June Calendar of Events

Local Events

THURS, JUNE 1

6:30PM

SAT, JUNE 3

9AM

MON, JUNE 12

6:30PM

TUES, JUNE 13

10AM

TUES, JUNE 13 2PM

THURS, JUNE 15 10AM

FRI, JUNE 16 10AM - 4PM

MON, JUNE 19 10AM

TUES, JUNE 20 10AM

TUES, JUNE 20

2PM

TUES, JUNE 20

5:30PM

TUES, JUNE 20

5:30PM

TUES, JUNE 20

6PM

WED, JUNE 21 1:30PM

THURS, JUNE 22 6:30PM

THURS, JUNE 22 7:30PM

SAT, JUNE 24 10AM

Graphic Novel Book Club at the Library

This month's book is Goldilocks: Wanted Dead or Alive by Chris Colfer.

Pop-In Playtime at the Library

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

All Together Now: Learn to Juggle at the Allendale Community Park

Kick off our summer reading program and learn to juggle all together with Mr. Jim!

Creative Dance at the Library

Learn basic principles of dance through new and imaginative ways of moving. with LMDA

Card Games at the Library

Come out and play Hand and Foot with your neighbors!

OAISD Play N Learn at the Library

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

Family Game Day at the Library

Stop by for some lawn games (weather permitting), board games, and lots of fun!

Storytime at the Library

We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun, ages 6 + under

Coffee + Crafts at the Library

This month we'll make a patriotic wreath, registration required

Knitting for Allendale at the Library

Join us as we knit items for our community to use during the colder months

Teen Game Night at the Library

A night of video games, board games, and puzzles. Pizza will be provided. Ages 11-18

Backyard Summer Night at Life Stream Church

Food trucks, games and activities for all ages, and live worship with Jason Gray

Concert in the Park - Wyatt + Shari Knapp at the Community Park

Join us at the Bandshell for a free concert, food trucks available

Agriculture in the Classroom: Plant Tops and Bottoms at the Library

Learn about the functions of the major parts of plants, school age kids

Adult Book Discussion at the Library

This month we will be reading The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman

Friends of the Library Meeting

Join us for our 1st Annual Meeting + meet Anneke Letitia Van Ooyen Crans

IvyFit: Yoga at the Library

For all ages, come out and learn some basic yoga moves with IvyRehab

MON, JUNE 26

10AM

MON, JUNE 26

2 - 4PM

MON, JUNE 26

6:30PM

TUES, JUNE 27

10AM

TUES, JUNE 27

2PM

TUES, JUNE 27

6PM

WED, JUNE 28

Storytime at the Library

We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun, ages 6 + under

Maker Monday at the Library

Drop in between 2 and 4 PM to channel your inner scientist, maker, or inventor

Summer Sky Presentation at the Library

Presented by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association

Reptiles with Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

Learn about reptiles and see some up close with Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

Card Games at the Library

Come out and play Euchure with your neighbors

Kids Music Fest featuring Tunes N Tales by Tricia at the Community Park Bandshell

Free face painting, balloon animals, food and food trucks, fun for all

Paint Sunflowers at Sunset at Main St Pub

6PM Register at wineandcanvas.com/grand-rapids/events

WED, JUNE 28

Pajama Storytime at the Library

7PM We'll read stories, sing songs, practice early literacy skills, and have fun!

FRI, JUNE 30

2PM

Learn how to crochet at the Library

Not sure how to crochet? Come learn or re-learn the skill! Register at allendalelibrary.com

Weekly Events

Tuesdays:

Walking Fit with Ivy Rehab: Meet at Life Stream Church at 5:30pm and meet some new neighbors!

Trivia + Food Truck at Trail Point: See you at 7pm nerds!

Karaoke at Main St Pub: Get your sing on and join us for some late night specials starting at 8:30pm

Wednesdays:

Food Truck at Trail Point

Trivia at Main St Pub: Put your useless knowledge to the test and win some prizes, starting at 8:30pm!

Thursdays:

Senior Fit Time at Allendale Community Park: Find us at the Lions Pavillion at 11am, all abilities welcome!

Trivia at Farmhaus Cider: Grab some cider and food for dinner, stay for trivia at 7pm!

Food Truck at Trail Point

Fridays:

Trivia at Embassy Bar and Grill: Grab some grub and stay for trivia at 8pm

Food Truck at Trail Point + Farmhaus Cider

Saturdays:

Karaoke at Embassy Bar and Grill at 9pm

Food Truck at Trail Point + Farmhaus Cider

Sundays: Food Truck at Trail Point

Food Truck at Farmhaus Cider

Sunday, June 18

Spend quality time together. This could mean anything from going for a walk to playing catch to just sitting and talking Dads appreciate spending time with their loved ones, so make sure to make him feel special.

Give him a gift. It doesn't have to be anything expensive. A thoughtful gift, like a personalized card or a homemade gift, will mean the world to him

Cook him a special meal. Dads love to eat, so why not cook him his favorite meal? If you're not a great cook, there are plenty of easy recipes online that you can follow. Take him out to his favorite restaurant If Dad doesn't want to cook, take him out to his favorite restaurant. This will give you a chance to relax and enjoy each other's company. Go on an adventure. If Dad is the adventurous type, take him on an adventure. This could be anything from hiking to fishing to going to a sporting event.

Give him a massage. Dads work hard, so they deserve a massage. If you're not a professional masseuse, there are plenty of YouTube videos that can teach you how to give a basic massage.

Clean the house. Dads appreciate a clean house, so why not surprise him by cleaning the house from top to bottom? This will show him how much you care

Give him a gift certificate to his favorite store. If you're not sure what to get Dad, give him a gift certificate to his favorite store. This way, he can pick out something that he really wants. Write him a letter A handwritten letter is a thoughtful way to show Dad how much you appreciate him. Tell him all the things you love about him and how much he means to you. Just spend time with him. Sometimes, the best gift is just spending time with Dad. Talk to him about his day, his hobbies, and his dreams. Let him know how much you love and appreciate him.

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