In the Community, June 7, 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. _____________________________________________________
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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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; dance performances from Nkauj Hmoob Tsuam Yeej. Food 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: 58th District Court, Fair Housing Center of West MI, Allegan Co. Dept of Public Health, Mediation Services on rights/responsibilities of tenants and landlords, mold and infestation, mediating disagreements. Hosted by Holland Human Relations Comm. Register 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." Organized by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance with sponsors and collaborating groups, including ACEH. THE SUMMIT IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. You can inquire about the wait list at https://ethnicdiversity.org/programs/summit/ At Jack Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 9th St, Hope College, Holland, MI
Thurs, June 13, noon: Community Action House Lunch N' Learn. Free, light lunch to learn about community trends, changing needs, ways to get involved in CAH work. Event is held once a month. Sign up at https://www.communityactionhouse.org/lunch/ For info,contact Meagan Maas at mmaas@communityactionhouse.org or call 392-2368, ext. 109. At Community Kitchen, Western Seminary, 13th St near College Ave, Holland. (Parking across the street from Western Seminary or on nearby streets. Use South entrance facing 13th St).
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, and Sat, June 15, 11 am to 11 pm; Sun, June 16, noon to 5 pm: Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival. Showcases cultures of Asia, Pacific Islands with cultural demonstrations, children's activities, fashion show, food vendors. Free, open to all. www.grasianfestival.com At Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Grand Rapids.
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. Limited to first 40 guests who RSVPed by May 24 to HollandBlackGrad@gmail.com 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, 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.
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.
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
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, by exploring issues of justice and race and building advocacy skills. 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. Register at 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, learn to deal with their conflicts in a peaceful manner, and come up with creative solutions to problems they see at camp, at home, at school, or in the world. Cost is $100 for the first camper, $75 for each additional immediate family member; scholarships available. 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. 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
Herrick District Library: https://herrickdl.org/content/jobs-hdl?fbclid=IwAR1R5dYqsXWckkccVNK-PlXbywQMXfkDHt6KiXFXBGtJCVCj6OeeycQy9VI Youth librarian, north side branch, full-time varying hours) with benefits; must have master's degree in library science. Deadlne to apply is June 10. Network and computer support specialist, full-time with benefits; bachelor's degree in computer science and professional experience. Deadline to apply is TODAY, June 7, by 4 pm.
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 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 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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