strengthen partnerships between the U.S. and a specific region in India, the state of Maharashtra, which includes the city of Mumbai. Parade starts in front of DeVos Place and ends at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.
Tues, July 18, 6 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) and TRIO/Upward Bound: Showing excerpts of the award-winning documentary "13th" followed by interactive program with adults and teens. Community is invited; refreshments provided by Upward Bound. At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, Hope College campus, College Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Tues, July 25, 6 pm: Documentary film: "Riot, Race, Reconciliation," followed by panel discussion. Hosted by GRAAMA, Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives. At GVSU Loosemore Auditorium, 40l Fulton St, W, Grand Rapids
Exhibit
"Riot, Race, Reconciliation" 1967-2017 Photography Exhibit. Now through July 30. At GRAAMA, Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives. www.graama.org At 87 Monroe Center St, Grand Rapids.
Community Opportunities
Middle School Kayak Camp Scholarships: Full and partial scholarships are available for middle school students (entering 6th to 8th grades) to attend Kayak Camp at Connor Bayou County Park Thursday, July 27, 9 am to 4:30 pm. Instruction on shore and in the water; info and activities re Crockery Creek. Camp is part of Ottawa County Parks & Recreation. Cost without scholarship is $80. For info, contact Khintz@miottawa.org or call (616) 786-4847. Apply by July 17 at http://miottawa.org/Parks/summer_camp_scholarship.htm
Citizenship classes: Escape Ministries is hosting 10 weeks of citizenship classes; participants will prepare for the civics/history exam, practice English, and get help with their applications to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Classes are Tuesday mornings (10:30 am to noon) beginning Aug. 1; the application legal clinic will be Saturday, Sept 30. Call (616) 396-4481 to enroll.
Looking Ahead: Save August 13 for Potluck in the Park!
ACEH will hold its 19th annual Potluck in the Park on Sunday, August 13, from 1 to 4 pm at the Kollen Park Band Shell. Come enjoy fun, fellowship, music, family activities, and great food. Please bring a dish to share from your cultural background. ACEH provides table service and beverages.
Jobs and Job Fair
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Haworth Co. Job Fair: Saturday, July 8, 9 am to noon. Primarily 2nd and 3rd shifts positions for material handlers, machine operators, machine repairers, team members. Bring resume. At One Haworth Center, Holland.
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities for info and application forms. Accounts payable support specialist, administrative services assistant, corrections officer, deputy sheriff, irregular animal control officer, marine officer, medical examiner investigator, telecommunicator.
Arbor Circle: www.arborcircle.org/employment. Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center Director (Holland). CLS program coordinator/supervisor (Grand Rapids). Medical office support- outpatient counseling (Grand Rapids). Foster care case manager (Muskegon Co.). Peer recovery specialist – substance abuse services (Allegan Co.) Outpatient therapist, part-time (Ottawa Co.) Runaway and homeless youth therapist (Grand Rapids).
City of Grand Rapids: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids General website for City of Grand Rapids jobs: www.grcity.us Administrative analyst II—Cable administrator. Administrative aide- neighborhood connector.
Dean Transportation: School bus drivers and attendants in Holland. Paid CDL training provided. Apply online at www.deantrans.com/jobs or in person Mon-Fri at 4600 128th Ave, Holland.
Downtown Market, Grand Rapids: www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work Education Foundation administrative coordinator. Market events coordinator, full time. Variety of other jobs with the market or its vendors.
Gentex: Second- and third-shift production team members. Skilled trade technicians. Various entry-level/experienced engineers. www.gentex.com/careers
Good Samaritan Ministries: www.goodsamministries.com/get-involved/jobs Full- and half-time AmeriCorps members for the Faith in Youth Partnership: serve at-risk middle school youth at local sites during the 2017-18 school year.
Grand Rapids Community College: www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm Athletics health care administrator. Academic department coordinator. Office coordinator. Director of civic learning and community engagement.
Haworth: www.Haworth.com/Careers
Herman Miller, Inc.: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.
Holland Charter Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us Community development director. Buildings & grounds maintenance assistant, full-time. Clerk's assistant, part-time (20-24 hrs/wk).
Holland Historical Trust (Holland Museum): Executive director. Development and communications manager. Internships. http://hollandmuseum.org/employment-opportunities
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Holland Public Schools. www.hollandpublicschools.org .
Hope College: www.hope.edu/jobs Click on Staff positions. Information dispatacher, full time; deadline to apply is July 14.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs Dental careers paraprofessional. Adult education instructor/nursing-CNA.Special education teachers. Teacher Academy instructor. Culinary arts instructor. Maintenance specialist, 2nd shift. Paraprofessional/mechatronics & robotics. Secretary for special education & truancy functions. Behavior consultant. Teacher consultant for hearing impaired. Transitions instructor. Natural resources/agriscience instructor. Social worker/behavioral specialist. Custodian, part-time, third shift. Occupational therapist.
Ottawa County: Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities for information and application forms. Office administrator, for Prosecuting Attorney; full time with benefits. Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 5 years' experience in criminal justice system.
Ottawa County Road Commission: Mechanic at North Holland garage. Assistant equipment supervisor, North Holland and Hudsonville garages. www.ottawacorc.com.
Pathways of Arbor Circle: Foster Home Licensor for Muskegon and surrounding counties. BA in social work or related field; previous foster care/child welfare experience preferred. http://www.arborcircle.org/employment
Ready for School: G.A.P. (Guiding Assignment Professional). Project & community investment coordinator.
Spectrum Health: www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.
West Michigan Refugee Cultural and Education Center (Kentwood): Program coordinator for family engagement. https://refugeeeducationcenter.org
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs System administrator/Team lead.
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