In the Community, May 24, 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.
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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In the Community will not be published May 31. Please look for the next issue on June 7.
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TODAY, Fri, May 24: DEADLINE to RSVP for the Celebrating Black Excellence Dinner. See information at June 14, below.
Sat, June 1, noon to 1 pm: Stand for Peace in Holland. On Saturdays throughout the summer, people will stand in silence holding simple, readable signs about peace. To learn more and/or to sign up, email standforpeaceholland@gmail.com At Centennial Park, River Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Mon, June 3, 6:30 pm: Town Hall Meeting on Mental Illness: ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Presentations, discussion about ACES, resources, more, with representatives of Arbor Circle, Michigan DHS, Ready for School, Pine Rest Holland Clinic, CMH program supervisor. Hosted by Extended Grace. At Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus, Grand Haven.
Tues, June 4, 7:30 am to 9:30 am: "Housing Next: Community Update." Learn about work in progress and "opportunities to move the needle on housing supply and affordability." Presentations on housing needs assessment, partnerships, future work. Free, but register at Eventbrite. At Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex conference room, 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive. Park in Lot C.
Sat, June 8, 10 am to 2 pm: Herrick Fest: Family-friendly celebration of "learning, the library, and the community" hosted by Herrick District Library, with 30 stations of fun offered by nonprofit groups, including ACEH. Free food, drinks available (first come, first served). At Kollen Park, Lake Macatawa at 10th St, Holland.
Sun, June 9, 1 pm to 6 pm: Who Are The Hmong. Presented by Bangkok Taste Cuisine in honor of the Grand Rapids Asian Festival: learn where the Hmong came from and their history; special guest speaker Calvin Yang a.k.a. Dictumdose. Hmong instrument demonstration by Panger Kue; traditional dance performances from Nkauj Hmoob Tsuam Yeej. Food available for purchase. Free; family-friendly. See EventBrite. At 15 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids.
Mon, June 10, 3:30 pm OR 6 pm: Tenant & Landlord Housing Forums. Presenters from 58th District Court, Fair Housing Center of West Michigan, Ottawa Co. Dept of Public Health, Mediation Services on rights/responsibilities of tenants and landlords, dealing with mold and infestation, mediating disagreements. Hosted by Holland Human Relations Commission. Free. Register at www.eventbrite.com for one of the sessions. At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Tues, June 11, 8 am: 2019 Summit on Race and Inclusion: "Commitment to Justice." Keynote speakers Rudy Valdez and John Pavlovitz; breakout sessions: business, education, faith, community engagement, youth advocacy, health, law and policy. Organized by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance with sponsors and collaborating groups, including ACEH. Cost is $85. Register now at https://ethnicdiversity.org/programs/summit/ At Hope College, Holland, MI
Thurs, June 13, 4:30 pm AND 6:30 pm: "Black Voices" monologue and songs from the Black experience. Part of Freedom Family Festival events. $5 suggested donation. At Boys and Girls Club (northside), 583 Riley St, Holland.
Fri, June 14, 5:30 pm: Celebrating Black Excellence Dinner: To honor graduating high school seniors from Holland area; event includes opportunities for networking and a panel discussion with Herman Miller leaders. Hosted by Herman Miller and Maple Avenue Ministries. Limited to first 40 guests who RSVP by May 24 to HollandBlackGrad@gmail.com Also email to apply for $1,000 cash prizes (one for top GPA; one for most obstacles overcome) to be awarded at Freedom Family Festival in Kollen Park on June 15. At Herman Miller Design Yard, 375 West 48th St, Holland (from parking lot, follow signs to the front door).
Fri, June 14, 7 pm to 11 pm: Latin Dance Benefit Ball. Fundraiser for Westcore Neighbors organization "to help create events to bring neighbors together." Dance instruction from 7 pm to 8 pm. $10. At Merchant Hall, 438 Washington Ave, Holland.
Sat, June 15, noon to 6 pm: Freedom Family Festival. Celebrating the culture, accomplishments, and diversity of the African diaspora. Event marks 400th anniversary of chattel slavery in the US and 154th anniversary of its end (Juneteenth). Fine foods, entertainment, children's activities, fascinating culture, awarding of cash prizes for two outstanding graduates. At Kollen Park, Lake Macatawa at 10th St, Holland.
