In the Community from ACEH December 9, 2014

In the Community: December 9, 2014

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

 Does "In the Community" help you learn about or publicize diversity  events? 

If so, please consider joining ACEH or renewing your membership. Your dues  help pay for  this email and all the other Alliance  activities: $20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses.  The ACEH fiscal year is October 1- September 30.

It's easy--here's how:

--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at http://www.harmonyalliance.org  Click on Join Us.

--Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007.

--Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event.  THANK YOU!

  

ACEH is a 501(c) 3 organization; contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

 

ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, outreach, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected. "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website. 

 

Check us out under Groups on Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Lots of posted info and links to multicultural, race, and justice topics.

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Wed, Dec 10, 11:30 am-1:30 pm:  Documentary, "Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience," followed by discussion with the film's producer Audrey Geyer and Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online.  One-hour film focuses on lives of contemporary Native American role models living in the Midwest.  $20 includes lunch.  Register at prfc-gr.org and click on Register Now button or mail check to PRFC, 250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503.  Sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  At Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids.

 

Sun, Dec 28, 4 pm:  Community celebration of Kwanzaa: "Ujima: The Collective Work IS Our Responsibility" is the theme of this year's celebration. The community is invited. The celebration will include African drumming and dance, children's story telling, exhibits, and more. For information, please contact Rev. Denise Kingdom Grier at pastorofembracing@gmail.com  At Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.

 

            Kwanzaa, a week-long (Dec. 26-Jan 1) celebration of family, community, and culture, is held in the United States and in the Western African Diaspora in other nations of the Americas. Using seven core principles, Kwanzaa honors African heritage in African-American culture. It was created by Maulana Karenga, and first celebrated in 1966–67.

 

Mon, Jan 19, various times during the day:  Student events to celebrate the life and dreams of  Dr. Martin Luther King.  For the first time, Holland Public Schools will close to mark the day, and students a hosted by Holland Human Relations Commission and Holland Youth Area Council.  Elementary students: "The Fair Housing Five & the Haunted House," based on curriculum developed by the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Center.  Middle school students: Bullying prevention.  More details in coming weeks.  Pre-register at hrc@cityofholland.com or call (616) 355-1321; leave name, number of attendees, and a phone number where you can be reached.

 

  Jobs

Center for Women in Transition:  Transitional housing coordinator, full-time.  Supervises staff, interns, volunteers; establishes relationships with landlords and other housing providers; provides case management; advocates on behalf of clients; back-up coverage on crisis line; other.  Must have bachelor's degree in social work or related field, master's degree preferred; minimum of 3 years' experience in nonprofit, education, or human service field; prior experience working on behalf of domestic violence/sexual assault survivors and/or homeless populations strongly desired.  Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.  Send cover letter and resume to Program Director, 411 Butternut Dr, Holland 49424.  Job was posted Dec. 1; no application deadline mentioned.

 

Holland Public Schools:

---Administrative assistant to the Director of School Improvement, full-time.  Various assistant and clerical responsibilities, covering grants, compliance, curriculum documents, purchasing, meetings and trainings; other.  Post-secondary education or business services background from approved college; minimum 3 years' experience in similar position; proficient in various technology platforms; accounting skills desirable.  Apply online at www.hollandpublicschools.org by Tues, Dec 16.

 

---Junior Great Books Facilitator, 1-2 positions: 16 hrs/wk (8 weeks in winter, 8 weeks in spring); two days per week, per position; flexibility in days, times of day based on building schedule. $25/hr. Prior training by Junior Great Books Foundation preferred; teacher certification required; knowledge of instructional and assessment strategies and current theory and practice in literacy field, including word study, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing.  Ability to work with students, staff, parents; mature judgment.  Apply online at www.hollandpublicschools.org.  Deadline is Fri, Dec 12.

 

Hope College:   Event & conference manager: Full-time to develop, coordinate and oversee events and conferences for the campus, including ticket operations and event staff.  Upload cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 references to www.hope.edu/employment/staff  Deadline is Thurs, Dec 11.

 

Michigan Works!  4 employers on site Tues, Dec 9, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.

---Speedway, on site from 9 am-noon for 10 openings: full-time co-manager trainee; full-time shift leader trainee; full- and part-time customer service representatives.  Complete application at event; bring reference info, job history, phone numbers, etc. 

---Hillshire Brands, 9 am-4 pm.  76 openings for production jobs.  Starting pay $11.50/hr and up, depending on position.  Additional info at www.hillshirebrands.com/careers.  Bring resume; complete online application beforehand or at event.

