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VBS at Spring Valley Church: Camp Firelight from 6 - 8:15pm
Adult Book Discussion at the Library at 6:30pm
Summer Lunch Break with City2Shore at 5596 Lake Michigan Dr at 12pm, $
Multi-Chamber Networking at Gun Lake Casino, email aacc@allendalechamber.org to register
and Wedges at Pigeon Creek Golf Course at 6pm
Trivia at Peppino’s Pizzeria + Sports Grill at 6pm
Trivia at Trail Point at 7pm
Karaoke at Main St Pub starting at 8:30pm
Fit with Ivy Rehab at 5:30pm
Trivia at Main St Pub starting at 8:30pm
at Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grill at 9pm
+ Line Dancing at Embassy Bar + Grill at 7pm
Senior Fit Time at Love Inc at 11am, all abilities welcome
Point Run Club meeting at 5:45pm, start at 6pm Trail Point:
at Farmhaus Cider at 7pm (paused for now, continues in April)
at Embassy Bar and Grill starting at 8pm
at Embassy Bar and Grill starting at 9pm
If you are dealing with itching, burning eyes, you’re not alone and there is hope! Let’s break it down... the tough thing about dry eye is that in the early stages, you may not really feel much of an affect on your daily life. The problem is that the damage starts to accumulate and before you know it you are so far down the path of dry eye disease that not only is your comfort severly affected but your vision is at risk too!
The progression goes something like this:
You have inflammation and obstruction of your meibomian glands (the glands that supply the oil for your tears). These glands stop working properly and you don’t have enough oil to keep your tears from evaporating which leads to itchy, irritated, and burning eyes, inflamed eyelids, and uncomfortable contact lens wear. If these glands are not “unplugged” (this is what warm compresses help with), they will eventually die which is called “drop out”. Once your glands are gone, they don’t come back and that leaves you without a natural source of oil for your tear film. This can make things extremely painful and cause vision problems.
Home treatment options like warm compresses and lid scrubs are an easy way to treat some of the external inflammation and obstruction and stay ahead of the problem. If it becomes more advanced than that, we turn to in-office treatments like Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Low Level Light therapy (LLLT).
Check out this video to learn more about these treatments: https://youtu.be/lWWm2PULY08
As always, when in doubt, give us a call (616-895-2020) and I am happy to help!
Our new location is coming right along! Here are some fun features you can expect from this new space: FRAMES, FRAMES FRAMES!
We are nearly DOUBLING our frame selection in a beautiful, open optical space.
DOUBLE THE SQUARE FOOTAGE
This means more exam rooms to get you seen sooner!
We will have specialized treatment rooms for our advanced dry eye therapies.
Get more behind the scenes updates on our social pages or at https://familyvisionoptical.com/new-location
THURSDAY B A C K B A C K
A I R F A I R
AUGUST 15 T O THE SKY IS THE LIMIT WITH THIS FREE FAMILY EVENT! FOOD TRUCKS,MUSIC, GIVEAWAYS AND MORE!
Welcome to a brand-new community in Allendale! This community offers a variety of single-family homes situated around a beautiful water feature. This hidden gem is located between 60th Ave and 64th Ave, right off of Lake Michigan Drive, just 3 minutes away from the Allendale your dream community, building a brand-new Eastbrook home allows you to personalize your home to your individual lifestyle. You’ll love the experience of working with our Interior Designers in our 4000 sq. ft Home Creation Studio where you can add the perfect touches to your home while staying on budget.
| EastbrookHomes.com
Meet our Summer 2024 interns! Discover their skills and see how BizStream’s core value of fostering growth in others shapes our internship program.
At BizStream, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talent; in fact, fostering growth in others is built into our core values. Learn more about our core values here. Our internship program provides hands-on experience to students at every stage in their academic journey and beyond. We empower individuals to develop, evolve, and succeed through mentorship, cultivating an environment of ongoing feedback, and promoting trust through shared accountability. We aim for interns to gain real-world experiences that will elevate their future careers.
