In the Community from ACEH October 9, 2016

In the Community: October 9, 2016

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 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 info and links to multicultural, race, and justice topics.  Find us on Twitter at #acehalliance.

 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO BE ABLE TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 8, ELECTION.  YOU CAN REGISTER AT YOUR CITY, TOWNSHIP, OR COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. 

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Wed, Oct 12, noon to 1 pm:  Lunch at the Museum:  Hope College Study Abroad.  Three Hope students will discuss their recent experiences living and learning in Spain and Peru.  Program is in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month and the museum's current exhibit "Taller de Gráfica Popular: Twelve Works from the People's Print Workshop of Mexico City." Free; bring own sack lunch; museum will provide beverages.  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th St, Holland.

 Thurs, Oct 13, 8:30 am:  10^th annual Lakeshore Friends of Fair Housing: Opening Doors to Housing Choice Breakfast.  Speaker: Shanna Smith of the National Fair Housing Alliance.  Free but advance registration is required at www.fhcwm.org or call (866) 389-FAIR.  At Double Tree Hotel, 650 East 24^th St, Holland.

Fri, Oct 14:  Fundraiser for Upward Bound.  UB seniors and their parents are making dinners that include carne de res guisada en salsa verde y papas (beef with potatoes in green sauce), frijoles (beans), arroz (rice), and 4 corn tortillas; cost is $7 per plate.  Meals will be delivered to the Upward Bound office (basement of Graves Hall) at noon and at 4 pm.  (If you're attending the ACEH/Encounter with Cultures program at 6:45 p.m. at Graves, why not pick up your dinner at Upward Bound at 4 and eat in a local park?)  Dinners are being prepared at the Boys & Girls Club on the northside, so you also could pick up your food there.  Contact the Upward Bound office at (616) 395-7745 to place your order; all orders and payment must be received by 4 pm, Monday, Oct. 10.

 

Fri, Oct 14, 6:45 pm:  Documentary "Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience."  Features four contemporary Native Americans in the Midwest: a businessmen, journalist, artist, and youth advocate, who share how they use ancestral teachings to foster diversity and creativity and educate and initiate social change."   Co-sponsored by Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) and Encounter with Cultures program at Hope College.  Discussion, refreshments.  Everyone is welcome.  At Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, Hope College, College Ave at 11^th St, Holland.  Accessible entrance & elevator are at rear of building.

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 Tues, Oct 18, 11:30 am-12:30 pm:  Understanding the Fundamentals of Racism.  Learn fundamental elements of racism and strategies to discuss instances of racism in the workplace, at home, or in the community.  Organized by Partners for a Racism-Free Community.  $25 includes beverages and light snacks; bring own lunch if desired.  www.prfc-gr.org  At Heart of West Michigan United Way, 118 Commerce Ave NW, Grand Rapids.

 Tues, Oct 25, 11:30 am-12:30 pm: Learning Lab event.  Crafting Culturally Inclusive Environments…Intentionally.  Presented by Faye Richardson-Green, executive director of Partners for a Racism-Free Community and a former executive at Steelcase Inc.  $45, includes lunch.  www.prfc-gr.org  At Habitat for Humanity of Kent Co., 425 Pleasant St, SW, Grand Rapids.

 Fri, Oct 28, 5:30 pm-7 pm: #RacisminGR Community Conversations.  One in a series of dialogues for community members to discuss/reflect—in safe spaces--on experiences with racism, bias, and inequity in Grand Rapids.  Free.  At Habitat for Humanity of Kent Co., 425 Pleasant St, SW, Grand Rapids.

 Jobs

Holland Sentinel employment ads:   www.hollandsentinel.jobs

 Michigan Works! :  Tues, Oct 11, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland.  (616) 396-2154. Two employers (Pizza Hut and KAM Plastics) with 34 positions.  Bring copies of resume.

 Allegan County:   www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities.  Executive director of finance.    Team leader – Cheever.  Social worker.  Assistant prosecuting attorney, part-time. 