Community Opportunities
2019 Junior Police Academy: Applications now open for Holland Department of Public Safety summer program from students entering seventh and eighth grades in Holland Public Schools, Holland Christian Schools, Vanderbilt Charter Academy, and Black River Public School; youth outside these districts may be allowed, depending on space (a total of about 20 students are accepted). The Academy runs Mon-Thurs, 8 am to 1 pm, July 22-Aug 8. Topics include court and probation system, fire department, traffic enforcement, crime scene investigation, and firearms. Apply online at www.cityofholland.com/police
May Baskets: Through the month of May, the Center for Women in Transition seeks donations of household and personal care items for its clients; these items aren't covered in public assistance, putting them out of reach for many of CWIT's families that are experiencing life-changing situations of domestic violence or sexual assault. Filled laundry baskets and/or product donations may be taken to CWIT at 411 Butternut Drive, Holland. www.cwitmi.org
U.S. Census Bureau seeks workers for the national 2020 Census: The Bureau is actively recruiting applicants throughout the country for temporary jobs as census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. Apply at www.2020census.gov/jobs. If you have questions or need more info or assistance, please call 1-855-JOB-2020.
Youth Opportunities
Two summer programs for youth, focusing on justice and on peace, will open in June.
--Future Leaders for Justice is for middle and high school students "who want to be woke and stay awake," the organizers say. The free program will run from 10 am to 3 pm, Tues, June 18, through Thurs, June 20, at Hope Church, 77 West 11th Street, Holland. It's sponsored by Faith Leaders for Justice, a collaboration of local leaders from a variety of faith backgrounds and worldviews working for justice in this area. To register: https://futureleadersforjusticecamp.eventbrite.com/
--Peace Camp is for youth entering second grade to eighth grade. Children learn that "peace begins with them." They cooperate in games and projects; they learn to deal with their conflicts in a peaceful manner and come up with their own creative solutions to problems they see at camp, at home, at school, or in the world. The cost is $100 for the first camper, $75 for each additional immediate family member; snacks and lunch included. The camp will run from 9 am to 3 pm, Mon, June 24, through Fri, June 28, at Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Avenue, Holland. It's a collaborative effort of local churches and organizations. Register by June 10 at www.fpcholland.org/peacecamp/
Jobs
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
Haworth: Open interviews every Tuesday, 9 am to 6 pm. Hiring loader/unloaders. www.haworth.com/careers
Allegan County: www.allegancounty.org
Arbor Circle: www.arborcircle.org/employment
Bethany Christian Services: https://www.bethany.org and Click on Careers. Assistant business manager. Openings for a number of positions (transitional foster care case managers, support specialists, clinicians, teachers and assistants, case aide, administrative assistant) that require English/Spanish bilingual capabilities.
Beyond Our Barriers: https://www.bob4mi.com/ Clearinghouse helping individuals with disabilities connect with potential employers.
Civic Jobs Bank: Positions offered by civic organizations throughout the state. An outreach of SMG Strategies. https://www.smgstrategies.com/civics-jobs-bank?fbclid=IwAR0-PB848nqv_wBqd_EYFap1RPE6r59TaN3SSl0AsWNPonhfFclxKYXm6Gk
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 Administrative aide.
Grand Rapids Community College: www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs
Grand Valley State University: https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm Membership and vounteer coordinator.l
Herman Miller, Inc: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us, scroll to Careers. Building concierge.
Holland Area Arts Council: www.hollandarts.org/careers-and-internships.html
Holland Charter Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us Meter reader & maintenance assistant, full-time.
