In the Community from ACEH August 10, 2015

In the Community: August 9, 2015

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

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 www.harmonyalliance.org

 

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.  If you are interested in becoming a member of ACEH, please see information at the end of this email.

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Mon, Aug 10, 6 pm to 8 pm: Destination Education "Off to College Party" for students going to college or returning to college.  Students' entire families invited also, for games and food.  First 120 college students will receive a College Survival Kit and a chances to win larger prizes.  RSVPs requested but not required, at http://ow.ly/LE1hF  Those who register will be entered in a special drawing for an iPad mini.  At Kollen Park picnic pavilion, 240 Kollen Park Blvd, Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 11, 7 pm: "Racism: A Call to Conversion and Hope."  Prayer service against racism "to remind us that we need to live as brothers and sisters, to convert our hearts, to recognize the blessing that every culture brings to our country and our world." At St. Francis de Sales Church, 13^th St. and Maple Ave, Holland.

 

Thurs, Aug 13, 7 pm:  "Women of Color: Leading the Way in the Workplace."  Six panelists will share stories and talk about what it mean to be a woman of color on the job--how do you find and work with a mentor? How do you face barriers or overcome biases? How can our community support women of color?  What does it take to lead fearlessly?  (616) 988-5400. At Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Aug 15, 11 am: Salsa Showdown public tasting of salsas by amateur cooks and professional chefs using ingredients from the Eighth St. Farmers Market.  Jalapeno Eating Contest is at noon.  Registration forms and rules and regulations for Salsa Showdown and for Jalapeno Eating Contest are at www.salsashowdown.org    At Eighth Street Farmers Market, 8^th St and Pine Ave, Holland. 

 

Exhibits

Now through October 4. Kalamazoo Air Zoo:  "Black Wings," history of African American pilots, others in the aviation; more than 70 photographs, film clips, artifacts, aircraft models.  Traveling exhibit from Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum.  Open daily, varying hours. Admission fee. (269) 382-6555 or http://www.airzoo.org  At Air Zoo, 6151 Portage Rd, Portage.

 

Opening Thurs, July 23:  Holland Museum:  "Documented: The Stories of Latinos in Holland" explores Holland's migrant community and its impact on Holland.  Also, a collection from Michigan State: "Immigration and Caricature," the role of caricature and stereotype in forming American values and attitudes, with images from the Civil War to World War I. Closed Mon and Tues; varying hours other days; admission fee.  (616) 796-3329 or www.hollandmuseum.org

 

Jobs

Michigan Works: Hiring event Tuesday, Aug 11, between 10 am and 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.  4 employers (Effex Management Solutions, CSM Services, Adecco Group, Blu Perspective) offering 65 jobs:  Production/assembly, general labor, forklift driver, machine operator, light assembly, light industrial, school custodian).  Bring copy of resume.

 

Allegan County:

These positions are open until filled.  www.allegancounty.org

Child care worker, full-time, for Cheever Treatment Center; call-in child care worker, part time; corrections officer, full time; deputy sheriff, full time; medical examiner investigator, part time.

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Holland:   Administrative coordinator.  Involvement in all aspects of financial activity, including budget development, general ledger, financial reporting, resource development recordkeeping.  Requires bachelor's degree.  Send resume to BGC of Greater Holland, c/o Craig Spoelhof, 435 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, 49423.

 

City of Holland:  For job info, go to http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs

Part-time customer service provider.  Full-time project engineer.  Deadline for both is Aug. 21.

 

Downtown Market, Grand Rapids:  Chef instructor, evening facilities supervisor, chef/culinary operations coordinator, education assistant-sous chef, development and community relations manager, porter and cleaners. Market Hall: Full/part-time bakery clerks (hourly). Slows Bar B-Q:   Various positions.  Go to  www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part and click on Work.

 

Escape Ministries:  Certified learning coach for ASAP (Alternative Suspension Accountability Program).  Must be Michigan-certified secondary education teacher.  Contract position, M-Th, 7:45 am – 2:45 pm.  Odesseyware experience recommended but not required.  http://escape-out.org, info@escape-out.org, (616) 796-0538.  Send resume by Wed, Aug 12, to Escape Ministries,  202 East 32^nd St, Holland 49423.

 

Evergreen Commons:  Resource coordinator, Care Services (bilingual Spanish/English a plus); food service personnel, Day Center.  www.evergreencommons.org. click on Evergreen and Join Our Team.

