In the Community, August 10, 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.harmonvalliance.org Check us out under Groups on Facebook, at ACEH Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.
TODAY, Fri, Aug 10, 6-11 pm; Sat, 1-9 pm; Sun, 12:30-4:30 pm: 41st Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival. Musicians, singers, dancers, food, outdoor mercado. Free entry. At Calder Plaza, 351 Ottawa NW, downtown Grand Rapids.
Sun, August 12, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm: 20th anniversary Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) Potluck in the Park! Fun, fellowship, great food, music, entertainment, family activities, piñata, information tables by Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates, Lakeshore Women for Peace, Women Achieve, Interfaith Allies, Cherish, ESCAPE Ministries, and Pathways. Please bring a dish to share from your cultural background, if possible, and lawn chairs. ACEH provides beverages and table service. Invite family, friends, newcomers in town! Free; donations appreciated for the for ACEH Scholarship Fund. At Kollen Park Band Shell, Lake Macatawa, Holland. aceh@harmonyalliance.org or call 396-2201.
Tues, Aug 14, 6:30 pm: Documentary, "The American Experience: Panama Canal," the impact of the canal on both the United States and Central America; discussion follows. Free. First in the Holland International Relations Commission's Film and Discussion Series: How Did We Get Here? How Man-made Structures, the Media, and the Military Have Shaped Our World. At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.
Wed, Aug 15, 7 pm: "What is The Migrant Quilt Project?" presentation by project's founder, with guided interpretive tour of the quilts. (See description under Exhibit, below.) At Loutit Library, 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.
Fri, Aug 17, 5 pm: Deadline for performers and visual artists to apply to participate in the City of Holland International Relations Commission's first International Festival. The event will be Sat, August 17, 2019, in Kollen Park and various 8th Street locations and feature dancers, musicians, storytellers, and visual artists representing the people and cultures of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia, as well as Central, South, and North America. Attendance is estimated to reach 1,000 persons. Online applications at https://www.cityofholland.com/irc/international-festival-performer-application
Fri, Aug 17, 7 pm meeting; 8 pm program: PFLAG meeting, to take part in an Inclusive Cities exercise and discussion facilitated by the Holland Human Relations Commission. Gender SAFE support group meets at 6 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Sat, Aug 25, 7 pm: HOSA (Humanists, Agnostics, Seekers, Atheists, and NONES) community gathering at a private home in Holland to hear a local resident share their secular journey. Religious allies and friends are welcome. Contact openwin@mcn.org for the address.
Exhibit
"Beyond the Border Wall: The Migrant Quilt Project." Fourteen pieces by artists, quilt-makers, and activists "to express compassion for migrants from Mexico and Central America who died in the southern Arizona deserts on their way to create better lives for themselves and their families." Traveling exhibit, on display Aug 6 – Sept 14. www.loutitlibrary.org or call (616) 842-5560, ext. 214. At Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.
Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Downtown Holland Job Fair, Mon, August 27, 3 pm to 6 pm: Part-time and full-time job openings in hospitality, restaurant, retail, and senior living. Employers will accept applications, do onsite interviews. Bring copies of resume. At Haworth Inn & Conference Center, 9th & 10th Sts, near College Ave., Holland.
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 Program manager (community development), 30-32 hrs/wk. Deputy drain commissioner/engineer.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan: http://www.aclumich.org/open-positions Field organizers. Digital media strategist. Operations administrative assistant. Communications campaign strategist. Fellowships. Internships.
Arbor Circle: www.arborcircle.org/employment Clinical manager, Newaygo County. Peer recovery coach, Allegan County. Insurance authorizations specialist, Kent County.
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/ On-call shelter assistants (2-3).
Community Action House: www.communityactionhouse.org
Evergreen Commons: www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team
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 Executive director. Faith in Youth AmeriCorps members, full- and part-time.
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. Office assistant III
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 Housing inspector I; deadline Aug 20. Youth soccer referee. Lead mechanic. Election inspector, deadline Nov 1. Police officer. Police cadet. Reserve police officer. Part-paid firefighter. General recreation aide. Seasonal general maintenance. Applications open until Dec 31.
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 Civic Center Place: Food & beverage director. Business manager. Sales & marketing manager. Send resume to bwiggins@venuworks.com
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Holland Public Schools: www.hpsJOBS.com
Hope College: www.hope.edu/employment/staff Chemistry lab instructor, part-time faculty, deadline Aug 24.
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. 615 N. Fairview Rd, Zeeland 49464 Production positions. Engineers. SAP business specialist and process expert.
Primera Plastics: www.primera-inc.com
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.
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