In the Community, November 2, 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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Don't forget to VOTE! on Tuesday, November 6, to elect candidates for many public offices and to decide on ballot proposals. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
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Events for the community's NEA Big Read Lakeshore—"Station Eleven"--organized by Hope College and various partners, are underway. You can find the full schedule at www.hope.edu/bigread
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Sat, Nov 3, 10 am-1 pm: Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Community Day. Family-friendly crafts from 10 am to 1 pm; presentation of ofrendas (altars honoring family and friends who have died) at 11:30 am. Organized by Latino Student Organization, GROW, and Hope College. At Kruizenga Art Museum, 271 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Sun, Nov 4, 1 pm to 4 pm: Family Day for Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead. Learn more about the holiday, enjoy bilingual story times, live music, food, face painting, crafts. At the main library, Ryerson Auditorium level 3, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids.
Tues, Nov 6, 6:30 pm: A Big Read event: "Station Eleven"-inspired dinner and traveling troubadour. Tickets $9.50 adults, $4.75 children ages 5-12, children age 4 and younger are free. To register and buy tickets, go to www.hope.edu/bigread and click on All Events. At Maas Auditorium, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11th St, Holland.
Wed, Nov 7, 5:30 pm: "Code Switching for Survival." Professional development event hosted and sponsored by GVSU. Speakers from BL2END will "unpack the meaning of Code-switching and its implications," and the impact on professionals of color. Free but register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bl2end-presents-a-professional-development-event-code-switching-for-survival-tickets-51663297313 At GVSU Eberhard Center, 301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Nov 9, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) hosts a public discussion of the community's Big Read, "Station Eleven." Facilitated by Bill Moreau, associate professor of English at Hope College, formerly teacher at Hamilton High School. Everyone is welcome. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland.
Sun, Nov 11, 3 pm-5 pm: "Just Like Me," an event "to celebrate amazing and unique adoption journeys and a call to support more children still waiting to belong." Hosted by Maple Avenue Ministries. RSVP to pastorofembracing@gmail.com At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Mon, Nov 12 – Sat, Nov 17, 7:30 pm: Film, "Gavagai." German businessman travels to Norway to finish translation of Norwegian poems into Chinese, a project of his late wife. Poetic drama "highlights transforming power of love, limits of language, and human need for friendship." $6 seniors, $7 other adults. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th, Holland.
Mon, Nov 12, 7:30 pm: Kariamu and Company: "Traditions – A Celebration of African Dance." Free, open to the public. www.gvsu.edu/fallarts or call (616) 331-2185. At Louis Armstrong Theatre, Haas Center for Performing Arts, Grand Valley State University, Allendale.
Tues, Nov 13, 11 am: Two Big Read events: Q&A with Emily St. John Mandel, author of "Station Eleven." Event geared to high school and college students participating in The Big Read; author will respond to student questions.
---- 7 pm: Keynote event for The Big Read: Author Emily St. John Mandel will converse on stage with Hope professor Dr. Stephen "Doc" Hemenway. Both programs at Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Tues, Nov 13, 5 pm: Information program about Camp Beloved, a Christian summer camp at Lake Louise in Boyne Falls, MI for LGBTQ teens and their allies. Evening sponsored by Holland/Lakeshore PFLAG. At Out On The Lakeshore Community Center (OOTL), 451 Columbia, Holland.
Tues, Nov 13: "Know Your Jewish Neighbor" panel has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 27. See information below.
Wed, Nov 14, 5:30 pm: Preconference of Jewish/Christian/Muslim Triennial Interfaith Dialogue. "Religious Identity: Dividing or Uniting" with Eboo Patel, Jennifer Howe Peace, and Elliot J. Cosgrove. Intro to conference theme, discussion, Q&A. Free but must register by Nov 7 at https://www.gvsu.edu/interfaith/triennial-dialogue-29.htm Hosted by Kaufman Interfaith Institute. At Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room, GVSU, Allendale.