 

Freedom Village:  Career Fair, Tues, Aug 11, 8 am to 5 pm.  Positions available at senior living community.  At Freedom Village Lakes Atrium, 145 Columbia Ave, Holland.  Or call Beth at (616) 820-7483 or 1-800-622-5474.  boonk@brookdaleliving.com

 

Grand Rapids Public Library:  Help-desk technician, part-time (20 hrs/wk, including evenings and weekends); includes benefits.  www.grpl.org and Click on About and then Jobs.

 

Grand Valley State University:  Go to https://www.gvsu.edu/jobs.htm and click on Current Job Openings for info on faculty, administrative/professional, professional support, public safety, and maintenance/grounds/service jobs.

 

Haworth:  All shifts available for team members, machine repair, machine operators, material handlers, hilo loaders/unloaders, switcher/shuttle driver.  Apply at www.haworth.com/careers

 

Herrick District Library:  Public services librarian, part-time (32 hrs/wk); benefits.  Master's degree in library science, or obtain it within 6 months.  www.herrickdl.org/content/jobs-hdl  Applications received by Fri, Aug 14, will receive early consideration but others will be considered until position is filled.  Submit resume and application to jobs@herrickdl.org

 

Holland Charter Township:   Full-time openings for building and grounds maintenance assistant; meter reader and maintenance assistant; assistant assessor.  www.hct.holland.mi.us

 

Holland Hospital:  Full- and part-time positions.  www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers at top of page.

 

Holland Public Schools:   Coaches for various sports; substitutes for food service, bus aide, bus driver; playground/lunch supervisor.  www.hollandpublicschools.org and go to HR-Jobs link.

 

Hope College:   http://www.hope.edu/employment/staff

---Campus safety, on-call officer; associate director of alumni and family engagement; communication specialist for development & alumni engagement; transportation coordinator.

 

Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance:  Accountant (part-time, 10/15 hrs per week).  www.ethnicdiversity.org

 

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:   www.oaisd.org and click on Employment.

Secretary, for Infant/Toddler program.  Deadline is Aug 14; behavioral assistants; web application developer.

 

Ottawa County:  Various positions open until filled, including applications specialist II, innovation and technology; district court clerk, part time; legal assistant specialist; victim advocate.  www.miottawa.org

 

Pathways, MI:  Peer recovery coaches (part-time); associate health analyst internship. For info, plus how to apply, go to: http://pathwaysmi.org/employment-opportunities

 

Zeeland City:  Assessing and Zoning assistant, full-time;  custodian, part-time (mostly second shift). Contact City of Zeeland (Human Resources or City Clerk's office), 21 South Elm, Zeeland 49464.  Positions open until filled.

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Has  "In the Community" helped you learn about multicultural and diversity events this year?   ACEH welcomes your  support!  Member dues help pay for this email and all the other Alliance activities.  If you'd like to become a member, the dues are:

 

$20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses.  Or you can become a service member, and contribute time as a volunteer.

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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

potluck in the park and traffic info

The 17th annual ACEH Potluck in the Park will be Sunday, August 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the  Dunton Park pavilion, 290 Howard Avenue, on Holland's north side.  Please bring a dish to share from your cultural background; ACEH provides beverages and table service.   Bring along a couple of lawn chairs or a blanket for extra seating.  Fun activities for all ages! Music, games, balloon animals, art crafts, face painting, henna, bubbles, musical tiles, pie-eating contests, and prizes.  Meet new people in the community and celebrate and appreciate the diversity of this area.

 

TRAFFIC NOTE:  Starting Sunday at noon, the Board of Water and Light is moving a  VERY large piece of equipment from a Lake Macatawa dock east to the new power plant. 

 

 The route is from 8th street by the lake, to Van Raalte Ave, and then east on 13th Street (crossing Washington, Maple, Pine, River, Central, College, and Columbia).  It will turn left at Lincoln and continue on 12th St and then to Fairbanks, crossing Chicago Dr.   Points along the route will be closed at various times during the afternoon.     If any of those street closings affect your journey to Dunton Park, find an alternate route!  We want to see you at the potluck and not stuck somewhere waiting for a 70-foot-long vehicle to mosey along in front of you.

In the Community from ACEH August 3, 2015

 

In the Community: August 3, 2015

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

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 www.harmonyalliance.org

 

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.  If you are interested in becoming a member of ACEH, please see information at the end of this email.

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Tues, July 28 (also Aug 8), 8 pm:  Hope Summer Repertory Theatre play "To Kill a Mockingbird," that explores racial injustice that threatens to divide a community.  Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Harper Lee, the book was Holland's Big Read in 2014.  Ticket prices vary. (616) 395-7890, www.hope.edu/hsrt or ticket office at 100 East 8^th St, Holland.  At DeWitt Main Theater, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland.

