In the Community, June 21, 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, 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.
TONIGHT, Fri, June 21, 7 pm- 11 pm: Live entertainment as part of annual Holland PRIDE Festival (Funny Girls, 7 pm; Mimi Gonzalez,8 pm; Delilah DeWylde, 9:30 pm) Raffle with prizes. 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 Persisterhood, 11:30 am; DJ Keller Shaw, noon; Maciek the Magician, 1 pm; Groove Party, 2pm to 5 pm), vendor booths with merchandise, entertainment, 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.
Fri, June 28, 7 pm (dinner at 6 pm): Free dinner and movie "Pixar's Brave," an empowering story for children and parents alike, hosted by the Momentum Center for Social Engagement. Potluck contributions welcomed. www.extended@grace.org Call Jenna at (616) 414-9111 if you have questions. At Momentum Center, 714 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven.
Exhibit
"Changing America": The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 and the March on Washington in 1963, and how they shaped Grand Rapids. Pieces from a traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and the National Museum of American History; artifacts from community members; video, audio, and text also, including stories from community members; an opportunity for visitors to write about their own experiences in history; additional programs by community partners. A project of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, with the Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives. Open now through October 13. https://www.grpm.org/ (616) 929-1700. At Grand Rapids Public Museum, 272 Pearl St, NW, Grand Rapids.
Community Opportunities
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. Corporate security officer, part-time. 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 volunteer coordinator. Multimedia coordinator. Adjunct student health promotions coordinator.
Herman Miller, Inc: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us, scroll to Careers. Building concierge, part-time.
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 Preservation planner. Custodian/maintenance, part-time. Soccer official (linesman), part-time. 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 Corrections deputy. Assistant prosecuting attorney I. Assistant public defender I. Juvenile Court officer. Facilities clerk, part-time.
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 Receptionist/office assistant, full-time.
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;
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