Welcome to this month's edition of Tuscaloosa Apartment Living, brought to you by Rock Point Apartments, our apartments for rent in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This month we're bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, topics surrounding upcoming holidays like National Donut Day and International Picnic Day, movie recommendations, and more. Read on to learn more about these topics in today's blog post.
June Celebrations
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
The River Market hosts our favorite local farmers market. Check it out to celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month during June.
“The Farmers Market at the Tuscaloosa River Market has added a seasonal Tuesday market each week from April through November from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm as a convenience for our customers. Our market is a Certified Farmers Market under the Alabama Farmers Market Authority. Each Tuesday 15-20 vendors sell their goods ranging from organic fruits and vegetables, USDA processed beef, pork, and chicken, goats milk soaps, artisan crafts, baked goods and so much more. The market is free and open to the public.”
The River Market is about a 9-minute drive from Rock Point Apartments. Happy National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month!
National Candy Month
Peterbrooke Chocolatier is our favorite local candy shop. Check it out to celebrate National Candy Month before June is through.
“Peterbrooke Chocolatier transforms the art of fine European chocolate making into a truly American experience by combining the very best ingredients and old world techniques with a variety of all-American treats. Traditional favorites like decadent truffles, [handmade] caramels, and cherry cordials indulge even the most discerning chocolate connoisseurs. Specialties such as chocolate covered cookies, pretzels, popcorn and strawberries which are hand-dipped daily with Peterbrooke’s own unique blend of milk chocolate, rich decadent dark and creamy sweet white chocolates.”
Peterbrooke Chocolatier is about a 10-minute drive from Rock Point Apartments. Happy National Candy Month!
Upcoming Holidays
National Donut Day
National Donut Day was on Friday, June 1. Guess what? We’re still celebrating all June! Visit Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to celebrate National Donut Day for the whole month long!
“Krispy Kreme has been selling our famous Original Glazed Doughnut since we opened in Winston-Salem, NC in 1937. Still our most popular and best-selling product, this glazed, yeast-raised doughnut now delights fans across the globe.
“We still make all of our doughnuts fresh daily, a process which can be seen in our factory stores. Our unique doughnut theater allows customers a first-hand look at how our doughnuts are made. The iconic Hot Light lets fans know when doughnuts are coming down the line, and is a signal to stop in for fresh, warm doughnuts.
“Each shop sells a variety of freshly made doughnuts as well as hand-crafted espresso based specialty coffee drinks and brewed coffee. Special, limited time offerings allow us to provide additional varieties suited to the season or special occasions.
“Our shops open early and close late, providing opportunities to satisfy your craving whenever it hits. We’re the perfect spot to meet friends for a treat, take the kids to make a memory, or just sneak away for a coffee break.”
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is about a 7-minute drive from Rock Point Apartments. Happy National Donut Day!
International Picnic Day
Visit Annette N. Shelby Park to celebrate International Picnic Day on Monday, June 18th. Here are a few reviews from Google users:
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“Nice and [quiet] area. It has a playground so it's great for the kids. Great place to read or meditate. Has a fantastic water park open to the public on the summer months.”
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“Nice water features, close to residential areas and near historic district. Good experience.”
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“My bulldog loves this park! There are plenty of doggie bag areas and the playground is great”
Annette N. Shelby Park is about a 3-minute drive from Rock Point Apartments. Happy International Picnic Day!
Movie Suggestions
The Incredibles 2
Do you have any weekend plans yet? We suggesting going to your local theater and checking out The Incredibles 2. It comes out in theaters on Friday, June 15.
“Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet -- taking care of the problems of his three children.”
Tag
“One month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running for a no-holds-barred game of tag -- risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take one another down. This time, the game coincides with the wedding of the only undefeated player. What should be an easy target soon becomes an all-out war as he knows they're coming to get him.”
Book Suggestions
Florida — June 5th
“In her vigorous and moving new book, Lauren Groff brings her electric storytelling and intelligence to a world in which storms, snakes, and sinkholes lurk at the edge of everyday life, but the greater threats and mysteries are of a human, emotional, and psychological nature. Among those navigating it all are a resourceful pair of abandoned sisters; a lonely boy, grown up; a restless, childless couple, a searching, homeless woman; and an unforgettable, recurring character -- a steely and conflicted wife and mother.”
A Thousand Beginnings and Endings — June 26th
“Fifteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate.”