 

Tues, Aug 4, 5 pm to 7 pm:  24^th annual National Night Out "Going Away Party for Crime and Drugs."  Community-wide block party highlighting police/community relations and neighborhood spirit.  Free, including free hot dogs and ice cream.  Activities, information tables, child ID, horse rides, pie-eating contest, music by "Sweet Justice," comprised of local law enforcement personnel.

http://www.cityofholland.com/housingandneighborhoods/2015-national-night-out  At Kollen Park, 240 Kollen Park Dr, Lake Macatawa, Holland.

 

Wed, Aug 5, 8 am (start): Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) "Drive for Education" Golf Outing 4-person scramble to raise funds to support LAUP's programs for youth and adults.  $400 for 4-person team; includes lunch.  Register at www.birdeasepro.com/laupgolf15  Contact: Heather Cooper @heather.cooper@kenowa.com; (616) 392-7080.  At Macatawa Legends, 4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd, Holland.

 

Wed, Aug 5, 8:30 am-4 pm: Young Professionals of Color Conference: "Good Is Not Enough: Excellence Should Be Your Standard."  Hosted by Cascade Engineering, with BL²END as the Young Professionals sponsor and Herman Miller Inc as platinum sponsor.  Keynote speaker Keith Wyche and breakout sessions Blazing the Trail; The Art of Negotiation- Leveraging Yourself, Your Skills & Your Knowledge; Career Paving: Creating and Understanding Your Career Strategy.  $75; some scholarships available. To register:  www.cascadeng.com/2015-young-professionals-color-conference

For info, contact Caitlin Townsend Lamb at caitlin.townsend@cascadeng.com or (616) 975-4880.  At Herman Miller Inc. Greenhouse, 10201 Adams St, Holland.

 

Sat, Aug 8, 8 pm:  Hope Summer Repertory Theatre play "To Kill a Mockingbird," that explores racial injustice that threatens to divide a community.  Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Harper Lee, the book was Holland's Big Read in 2014.  Ticket prices vary. (616) 395-7890, www.hope.edu/hsrt or ticket office at 100 East 8^th St, Holland.  At DeWitt Main Theater, Columbia Ave at 12th St, Holland.

 

 

Sunday, Aug 9, 1 pm to 4 pm: 17^th annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH).  Everyone is welcome.  Please bring a dish to share from your cultural background; ACEH provides beverages and table service.  Music, games and activities for kids and adults, fantastic food, and lots of fun.  (616) 392-1926 or bobbieb3371@sbcglobal.net  At Dunton Park, 290 Howard Ave (west of River Ave/UNITY Bridge), Holland.

 

Mon, Aug 10, 6 pm to 8 pm: Destination Education "Off to College Party" for students going to college or returning to college.  Students' entire families invited also, for games and food.  First 120 college students will receive a College Survival Kit and a chances to win larger prizes.  RSVPs requested but not required, at http://ow.ly/LE1hF  Those who register will be entered in a special drawing for an iPad mini.  At Kollen Park picnic pavilion, 240 Kollen Park Blvd, Holland.

 

Thurs, Aug 13, 7 pm:  "Women of Color: Leading the Way in the Workplace."  Six panelists will share stories and talk about what it mean to be a woman of color on the job--how do you find and work with a mentor? How do you face barriers or overcome biases? How can our community support women of color?  What does it take to lead fearlessly?  (616) 988-5400. At Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids.

 

Sat, Aug 15, 11 am: Salsa Showdown public tasting of salsas prepared by both amateur cooks and professional chefs using ingredients from the Eighth Street Farmers Market.  Jalapeno Eating Contest is at noon.  Registration forms and rules and regulations for Salsa Showdown and for Jalapeno Eating Contest are at www.salsashowdown.org    At Eighth Street Farmers Market, 8^th St and Pine Ave, Holland. 

 

Exhibits

Now through October 4. Kalamazoo Air Zoo:  "Black Wings," history of African American pilots and others in the aviation industry; more than 70 photographs, film clips, artifacts, aircraft models.  Traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Air and Space Museum.  Open daily, varying hours. Admission fee. (269) 382-6555 or http://www.airzoo.org  At Air Zoo, 6151 Portage Rd, Portage.

