In the Community, February 23, 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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Sat, Feb 24, 6 pm to 8 pm: Annual International Food Fair. Sponsored by Hope College international students; celebrates the many cuisines and cultures of nations represented by members of the Hope community. Admission $5 for a packet of 5 tickets; additional tickets are 50 cents each; most dishes cost one or two tickets. Event funds support TASSEL, a nonprofit assisting rural Cambodians. At Maas Center auditorium, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Thurs, Mar 1, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series: Poet, editor, and rap artist Nate Marshall ("Wild Hundreds"; "The BreakBeat Poets: New American Poetry in the Age of Hip-Hop" and novelist Karen Russell ("Swamplandia"; "St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves") will present from their works. At Jack Miller Recital Hall, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
------3:30 pm: Marshall and Russell will have a Q&A session at Martha Miller Center, Fried-Hemenway Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Sun, Mar 4, 4 pm: "Night at the Black History Museum," play by young people depicting leaders in black history. Family-friendly event. Free-will offering. At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Mon, Mar 5, 7 pm: Making Impact: Women of Change." Panelists share how each has helped shape the Holland area on a professional and personal level, what kinds of supports are needed, and more; moderated by Diana Nelson. Panelists are Jane Dickie, Rev. Dr. Denise Kingdom-Grier, Sarah Leach, Lupita Reyes, and Lucia Rios. Co-sponsored by Herrick District Library and LEDA Women's Issues Group. At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Thurs, Mar 8, 7 pm: Public informational meeting exploring auxiliary housing in Holland's central city, as one response to the lack of housing that is affordable for low- and moderate-income households. Hosted by Westcore Neighbors. At Maple Avenue Ministries Blue Room, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Mon, Mar 12; Tues, Mar 13; Wed, Mar 14, 7 pm: "Celebrating the Rich History of African American Women: Preachers, Pioneers, Innovators, Poets, Civic Leaders." (Rescheduled from February). At Zion Dominion Church, 288 West 14th St (at Van Raalte Ave), Holland.
Tues, Mar 13, 6 pm: Interfaith Community Dinner. "Enjoy conversation with people from various traditions over a vegetarian Thai dinner; all are welcome." Suggested donation: $5. Space is limited. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-community-dinner-tickets-42324690288?aff=es2 A collaboration of LEDA Interfaith Allies, Kaufman Interfaith Institute, local churches. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Community Opportunity
Sat, Mar 3, 11 am, or Sat, Mar 17 at 1 pm: "What Does an Inclusive City Look Like?" The public is invited to meet with members of the Holland Human Relations Commission "to learn, explore, and discuss—and offer feedback on--what Holland's Inclusive City Initiative should look like." At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Exhibits
"Black Heroes/Black Friday"; through February: Portraits of black heroes by more than 20 artists. St. Louis, MO, artist Sarah Paulsen, who was involved in the Ferguson Movement following the officer-involved shooting death of Mike Brown, drew 50 portraits of black heroes in four days leading up to Black Friday, the largest shopping day in November and encouraged other artists to do the same. Supported by CultureWorks. At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, and at the library's North Branch, 155 Riley St, Holland.
"Southern Roots: The Paintings of Winfred Rembert," through March 18: Some 25 works, including premiere of several paintings. Rembert's images "challenge and engage, reminding and teaching viewers of the struggles and lives of African Americans." Born in Arkansas, he picked cotton in Georgia, was arrested during a 1960s civil rights march while escaping the threat of a lynching, learned the leather trade in prison, and then transformed his new skills and life story into a unique body of art. A video of his life is available. www.muskegonartmuseum.org (231) 720-2570. Varying hours. At Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster, Muskegon.
Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
West Michigan Works! Tues, Feb 27, 10 am-2 pm; 121 Clover St, Holland Bring resumes.
John Ball Zoo Job Fair: Sat, March 3, 10 am to 2 pm: Seasonal, interships, careers. Meet with reps of admissions, education, experiences, food & beverage, retail & face painting, membership, park maintenance, volunteers. At Zoo Administration Office, 2nd floor ballroom, 1300 West Fulton, Grand Rapids. http://www.jbzoo.org/careers
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.
Center for Women in Transition: Domestic violence and sexual assault advocate, full time. Bachelor's degree with emphasis in social work or psychology preferred; bilingual English/Spanish highly desired. Provides direct services including crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, support group facilitation. Send resume/cover letter to Crisis and Supportive Services Coordinator, Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut Dr, Holland 49424. arobinson@cwitmi.org
Comerica Bank: www.comericajobs.com Banking center manager, Holland; full time.
Community Circle Theatre, Grand Rapids: Scenic and electrical intern (paid) for April 18-Sept 9 and Sept 24-25. www.circletheatre.org
D. A. Blodgett St. John's: https://dabsj.org/careers Supports coordinator, full time. Food service assistant, part-time (20 hrs/wk).
Evergreen Commons: www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team Coordinator of volunteers for The Day Center, part-time, hourly.
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. Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Holland Area Arts Council: www.hollandarts.org/careers-and-internships.html Executive director, full-time. Summer internships: children's art education; community arts education. School semester internship: marketing and communications.
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.hollandpublicschools.org Substitute teachers, classroom assistants, food service workers, lunch playground supervisors, bus drivers.
Hope College: www.hope.edu/jobs
John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids: Rental and event facilitator, seasonal, 24-35 hrs/wk; most shifts are late afternoon through evening. Experience facilitator. Facilities manager. Facilities maintenance 1. Face painter. Instructor. www.jbzoo.org/careers
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance: http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings/ Job openings at local nonprofits.
MOKA (Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan): Provides various supports to developmentally disabled persons in these counties. www.moka.org/careers
Nature's Market: (1) Cashier, 30-33 hrs/wk (2) Winter cashier/summer deli, 15-21 hrs/wk. www.naturesmarketholland.com (616) 394-5250. 1013 Washington Ave, #30, Holland.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs
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.
Ottawa County Road Commission: www.ottawacorc.com Civil engineer. Engineering aide. Inventory clerk. Special services aide.
Plascore: www.plascore.com
Primera Plastics: www.primera-inc.com
Spectrum Health: www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
WOOD-TV: www.woodtv.com/careers Photographer/editor/production assistant.
City of Zeeland: www.ci.zeeland.mi.us/jobs City clerk/personnel assistant, full time. Deadline is March 12.
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs or call (616) 748-3011. Recreation coordinator.
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