In the Community, November 8, 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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TONIGHT, Fri, Nov 8, 7 pm: Big Read book discussion, hosted by ACEH. Come share your thoughts, listen to others at this public discussion of "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez. Bill Moreau of Hope College, formerly at Hamilton High School, will be the facilitator. All are welcome! At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland.
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Sat, Nov 9, 10 am: Koffie Kletz: Germans Among Us. Bentheimers in West Michigan. Free to members; suggested donation of $5 for nonmembers of Windmill Island Gardens. At Windmill Island Gardens, Holland.
Sat, Nov 9, 11 am: Visit by author Carmen Agra Deedy; book signing. A Little Read event. At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Sat, Nov 9, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: International dinner, part of IMAGES (see below). Tickets for community members are $9.50 payable at the door. At Hope College Phelps Hall dining room, 154 East 10th St, Holland.
Sat, Nov 9, 7 pm: IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures showcasing more than 60 Hope College students from several countries, with skits, dance, songs, other clips of culture and language. Free admission; donations collected for World Food Program USA. Sponsored by Center for Global Engagement. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Sun, Nov 10, 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm: Documentary: "Rhythm and Race: A history of African American music in Grand Rapids." Explores how music genres influenced social justice system in Grand Rapids after World War II, up to the 1970s. West Michigan Creative Arts-Technology students interviewed community leaders and local music influencers; film highlights various music "hot spots" in GR at the time. Production team included WMCAT teaching artist Mike Saunders and Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives founder George Bayard III. At Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St, NE, Grand Rapids.
Mon, Nov 11, 7 pm-8 pm: Latinx Children's Books: What to Know and How to Read Them. Hope College literature professors Dr. Regan Postma-Montaño and Dr. Jesus Montaño offer ideas of books to share with children. At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.
Mon, Nov 11- Sat, Nov 16, 7:30 pm: Film: "Yuli." Based on true story of Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta who, though he initially does not want to dance, eventually becomes a phenomenon in the dance world and is the first black dancer to perform some of the most famous ballet roles. Not rated; in Spanish with English subtitles. At Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 East 8th St, Holland.
Tues, Nov 12, 7 pm: Big Read author Julia Alvarez ("In the Time of the Butterflies") speaks at Jack H. Miller Center, Columbia Ave at 10th St, Holland.
Thurs, Nov 14, 5:15 pm reception, 6 pm presentation: An evening with Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe, Michigan Consul General for Mexico. A welcome reception will be followed by his talk on "Mexico-US Current Events." Hosted by Holland International Relations Commission. At Holland City Hall Council Chambers, 270 S. River, Holland.
Fri, Nov 15, 8 am to 4 pm: Diversity Forum 2019: "Journeys to Equity in Public Service." Presented by Ottawa County and City of Holland, event will showcase DEI tools, best practices in governmental jurisdictions in Michigan. Cost to attend is $40. Register at: https://www.miottawa.org/AdminEventReg/displayEvent.action?calEle=0&eventID=104 At Holland Civic Center, 150 West 8th St, Holland.
Fri, Nov 15, 5:30 pm: Big Read/Little Read Lakeshore Student Exhibition of Learning. At Holland Armory, 16 West 9th St, Holland.
Fri, Nov 15, 7 pm support & business meeting; 8:10 pm program: Holland/Lakeshore PFLAG meeting. Amy Bailey, child welfare director for Arbor Circle, will discuss how parents of LGBTQ individuals can best help Arbor Circle serve children, teens, and adults. Gender S.A.F.E. meets from 6 to 8 pm. At Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.
Tues, Nov 19, 6:30-7:30 pm: Housing Insecurity: How Can We Help? For tweens ages 9 to 12 and teens 12 to 18. Talk with United Way and others to find ways to support those in our community who are dealing with housing insecurity; brainstorming ways to help. At Herrick District Library Teen Activity Room, 300 S. River, Holland.
Wed, Nov 20, 7 pm to 9 pm: Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates: Strength in Stories. An evening of celebration, reflection, empowerment. Hear from former LIA clients about their experiences going through the immigration system and how they are continuing their journey in the U.S. Small appetizers/desserts. $10 individual, $14 per couple. Get tickets at www.lia-michigan.org At Brew Merchant Pub, 442 Washington Ave, Holland.
Thurs, Nov 21, 7 pm: "A Deal Too Good to Refuse: A Cautionary Tale of the Space Traders." Hope College professor Dr. Fred Johnson III, analyzes history of the nation's race relations to determine whether the U.S., if presented with the opportunity, would get rid of its African American citizens relative to the short story and film Space Traders. Program is one of several around the THEM exhibit. At Holland Museum, 31 West 10th St, Holland.
Exhibit
THEM: Images of Separation open Fri, Nov 15, 2019, 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 a schedule of related events, go to www.hollandmuseum.org At Holland Museum, 31West 10th St, Holland.
Community Opportunities
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. Nominations forms may be submitted online at www.humanrelations.cityofholland.com
Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) seeks youth program volunteers for ¡Adelante! and ¡Más Adelante!, to help students in grades 9-12 visit colleges, create resumes, apply for scholarships, complete schoolwork, and (for older students) submit college applications and financial aid documents. ¡Adelante!: Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm; ¡Más Adelante!: Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm OR Saturdays 10 am to noon. Contact Yadah Ramirez at yadah@laup.org, call (616) 594-7159, or stop by LAUP office in Midtown Center, 96 West 15th St, Suite 102, Holland.
Jobs and Job Fair
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.
Cener 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 Click on Who We Are and scroll to We're Hiring. Chief operating officer.
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 Lifeguard/pool monitor, part-time hourly. Program assistant for Day Center, 23-29 hrs/wk.
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 Assistant to township clerk, 24-32 hrs/wk. Meter reader & maintenance assistant, full-time.
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 assistants. Guest teachers. Guest instructional assistants. Bus drivers, regular and sub. Food service. Substitute secretaries, teachers.
Hope College: www.hope.edu/employment/staff Center for Exploratory Learning—outreach program manager, part-time (10-20 hrs/wk). Custodian, full-time. Plumber, full-time. Male resident director, live-in, part-time (school year) position.
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/
Park Township: Recreation programmer, full-time w/ benefits. Submit resume w/cover letter to Park Township, Attn: Manager Howard Fink, 52—152nd Ave, Holland 49424 or online to info@parktownship.org
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.
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 Mental health clinician. Juvenile Detention Center/SUD clinician, full-time. Corrections deputy. Assistant prosecuting attorney I. Assistant public defender I. Juvenile Court officer. Facilities clerk, part-time.
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): On-call shelter assistant,
Thermotron: www.thermotron.com/hiring Electrical, product tester, refrigeration, welding.
Trendway: www.trendway.com
U.S. Census Bureau: The Bureau is actively recruiting applicants throughout the country for temporary jobs as census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. Apply at www.2020census.gov/jobs. If you have questions or assistance, call 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. 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.