---Stratosphere Quality, 10:30 am-3:30 pm for  30 full-time quality inspectors; starting pay $9/hr with paid holidays, vacation, benefits package, mileage, and drive-time reimbursement.

---Effex Management Solutions, noon-4 pm for 13 assembly/production positions for Magna Mirrors; benefits include medical coverage, vacation bonus, paid holidays, referral bonus.

 

Michigan Works! 1 employer on site Fri, Dec 12, at 106 South 6^th St, Grand Haven.

---Thermotron, 9 am-noon: 6 openings for semi-skilled electrical workers, cabinet assemblers, refrigeration or HVAC, and welders.  Training provided for specific job standards.  Bring resume and complete application at event.

 

 

 

 

In the Community from ACEH December 4, 2014

Come to the Party! December 6

Is Annual ACEH Holiday Potluck

 

Friends old and new, long-time Michigan residents and newcomers to this area, elders, couples, singles, families and children of all ages, people of every ethnic and cultural background--YOU are warmly invited to the 14^th annual Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).

 

WHEN:  Saturday, December 6, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

WHERE:  First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall,

57 West 10^th Street, Holland (use 9^th Street entrance).  The building is barrier-free.

 

WHAT:  Potluck of delicious foods. Music by Greg Hulsebos. Dances of India by adult and youth ensembles; instrumental and vocal music by the reigning Juneteenth Princess, Gezelle Kingdom-Grier; and holiday variations on salsa and merengue by Moses Mares.

 

Also at the event: children's art activities with Cynthia Hagedorn Fine Art Studio-The Homestead; balloon animals by Kim Romero; and clay art with Annie Olson, plus teen activities with Kenita Harris.  We'll have the traditional group singing of "Let There Be Peace on Earth...And Let it Begin with Me."

 

COST:  The party is free, but we ask that you contribute a dish to share, from your own cultural background (add the recipe!), and bring a healthy food item or paper/hygiene product for the Community Action House food bank.  ACEH provides beverages and table service for the potluck.

 

WHAT ELSE?:  A silent auction and a raffle of wonderful goods and services donated by generous individuals and businesses. (See list below.) Proceeds help support our programs, publications, outreach, partnerships, community events, and scholarships for Upward Bound students.

 

VOLUNTEERS:  Would you like to help out with the party?  ACEH can use more volunteers for set-up (the morning of December 6), various activities during the event, and then for clean-up of the church's Fellowship Hall.  To volunteer, or for general information about the event, call 396-2201.

 

You're Sure to Find Something You'd Like

Among these Silent Auction Items

 

We thank the generous individuals and businesses that have contributed a great variety of  goods and services for you to bid on at the December Holiday Potluck.

 

The auction will be open from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., and winning bids will be announced about 8 p.m. following the guest performances and ACEH program.  A minimum bid has been set for each item.

 

**We accept cash and checks from the winning bidders; no credit cards**

You must be present to claim and pay for your item(s).

 

 

Arts and Crafts:  Cynthia Hagadorn original painting; color photographs by Lee Strebel; signed and numbered nature watercolor by award-winning Michigan artist Theresa Heires; multicultural framed print from Western Seminary Sacred Page store; Fris' Office and Art Supplies gift certificates; handcrafted magnetic knife storage racks by Phil Olson.

 

Entertainment and Education: Holland Symphony Orchestra: 2 tickets for Pops at the Piper concert in 2015; Holland Aquatic Center package; Readers World certificate; Grand Rapids Downtown Market gift certificate for one of its classes or films; Holland Area Arts Council certificates for a class, workshop, or camp; "Chill" package of candies, candle, and more; Winter Wind-down package of candy, tea, lotions, candle; Family Holiday home DVD movie night package: holiday film and treats; Year of Music package: 12 CDs with appropriate themes for each month (June-Freedom; July-Patriotic, for example).

 

Dining Out:  Gift cards/certificates for Applebee's, Baja Grill, The Biscuit, Butch's, Crane's in the City, Crazy Horse Steakhouse & Saloon, Culver's, Curragh Irish Pub, DeBoer's Bakery and Restaurant, El Rancho, Hog Wild, Hops, Johnny Carinos desserts, Jus' Ribs and More, Logan's Roadhouse, Margarita's, McDonald's, Mizu Sushi, New Holland Brewery, Serafinas, Simpatico,  Su Casa, Turk's Inn, Way Cup Café, Wild Chef, and Windmill Restaurant.  Lunch with Holland City Manager Ryan Cotton.

