In the Community, January 26, 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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TONIGHT, Fri, Jan 26, 6 pm: Dinner & Movie Night. Free event for Marco's Pizza and to view August Wilson's "Fences," which "explores the evolving African American experience and examines race relations." Chosen by American Film Institute as one of top 10 films in 2016; nominated for two Oscars. (616) 414-9111. At Momentum Center for Social Engagement, 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.
Tues, Jan 30, 7 pm (continues on Feb. 6, 13, and 20): "Kairos Palestine 2009 A Moment of Truth" ; four learning sessions about the current situation in Israel/Palestine, actions in response, and more. Facilitated by representatives of Kairos West Michigan. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.
Thurs, Feb 1, 6:30 pm: La'Ron Williams, storyteller. Free, family-friendly program in celebration of Black History Month. Presenting folk tales from African and African-American traditions and songs with traditional instruments (rattles, kalimba, mibira from Africa; Cajun drum from Peru; bones and washboard from U.S. Hosted by Holland Human Relations Commission. At Holland East Public School cafeteria, 373 East 24th St, Holland.
Thurs, Feb 1, and Fri, Feb 2, 9 am to 4 pm: Restorative Circle Facilitator Training. Learn how to communicate and collaborate in times of conflict or around different points of view, developing skills that can be used informally or to facilitate a formal restorative circle. Suggested donation $150, but "we don't want money to be an obstacle; please contact us if $150 is beyond your reach." To register, https://hrcircles.wordpress.com/ or call Hope Church at (616) 392-7947. At Hope Church, 77 West 11th St, Holland.
Fri, Feb 2, 9 am to 4 pm: "Understanding and Recognizing Invisible Bias Training." Presented for educators and community leaders by La'Ron Williams, storyteller and diversity trainer. $10 fee; scholarships available. Hosted by Holland Human Relations Department. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-and-recognizing-invisible-bias-with-laron-williams-tickets-41705161260. At Holland City Hall, 270 South River, Holland.
Sat, Feb 3, 10 am to close: The Big Give. Participating businesses in downtown Holland will give 15 percent of your purchase today to a nonprofit you select from this list: 70x7 Life Recovery, Benjamin's Hope, Center for Women in Transition, Community Action House, Grant Me Hope, Hand2Hand, Harbor Humane, Holland Free Health Clinic, Holland Rescue Mission, Hope Packages, Kids' Food Basket, Lighthouse Immigration Advocates, My House Ministry, OAR, and Park Theater. Downtown Holland.
Mon, Feb 5 – Wed, Feb 7, 7 pm: Celebrating achievements of African American women. Reception follows. At Zion Dominion Church, 288 West 14th St, Holland.
Tues, Feb 6, 6:30 pm: Boys & Girls Club "2018 Youth of the Year" Reception, including speeches and awards ceremony. Nominees are Ebony Roach, Aalihya Harmon, Jasmin Noguera, and Isabella Quintanilla. At Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St, Holland.
Wed, Feb 7 (IMAX-3D) and Mon, Feb 12 (standard), 6:30 pm: Showing of award-winning film "Jerusalem," presented from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim vantage points. Grand Rapids clergy (2 pastors, a rabbi, an imam) from Standing Together Partnership will discuss their recent experience in Israel and Palestine. Tickets $5; for families of 4 or more, $15 total; must be purchased in advance at https://www.gvsu.edu/interfaith/ Presented by Kaufman Interfaith Institute, which is subsidizing the tickets, and Celebration! Cinema. Film 45 minutes, panel 30 minutes. At Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North, 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids.
Sat, Feb 10, 10 am: Koffie Kletz: "Dutch Roots: Understanding Names & Genealogy." Discussion of variety and meaning of names; info about online resources for research (feel free to bring a tablet or laptop to this gathering). $5. Call 355-1030 to register. At Windmill Island Gardens Post House, 1 Lincoln Ave, Holland.
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Looking Ahead: Save February 17 for Heart 2 Heart Party!
The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) invites you and your family and friends to its annual Heart 2 Heart Community Celebration, a Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party, on Saturday, February 17, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th St, Holland.
Please plan to bring a dish to share from your cultural background, and a nonperishable item for a local food bank. There will be fun, fellowship, fabulous food, family activities, music, and performances to entertain all ages, plus a silent auction of goods and services to support ACEH's work in our community.
There is no cost to attend, but please register yourself and your guests at this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aceh-heart-to-heart-community-celebration-tickets-41852229144
We'll need volunteers before and during the party. If you can help, please call 396-2201 or email editann@aol.com or aceh@harmonyalliance.org
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Youth Summer Job Program
Holland Youth Connections Summer Job Program Sign-Up, Mon, Jan 22 to Fri, Feb 2, 10 am to 5 pm: First come, first served, for ages 14 to 17 (if you will be 14 before June 9, you can sign up). At Escape Ministries, 202 East 32nd St, Holland.