 The Commons of Evergreen:  Director of Advancement/Development.  Bachelor's degree; fundraising or advancement/selling experience.  Resume to Jane Van Den Beldt: vandenbeldtj@evergreencommons.org or call (616) 355-5156; Human resource assistant/payroll.  www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team

 Downtown Market, Grand Rapids:  Variety of jobs and internships.  www.downtownmarketgr.com/be-a-part/work

 Good Samaritan Ministries:  AmeriCorps member, Faith in Youth Partnership; intake and eligibility specialist, part-time; handyman or woman, on contract, for minor repairs and maintenance on housing units.  Contact Jody Immink at jimmink@GoodSamMinistries or (616) 392-7159, ext. 106.

 City of Grand Rapids:    Planning supervisor; police recruit; traffic system engineer; transportation planning supervisor.  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapidsGeneral website for City of Grand Rapids jobs:  www.grcity.us

 Grand Rapids Community College:   Support professional, instructional support. www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs

 Grand Valley State University:   Executive assistant, Office of the President. Major gifts coordinator for WGVU Public Media.: coordinate events, take part in on-air fund drives, events, membership campaign. https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm    

 Haworth:  www.Haworth.com/Careers  Positions available for all shifts.

 Herman Miller, Inc.:  www.hermanmiller.com   Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.

 Holland Charter Township:   www.hct.holland.mi.us  Parks and facilities maintenance director.

 Hope College:   Off-campus Study Coordinator for International Education; full-time, hourly. www.hope.edu/jobs

 Holland Hospital:   www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.

 Manpower:  Recruiting for hire-in positions at Johnson Controls.  High school diploma or GED required.  Overtime expected.  Call Manpower at (616) 748-2000 or email zeeland.mi@manpower.com for more information.

 Holland Public Schools. www.hollandpublicschools.org  

 Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:    www.oaisd.org and click on Employment. Classroom aide to assist teacher of students with special needs; physical therapist; adult education instructor/CNC; adult education instructor/nursing – CAN.  Support assistant (job share).

 Ottawa County Friend of the Court:   Openings also in other county offices. Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities.

 Spectrum Health:   www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.

 West Ottawa Public Schools:  www.westottawa.net/jobs/

 Zeeland Public Schools:   www.zps.org/jobs

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 Will You Help Support ACEH and "In the Community"?

It's easy—there are 3 ways to become a member:

--You can join at our website http://www.harmonyalliance.org/

 through PayPal;

--Or you can write a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert, 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; and $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.

 If you would like to donate to ACEH or its Scholarship Fund, go to http://www.harmonyalliance.org/  and click on the Donate button on the first page.  ACEH is a 501c3 organization.

In the Community from ACEH September 11, 2016

In the Community: September 11, 2016

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 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   Please 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.  Find us on Twitter at #acehalliance.             

                              Please support ACEH so we can continue to publish this email and our monthly newsletter, and carry out other activities.   It's easy to join or make a contribution. Please see the information at the end of this email.  Thank you!

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 Tues, Sept 13, 6:30 pm (native English speakers), 7:30 pm (native Spanish speakers): Reciprocal Language Partnership (RLP) information meetings about upcoming English/Spanish classes for beginning language learners.  RLP pairs native English speakers who want to learn Spanish with native Spanish speakers who want to learn English.  Classes Tuesdays from 6 pm to 8:15 pm, Sept 20 – Dec 13.  (616) 738-3850.  At Eagle's Wings Church/Iglesia Alas de Aguila, 962 Butternut Dr, Holland.

 Tues, Sept 13, 7:30 pm: Thirty-minute presentation "A Simple Question," by Ebony Road Players. Celebrates landmark court case overturning miscegenation laws "and how things have (or haven't) changed since then"; stories about interracial love and marriage. Co-sponsored by Hope College departments.  At DeWitt Studio Theater, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 Thurs, Sept 15, 4 pm-8 pm:  Hispanic Heritage Month Progressive Celebration: A traveling celebration highlighting various areas of Latino culture, hosted by partnership of Herrick District Library, City of Holland, LAUP, Hope College, MAX Transit, and Tulipanes.  Free MAX shuttle available between stops. Events are free except for mariachi concert (see next entry).

---4 pm: Children's event to decorate little piñatas and enjoy dulces (candies).  At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.

---5 pm: Two exhibits:  art that features prints highlighting Mexican culture and the Promesa program from Ferris State University.  At Holland Museum, 31 West 10^th, Holland.

---6 pm: Art exhibit featuring a Mexican art movement of the post-World War II era.  At Kruizenga Art Museum, Columbia Ave, Holland.

