In the Community, February 8, 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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TONIGHT, Fri, Feb 8, 7 pm: ACEH general meeting: "Decapitating the Two-Headed Monster: Internalized Oppression and Implicit Bias." Presentation by CJ and Rev. Dr. Denise Kingdom-Grier, using portions of the film "Ethnic Notions" and racist memorabilia from their Black Americana collection that will juxtapose early 20th century depictions of black people with examples of blacks in America at the turn of that century. They will invite listeners "to examine how misrepresentation has led to internalized oppression in African Americans and implicit bias toward African Americans in other ethnicities. Discussion and refreshments will follow. Everyone is welcome. At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Tues, Feb 12, 6:30-8 pm: Interfaith Community Gathering, hosted by Interfaith Allies. Connect and converse with people from various traditions and worldviews. Refreshments of sweet and savory appetizers and dessert will be served. Free; all are welcome. At Herrick District Library auditorium, 300 S. River, Holland.
Wed, Feb 13, 7 pm: Diversity Lecture Series of Grand Rapids Community College Center for Equity and Inclusion: Bakari Sellers, political commentator for CNN, lawyer, activist; in 2006, at age 22, he defeated a 26-year incumbent to become the youngest member of the South Carolina legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the U.S. For info, call (616) 234-3390. At Fountain Street Church, 18-62 Fountain St, SE, Grand Rapids.
Thurs, Feb 14 to March 14, 11 am at Hope College; 6 pm at Maple Avenue Ministries. "Black Theology & Black Power." Community-wide study of the late Dr. James H. Cone's book, which "identified liberation as the heart of the gospel." Sign up at emmaus@hope.edu or at https://goo.gl/forms/8CXSIDSKZBMcanoi2 For more info, email Dr. Matt Jantzen at jantzen@hope.edu
Thurs, Feb 14, noon: Feature-length documentary: "Black Man": stories of the men behind SONS: Seeing the African American Male exhibit at the Museum. Free; coffee & cookies provided (paid admission required to visit the galleries). At Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 West Webster, Muskegon.
Fri, Feb 15, 7 pm support and meeting; 8 pm program: Holland/Lakeshore PFLAG meeting to hear "Valentine Love Stories" of three same-sex married couples. Gender SAFE meets from 6 to 7 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Thurs, Feb 17, 1 pm to 4:30 pm: Taste of Soul Sunday. A celebration of African American culture and heritage with art, music, literature, history, crafts, food, performances, and presentations. Free, open to the public. www.grpl.org/tasteofsoul At Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St, NE, Grand Rapids.
Mon, Feb 18, noon:6 pm: "Immigration Beyond the Border," by Jim Nealon, former U.S. Ambassador to Honduras, who later served as Assistant Secretary for International Affairs in the Department of Homeland Security. Hosted by Holland International Relations Commissioner and GVSU. Part of Great Decisions Global Discussion Series. Free, but must preregister at Eventbrite. At Meijer campus, GVSU, 515 South Waverly, Holland.
Community Opportunities
Bilingual teacher for citizenship class: Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates is working with Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) to organize its next citizenship class and needs a bilingual (English/Spanish) teacher who can commit to teaching once a week for 10 weeks. Ideally, class meets in the morning, but the specific day and schedule can be negotiated. Nominal compensation available. Please email Sarah at syore@lia-michigan.org for information about applying for the position.
Diversity Rocks the Book: In March, the Holland Human Relations Commission (HRC) kicks off a city-wide program designed to empower all kids to see themselves and value others through books. Diversity Rocks the Book 2019 will provide hundreds of diverse books to preschool, elementary, and middle schools in Holland. The HRC is recruiting Guest Readers to read one of the selected books in a local classroom; it also provides training and resources for teachers and parents on bringing similar books into the school and home environments.. Interested? Register at www.diversityrocksthebookholland.com to be a guest reader; Holland teachers will soon be able to schedule a guest reader online.
Victim Advocate Volunteers: The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Victim Advocate Unit is seeking volunteers to assist law enforcement officers "during traumatic incidents such as fatal traffic crashes and some death investigations." Advocates act as liaisons between family members and law enforcement during initial scene investigations, provide emotional support to families of victims, and remain with the family until the family's own support system arrives. Advocates receive training and work their shift with a partner covering 24 hours of service. For more information, contact Sergeant Christie Wendt at cwendt@miottawa.org
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.
Through Mar 30: "Enlightened Harmony": 20th-century Japanese Art from the Hesslink Collection. Japanese prints, textiles, ceramics, and lacquers collected during 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 Miller, 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 Reserve police officer: various requirements. Summer intern – engineering. Municipal accountant I. Police officer. Lead swim instructor. General maintenance person for parks (seasonal). Technology services manager. Property data field collector, full-time mid-May through mid-August. Windmill Island seasonal jobs beginning April 27: guides, greeters, ticket book attendants, weekend custodian. Windmill Island Gardens Tulip Time help: tour guides, greeters, ticket sellers for May 4-13; work wear and training provided.
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 vice president for admissions, hourly part-time. Lighting and sound technician for departments of Dance and Theater, full-time beginning Aug 1, 2019. Technical director for theatre and HSRT, full-time. Buyer for the Bookstore, part-time. Director of Leadrship Annual Giving, full-time. Senior director of assessment and accreditation, full-time. Residential Life Coordinator, full-time. Borgeson artist in residence, 12-week summer program. Summer camp staff for K-12 students. Upward Bound biology instructor, June 17-July 26.
Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance: Assistant program director. Deadline to apply: Feb 15. www.ethnicdiversity.org Go to Site Map and scroll down to Careers.
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance: http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings. Job openings at local nonprofits.
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center: Public policy coordinator, to be based in Ypsilanti or Kalamazoo. Other positions listed on website www.michiganimmigrant.org/job-announcement Public policy coordinator applications received by Feb 28 will receive priority.
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);
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