In the Community, June 14, 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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TODAY, Fri, June 14, 5:30 pm: Celebrating Black Excellence Dinner: To honor graduating high school seniors from Holland area; opportunities for networking; panel discussion with Herman Miller leaders. Hosted by Herman Miller and Maple Avenue Ministries. Must have RSVPed by May 24. At Herman Miller Design Yard, 375 West 48th St, Holland (from parking lot, follow signs to the front door).
TONIGHT, 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, diversity of the African diaspora. 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. ACEH will have information and activities. At Kollen Park, Lake Macatawa at 10th St, Holland.
Tues, June 18, 4:30 pm; cookout 6 pm; ball roll for prize packages, 7 pm: PARS for a Purpose Fundraiser for Disability Network/Lakeshore. Director Todd Whiteman will play 500 holes of golf to raise $35,000 through pledges and matching donations for Network's work with individuals with disabilities. info@dnlakeshore.org At Clearbrook Golf Club, 6494 Clearbrook Dr, Saugatuck.
Friday, June 21, 7 pm support meeting, 8 pm film: Documentary film "Stonewall Uprising," about the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which started the gay rights movement. Hosted by Holland/Lakeshore PFLAG. Gender SAFE (Supporting All For Equality) meets at 6 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Fri, June 21, 7 pm- 11 pm: Live entertainment as part of annual Holland PRIDE Festival (Funny Girls, Mimi Gonzalez, Delilah DeWylde). At Park Theater, River Ave across from Centennial Park, Holland.
Sat, June 22, noon to 5 pm: Holland PRIDE Festival, hosted by Out On The Lakeshore outonthelakeshore@gmail.com. Entertainment (DJ Shaw, Maciek the Magician, Groove Party), vendor booths with merchandise, information, food. ACEH will have an information booth. At Centennial Park, River Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Sat, June 22, 7 pm: HOSA (Holland Openly Secular Alliance). "Battle of the Titans: Mathematics versus Truth" presentation by Tim Pennings, Davenport University Math Dept. All are welcome; please bring a sweet or savory treat to share. At 451 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Community Opportunities
Volunteers needed at Community Action House: Want to lend a hand and some of your time to one of Holland's best agencies? Various positions are available at Community Action House, Community Kitchen, the general store, food pantry, and garden, including: greeters, donation van drivers, gardeners, thrift shop cashier, donation processors and sorters. For info, go to https://www.communityactionhouse.org/volunteer, call Chara (616) 392-2368, ext. 116, or email her at volunteer@communityactionhouse.org
Meet Up and Eat Up: Free summer food program for children 18 and younger, at 36 sites around Ottawa County. No eligibility or registration requirements, other than age. Some sites offer only lunch; some also offer activities; others serve both breakfast and lunch. Herrick District Library will offer breakfast on Fridays. Some sites are open Mon-Fri; others Mon-Thurs. All sites are closed July 4 and 5. Information on these and other food resources for children and adults in the Ottawa County area is at www.ottawafood.org/findfood
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. Transitional foster care case managers, support specialists, clinicians, teachers and assistants, case aide, administrative assistant. English/Spanish bilingual capabilities.
Beyond Our Barriers: https://www.bob4mi.com/ Clearinghouse helping individuals with disabilities connect with potential employers.
Center for Women in Transition: See listing at Resilience, below.
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 Assistant to township clerk, 24-32 hrs/wk. Meter reader & maintenance assistant, full-time.
City of Holland: https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/Jobs.aspx Windmill guides (Fri-Sun) to give tours of DeZwaan Windmill and operate the Molenwinkel Shop. Department assistant for West Michigan Regional Airport. Youth track & field instructor for 3 weeks (2 days a week) for fundamentals track program. Irrigation technician, full time. Planning intern for Community and Neighborhood Services, paid, part-time. Heavy equipment operator. Facility maintenance technician. Parks general maintenance (seasonal). Police cadet. Part-paid firefighter. Reserve police officer: various requirements. Police officer. Lead swim instructor. Technology services manager.
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 Art-studio technician/lab supervisor, 10-month salaried position, three-quarter time. Head women's lacrosse coach, part-time. Physician's assistant/nurse practitioner, part-time. Registered nurse, part-time. Summer custodian. Technical director for theatre and HSRT, full-time.
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. 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 in Michigan. https://mnaonline.org/job-postings/
Resilience (formerly Center for Women in Transition): www.resiliencemi.org Trauma therapist, full-time; master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field; licensed in Michigan to provide therapy interventions. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
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.
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).
Thermotron: www.thermotron.com/hiring Electrical, product tester, refrigeration, welding.
Trendway: www.trendway.com
U.S. Census Bureau: 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 assistance, call 1-855-JOB-2020.
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
WOOD-TV: www.woodtv.com/careers Photojournalist. 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.
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--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;
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