Thurs, Nov 15, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm: All-day conference of Jewish/Christian/Muslim Triennial Interfaith Dialogue. See info at Nov. 14 entry, above. At Eberhard Center, GVSU downtown campus, 301 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Nov 16, 8:30 am to 4 pm: Ottawa County Diversity Forum 2018: "Tools for Transforming Tomorrow." Hear diverse perspectives and "enhance your ability to welcome, accept, affirm, and respect others." $15. Registration and more information at this link: https://www.miottawa.org/AdminEventReg/displayEvent.action?calEle=2&eventID=69 At Ottawa County West Fillmore Complex, 12220 Fillmore St., West Olive.
Fri, Nov 16, 10 am to 11:30 am: Public meeting to learn more about LLEAD, Latinx Leaders for the Enhancement of Advocacy and Development. Discussion will include the 2020 Census, voter education, gerrymandering, and issues pertinent to the Latino community. Hosted by Holland Human Relations Commission. At City Hall, 270 S. River, Holland.
Fri, Nov 16, 7 pm support group; 8 pm program: Holland/Lakeshore PFLAG. Sara Johnson, resource manager, Community Access Line of the Lakeshore (CALL 211) will speak about information and human services referrals the agency offers. Gender SAFE meets at 6 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Tues, Nov 20, 7 pm: Transgender Day of Remembrance. Candlelight vigil to honor lives of "those lost to anti-transgender violence" in 2018. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Tues, Nov 27, 7 pm: "Know Your Jewish Neighbor" panel, hosted by Holland Interfaith Allies, Hope Church, Holland UCC, Kaufman Interfaith Institute, LEDA. A cross-section of the Jewish faith community will talk about their experience living in West Michigan. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/know-your-jewish-neighbor-tickets-49134143546?fbclid=IwAR1d2RbogRV51 At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Gentex Corporation: http://www.gentex.com/careers/jobfair.html Direct-hire Job Fair, Fri, Nov 9, from 7 am to 5 pm. Walk-in interviews available. No experience needed; on-the-job training offered. At Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th St, 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
Arbor Circle: www.arborcircle.org/employment
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
City of Grand Rapids: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids
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 Television production intern, Spring 2019. Parapro video switcher, stipend of $40 per meeting. Youth dance instructor, part-time. Wrestling coach (general Recreation Aide). Administrative aide I for Transportation Department, 28 hrs/wk. Holland Recreation Winter Program internship, full-time, $1500 stipend. 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. Police officer. Police cadet. Reserve police officer. Part-paid firefighter. General recreation aide. Seasonal general maintenance.
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 Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Holland Public Schools: www.hpsJOBS.com or www.hollandpublicschools.org and Human Resources. Instructional assistants, 24-30 hrs/wk. Site supervisors, 35-40 hrs/wk. Bus drivers, 10-30 hrs/wk.
Hope College: www.hope.edu/employment/staff Campus safety - dispatcher, 12-hour night shift, hourly full-time. Staff athletic trainer, part-time. Campus services assistant, Physical Plant, hourly full-time.
Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: www.ethnicdiversity.org Click on Who We Are, and then Careers. Assistant program director, full-time. Deadline to apply is Nov. 7.
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
Ottawa County: https://www.miottawa.org Naturalist guide, part-time, hourly, for Ottawa Co. Parks Nature Education Center. Park attendant, winter, 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. 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
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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Dear Readers of "In the Community,"
Many of you are financial supporters of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony, and you are deeply appreciated. We're asking if others of you who read, use, forward, or otherwise benefit from this weekly email will also become members of ACEH. Your dues are needed to help pay for "In the Community," our monthly Newsletter, educational programs, partnerships with other groups, outreach and advocacy, and community social events twice a year.
It's easy to join! Here's how:
--You can join at our website www.harmonyalliance.org and go to Membership;
--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. Our fiscal year is October 1 to September 30.
