A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony
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Thank you to the Holland Human Relations Commission for awarding
"In the Community" the 2014 Social Justice Award
in the category of government/community, on January 21, 2015
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Has "In the Community" helped you learn about or publicize diversity events this year? If so, please consider joining ACEH in 2015 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.
It's easy--here's how:
--Or you can send a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert, 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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TONIGHT, Fri, Feb 13, 7 pm: "Who Am I? Reflections on Racial and Ethnic Identity," panel of five local residents whose parents are of two different races or ethnicities; discussion; refreshments. General meeting of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony. www.harmonyalliance.org or 396-2201. At Semelink Hall, Western Theological Seminary, 101 East 13th St, Holland (just east of College Avenue).
Sun, Feb 15, 1 pm to 4:30 pm: 10th annual Taste of Soul Sunday celebrating African American history and culture. Music, dance, storytelling, presentations, poetry, quilts, more. Free, open to the public. http://www.grpl.org/tasteofsoul/ (616) 988-5400. At Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, Feb 20, 7 pm (support group); 8 pm (program): "Welcome Church Forum," presented by PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore. Individuals from six Holland churches speak about where their denomination and congregation stand on inclusion of persons who are LGBTQ and what they are doing to welcome this population. Churches represented are Hope Reformed, Grace Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Peace Lutheran, Douglas United Church of Christ (UCC), and First United Methodist. Moderator is John Buttrey, a UCC retired minister. Persons may attend program only, if they wish. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Sat, Feb 21, 2 pm to 4 pm: Korean New Year Celebration. Chicago Korean Dancing Company, Korean Taekwondo Team, Maciek's Magic Show, and Gimbap sushi feast. Admission is free. Hosted by Holland Korean Church. For information, contact Dr. John Kim at johnkimsma@gmail.com or call (616) 795-8047 or 392-2635. At Park Christian Reformed Church, 1496 West 32nd St, Holland.
Sat, Feb 21, 5 pm – midnight: Vietnamese New Year. Magic show, dragon dance, traditional ceremony and performance, swearing-in of 2015-18 representatives of the Vietnamese-American Community of Grand Rapids, authentic Vietnamese food for sale, dancing (8:30 pm-midnight). (616) 581-1548. At Knights of Columbus Hall, 5830 Clyde Park Ave, Wyoming.
Fri, Feb 27, 6 pm: Town Hall meeting "Lessons we can learn from Ferguson and New York."
"Developing a conversation around race relations and how we as a community can embrace diversity."
At Imagine Fellowship, 167 West 20th St, Holland.
Community Opportunity: Neighborhood Leadership Academy
The 2015 Neighborhood Leadership Academy is a free program of the City of Holland to "educate, enhance, and empower" neighborhood leadership. Participants will learn leadership skills through a seven-week interactive curriculum taught by a diverse group of professionals. You must be a resident of the city. Fill out an application (link below) and mail to Sue Harder, 270 S. River Ave, Holland 49423; email s.harder@cityofholland.com or fax (16) 546-7058. Classes start in mid-March.
Looking Ahead
Registration is open for the March 27, 2015, Summit on Race and Inclusion "Moving Beyond Bias." The event will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven. Registration fee of $50 includes keynote speeches, a breakout session and panel discussion, refreshments and lunch. Go to Eventbrite or contact the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance at www.ethnicdiversity.org, email office@ethnicdiversity.org or call (616) 846-9074. There will be no on-site registration.
Workshops for Job Seekers
Ottawa County Michigan Works! offers free workshops to help residents with job searches and career development activities. Weekly workshops are open to all, regardless of employment status, with no eligibility requirements for enrollment. Topics include job searching, resumes, interview tips and practice, career exploration, basic computer skills, and managing the financial impact of unemployment. Schedule and registration info: https://www.miottawa.org/eventcalendar/ or call (616) 396-2154 or visit the service center at 121 Clover St, Holland.
