In the Community, June 25, 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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Tues, June 26, 7 pm: Great Lakes Anishinaabek Storytelling. At Grand Rapids Main Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids.
Wed, June 27, 6:30 pm: IN/JUSTICE: A Community Discussion on Criminal Justice in West Michigan. Community groups and public officials will "discuss the causes and solutions to problems with criminal justice in Grand Rapids." Includes Police Chief David Rahinsky, Kent Co. Prosecutor Chris Becker, representatives of the ACLU and community groups. At Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, June 29, 6 pm, dinner; 7 pm, film: Dinner & Dialogue: an Inspire! event. First in series of events "to continue conversation on topics of social justice and human rights." Hot dogs, hamburgers provided; other dishes welcome. Film is "Coco." www.extendedgrace.org or Jenna at (616) 414-9111. At Momentum Center, 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.
Sat, June 30, 11 am: Families Belong Together Rally. To call for reunification of families that have been separated at the border between the U.S. and Mexico, to be educated on current immigration situations, and to learn some "next steps." Sponsored by Lighthouse Immigrants Advocates, Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP), and many area churches and organizations, including ACEH. At Centennial Park (River and Central Aves, 10th and 12th Sts), downtown Holland.
Community Opportunities
Special Needs Adult Storytime: Adults with special needs can explore great books, sing songs, and build community with one another at the library, on the third Thursday of every month at 10 am July 19, August 16. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River Ave, Holland.
Meet Up and Eat Up, Summer 2018: Sponsored by Holland Public Schools. Free meals for youth up to age 18 or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. For sites, dates, and times, go to http://www.hollandpublicschools.org/our-district/food-service/meet-up-and-eat-up-summer-2018/
Holland International Relations Commission (IRC) has vacancies for people who want to help build/maintain relationships between Holland and the wider world through cultural, educational, and professional contact. Hosts annual film series; maintains relationship with Holland's sister city, Querétaro, Mexico; more. Must live or work in Holland; terms are 3 years. https://www.cityofholland.com/volunteerservices
----- The IRC has issued a Call for Performers to participate in its first International Festival on Saturday, August 17, 2019. The goal is to feature dancers, musicians, storytellers, and visual artists representing the peoples and cultures of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia, as well as Central, South, and North America. Applications available online now at https://www.cityofholland.com/irc/international-festival-performer-application Deadline to apply is Aug 17 of this year (2018). Some 1,000 persons are expected to attend; venues will be Kollen Park and various 8th Street locations in downtown Holland.
Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Health Care Job Fair, Tuesday, June 26, 10 am to 2 pm, at West Michigan Works, 121 Clover St, Holland. Employers include Medilodge of Holland, Health Care Associates, Holland Comfort Keepers, Alliance Home Health Care Services. Open positions: CAN, LPN, RN, activities assistant, dietary aide, cook, unit manager, home health aide, caregiver/CNA.
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
West Michigan Works! www.westmiworks.org Serves employers and job-seekers in 7 counties.
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org Program manager (community development), 30-32 hrs/wk. Deputy drain commissioner/engineer.
Beyond Our Barriers: https://www.bob4mi.com/ Clearing house helping individuals with disabilities connect with potential employers.
City of Holland: https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/careers/Jobs.aspx Cemetery maintenance, deadline June 29. Tennis instructor, deadline June 29. Election inspector, deadline Nov 1. Police officer. Police cadet. Reserve police officer. Part-paid firefighter. General recreation aide. Seasonal general maintenance. These applications open until Dec 31.
Community Action House: www.communityactionhouse.org
Evergreen Commons: www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team
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.
City of Grand Rapids: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids Website for City of Grand Rapids jobs: www.grcity.us Library assistant, part-time. Police records clerk I.
Grand Rapids Community College: www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm
Haworth: www.Haworth.com/Careers
Herman Miller, Inc.: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us and scroll down 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
Holland Sentinel: Customer service representative, part-time (weekend mornings, with additional hours Thurs & Fri). Contact Steve Kenemer, at 546-4309 or steve.kenemer@hollandsentinel.com or Steve Knape at 546-4250 or steve.knape@hollandsentinel.com
Hope College: www.hope.edu/jobs
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
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs
Ottawa County: https://www.miottawa.org/
Plascore: www.plascore.com/careers or email resume to careers@plascore.com 2nd and 3rd shift production positions.
Primera Plastics: www.primera-inc.com
Spectrum Health: www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.
State of Michigan: Job openings throughout the state. Listings can be sorted by location, job types, etc. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
City of Zeeland: www.ci.zeeland.mi.us/jobs
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs or call (616) 748-3011. Recreation coordinator.
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