 

Opening Thurs, July 23:  Holland Museum:  "Documented: The Stories of Latinos in Holland" explores Holland's migrant community and its impact on Holland.  Also on display is a collection from Michigan State University: "Immigration and Caricature," the role of caricature and stereotype in forming American values and attitudes about the multicultural development of the U.S., with images from the Civil War to World War I. Closed Monday and Tuesday; varying hours other days; admission fee.  (616) 796-3329 or www.hollandmuseum.org

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Jobs

Michigan Works: Hiring event Tuesday, Aug 4, between 10 am and 2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland; (616) 396-2154.  6 employers (Tradesmen International, Macatawa Area Express, Arby's Restaurant Group, Effex Management Solutions, Blu Perspective, Dialog Direct) offering 127 jobs:  Welder/fabricator, electrician journeyman, carpenter, HVAC journeyman, electrician apprentice, production/assembly, forklift driver, light assembly, light industrial, bus operator, team members, shift managers, licensed health advisors.  Bring copy of resume.

 

Allegan County:

These positions are open until filled.  www.allegancounty.org

---Child care worker, full-time, for Cheever Treatment Center; call-in child care worker, part time; corrections officer, full time; deputy sheriff, full time; medical examiner investigator, part time.

 

City of Holland:  For job info, go to http://www.cityofholland.com/jobs

---Assessing administrator; certified permit technician; part-time electrical inspector; police officer; tree-trimmer; Windmill Island Gardens development manager; paid on-call volunteer firefighter; broadcast journalism intern; TV producer intern; seasonal labor. 

 

Downtown Market, Grand Rapids:  Chef instructor, evening facilities supervisor, chef/culinary operations coordinator, education assistant-sous chef, development and community relations manager, porter and cleaners. Market Hall: Full/part-time bakery clerks (hourly). Slows Bar B-Q:   Various positions.  Go to  www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part and click on Work.

 

Freedom Village:  Career Fair, Tues, Aug 11, 8 am to 5 pm.  Positions available at senior living community.  At Freedom Village Lakes Atrium, 145 Columbia Ave, Holland.  Or call Beth at (616) 820-7483 or 1-800-622-5474.  boonk@brookdaleliving.com

 

Grand Rapids Public Library:  Help-desk technician, part-time (20 hrs/wk, including evenings and weekends); includes benefits.  www.grpl.org and Click on About and then Jobs.

 

Grand Valley State University: Videographer, full-time.  Need bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 years' professional experience in news or video production.  Experience and proficiency with various software programs.  Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org  Include cover letter, resume, 3 references.  Deadlne is Sun, Aug 9.

---Custodian, full-time.  Job description, qualifications, online application at www.gvsujobs.org

Deadline is Sun, Aug 9.

 

Haworth:  All shifts available for team members, machine repair, machine operators, material handlers, hilo loaders/unloaders, switcher/shuttle driver.  Apply at www.haworth.com/careers

--Haworth Job Fair, Sat, Aug 8, 8 am to 1 pm, at One Haworth Center, Holland.  Bring resume and photo ID.

 

Holland Charter Township:   Full-time openings for building and grounds maintenance assistant; meter reader and maintenance assistant; assistant assessor.  www.hct.holland.mi.us

 

Holland Hospital:  Variety of full- and part-time positions.  www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers at top of page.

 

Holland Public Schools:   Coaches for various sports; substitutes for food service, bus aide, bus driver; playground/lunch supervisor.  www.hollandpublicschools.org and go to HR-Jobs link.

 

Hope College:  For info go to http://www.hope.edu/employment/staff

---Campus safety, on call officer.

 

MOKA:  Mentors, 1st shift, part time; residential support staff, part time, full time, on-call, all shifts available; community support staff in program for individuals with disabilities in Ottawa and Allegan counties. Must be at least 18, have high school diploma or GED, and valid MI driver's license.  Experience preferred.  Apply at www.moka.org

 

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:   Go to www.oaisd.org and click on Employment.

---Secretary, for Infant/Toddler program.

---Web application developer.

---Teacher consultant for visually impaired.

---Consultant/special education.

 

Ottawa County:  Various positions open until filled, including applications specialist II, innovation and technology; district court clerk, part time; legal assistant specialist; victim advocate.  www.miottawa.org

 

Pathways, MI:  Peer recovery coaches (part-time); associate health analyst internship. For info, plus how to apply, go to: http://pathwaysmi.org/employment-opportunities

 

Zeeland City:  

---Assessing and Zoning assistant, full-time.

---Custodian, part-time (mostly second shift).

Contact City of Zeeland (Human Resources or City Clerk's office), 21 South Elm, Zeeland 49464.  Positions open until filled.

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Has  "In the Community" helped you learn about multicultural and diversity events this year?   ACEH welcomes your  support!  Member dues help pay for this email and all the other Alliance activities.  If you'd like to become a member, the dues are:

 

$20 a year ($35/two years) for an individual; $30 a year ($50/two years) for a family; $40 for nonprofits; $75 for businesses.  Or you can become a service member, and contribute time as a volunteer.

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 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.