---7 pm: Mariachi Flor De Toloache, Latin Grammy-nominated female mariachi music group.  (See next entry).

 Thurs, Sept 15, 7 pm: Opening event of the 16th annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival (Sept 15 – Sept 25 in Holland):  Concert by Mariachi Flor de Toloache, female mariachi band and Latin Grammy Nominee.  Members from diverse cultural backgrounds creates a mixture of traditional and modern music.  $15 adults; $5 students, Hope College ticket office 100 E. 8^th St or (616) 395-7890. www.tulipanes.org  At Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, 221 Columbia Ave between 9^th & 10^th Sts, Holland.

 Fri, Sept 16, noon, to Sat, Sept 17, 11 pm:  46^th annual Fiesta Mexicana.  Headliners Danny Montejo, Los Sementales de Nuevo Leon, Kinto Sol, Tamborazo Villanueva.  At Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Grand Rapids.

 Fri, Sept 16, 7 pm support group, 8:10 pm, program:  PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore: "Diversity in Police Work."  Holland police officer Joel Serna talks about the Public Safety Department's recent training of its personnel on recognizing and reducing personal biases, especially in regard to ethnic minority persons and people who are LGBT. Trans group meets from 6 to 7 pm.  At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 Fri, Sept 16, 7 pm: Tulipanes film: "Illusions: Los Arboles Mueren de Pie" (Trees Die Standing).  Brew & View, $25 (includes 2 beer tickets).  www.tulipanes.org  At Park Theatre, River Ave at 10^th St, Holland.

 Fri, Sept 16, dusk: Tulipanes film: "The Perfect Game."  Outdoor Movie Night, presented by Boar's Head.  Free.  www.tulipanes.org  At Midtown Center, 96 West 15^th St, Holland.

 Sat, Sept 17, 1 to 2:30 pm and 3:30 to 5 pm: Tulipanes films: Afternoon of Shorts: a variety of short films (descriptions on Films page of website www.tulipanes.org).  The Alliance for Bilingual Arts will perform "Room Service" and "Bilingual Jeopardy" before the films.  At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9^th St, Holland.

 Sun, Sept 18, 2 pm: Tulipanes film: "Endgame."   Family film, in partnership with ACEH.  Story of a student in Texas who learned to play chess from his grandmother and tries to help his team make it to Texas state finals. Free. 90 minutes, not rated. At Holland Civic Theater, 50 West 9^th St, Holland.

 Sun, Sept 18, 4:30 pm: Tulipanes event: Films, "H.O.M.E.//El Mar & Él."  Free. At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9^th St, Holland.

 Sun, Sept 18, 6:30 pm – 8 pm: "Building a Peaceful and Compassionate Community": The 10^th anniversary of the Holland Peace Pole.   Presentations by community groups, including ACEH.  Music by Carol Johnson .Cookies and conversation follow.  Bring own lawn chair.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Women for Peace.  At Smallenburg Park, 379 Fairbanks, north of 16^th St, Holland.

 Mon, Sept 19, 8:30 am-4 pm: 3^rd annual statewide Welcoming Michigan convening. "Building Immigrant-friendly Communities."  To help welcomers and municipal partners "share best practices, support each other, and build a community of practice around immigrant integration."  Keynote speaker is Deepa Iyer, South Asian American activist, writer,  lawyer, senior fellow at Center for Social Inclusion; variety of workshops.  $20 standard rate; $5 low-income reduced rate.  Register at www.tinyurl.com/2016WelcomingRegistration  At Lansing Community College West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Dr (north of Mt. Hope Hwy between Creyts Rd and Snow Rd), Lansing.

 Wed, Sept 21, 7:30 pm:  Tulipanes event:  Alliance for Bilingual Arts: Intervencíon.  40-minute, one-act play "based on a translator's anonymous intervention."  Discussion will follow; refreshments; live music.  Free.  At Holland Civic Theatre, 50 West 9^th St, Holland.

 Thurs, Sept 22, 6:30 – 9 pm:  Tulipanes event: Night of the Arts!  Film, "Bajo California," with director Carolos Bolado in attendance.  Event honors Alfredo and Maria Gonzales.  Light refreshments.  Free, but RSVP at website www.tulipanes.org  At Kruizenga Art Museum, Hope College, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 Fri, Sept 23, 6 pm: Fiesta de Wrap: Closing Celebration! of Tulipanes.  Includes film "We Like It Like That"; awards ceremony; live music.  Tickets $50 per person; $90 per couple.  Buy at www.tulipanes.org  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8^th St, Holland.

