In the Community, August 17, 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.
Thank you to everyone who attended the ACEH 20th anniversary Potluck in the Park last Sunday; appreciation to the 7 nonprofits that participated; the performers; donors; and volunteers. A photo album of the event is posted on the Facebook group page at ACEH – Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. If you'd like to contribute to the ACEH Scholarship Fund, please go to the website www.harmonyalliance.org, scroll down, and click on Donate; or mail a check to ACEH, c/o P.O. Box 3007, Holland, MI 49422-3307.
TODAY, 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
TONIGHT, 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.
Fri, Aug 17; Sat, Aug 18; Sun, Aug 19: Eighth annual Greek Cultural Festival: Yassou 2018. Live Greek music, Yassou Dance Troupe, dance performances, Greek foods, cooking demonstrations, church tours. www.grgreekfest.com Fundraiser for parish youth programs and Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County. At Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 330 Lakeside Drive, NE, Grand Rapids.
Wed, Aug 22, 8 am to 11:30 am: "Disability Awareness 101: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment." Kick-off of Disability Education Series hosted by MiDEC Information and registration at: http://www.theprosforumevents.com/disability-education-series At Crowne Plaza Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Rd, Lansing.
Thurs, Aug 23, 4 pm: Richard Rothstein, author of "The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America," will discuss his book and sign copies (which must be purchased at the venue, with receipt). He is a Fellow at Thurgood Marshall Institute of NAACP Legal Defense Fund and a Fellow of the Haas Institute in California. At Books & Mortar book store, 955 Cherry St, SE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Aug 24, and Sat, Aug 25, 11 am to 11 pm; Sun, Aug 26, noon to 5 pm: 39th annual Polish Festival. Live polka/variety music and dancing; dance ensembles; children's activities; Polish cultural displays; cooking demos; authentic Polish food; beer tent. Public welcome, free admission. Co-sponsored by Polish Heritage Society and City of Grand Rapids. Schedule at www.PolishHeritageSociety.com At Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Grand Rapids.
Sat, Aug 25, 7 pm: HOSA (Holland's Openly Secular Alliance) 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.
Community Opportunity
Reciprocal Language Partnership: Classes for English speakers who wish to learn Spanish and Spanish speakers who want to learn English: Basic levels 1 and 2 and intermediate classes (depending on sufficient numbers of students). All prospective students must attend one or other of the information meetings listed here, which are held at Eagle's Wings Church, 635 Riley St, Holland.
---Tues, Aug 28: 6:15 to 7:15 pm for native English speakers; 7:15 to 8:15 pm for native Spanish speakers.
---Tues, Sept 4: 6:15 to 7:15 pm for native English speakers; 7:15 to 8:15 pm for native Spanish speakers.
For questions or additional information, contact rachel@laaewc.org
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. School crossing guard (Police department). 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 Certified positions: elementary bilingual teachers, occupational therapist, secondary special education teachers. Middle school accompanist, Virtual Tech High School lab assistant, various preK-12 instructional assistants, substitute teachers and classroom assistants. Bus drivers. Before- and after-school/lunch supervisors.
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 Literacy coach. Behavior technician. Automotive technology instructor. Building & grounds manager.
Ottawa County: https://www.miottawa.org
Ottawa United Way: https://www.ottawaunitedway.org/employment Campaign associate, full-time; administrative assistant, part-time.
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/
ity of Zeeland: www.ci/zeeland.mi.us/jobs Deputy assessor.
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs or call (616) 748-3011.
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