In the Community, November 22, 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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Wishing all our readers a very Happy Thanksgiving/
Feliz día de acción de gracias!
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NOTE: In the Community will not be published next week but will return on Friday, December 6.
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Sat, Nov 23, 6 pm-9 pm; dinner at 6:30 pm: Thanksgiving Potluck organized by Out On The Lakeshore with support from HOSA (Holland's Openly Secular Alliance), "to explore collaboration to make Holland more inclusive for all." Potluck food contributions welcomed but not required. Helpful if attendees can sign up through Facebook or Eventbrite. At OOTL center, 451 Columbia Ave, Holland.
Mon, Nov 25, 6 pm: Reception to recognize International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (created in response to Mirabal sisters). A Big Read "In the Time of the Butterflies" event "to learn more about Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence and what it does to prevent domestic and sexual violence in the community." Refreshments. At Resilience (formerly Center for Women in Transition), 411 Butternut, Holland.
Mon, Nov 25, 6:30 to 7:30 pm: Opening reception for Art for All "Angels" art display. Showcases art created by the Art for All program for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. Students will be encouraged to talk about their art piece, bio, and photos framed in the gallery. Dance performance by Art for All intern and Hope senior Desiree Love. At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.
Tues, Nov 26, 6:30 pm to 8 pm: Housing Resource Fair. Free event to provide info on city and county programs and grants to assist with finding affordable housing, installing efficient energy, lowering utility bills, and making home repairs. Come see if you or someone you know might qualify. At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Thurs, Dec 12, 7 pm: "Anti-Semitism: Religion, Race, and Nation." Hope College history professors Dr. Jeanne Petit and Dr. Janis Gibbs lead discussion "focusing on roots of religious anti-Semitism in Europe and how it evolved to a more racial and nationalistic anti-Semitism in 20th century Europe and the United States." Part of THEM: Images of Separation exhibit events. Free, donations appreciated. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland.
Sun, Dec 22, 2 pm to 3 pm: One-hour master class to learn simple African dance and drum techniques, led by Mama Jewel of West Michigan's Jewels of Africa troupe; as teacher, performer, and minister, she uses African dance and drumming to teach about African American history and culture. Suggested donation $10 adults, $5 children. At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Sun, Dec 22, 3:30 pm: Kwanzaa: annual community event celebrates "rich history of African Americans and 400 years of Imani (faith in God, self, ancestors, community)." Will feature drum and dance from West Michigan's Jewels of Africa troupe; exhibit of artifacts and images from Kingdom-Grier collection. Refreshments. Free, open to the public. At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.
Exhibits
Truth to Power: Big Read Focus Exhibition, through Dec 20. Examines how modern and contemporary artists have used art to confront political, social, and economic injustices. Features artists Kathe Kollwitz, Leonard Baskin, Leopold Mendez, Carrie Mae Weems, Esther Hernandez, and Want Guangyi. At Kruizenga Art Museum, 271 Columbia Ave, Holland.
THEM: Images of Separation runs to Feb 22, 2020: Items from popular culture housed at the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University, Big Rapids, that are used to stereotype groups of people. For info and schedule of related events, go to www.hollandmuseum.org At Holland Museum, 31West 10th St, Holland.
Community Opportunities
City of Holland is looking for culturally diverse Planning Commissioners. Commissioners make development decisions and recommendations to City Council. Contact Jenna Elswick, Senior Planner, at j.elswick@cityofholland.com
City of Holland Human Relations Commission has extended its deadline for submitting nominations for the 2018 Social Justice Awards until Friday, Dec 13. Awards are given in Housing, Education, Employment, and Government/Community, plus a Student/Youth award. Submit nominations online at www.humanrelations.cityofholland.com
ESCAPE Ministries needs volunteers for its ASAP program. Work with youth suspended or expelled from school, overseeing their work done online during ASAP's hours (8am to 3 pm, M-F). Time commitment is "whatever you can give," but should be the same time each week so kids can rely on you. Contact Pastor Willie Watt or Heidi at ESCAPE, (616) 396-4481.