This summer, we are happy to welcome ve talented individuals who will bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to our team. Let’s introduce you to our new interns:
As a Senior pursuing his degree in Computer Science at Grand Valley State University, Lucas is passionate about expanding his expertise in both frontend and backend development. Eager to learn from experienced mentors and immerse himself in real-world challenges, he thrives in an environment that fosters growth. Lucas is excited to contribute to the awesome culture at BizStream while honing his skills and making meaningful contributions. Outside of work, Lucas enjoys reading, hiking, spending a day at the beach, and watching Formula 1.
Miranda, a Junior at Davenport University is pursuing her degree in Computer Science. She is dedicated to enhancing her coding abilities and mastering the art of collaboration. As she immerses herself in the office environment, Miranda is eager to learn from her peers. She enjoys the company culture at BizStream and looks forward to contributing her skills while embracing the principles of teamwork and innovation. Outside of work, Miranda enjoys biking, playing video games, creating art, and spending time with her friends.
As a sophomore attending Michigan State University, Sam is pursuing his degree in Computer Science. Sam’s focus during this internship is to refine his coding abilities within a team framework while gaining exposure to client interactions. He anticipates the chance to work in a corporate environment and engage in collaborative programming projects. Sam particularly appreciates the supportive atmosphere and the team here at BizStream. Outside of work, Sam enjoys cooking, hanging out with his friends, playing and watching sports, playing video games, and landscaping.
Cammenga: Marketing Intern
Maddie, a Senior at Western Michigan University is pursuing her degree in Digital Marketing and E-commerce. Her objective is to develop hands-on experience in marketing within a collaborative team setting. She values her time at BizStream where she feels the employees’ well-being is prioritized and hopes to develop transferable skills essential for her future career. Maddie enjoys the enthusiastic work environment and of course, the slide. Outside of work, Maddie enjoys Hiking, Swimming, weightlifting, snowboarding, and sewing.
Kalina is a graduate of Michigan State University where she obtained her B.S. in Psychology. Her primary aspiration is to immerse herself in the realm of UX design and utilize her time here to launch her career in the industry. Kalina is enthusiastic about her upcoming website redesign project, viewing it as an excellent opportunity to learn. She enjoys the “all hands on deck” culture at BizStream as well as our team’s energy and of course the snack station. Outside of work, Kalina enjoys baking, reading, board sports, and occasionally, indulging in some Nintendo Switch Gaming.
We o er internships in many elds, including web development, creative design, and marketing. If you are interested in learning more about our internship program, check out our internship page to see what opportunities are available.
When: Saturday, August 17th, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Where: BizStream, 11480 53rd Ave. Allendale, MI 49401
Registration: Register by August 5th at bizstreamacademy.com
BizStream, an Allendale-based digital agency, is renowned for its strategic expertise in design, branding, and web development. Our 35+ member team comprises developers, designers, and digital strategists. ABOUT BIZSTREAM
Township board mee�ng dates are July 8th and 22nd at 6:00 pm. You can find board agendas and minutes on our website: www.allendale-twp.org.
Come to the Allendale Community Park this summer for our annual series! Concerts are held from 6pm-8pm Tuesday evenings. Remaining concerts are:
July 9 | Allendale Jazz Orchestra
July 16 | Sweet Lady B’s
July 23 | The Langford Lads
July 30 | Simply in Time
Dear Allendale Township Residents,
The Allendale Fire Department is commi�ed to ensuring the safety and well-bring of our community. To further improve our emergency response capabili�es, we are reaching out to homeowners to request permission to conduct surveys of long driveways on your proper�es. We will be knocking on the doors of these select homes in uniform with this le�er of our inten�ons. Our aim is to place small marker stakes along the driveways to aid us in efficiently loca�ng and no�fying the responders of the challenges a long driveway can possess. This proac�ve measure will significantly enhance our ability to provide �mely assistance when needed and are provided to you at no cost. We appreciate your coopera�on and support in this endeavor, as your par�cipa�ng is vital in our ongoing efforts to be�er serve the Township of Allendale.
Sincerely,
Dillon Reeder, Firefighter/EMT
Our Summer Reading Program con�nues through Saturday, August 10. Make sure to finish and bring your reading log to the library to redeem your prizes!
Check out our website (www.allendale library.org) for a full schedule of events for all ages!
