february calendar of events

Local Events

thurs, feb 2

6:30pm

Fri, feb 3

7:30pm

Graphic Novel Book Club at the Library, 6175 Library Lane

School Aged Children | Discussing "Geronimo Stilton: The Sewer Rat Stink"

Wind Symphony, Concert Band, and Symphony Orchestra Concert at GVSU

Louis Armstrong Theatre, Haas Center for Performing Arts, FREE

Pop In Playtime at the Library, 6175 Library Lane sat, feb 4

9am mon, feb 6

10am

Pop in anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM for some fun, free play.

Storytime at the Library, 6175 Library Lane

We'll read stories, sing songs and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Cross Country Skiing at Pigeon Creek Park, 12524 Stanton St West mon, feb 6

6pm

Tues, feb 7

2pm tues, feb 7

5:30pm

Tues, feb 7

7pm tues, feb 7

8:30pm

Hosted by Grand Rapids Ski Club, more info here: facebook.com/ggrsc.org

Knitting for Allendale at the Library, 6175 Library Lane

Join us to knit for those in need, donations of yarn accepted if you don't knit

Walking Fit with Ivy Rehab, meet at Life Stream Church, 6561 Lake Michigan Dr

A group set up to support walkers that want to enjoy exercise, socialization and fresh air!

Trivia + Food Trucks at Trail Point, 6035 Lake Michigan Dr

See you there, nerds!

Karaoke at Main St Pub, 11240 University Pkwy

Get your sing on and join us for some late night specials!

Trivia at Main Street Pub, 11240 University Pkwy wed, feb 8

8:30pm

Put your useless knowledge to the test and win some prizes while you're at it!

Allendale Storm Spring 2023, 11050 64th Ave

Allendale Champion Force Cheerleading, more info: facebook.com/allendalestorm fri, feb 10 thurs, feb 9 6:15pm fri, feb 10

Creative Dance at the Library with Lake Michigan Dance Academy, 6175 Library Lane

10am Ages 6 and under with caregiver

MD Designs Ladies Night, 6101 Lake Michigan Dr. Suite A500

4pm Snacks and drinks, raffles, giveaways and store wide sales!

Live Brunch at Pepp’s, 5065 Lake Michigan Dr sun, feb 12 12pm

Let's start off football Sunday day with some beats, booze, and brunch!

Storytime at the Library, 6175 Library Lane mon, feb 13 10am

We'll read stories, sing songs and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

APS 8th Grade Choir Concert, Ceglarek Fine Arts Center mon, feb 13 7pm tue, feb 14

2pm

Come out and listen to the beautiful sounds of our oldest middle school choirs!

Card Games at the Library, 6175 Library Lane tue, feb 14

Come out and play Hand and Foot!

5:30pm tue, feb 14

8:30pm tue, feb 14

7pm wed, feb 15

8:30pm thurs, feb 16

10am fri, feb 17

6:30pm

Walking Fit with Ivy Rehab, meet at Life Stream Church, 6561 Lake Michigan Dr

A group set up to support walkers that want to enjoy exercise, socialization and fresh air!

Valentines Day Dinner Specials + Karaoke at Main Street Pub, 11240 University Pkwy

Check Facebook for all their specials that night and follow it up with some karaoke!

Trivia + Food Trucks at Trail Point, 6035 Lake Michigan Dr

See you there, nerds!

Trivia at Main Street Pub, 11240 University Pkwy

Put your useless knowledge to the test and win some prizes while you're at it!

OAISD Play N Learn at the Library, 6175 Library Lane

Designed for families for ages birth to 5 years, each family gets a free book to take home!

Mini Golf at the LIbrary, 6175 Library Lane

Join us for indoor mini golf through the library. For all ages. Registration required.

Roll out the Barrels at Trail Point, 6035 Lake Michigan Dr sat, feb 18 1pm mon, feb 20

10am tue, feb 21

Join us, as we celebrate another year of barrel aged beers and live music!

Storytime at the Library, 6175 Library Lane

We'll read stories, sing songs and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

At the library: Coffee + Crafts at 10am

Make snowflake string art, registration required

Knitting for Allendale at 2pm

Join us to knit for those in need, donations of yarn accepted if you don't knit

Tinker Tuesday at 4:15pm

Join us for a fun, STEAM based hands-on activity! For school age children.