City of Holland: https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/Jobs.aspx Irrigation technician, full time. Planning intern for Community and Neighborhood Services, paid, part-time. Junior Adventure Club instructor. Holland Farmers Market ambassadors, part-time (8 am -2 pm, Wed and/or Sat, June 5-Aug 31). Heavy equipment operator. Facility maintenance technician. Parks general maintenance (seasonal). Windmill Island Gardens program coordinator, part-time, year-round. Youth soccer instructor, part-time. Concessions operator. Lifeguard. Video production intern. Summer road crew. Market master assistant. Event planning intern, part-time. Recreation program coordinator, full-time. Summer road crew, seasonal. Police cadet. For Windmill Island: Horticulture assistant; grounds assistant. Tennis instructor. Recreation field maintenance. Part-paid firefighter. Reserve police officer: various requirements. Summer intern – engineering. Municipal accountant I. Police officer. Lead swim instructor. Technology services manager. Property data field collector, mid-May through mid-August. Swim instructor. Sports complex site supervisor. Holland Recreation internship.
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and scroll down to Careers. Patient access specialist. Medical lab scientist. Outpatient behavioral health therapist. Registered respiratory therapist.
Holland Public Schools: www.hpsJOBS.com or www.hollandpublicschools.org
Hope College: www.hope.edu/employment/staff Director of FOCUS and SOAR programs, part-time (20 hrs/wk). Administrative assistant to the Dean for Social Studies, part-time, hourly. Women's lacrosse coach, part-time. Employment coordinator, full-time. Male custodian, full-time, first shift. Part-time groundskeeper (20 hrs/wk, seasonal). Assistant director of student life. Assistant swimming and diving coach and intramural director.
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance: http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings. Job openings at local nonprofits.
MediLodge of Holland: Open positions, full- and part-time, for nurses and CNAs, various shifts, at this rehabilitation and long-term care facility. Apply in person at MediLodge of Holland, 1221 East 16th St, Holland, or online at Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=medilodge+of+holland&l=holland%2C+mi or at Healthcaresource: https://prestigehealthcare.vikus.net/jobs?location=49423
Michigan Nonprofit Association: Job listings throughout Michigan. https://mnaonline.org/job-postings/
Resilience (formerly Center for Women in Transition): www.resiliencemi.org
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): Residential support, full and part-time for developmentally disabled persons in these counties. Mentor of community supports. www.moka.org/careers
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District: www.oaisd.org/jobs Paraprofessional welding instructor. Accountant/controller, part-time. Custodian, full-time, second shift. Paraprofessional emergency medical services. Paraprofessional auto body repair. Assistant superintendent of special needs services. Desktop administrator/MAC. Staff accountant-grants. Paraprofessional/electrical program instructor. Pupil membership auditor. Classroom aide/SXI. Health aide, part-time.
Ottawa County: http://www.miottawa.org/careers Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director. Corrections deputy. Assistant prosecuting attorney I. Assistant public defender I. Juvenile Court officer. Parks and Recreation Director. Mental health financial manager. Mental health prescriber. Mental health clerk, part-time. Community health nurse, clinical, part-time. Grounds attendant, seasonal. Naturalist guide, seasonal. Park attendant, seasonal.
Plascore: www.plascore.com/careers or email resume to careers@plascore.com. 615 N. Fairview Rd, Zeeland 49464. Machine design engineer. Manufacturing engineer. Third-shift laminators and utility operators. CNC operators.
Primera Plastics: www.primera-inc.com
Ready for School: http://readyforschool.org/our-story/ (scroll to bottom of page). Guiding Assignment Professional.
Thermotron: www.thermotron.com/hiring Electrical, product tester, refrigeration, welding.
Trendway: www.trendway.com
U.S. Census Bureau: See link to website under Community Opportunities, above.
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: www.hccwm.org Scroll to Events & News for general job listings in Grand Rapids area.
West Ottawa Public Schools: www.westottawa.net/jobs/
Western Theological Seminary: https://www.westernsem.edu/about/employment/#toggle-id-2 International student advisor and administrative assistant to the Master of Theology program, part-time (20 hrs/wk; not benefit eligible).
WOOD-TV: www.woodtv.com/careers Writer/producer/editor. National sales associate.
City of Zeeland: www.ci/zeeland.mi.us/jobs
Zeeland Public Schools: www.zps.org/jobs or call (616) 748-3011. Administrative assistant for Director of Special Education. Administrative assistant for Director of Curriculum and Technology.
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It's easy to become an ACEH member! 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.