 

Services: Alan Headbloom writing/language assessment/consulting, 2 hours; Ivy Inn Bed and Breakfast, 1-night stay; Kay Hubbard: a Vietnamese dinner for 6 in your home; Nurture Therapeutic Massage & Yoga gift certificates; Sammy's Nails; Southside Nails.

 

Specialty Items: The Bridge bag of international products; Home and Company gift card; Simpatico Coffee gift box and certificate; Michigan Pantry gift bag of Michigan-made foods; Spice Dazzle kit; Posies & Pastries: 12 cupcakes and coupon for another dozen; Nature's Market gift certificates; JP's Coffee office superhero coupon; M&Ms candy dispenser; set of 4 wine glasses; travel mugs and phone/device chargers from City of Holland; handmade rustic serving tray by Steve Eicher; Mexican sculpture; vintage fox fur hat; knitted winter hat by Joan Williams; two infinity scarves and young child's hat by Ruby Kickert; group of family clothing items from Holland Christian High School.

 

ACEH Memberships: 1 each: individual, family, nonprofit, or business.

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Members like You Help Support ACEH

Thank you to renewing members Liz Barveld, Janice Steen Fike, Bill and Maura Reynolds, Marie Singer, and Gerard Van Heest.

 

Please consider joining with Liz, Jan, Bill, Maura, Marie, and Gerard and other individuals and organizations committed to social justice, appreciation for diversity, and making West Michigan a place where all are welcomed and respected. The dues structure is:

Individual:      $20.00 one year; $35.00 two years

Family:            $30.00 one year; $50.00 two years

Nonprofit:       $40.00 one year; Business:  $75 one year

 

In lieu of, or in addition to, paying dues, you may make a pledge of service to ACEH.  Checks or service pledges should be made out to ACEH and sent to Treasurer Bin Lim, c/o ACEH, at P. O. Box 3007, Holland, MI 49422-3007.  The ACEH membership year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. To pay by credit card, go to http://www.harmonyalliance.org/join.html, click on "Join Us" and use the Pay Pal system. You may also join at any ACEH event.  If you are not sure if your membership is current, please contact database manager Herb Weller at hpweller@comcast.net or 396-2201.

 

 

Community Kwanzaa Celebration

Set for Sunday, December 28

 

"Ujima: The Collective Work IS Our Responsibility" is the theme chosen for this year's

community celebration of Kwanzaa at 4 pm Sunday, December 28 at Maple Avenue Ministries, 427 Maple Ave, Holland.  The community is invited.

 

The celebration will include African drumming and dance, children's story telling, exhibits, and more. For information, please contact Rev. Denise Kingdom Grier at pastorofembracing@gmail.com

 

Kwanzaa, a week-long (Dec. 26-Jan 1) celebration of family, community, and culture, is held in the United States and in the Western African Diaspora in other nations of the Americas. Using seven core principles, Kwanzaa honors African heritage in African-American culture. It was created by Maulana Karenga, and first celebrated in 1966–67.

  

 

In the Community from ACEH December 1, 2014

In the Community: December 1, 2014

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

 Does "In the Community" help you learn about or publicize diversity  events? 

If so, please consider joining ACEH or renewing your membership. Your dues  help pay for  this email and all the other Alliance  activities: $20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses.  The ACEH fiscal year is October 1- September 30.

It's easy--here's how:

--You can pay through the secure Pay Pal system at http://www.harmonyalliance.org  Click on Join Us.

--Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Bin Lim, Box 3007, Holland 49422-3007.

--Or you can sign up any ACEH meeting or social event.  THANK YOU!

  

ACEH is a 501(c) 3 organization; contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

 

ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity.  Members and friends work together through programs, outreach, advocacy, and social events to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected. "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website. 

 

Check us out under Groups on Facebook at ACEH - Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.  Lots of posted info and links to multicultural, race, and justice topics.

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Saturday, Dec. 6, 5 pm to 8:30 pm:  ACEH Holiday Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party.  Annual ACEH community event, with entertainment, music, children's activities, silent auction, great food, fun and fellowship.

---Please bring a dish to share from your cultural background, and a nonperishable, healthy food, paper product, or personal hygiene item for local food bank. 

---ACEH provides beverages and table service.

---Great variety of silent auction items: many restaurant/coffee shop cards, gift baskets, specialty crafts, paintings and photographs, office supplies, and lots more fun and interesting items.  CASH or CHECKS only, please.

 

At First United Methodist Church, 57 West 10th, Holland (use 9^th Street entrance).  This is an accessible facility.

 

Everyone is welcome; invite family, friends, co-workers, new folks in town!