 Sat, Sept 24, 8 pm: Tulipanes event: Salsa Night.  Dancing to live Salsa music by Los Que Afuero (10 pm to midnight); dance lesson at 9 pm; other genres of Spanish music during breaks.  Tickets $8 in advance, $13 at the door (www.tulipanes.org)  At Park Theatre, River Ave between 10^th and 11^th Sts, Holland.

 Wed, Sept 28, 5:30 hors d'oeuvres; 6 pm program:  American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) event: "Out for Freedom: Non-discrimination, Trans Rights, and the Path to Full Equality."  Panelists from ACLU and transgender community.  Free, open to the public; RSVP to www.aclumich.org/saugatuck or (313) 578-6836.  At Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck.

 Jobs and Job Fair

Holland Sentinel employment ads:   www.hollandsentinel.jobs

 Haworth Job Fair:  Mon, Sept 12, 3 pm to 6 pm.  Machine operators, assemblers, material handlers, loaders/unloaders.  Bring resume and photo ID.  At One Haworth Center, Holland.

 Michigan Works! :  Tues, Sept 13, 10 am -2 pm at 121 Clover St, Holland.  (616) 396-2154.  Five employers (Alliance Home Health Care Services, Arby's Restaurant Group, Brenner Oil Co., Johnson Controls, Inc, Randstad)) with 134 jobs. Bring copies of resume.

 Allegan County:   www.allegancounty.org and click on Job Opportunities.  Executive director of finance.  Telecommunicator, full-time; deadline is Mon, Sept 19.  Team leader – Cheever.  Social worker.  Assistant prosecuting attorney, part-time. 

 Center for Women in Transition:  Shelter advocate, 40 hrs/wk.   Provides services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; work schedule includes daytime helpline and shelter coverage on weekends.  Bachelor's degree, emphasis in social work or related field; experience in nonprofit setting preferred; bilingual English-Spanish a plus.  Send cover letter and resume to Shelter Program Manager, Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland 49424.

 The Commons of Evergreen:  Director of Advancement/Development.  Bachelor's degree; fundraising or advancement/selling experience.  Resume to Jane Van Den Beldt: vandenbeldtj@evergreencommons.org or call (616) 355-5156; Human resource assistant/payroll.  www.evergreencommons.org/join-our-team

 City of Grand Rapids:   www.grcity.us

 Grand Rapids Community College:   www.grcc.edu/humanresources/jobs

 Grand Valley State University:   https://gvsu.edu/jobs/htm    

 Haworth:  www.Haworth.com/Careers  Positions available for all shifts.

 Herman Miller, Inc.:  www.hermanmiller.com   Click on About Us and scroll down to Careers.

 Holland Charter Township:   www.hct.holland.mi.us  Parks and facilities maintenance director.

 Hope College:  Maintenance & construction manager,full time, salaried, deadline Sept 15; Step-Up coordinator, part time, hourly, deadline Sept 23.  www.hope.edu/jobs

 Holland Hospital:   www.hollandhospital.org and click on Careers.

 Holland Public Schools:     Groundskeeper, year-round.  Deadline Fri, Sept 23. www.hollandpublicschools.org  

 Ottawa Area Intermediate School District:    www.oaisd.org and click on Employment.  Adult education instructor/CNC; adult education instructor/nursing – CAN.  Support assistant (job share).

 Ottawa County Friend of the Court:   Openings also in other county offices. Go to www.miottawa.org, click on Online Services, and scroll down to Employment Opportunities.

 Spectrum Health:   www.spectrumhealth.org and click on Job Seekers at top of page.

 West Ottawa Public Schools:  www.westottawa.net/jobs/

Zeeland Public Schools:   www.zps.org/jobs

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 Will You Help Support ACEH and "In the Community"?

It's easy—there are 3 ways to become a member:

--You can join at our website http://www.harmonyalliance.org/ through PayPal;

--You can write a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert, 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; and $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.

 If you would like to donate to ACEH or its Scholarship Fund, go to www.harmonyalliance.org and click on the Donate button on the first page.  ACEH is a 501c3 organization.