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Summer Meet Up for Special Needs at Allendale Township Park at 3pm
Lunches at the Library - Free lunch 18 years and younger from 11am - 12pm
Adult Book Discussion at the Library at 6:30pm
Friends of the Library Meeting at the Library at 7:30pm
2026 GVSU Alumni Volunteers Move In Day
Diaper Ministry at Valley Church at 10am
Mat Pilates at Snap Fitness at 6pm, $15 a person
RunFIT Leprino M45 Run Training Program with Ivy Rehab at Ivy Rehab from 6:15 - 7:15pm
Knowlton House Museum Open Hours from 7 - 9pm
Trail Point: Tues - Sunday Farmhaus Cider: Wed - Sunday
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Storytime at the Library at 10am
Trail Point Run Club + Vinyl Night at 6pm
Knowlton House Museum Open Hours from 7 - 9pm
WERQ Fit - Lady Fit at WM Elite Pom + Dance at 8pm
Baby Storytime at the Library at 10am
Summer Carillon Concerts at GVSU with food trucks from 5 - 7pm
Trivia at Trail Point Brewing from 7 - 9pm
Barre Fit at WM Elite Pom + Dance at 8pm
Karaoke at Main St Pub starting at 8:30pm
WERQ Fit - Lady Fit at West Michigan Pom + Dance at 8pm
Trivia at Main St Pub starting at 8:30pm
Senior Fit Time at Allendale Park at 11am, all abilities welcome
Run Club at Farmhaus Cider at 6pm
Live Music at Main St Pub at 6:30 - 9:30pm
Trivia at Farmhaus Cider at 7pm
Sculpt and Tone at West Michigan Pom + Dance at 8pm
Moms with Moms Group at the Library at 10am
Trivia at Embassy Bar and Grill starting at 8pm
Karaoke at Embassy Bar and Grill starting at 9pm
*Please check with location or event before attending as information may have changed since publication
Back-to-school season is about more than shopping for backpacks and pencils. As students head back to the classroom, many are also returning to laptops, tablets, and online learning platforms both at school and at home.
Technology has become an important part of education, helping students access assignments, collaborate with classmates, research new topics, and stay connected with teachers. While these tools create incredible opportunities for learning, they also present an opportunity for families to build healthy and safe digital habits
As you prepare for the new school year, here are a few simple ways to help set your child up for success online.
Whether it’s the kitchen table or a quiet corner of the house, having a consistent place to complete homework can help students stay focused. If possible, choose a location with a strong Wi-Fi signal and minimal distractions.
Start the school year by having age-appropriate conversations about internet safety. Remind children not to share personal information online, to use strong passwords, and to tell a trusted adult if they encounter anything that makes them uncomfortable.
Technology is an incredible learning tool, but balance is important. Setting screen-time expectations, encouraging breaks, and creating device-free family time can help promote healthy digital habits.
KEEP DEVICES UPDATED
Installing software updates and security patches helps keep devices running smoothly while protecting them from potential security risks.
Many schools use digital platforms to communicate assignments, announcements, grades, and upcoming events. Taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these tools can help you stay engaged throughout the school year.
Every family uses technology a little differently, and finding the right balance between learning, entertainment, and online safety is important.
AcenTek offers tools designed to help parents create healthier online habits and manage their home internet experience with confidence. Features such as screen time controls, the ability to pause internet access during homework or bedtime, content filtering, and connected device monitoring can give parents greater peace of mind. Through ExperienceIQ and ProtectIQ, AcenTek customers can easily manage screen time, filter age-appropriate content, and add an extra layer of security to help protect the devices connected to their network.
As another school year begins, we wish all students, parents, teachers, and school staff a successful year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities.
SET HOMEWORK HOURS WITH SCHEDULED WI-FI PAUSES.
FILTER AGE-APPROPRIATE CONTENT FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN.
MONITOR DEVICES CONNECTED TO YOUR HOME NETWORK.
ENCOURAGE SCREEN-FREE FAMILY TIME EACH EVENING.
Here’s to a safe, connected, and successful school year!