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Sat, Dec 6, 4 pm:  Presentation on President Obama's executive action on immigration.  Attorneys from Avanti Law Group will "explain the program, who qualifies, who does not qualify, and what you can do to begin preparing if you do qualify."  Question and answer session follows.  At 34th Street Mall, Division Ave and 34th St, Grand Rapids.

 

 

Mon, Dec 8: Deadline for submitting nominations for City of Holland's 2014 Social Justice Awards (categories are Housing, Education, Employment, Government/Community Relations, and Youth).  For more information or forms, contact Esther Fifelski, human relations coordinator, (616) 355-1321.

 

Wed, Dec 10, 11:30 am-1:30 pm:  Documentary, "Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience," followed by discussion with the film's producer Audrey Geyer and Levi Rickert, editor of Native News Online.  One-hour film focuses on lives of contemporary Native American role models living in the Midwest.  $20 includes lunch.  Register at prfc-gr.org and click on Register Now button or mail check to PRFC, 250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503.  Sponsored by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  At Dominican Center at Marywood, 2025 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids (parking off Lakeside).

 

Community Opportunity:  Community Action House is scheduling interviews (until Dec 19) for participation in its EPIC (Empowering People in Our Community) program which offers coaching and assistance for better employment and career opportunities.  Program dates are Jan 5 - June 20, 2015.  Contact Patricia Reilly at (616) 392-2368, ext. 113, to schedule an interview.

 

Candlelight Vigils:  Silent progressive candlelight vigils in support of Jonathan Bracamontes' family will continue on the 30th day of December and January, beginning at 6 pm at Riley St. and US 31 and continuing through the evening across from Thermatron Industries and then in downtown Holland.  Jonathan, a West Ottawa student, died September 30 near Riley and US 31 after he was hit by a car.  Community members have protested that the Ottawa County prosecutor only charged the driver with a misdemeanor.  For more information, contact hlr4latinosbylatinos@gmail.com

 

Jobs

Boys & Girls Club of Holland:  Front desk registrar, part-time (25-35 hrs/wk, full year depending on school schedules, etc.).  $9/hr.  Serves 1^st-7^th grade members, parents, other supporters of this after-school and summer program.  Previous experience with children, fluency in Spanish, ability to multi-task in fast-pace atmosphere.  Call 392-4102 with any questions of genuine interest.  Fax cover letter and resume to (616) 392-7502.

 

Holland Sentinel:  Freelance writers for special projects.  Creativity, communication, and organizational skills; work well under pressure; attention to detail; work on several projects at the same time.  Send resume, cover letter, two writing samples to sarah.leach@hollandsentinel.com

 

Hope College:

--- Records specialist for Development & Alumni Engagement team (28/hrs a week, year-round).  Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; computer skills; attention to detail; more.  Upload cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 references. www.hope.edu/employment/staff

Deadline is Fri, Dec 5.

---Event & conference manager: Full-time to develop, coordinate and oversee events and conferences for the campus, including ticket operations and event staff.  Upload cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 references to www.hope.edu/employment/staff  Deadline is Thurs, Dec 11.

 

Michigan Works!  5 employers on site on Tues, Dec 2, at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.

---Hillshire Brands, 9 am-4 pm.  76 openings for production jobs.  Starting pay $11.50/hr and up, depending on position.  Additional info at www.hillshirebrands.com/careers.  Bring resume; complete online application beforehand or at event.

---Blu Perspective, 9:30 am-noon and 1-4 pm.  11 jobs for quality inspectors and quality team leads.  Bring copy of resume.

---Steak and Shake, 2 pm-4 pm.  15 openings, all shifts; service and production jobs.

---Elwood Staffing, 8:30 am-noon.  40 openings, all shifts.  Production and assembly jobs.  Bring resume.

---Staffing Inc, 10 am-2 pm.  10 openings.  Cabinet builder, first shift; food assembly, first and second shift.  Starting pay $10/hr.  Bring resume and work history.

 

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:  http://www.oaisd.org/oaisd/employment

---Accounts payable clerk: High school diploma, 1 to 3 years' related experience; basic accounting, statistical accuracy for high-volume financial transactions, more.  Deadline is today, Mon, Dec 1.

 

Zeeland Public Schools:   Skilled maintenance worker to maintain district facilities.   High school diploma or GED; five years' experience in general facility maintenance; prefer one or more licenses in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trade; ability to read blueprints; lift up to 100 pounds; operate district vehicles and other equipment.  Information and application at www.zps.org/jobs  Deadline is Thurs, Dec 4.