In the Community: August 4, 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.
TONIGHT, Fri, Aug 4, 6 pm to 10 pm: 'The Bread Show": a celebration of Latin American and Anglo European bread making traditions. Free. Presented by Urban Gardens Peforming Arts. Live performance baking, in English and Spanish, written by Roel Garcia and Anna Gabhart; peformeRS Jose Angulo, Amber Wood, Marianna Ramirez-Franco. Artwork by Erick Picardo, Lisa Walcott, Alynn Guerra, Sara Allsum-Wassenaar, and Sayde Anderson; with JK's Bakehouse, Ramirez Bakery, and Ken Freestone. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Tues, Aug 8, 7 am to 8 pm: Primary election for Ward 3 seat on Holland City Council. Polling place (Precincts 6 & 7, Ward 3) is at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland, 435 Van Raalte, Holland.
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 396-3751 or email aceh@harmonyalliance.org
Mon, Aug 14, 6 pm: Documentary film: "After Spring," about the Syrian refugee crisis. Sponsored by Holland's International Relations Commission as part of its This New American Life quarterly film series. Film follows two refugee families in transition at Zaatari, a refugee camp in Jordan that houses some 80,000 people. Kristine Van Noord, program manager for Bethany Christian Services' Refugee Adult and Family Program, will be available for Q & A; she lived in the Middle East for 5 years and speaks Arabic. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 South River Ave, Holland.
Wed, Aug 16, noon (doors open 11:30 am): Be the Bridge event: Lunch with Latasha Morrison. Tickets $15; registration closes Aug 8: Go to http://ridgepointff.org/iflunch/ Be the Bridge works for racial unity and builds partnerships with organizations "that have a heart and vision for diversity, racial justice and racial reconciliation." At Ridge Point Community Church, 340 104th 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. Needed items: personal hygiene and personal care items, cleaning and cooking supplies, household goods, towels, blankets, diapers, plastic storage containers, more. On Facebook, go to WomensIssues:HollandMI At Nuestra Casa/The Gathering Place, 253 West 15th St, Holland.
Wed, Sept 6. 10th annual MI Response to Hate Conference, focusing on anti-bias/anti-hate issues. Register 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 and assist in their mission of ending domestic and sexual violence in Ottawa and Allegan counties." Live music, style show, raffles, wine and craft beer tasting, more. Hosted by Butch's Dry Dock, Globe Design & Vision, and Studio K Clothing Company. To become a sponsor, contact Center for Women in Transition, (616) 494-1744. Tickets at website 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.
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 will be presented under the auspices of Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP).
Jobs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
West Michigan Works! Hiring Event: Tues, Aug 8, 10 am to 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland, for. Bring copies of resume.
Lake Michigan College Job Fair, Tues, Aug 8, 6 pm to 8 pm. Seeking part-time faculty for positions at South Haven campus and Allegan Tech Center. Visit www.TeachAtLMC.com for qualification requirements and more info. Registration is not necessary for the Job Fair. Call (269) 927-8132 or email jobs@lakemichigancollege.edu with questions. At Allegan Tech Center, 2891 116th Ave, Allegan.
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities. Corrections officer. Deputy sheriff. Election coordinator. Medical examiner investigator. Professional engineer.
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).
Center for Women in Transition: Call to Action Team Leader, full time; to develop/implement the Ottawa County Call to Action Project 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).
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.
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: 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 2017-18 school year.
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. .
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 Building inspector. Mechanical inspector. 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. 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.
Saugatuck Center for the Arts: Facilities specialist. www.sc4a.org Click on About Us and scroll to Employment.
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/
WOOD-TV8: Studio technician. www.woodtv.com/careers
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs System administrator/Team lead.
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