In the Community: August 11, 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, Aug 12, 7:30 pm: Community Pops Concert: "South of the Border." Free concert by Holland Symphony Orchestra featuring music of and inspired by culture and heritage of Central and South America. Donations accepted. At Kollen Park Band Shell, Lake Macatawa, Holland.
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Sunday, August 13, 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, by Lake Macatawa in Holland. (Parking lot off 12th St)
Come enjoy fun, fellowship, music, family activities, games, piñata, and great food. Invite someone new in the community!
Please bring a generous dish to share from your cultural background, and lawn chairs for extra seating. ACEH provides table service and beverages. Questions? Able to volunteer at the Potluck? Please call 396-2201 or email aceh@harmonyalliance.org
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Mon, Aug 14, 6 pm: Documentary film: "After Spring," about Syrian refugee crisis. Part of Holland's International Relations Commission's This New American Life quarterly film series. Follows two refugee families in transition at Zaatari, a refugee camp in Jordan housing 80,000 people. Kristine Van Noord of Bethany Christian Services' Refugee Adult and Family Program will attend; she lived in the Middle East for 5 years and speaks Arabic. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River Ave, Holland.
Thurs, Aug 17, 6 pm to 8 pm: Donation drive event to aid refugee families in West Michigan. Organized by Women's Issues Group, with Bethany Christian Services to collect personal hygiene and personal care items, cleaning and cooking supplies, household goods, towels, blankets, diapers, plastic storage containers, more. On Facebook, go to Womens Issues: Holland MI At Nuestra Casa/The Gathering Place, 253 West 15th St, Holland.
Fri, Aug 18, 7 pm: History Walk and Campfire: The Ottawa. Interactive program with a hike led by state park staff, re uses of natural resources throughout history. A campfire and conversation will highlight the Ottawa Indians "to learn how they and others of the Three Fires groups utilized West Michigan before the settlers arrived." Free, open to the public. At Holland State Park Campground (at west end of Ottawa Beach Rd), Lake Macatawa.
Fri, Aug 18, 7 pm: PFLAG meeting. Jamie Colburn, actor and theater producer/director ("Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "Sweeny Todd"), will speak about growing up queer in Holland. Trans group meets at 6 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Wed, Sept 6. 10th annual MI Response to Hate Conference, focusing on anti-bias/anti-hate issues. Register now at http://miaahc.com/mi-response-to-hate-2017/ Hosted by Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes. At MSU Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, South Harrison Rd, East Lansing.
Sat, Sept 9, 5 pm: Le Style de Vie, fundraiser to benefit Center for Women in Transition "for their mission of ending domestic and sexual violence in Ottawa and Allegan counties." Live music, style show, raffles, wine and craft beer tasting. Hosted by Butch's Dry Dock, Globe Design & Vision, Studio K Clothing Company. Tickets at www.cwitmi.org (Click on Get Involved and scroll to Events); $55 per person. At tent behind Butch's Dry Dock, 44 East 8th St, Holland.
Fri, Sept 15, 8:30 am – 4 pm: Welcoming Michigan: Statewide Convening. Building Immigrant-Friendly Communities. Community members and municipal partners "learn from each other and share promising practices for fostering more inclusive communities." Keynote speaker Tracy Keza, whose Hijabs & Hoodies photographs explore intersection between anti-blackness and Islamophobia. Other speakers, workshops. Cost is $30. Register at http://tinyurl.com/2017WelcomingRegistration At Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Morris Lawrence Bldg, Ann Arbor.
Looking Ahead
Sept 18, 7 pm: "Hope for Peace and Justice" highlighting 2017 International Day of Peace. Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace, with other partners, including ACEH. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.
Sept 21-24: 17th annual Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival. This year's event is presented under the auspices of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). More info in September ACEH Newsletter.
Thurs, Oct 5, 8:30 am: 11th annual Lakeshore Friends of Fair Housing Breakfast: Opening Doors to Housing Choice. Keynote speaker Amy Nelson, executive director of Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana and board member of the National Fair Housing Alliance. Free but must register (registration now open) at www.fhcwm.org or call (616) 451-2980. At Baker Lofts, 24th St. at Lincoln Ave, Holland.
Jobs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
West Michigan Works! Hiring Event: Tues, Aug 15, 10 am to 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland, for 125 positions from 9 employers (Arby's Restaurant Group, Effex Management Solutions, Evoqua Water Technologies, Michigan Turkey Producers, Peace at Home Caregivers, United Commercial Services, L&W Engineering, EG Workforce Solutions, Dialog Direct). Bring copies of resume.
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities.
Avanti Law Group: Paralegal/legal assistant, full time. Must be bilingual (Spanish/English). Send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to ralvarez@avantilaw.com
Center for Women in Transition: Clinical Coordinator. Call to Action Team Leader, full time; to develop/implement the Ottawa County effort to engage men and boys in prevention programming. Crisis Intervention Advocate. Part-time shelter assistants (2 positions). On-call shelter assistant. Go to https://cwitmi.org, click on About CWIT, and scroll to Job Opportunities.
City of Grand Rapids: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids Website for City of Grand Rapids jobs: www.grcity.us Administrative analyst II—Cable administrator. Administrative aide- neighborhood connector. Office assistant IV (advanced and lead/supervisory clerical/administrative work). Librarian 1 (branch manager/youth services).
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.
Evergreen Commons: Development coordinator, full-time (32-37 hrs/wk). www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team/
Gentex: Housekeeping. Housekeeping floor tech. Second- and third-shift production team members. Skilled trade technicians. Various entry-level/experienced engineers. www.gentex.com/careers
Good Samaritan Ministries: Part-time Circles Coach. Submit resume to Lotefa Bartlett de Villarreal (lvillarreal@GoodSamMinistries.com) by August 21. Go to https://www.goodsamministries.com/get-involved/jobs/ for full job description.
Grand Rapids Community College: www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm WGVU education coordinator. Athletics health care administrator. Academic department coordinator. Office coordinator. Director of civic learning and community engagement. Art collections manager. Assistant athletic director for game and event management. Assistant for Office of Sponsored Programs. Grants and contracts specialist. Secretary. Dean's office assistant. Coordinator of international student services.
Haworth: www.Haworth.com/Careers
Herman Miller, Inc.: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.
Holland Board of Public Works: General accountant. https://www.hollandbpw.com
Holland Charter Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us Building inspector. Mechanical inspector. Community development director. Buildings & grounds maintenance assistant, full-time. Clerk's assistant, part-time (20-24 hrs/wk).
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers. Clerical assistant.
Holland Public Schools. www.hollandpublicschools.org Athletic activities. Elementary school teaching. Food service. High school teaching. Special education support services. Support staff. Transportation.
Hope College: www.hope.edu/jobs Click on Staff positions. Mechanic, full-time hourly position; deadline Aug 17. Assistant technical director, full-time administrative position; deadline Aug 24.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs Secretary. Paraprofessional/Pastry arts & baking. Paraprofssional/PC & network technologies. Adult education instructor/nursing-CNA. Teacher assistant. Behavioral assistant. Custodian, part-time. Dental careers paraprofessional. 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. Occupational therapist.
Ottawa County: https://www.miottawa.org/HRApp/Emp.jsp Victim advocate. Environmental health temp. Office administrator, for Prosecuting Attorney; full time with benefits.bachelor's degree in relevant field with 5 years' experience in criminal justice system. District Court collections clerk. Friend of the Court Clerk I. Legal assistant II.
Ottawa County Road Commission: Mechanics. 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. 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 Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
WOOD-TV8: Studio technician. www.woodtv.com/careers
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs System administrator/Team lead.
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