Friends of the Library at 6:30pm tue, feb 21

Would you like to support the library? Join us as we develop friendships in our community!

5:30pm tue, feb 21

7pm tue, feb 21

8:30pm wed, feb 22

6:30pm thurs, feb 23

8:30pm sat, feb 25 2pm mon, feb 27

10am

Walking Fit with Ivy Rehab, meet at Life Stream Church, 6561 Lake Michigan Dr A group set up to support walkers that want to enjoy exercise, socialization and fresh air!

Trivia + Food Trucks at Trail Point, 6035 Lake Michigan Dr

See you there, nerds!

Karaoke at Main St Pub, 11240 University Pkwy

Get your sing on and join us for some late night specials!

Trivia at Main Street Pub, 11240 University Pkwy

Put your useless knowledge to the test and win some prizes while you're at it!

Adult Book Discussion at the Library, 6175 Library Lane

Join us to discuss Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard

Canvas Painting for Teens at the Library, 6175 Library Lane

Follow along with our instructor to create a painted canvas masterpiece. Registration req.

Storytime at the Library, 6175 Library Lane tues, feb 28 Cards at the Library at 2pm Jazz Ensemble at GVSU at 7:30pm, FREE

We'll read stories, sing songs and have fun! For ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Jan. 19, 2023

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Katie Wittenauer, katie@micollegeaccess.org, (517) 316-1713

Michigan College Access Network announces $50,000 in grants to 10 Michigan high schools

ASPIRE grants provide funding to assess, improve college-going culture in schools

LANSING, Mich. Michigan College Access Network is proud to announce $50,000 in grant funding to 10 Michigan high schools. Each school will receive a $5,000 ASPIRE grant, the first stage of MCAN’s High School Innovation Grants program. Recipients will use the funds over the next four to six months to assess current systems and practices, determine challenge areas, develop an action plan and establish a postsecondary action and success team.

In alignment with Michigan’s Sixty by 30 goal, High School Innovation Grants encourage schools to assess and improve their college-going cultures through a multi-year collaborative process. The schools will work collaboratively with MCAN and community partners to develop sustainable, systems-wide plans to improve postsecondary outcomes for their students. This is a new grant program that builds on MCAN’s prior work with high schools.

“Michigan’s students deserve robust, equity-based postsecondary guidance that prepares them for college and careers,” said Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN executive director. “By addressing systemic inequities and employing best practices, we can help ensure that all students especially low-income students, first-generation college-going students, and students of color can access postsecondary education that helps them achieve their career goals.”

The inaugural cohort of ASPIRE grantees comprises 10 Michigan high schools:

! Bay City Western High School (Auburn)

! Dansville High School (Dansville)

! Redford Union High School (Redford)

! Orchard View High School (Muskegon)

! Loyola High School (Detroit)

! Allendale High School (Allendale)

! Trillium Academy (Taylor)

! Big Rapids Virtual Academy (Big Rapids)

! John Glenn High School (Westland)

! Wayne Memorial High School (Wayne)

Upon completion of the ASPIRE stage, schools will progress to the ACTIVATE stage, a 12- to 18-month period that includes an additional $10,000 in grant funding, where they will develop and execute plans to improve college-going culture, as well as create data infrastructure to measure student trends. The final stage, ALIGN, is a six- to 12-month period that includes another $10,000 in grant funding. In this stage, the schools will focus on sustaining best practices and sharing results with others in the education community.

To learn more about High School Innovation Grants or other MCAN grant programs, visit micollegeaccess.org/grants.

About Michigan College Access Network

As the leader in the state’s college access movement, MCAN works to improve the futures of Michigan’s students and communities by making college accessible to all. MCAN’s work centers on one main goal: To increase Michigan’s postsecondary educational attainment rate to 60% by 2030. MCAN engages partners statewide who are committed to systems-level change and the reduction of barriers to increase college readiness, participation and completion rates, particularly among low-income students, first-generation ollege going students, and students of color. For more information, visit micollegeaccess.org college-going micollegeaccess.org.

From Allendale Eye Care (Behind True Value)