In the Community, December 14, 2018
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.
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In this last month of 2018, we are asking for your support to continue our outreach in West Michigan through "In the Community" and our monthly Newsletter, public programs and advocacy on current issues, and community-wide social events. Please help by joining ACEH for the first time or renewing your membership. If you scroll down to the end of this email, you'll find a list of the various dues categories and how to join or renew. THANKS!
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The ACEH Board of Directors wishes happy holidays to our members and friends. "In the Community" will return the first week of January 2019.
Sun, Dec 16, 4 pm to 7 pm: Kwanzaa celebration. Includes gathering around Nguzo Saba, the 7 basic principles of traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement: Umoja (unity); Kujichagulia (self-determination); Ujima (collective work and responsibility); Ujamaa, cooperative economics; Nia (purpose); Kuumba (creativity); and Imani (faith). Event will include West Michigan Jewels of Africa presenting African drumming, dancing, and cultural lessons. There will also be children's activities, African fashion exhibition, local vendors. Dessert reception follows. Hosted by Maple Avenue Ministries, Hope College Center for Diversity and Inclusion, and ACEH. At Hope College Maas Center, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Mon, Dec 17, 6 pm: Documentary film: "Black Man," by Jon Wesley Covington, produced by Muskegon Museum of Art. Free. In their own words, film chronicles the experiences, past and present, of 32 local African American men, ages 18-94, of all occupations and experiences. (231) 722-9750. At Frauenthal Center, 425 West Western, #200, Muskegon.
Fri, Dec 21, 7 pm business/support; 7:50 pm Holiday Time & refreshments, followed by program: PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore meeting. Presentation about Covenant House in Grand Rapids, West Michigan's first shelter for homeless and trafficked youth; includes various resources for youth ages 18-24. Gender SAFE meets at 6 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Sat, Dec 22, 7 pm: Holland Openly Secular Alliance (HOSA) meeting: "Secular Holidays: Adaptations and Originals." HollandOpenlySecularAlliance@gmail.com At 451 Columbia Ave, between 18th and 19th Sts, Holland.
Fri, Dec 28, noon to 9 pm: UJIMA ("Collective work and responsibility") art auction; fundraiser for Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives. Preview art online, bid live or silent auction. www.graama.org At the museum/archives, 87 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids.
Wed, Jan 9, 5:30 pm to 7 pm: "Coffee with City Council." Informal and open forum to share suggestions, concerns, comments with members of Holland City Council and city appointed officials as they began to prepare the Fiscal Year 2020 budget for the city. At Holland City Hall, 270 South River, Holland. [See also Jan 12 listing.]
Wed, Jan 9, 7 pm: Holland Interfaith Allies "Know Your Neighbors" series: Members of the Baha'i community will speak about their experience of living in West Michigan. (Previous panels have spoken from Muslim, NONE, Hindu, and Jewish perspectives.) Free, open to the public. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 S. River, Holland.
Sat, Jan 12, 9 am to 11:30 am: : "Coffee with City Council." Informal and open forum to share suggestions, concerns, comments with members of Holland City Council and city appointed officials as they began to prepare the Fiscal Year 2020 budget for the city. At Civic Center Place, 150 West 8th St, Holland.
Exhibits
Thurs, Dec 13, through Mar 10, 2019: "SONS: Seeing the Modern African American Male. More than 80 photographs of Muskegon men, selected by a committee of their peers and representing "a broad array of backgrounds, professions, and socioeconomic status." Photography and video are used "to mimic the process of prejudging people…and reconciling prejudgments with realities." At Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Ave, Muskegon.
Community Opportunity
Poster contest announced for first annual International Festival of Holland (August 17, 2019). City of Holland and Holland Area Arts Council seek submissions from artists for an image to be used on a poster and other marketing (no text). Submissions accepted starting Jan 5, 2019, until Jan 8, 2019. Details at https://www.hollandarts.org/international-festival-of-holland.html or contact Mary@hollandarts.org
Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Gentex Corporation: Open interviews for production team members, every Wednesday 7 am to 4 pm, 58 East Riley, Zeeland. www.gentex.com/careers
West Michigan Works! www.westmiworks.org Serves employers and job-seekers in 7 counties.
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org
Arbor Circle: www.arborcircle.org/employment
Beyond Our Barriers: https://www.bob4mi.com/ Clearinghouse helping individuals with disabilities connect with potential employers.
Center for Women in Transition: http://www.cwitmi.org/about-cwit/job-opportunities/
Community Action House: www.communityactionhouse.org
Evergreen Commons: www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team Development coordinator.
Fennville Public Schools: www.fennville.org and click on District.
Global Concepts Enterprise, Inc.: Assemblers and material handlers, quality auditor, assembly supervisor, product/project engineer. Email resume to HR@globalconcepts.com or apply in person at 785 Waverly Court, Holland.
Good Samaritan Ministries: https://www.goodsamministries.com/getinvolved/jobs
City of Grand Rapids: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids
Grand Rapids Community College: www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm
City of Holland: https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/Jobs.aspx Cemetery maintenance. Start Smart sports instructor, part-time, for city's Recreation Division childhood development program for ages 3 to 5; will facilitate Start Smart basketball and sports development classes. Sports scorekeeper. Youth & volunteer services coordinator. Program coordinator – storm sewer. Heavy equipment operator. Television production intern, Spring 2019. Para-pro video switcher, stipend of $40 per meeting. Youth dance instructor, part-time. Wrestling coach (general Recreation Aide). Administrative aide I for Transportation Department, 28 hrs/wk. Holland Recreation Winter Program internship, full-time, $1500 stipend. Clerical assistant, intermediate, part-time. Customer service representative, 20.5 hrs/wk.
Haworth: www.Haworth.com/Careers
Herman Mller, Inc: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us, scroll to Careers
Holland Area Arts Council: www.hollandarts.org/careers-and-internships.html
Holland Charter Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us Code enforcement officer, full-time.
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Holland Public Schools: www.hpsJOBS.com or www.hollandpublicschools.org
Hope College: www.hope.edu/employment/staff Male custodian, full-time, 1st shift (M-F, 4 am to 12:30 pm). Third-shift custodian, full-time (Tu-Sat, 9 pm to 5:30 pm).
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance: http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings. Job openings at local nonprofits.
State of Michigan: Job openings throughout the state. Listings can be sorted by location, job types, etc. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan
MOKA (Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan): Provides various supports to developmentally disabled persons in these counties. Full-time and part-time positions, all shifts. www.moka.org/careers
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs Classroom aide/SXI. Health aide, part-time. Receptionist: shared position.
Ottawa County: https://www.miottawa.org Naturalist guide, part-time, hourly, for Ottawa Co. Parks Nature Education Center. Park attendant, winter, part-time.
Plascore: www.plascore.com/careers or email resume to careers@plascore.com. 615 N. Fairview Rd, Zeeland 49464. Third-shift laminators and utility operators; CNC operators.
Primera Plastics: www.primera-inc.com
Thermotron: www.thermotron.com/hiring Electrical, product tester, refrigeration, welding.
Trendway: www.trendway.com
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
City of Zeeland: www.ci/zeeland.mi.us/jobs Director of fire/rescue (fire chief).
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs or call (616) 748-3011.
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It's easy to join ACEH! Here's how:
--You can join at our website www.harmonyalliance.org and go to Membership;
--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;
$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. Our fiscal year is October 1 to September 30.