Signups for persons interested in working as HYC program supervisors, Tues, Jan 23 to Mon, Feb 5, 10 am to 5 pm: HYC is an 8- to 12-week program, Tues, Wed, Thurs, from 8:15 am to 1:30 pm. Supervisors must be at least 23 years old; they will work alongside the youth, doing the same job; pay is $15/hr. Also seeking persons with CDL or chauffeur's license to be a supervisor that drives. Same location as above.
Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
West Michigan Works! Tues, Jan 30, 10 am-2 pm; 121 Clover St, Holland Bring copies of resume.
LG Chem Career Fair: Tues, Jan 30, 10 am-2 pm, at West Michigan Works!, 121 Clover St, Holland. For more info about additional openings, visit www.RechargeYourFuture.com
Gentex Corporation: Open interviews for production team members every Wednesday from 7 am to 4 pm at 58 East Riley, Zeeland. www.gentex.com/careers
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org Chief deputy county treasurer. Client financial services clerk for Friend of the Court. Corrections officer. Deputy sheriff. Medical examiner investigator. Reigstered sanitarian. Senior election coordinator. Treatment specialist.
Avanti Law: (1) Immediate openings for "bilingual (Spanish/English), computer-literate individuals with strong writing skills to join our team." (2) Seeking licensed attorney for Associate Attorney staff position in our immigration department. Send cover letters and resumes to ralvarez@avantilaw.com
Blandford Nature Center (Grand Rapids): blandfordnaturecenter.org. Click on About Us and scroll to Employment Opportunities. Variety of part-time and seasonal positions.
Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids: Legal secretary for Immigration Legal Services program, full-time. Must be bilingual English/Spanish. https://www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org/ Click on Diocese.
Center for Women in Transition: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate to provide services to survivors; full-time; bilingual English/Spanish highly desired; bachelor's degree, emphasis in social work or psychology preferred. Weekend part-time shelter assistant (Fri, Sat, Sun, 1st shift, 22-3/4 hrs/wk; includes holidays). On-call shelter assistants, 2 to 3 positions. Send resume and cover letter (required) to Shelter Program Manager, Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland 49424. State which position you are applying for. https://cwitmi.org/about-cwit/job-opportunities/
Comerica Bank: www.comericajobs.com Banking center manager, Holland; full time.
Global Concepts Enterprise, Inc.: Assemblers and material handlers, 1st shift positions. Email resume to HR@globalconcepts.com or apply in person at 785 Waverly Court, Holland 49423.
City of Grand Rapids: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids Website for City of Grand Rapids jobs: www.grcity.us Library assistant (branches/youth services), part-time.
Grand Rapids Community College: www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Rapids Downtown Market. Building and maintenance manager.
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm WGVU Digital Coordinator Temporary dispatcher/Communication specialist. Public safety officer.
Haworth: www.Haworth.com/Careers
Herman Miller, Inc.: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers. Variety of summer internships available that offer a paid, 12-week opportunity for students early in their career. Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
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: Apply online at www.hpsjobs.com
Hope College: www.hope.edu/jobs
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance: Postings of several job openings at local nonprofits. Go to http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings/
MOKA (Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan): Provides various supports to developmentally disabled persons in these counties. www.moka.org/careers
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs Classroom aides/special education. Barn/farm maintenance, part-time. Payroll specialist. Adult ed instructor/Microsoft, Excel, MiniTab, and JMP. Application developer. Technology field support specialist.
Ottawa County: https://www.miottawa.org/HRApp/Emp.jsp Director of Emergency Management. Project support specialist, part-time (19.2 hrs/wk at Fillmore Complex). Friend of the Court clerk.
Plascore: www.plascore.com
Primera Plastics: www.primera-inc.com
Saugatuck Center for the Arts: www.sc4a.org Summer camp studio instructors; studio intern. Growing Young Artists (outreach program) instructors and intern. Various positions at Mason Street Warehouse Theatre. Box office associates. Event assistants.
Spectrum Health: www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Administrative assistant/member representative. Full-time. www.hccwm.org The site also includes job listings for other companies/organizations.
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs or call (616) 748-3011. Recreation coordinator.
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Dear Readers of "In the Community,"
Many of you are financial supporters of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, and you are deeply appreciated. We're asking if others of you who read, use, forward, or otherwise benefit from this weekly email will also become members of ACEH. Your dues are needed to help pay for "In the Community," our monthly Newsletter, educational programs, partnerships with other groups, outreach and advocacy, and community social events twice a year.
It's easy to join! 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.