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
Herman Miller, Inc: www.hermanmiller.com Click on About Us, scroll to Careers. Open interviews for manufacturing positions, every Monday from 9 am to 6 pm at Zeeland Mainsite facility, 855 East Main St, Zeeland. Building concierge, part-time.
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
D. A. Blodgett St. Johns (Grand Rapids): Mentoring services specialist, full-time. Other openings. https://dabsj.org and click on Careers.
Evergreen Commons: www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team Fitness and aquatics assistant, p/t, hourly.
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 Circles coach, part-time. Faith in Youth AmeriCorps members.
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
Holland Aquatic Center: http://hollandaquaticcenter.org/employment/ Customer service assistant, part-time. Lifeguards.
Holland Area Arts Council: www.hollandarts.org/careers-and-internships.html
Holland Charter Township: www.hct.holland.mi.us
City of Holland: https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/careers/Jobs.aspx Softball coordinator. Sports Complex operations internship, weekends. Permit technician. Youth basketball instructor, part-time; help lead basketball clinics. Television production intern (Spring), paid. Youth wrestling instructor. Youth dance instructor. General recreation aide. Holland Recreation winter internship. Parks general maintenance (seasonal). Police cadet. Volunteer internship. Part-paid firefighter. Reserve police officer. Police officer.
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org and scroll down to Careers. Diagnostics customer service representative, part-time. RN – invasive procedures, part-time. Security officer, part-time. Diabetes educator, part-time, benefit eligible (40 hrs per 2 weeks). Patient access specialist. Medical lab scientist. Outpatient behavioral health therapist. Registered respiratory therapist.
Holland Museum: https://hollandmuseum.org/employment-opportunities/staff-opportunities/ Team member for Visitor Services, part-time, to engage with guests and carry out various administrative tasks (open/close; cash register). Use link for more information and to apply.
Holland Public Schools: www.hpsJOBS.com or www.hollandpublicschools.org Director of marketing and communication, full-time, year-round; deadline to apply is Dec 1. Instructional assistant, full time. Long-term substitute teachers. Guest teachers. Guest instructional assistants. Bus drivers, regular and sub. Food service. Substitute secretaries, teachers.
Hope College: www.hope.edu/employment/staff
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance: http://lakeshorenonprofits.org/programs-and-services/nonprofit-job-postings. Job openings at local nonprofits.
Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates: Staff attorney, full-time in Holland. Must be bilingual (English/Spanish.) www.lia-michigan.org
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
Metal Flow: www.metalflow.com
Michigan Nonprofit Association: Job listings in Michigan. https://mnaonline.org/job-postings/
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 for developmentally disabled persons in these counties, full- and part-time, all shifts. 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 Cadet. Juvenile Court officer—flexible and non-traditional schedule. Mental health clinician. Juvenile Detention Center/SUD clinician, full-time. Corrections deputy. Assistant prosecuting attorney I. Assistant public defender I.
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).
Resilience (formerly Center for Women in Transition): https://resiliencemi.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/On-Call-GP.png On-call shelter assistant; hourly, flexible schedule required.
Thermotron: www.thermotron.com/hiring Electrical, product tester, refrigeration, welding.
Trendway: www.trendway.com
U.S. Census Bureau: Temporary jobs as census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. Apply at www.2020census.gov/jobs. 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/
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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Dear Readers: The ACEH fiscal year runs from Oct 1 each year to Sept 30 of the following year. Many of you support us with your dues, which help finance our programs, publications, partnerships, advocacy on current issues, two scholarships, and community social events, and we appreciate you very much. If you are not currently a member, we hope you will consider becoming one this year. Information on how to join ACEH is at the end of this issue of "In the Community." Thank you.
--The ACEH Board: C.J. Kingdom-Grier, Viola Jackson, Annette Manwell,
Al Minert, H Bin Lim, Kim Lillibridge, Natalie Martinez, Lori Joseph Shaw.
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 and mail it to 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.
