In the Community, September 14, 2018*
*The next "In the Community" will be September 28
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.
Dear Readers of "In the Community": Will You Join Us?
Many of you are already members of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, and you are deeply appreciated. Our current fiscal year is Oct 1, 2018, to Sept 30, 2019. If your membership is up for renewal, we will contact you by email.
We're asking others of you who read, use, forward, or otherwise benefit from this weekly email to become new members of ACEH. Your dues will help pay for "In the Community," our monthly Newsletter, educational programs, partnerships with other groups, outreach and advocacy, and two annual community social events.
It's easy to join! Here's how:
--You can join at our website www.harmonyalliance.org. Click on Membership at the top of the website and follow the prompts. (We do not share your membership application information with any other organizations.)
--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.
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TONIGHT, Fri, Sept 14, 7:30 pm: "Tres Vidas." Chamber music theatre work by Core Ensemble (cello, piano, percussion), with Jenyvette Vegas performing as legendary Latin American women Frida Kahlo, Rufina Amaya, Alfonsina Storni. Includes songs from Mexico, El Salvador, Argentina; vocal and instrumental pieces by Astor Piazzolla, Carlos Gardel, Osvaldo Golijov. Free. At Hope College DeWitt Main Theatre, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Sat, Sept 15, 11 am to 3 pm: RecoveryFest on the LakeShore. Free, family-friendly event "celebrating the positive impact of recovery" from addictions and substance abuse. Games, activities, food. (616) 494-5545. Email hollandrecoveryfests@gmali.com At Centennial Park, downtown Holland.
Mon, Sept 17, 6:30 pm: Town Hall: "The Impact of Mental Health on Families: Coming Up for Air." Speakers and guests on role of family members, role of community, how do you know when and how to act. Note: CPR training (suicide prevention) offered free from 5 pm to 6 pm; preregister for training at (616) 334-8894. Sponsored by Ottawa County, North Ottawa Community Health Center; Grand Haven Area Public Schools. At Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.
Mon, Sept 17, 6:30 pm: Film, "Harvest of Empire," based on book by award-winning journalist and Democracy Now! co-host Juan González about "role U.S. economic and military interests played in triggering wave of migration transforming our nation's cultural and economic landscape." Free. Hosted by Holland International Relations Commission. At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Tues, Sept 18, 7 pm: "Choose the Path of Peace": Observance of the International Day of Peace, hosted by Lakeshore Women for Peace and 14 churches and organizations, including ACEH. Speaker Kyle Kooyers and four panelists will explore everyday choices people can make on the path of peace. At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Wed, Sept 19, 4 pm: Film, "What Happens to a Dream Deferred" as part of national Hispanic Heritage Month. A documentary about 2 MSU graduate students with DACA status; the director and cast members will be present for a Q&A session. Free. Presented by Hope College Center for Diversity and Inclusion, with Tulipanes, LAUP, and Hope's Latino Student Organization. At Bultman Student Center, Schaap Auditorium, 141 East 12th St, Holland.
Wed, Sept 19 – Sun, Sept 23: 2018 Tulipanes celebrating Latino culture with films, dance, discussions. Organized by Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). Various times and locations in Holland. http://laup.org/tulipanes/
Fri, Sept 21, 5:30 pm to 10 pm; Sat, Sept 22, 10 am to 10 pm: Grand Rapids African American Art and Music Festival. Free, family-friendly event of local art, live performances, outdoor market, and food that reflects the African American community. (616) 458-4226. At Calder Plaza, 351 Ottawa Ave, NW. Grand Rapids.
Fri, Sept 21, 7 pm, support group; 8 pm, program: PLFAG meeting to view segment of 1977 documentary "Word Is Out"; gay and lesbian people of various lifestyles, races, ages, backgrounds tell stories of their lives. Gender SAFE meets 6 to 7 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Tues, Sept 25, 9:30-10:30 am: Homelessness among LGBTQ youth in West Michigan, and recommendations for solutions. Sponsored by GVSU and several area agencies. Free, but register at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/arbcir/event/793034/ At GVSU Loosemore Auditorium, 401 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids.
Tues, Sept 25, 6 pm: Interfaith Community Dinner. Conversation with people from various faith traditions. Hosted by Holland Interfaith Allies. $8, payable at door, for Thai vegetarian meal. Space is limited; register at https://eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-community-dinner-tickets-48947846326 At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Tues, Sept 25, 6:15-7 pm, social time; 7 pm program: "French-U.S. Relations: A Beneficial History and a Hopeful Future," with Guillaume Lacroix, Consul General of France in Chicago. $10. Hosted by World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. At Calvin College Commons Annex Lecture Hall, 1835 Knollcrest Circle, SE, Grand Rapids. (Use Covenant Fine Arts Center parking lot.)
Tues, Oct 2, 6:30 pm: Initiatives on Your 2018 Ballot. Discussion of proposals on November 6 statewide ballot; featured speaker Judy Karandjeff, president of the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Hosted by League of Women Voters of Holland and Hope College Vox Populi, At Maas Center, 264 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Thurs, Oct 4, 8:30 am: 12th Annual Lakeshore Friends of Fair Housing Breakfast. Keynote speaker Bob Schwemm of University of Kentucky College of Law, discussing notable fair housing cases and the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Free but registration required at www.fhcwm.org At Baker Lofts, 217 East 24th St (24th and Lincoln), Holland.
Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
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.
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 Clerical assistant, intermediate, part-time. Customer service representative, part-time (20.5 hrs/wk). Heavy equipment operator. 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 Coordinator for Step Up program mentoring "underrepresented middle school students for academic success and personal potential." Part-time, mostly regular office hours & late afternoons, some evening or weekend hours. Degree in education, social work, or related field. Spanish fluency preferred.
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance: http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings. Job openings at local nonprofits.
State of Michigan: Job openings throughout the state. Listings can be sorted by location, job types, etc. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan
MOKA (Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan): Provides various supports to developmentally disabled persons in these counties. Full-time and part-time positions, all shifts. www.moka.org/careers
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs Printing/graphic arts paraprofessional. Literacy coach. Behavior technician. Automotive technology instructor. Building & grounds manager. Parent liaison. Paraprofessional/electrical program.
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. Accounting manager. Accounts payable coordinator. Associate buyer.
Primera Plastics: www.primera-inc.com
Thermotron: www.thermotron.com/hiring Electrical, product tester, refrigeration, welding.
Trendway: www.trendway.com Order management specialist, part-time. Distribution technicians. On-call truck driver. Engineering support configuration specialist. 1st and 2nd shifts available.
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
City 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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