Jobs
Tues, Feb 17: Ottawa County Michigan Works! Holland Service Center, 121 Clover St, Holland. (616) 396-2154. 6 employers:
---Hillshire Brands, on site 8:30 am-1 pm and 1:30 pm-4 pm: 38 openings for production jobs, $11.50 - $13/hr depending on position. Bring resume and come prepared to complete application or complete it online beforehand at www.hillshirebrands.com/Careers
---EBW Electronics, 10 am-2 pm: 18 openings, various shifts. Bring resume and come prepared to complete an application.
---Dialogue Direct, noon-4 pm: 15 customer service representatives; $10/hr ($11 if bilingual). Positions are full time, direct hire, 40 hrs/wk with possible overtime. Apply in advance at https://novo1.evolvondemand.net/offline/14965 or at the hiring event.
---Elwood Staffing, 9 am-2 pm: 35 openings for production jobs, bin loaders, forklift drivers, window assembly. Various shifts. Starting pay $8.50 - $10.74 depending on position and shift. Bring resume to hiring event.
---Macatawa Area Express, 9 am-2 pm: 5 full-time bus operators. CDL not required; paid training provided. Bring resume and complete online application at www.catchamax.org
---Access Point, 10 am-3 pm: 8 openings for production supervisor, maintenance supervisor, program manager/project engineer, and production associates. Bring resume and be prepared to complete online application at www.apteam.com Bring 2 forms of ID to expedite hiring process.
City of Holland: Seasonal landscaping positions (most start in spring and end in the fall) for Parks, Cemetery, and Recreation Division. 40/hrs per week; $8.50/hr. Mowing, lawn upkeep, ball field maintenance, planting tulips, fall clean-up. Print application at www.cityofholland.com and email to hr@cityofholland.com or pick up in person and return to City of Holland, Human Resources Dept, 270 South River Ave, Holland. Deadline is Fri, March 13.
Evergreen Commons: "On-call" event assistant (schedule available up to 3 months in advance).
Organizational and operational support for special events at The Commons of Evergreen; work with staff, vendors, members, volunteers, community prospects; experience working with older adults preferred. High school graduate or equivalent; hospitality management training preferred. Prior experience in food services, event planning. Pass physical test and background check. Email resume to Human Resources at hr@evergreencommons.org or mail to Attn: Human Resources, at Evergreen, 480 State St, Holland 49423.
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: (1) Part-time communications and social media specialist; (2) part-time digital and graphic designer; (3) membership sales manager. Application information at http://www.grandrapids.org/job-openings-0215
Herrick District Library: (1) Library aide for Children and Teen Services Department, part-time (hours vary), $12.94/hr, no benefits. High school graduate, interpersonal and communication skills, computer experience. Preference given to candidates who are familiar with library procedures and/or bilingual (Spanish-English). Deadline is Mon, Feb 16.
(2) Library aide for Public Relations/Marketing Department, 12 hrs/weekday afternoons; some evening/weekend hours may be required. $12.94/hr minimum, no benefits. High school graduate, graphic design skills, marketing materials, social media. Experience with software; photography and HTML design experience desirable; Spanish language skills beneficial. Deadline is Thurs, Feb 19.
--For either position, submit application or resume to jobs@herrickdl.org or to Director, Herrick District Library, 300 South River Ave, Holland, MI 49423.
Holland Rescue Mission: Volunteer/events coordinator, buildings and grounds supervisor, emergency shelter shift supervisor, emergency shelter supervisor at Family Hope Ministry Center (16 hrs/wk), thrift store positions: part-time cashier, restoration positions: truck driver. Application information at http://hollandrescue.org/get_involved/employment_information?1
Hope College: Residential life coordinator. Provide leadership and oversight to a group of residential halls, supervising resident directors and assistants. Competitive salary and benefits, furnished apartment, academic year meal plan, professional development opportunities. Master's degree and experience required. To apply, go to www.hope.edu/employment/staff
Pathways, MI: Part-time peer recovery coaches; quality improvement specialist for Great Start child care programs; full- and part-time counselors for children, adolescents and their families; community-based counselor. Various educational and experience requirements. Application information at http://pathwaysmi.org/employment-opportunities/blog
