In the Community, January 25, 2019
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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Readers, please consider becoming a member of ACEH. Your dues let us continue our outreach in West Michigan through the weekly "In the Community" email, a monthly Newsletter, public programs, advocacy on current issues, partnerships with other groups, and two community social events (see info below on the upcoming 20th anniversary celebration March 16).
If you use "In the Community" to find info about diversity and multicultural events or to publicize programs of your organization, ACEH would appreciate your support.
When you scroll down to the end of this email, you'll find a list of the various membership categories and how to join or renew. THANKS!
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Fri, Jan 25, 6 pm, dinner; 7 pm, film: "The Hate You Give," based on New York Times best-seller by Angie Thomas; rated PG-13 (violent content, drugs, and language). Potluck dishes welcomed. Free admission. Call Jenna at (616) 414-9111; www.extendedgrace.org At Momentum Center for Social Engagement, 714 Columbus, Grand Haven.
Sat, Jan 26, 7 pm: Documentary, "Same God." Wheaton (Ill.) college professor who wore a hijab "in solidarity with Muslim women" was placed on leave, then fired; "resulting firestorm exposed…polarization among evangelicals on race, gender, academic freedom, religious liberty, Islamophobia." Q&A with film's director. Free, but register at https://www.facebook.com/events/545233722620327/ At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Sat, Jan 26, 7 pm: HOSA meeting: "Secular Resources to Navigate Life's Twists and Turns." At Out On The Lakeshore, 451 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Tues, Jan 29, 7 pm: Kairos West Michigan program: "Whatever Happened to the Two-State Solution?" by Jeff Halper, an American Jew who has lived and worked in Israel for many years; coordinator of The People Yes! Network; author. Q&A follows. At Third Reformed Church, 111 W. 13th, Holland.
Tues, Jan 29, 7 pm: Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series: Presenter is Sophfronia Scott, award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction; former writer and editor for Time and People magazines; essayist. At the Jack Miller Center's Recital Hall, Columbia Ave at 10th, Holland.
Sat, Feb 2, 10 am to 8 pm: Downtown Holland's The Big Give. Shoppers can have a percentage of the cost of their purchases donated to nonprofits they choose from a list of 15 [Arbor Circle, Camp Sunshine, Children's Advocacy Center, Children's After School Achievement (CASA), City on a Hill, Community Action House, Escape YFGK, Evergreen Commons, Hope Pkgs, Jubilee, Kids Hope USA, Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan – Be Nice, Outdoor Discovery Center, Out On The Lakeshore, Shields of Hope]. (616) 796-1210. At stores throughout Downtown Holland.
Sat, Feb 2, 2 pm: 5th annual Black History Trivia Contest. Teams (up to 4 people) can register at (231) 722-8011 to participate; others can attend to watch the contest. At Hackley Public Library, 316 West Webster, Muskegon.
Community Opportunity
Diversity Rocks the Book: In March, the Holland Human Relations Commission (HRC) kicks off a city-wide program that addresses the lack of diversity in children's literature. Diversity Rocks the Book 2019 will put more than 500 diverse books in front of and into the hands of Holland students, to begin to create for them "a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book." The HRC is recruiting Guest Readers to read one of the selected books in a local classroom. Interested? Register at www.diversityrocksthebookholland.com to be a guest reader; Holland teachers will soon be able to schedule a guest reader online.
Exhibits
Through Mon, Feb 25: "Seeing through Dutch Eyes." Paintings by Dutch-American artist Chris Stoffel Overvoorde, in several components: Early Years/The Shipyard, Learning Period/Drawing, Transitions/Acrylic and Oil Paintings, and Self Portraits. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Through Thurs, Feb 28: "West Michigan Minstrel Show: A History of Blackface." Call (616) 540-2943 for open hours. At Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives, 87 Monroe St NW, Grand Rapids.
Through Mar 10, 2019: "SONS: Seeing the Modern African American Male." More than 80 photographs of Muskegon men. Photography and video are used "to mimic the process of prejudging people…and reconciling prejudgments with realities." At Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster Ave, Muskegon.
Jan 29 through Mar 30: "Enlightened Harmony": 20th-century Japanese Art from the Hesslink Collection. Japanese prints, textiles, ceramics, and lacquers collected during the 20 years John and Etta Hesslink spent in Japan. At Kruizenga Art Museum, 271 Columbia Ave, Holland.
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SAVE THE DATE! ACEH will hold its 20th anniversary celebration "March into the Future" on Saturday, March 16, from 5 pm to 8:30 pm at First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th St in Holland. Entertainment, silent auction of goods and services, family activities, delicious foods, and warm fellowship at this Cultural Sharing Party and Potluck! Everyone is welcome.
The auction is always popular with people who come to our community potlucks; it's a way for local businesses and organizations to both support our work for a welcoming community and to receive recognition for their goods and services. Could you donate gift cards, event tickets, certificates for classes, or a product that you create by hand or manufacture? Are you a good cook who could host a small brunch, lunch, or dinner—especially one with foods from your own culture? Other ideas? Please call 396-2201 or email editann@aol.com and let's talk about it!
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Jobs and Job Fairs
Holland Sentinel employment ads: www.hollandsentinel.jobs
Michigan Works! Bring resumes. www.westmiworks.org At 121 Clover 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
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/ Trauma therapist, full-time, master's degree and state license required. Sexual assault victim specialist, full-time, bachelor's degree, related work experience. Deadline to apply, for either job: February 15.
Community Action House: www.communityactionhouse.org
Evergreen Commons: www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team Member services associate. Membership specialist.
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
Grant Me Hope: http://grantmehope.org/about-us/ Click on Employment. Community outreach and development coordinator, full-time, hourly. Agency is a marketing initiative to find older foster children an adoptive home.
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.
City of Holland: https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/Jobs.aspx Summer intern – engineering. Municipal accountant I. Police officer. Lead swim instructor. General maintenance person for parks (seasonal). Technology services manager.
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.
Holland Public Schools: www.hpsJOBS.com or www.hollandpublicschools.org
Hope College: www.hope.edu/employment/staff Executive assistant to the president. Lighting and sound technician for theatre and dance, shared full-time. Technical director for theatre and HSRT, full-time. Off-campus study coordinator, Center for Global Engagement, hourly, full-time. Director of development for parent giving, full-time. Borgeson artist in residence, 12-week summer program. Summer camp staff.
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 Pupil membership auditor. Classroom aide/SXI. Health aide, part-time.
Ottawa County: https://www.miottawa.org Seasonal park supervisor (Marina). 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. Third-shift laminators and utility operators; CNC operators.
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 Director of fire/rescue (fire chief).
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs or call (616) 748-3011.
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It's easy to join ACEH! 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;
$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.
