Category: News/Updates
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Festival Kickoff brings multicultural dance, music, and performances to Milam Park
Charisse Drakefore sat in the Milam Park pavilion and watched as friends and community members, residents from all backgrounds and cultures, danced together in a circle in the center of […]
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Clarkston Youth Share Their Voice through Global Dialogues
Global Dialogues seeks Clarkston area youths’ creative stories for prizes and a chance to be made into films An international storytelling contest called Global Dialogues is looking for young people […]
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MLK Jr. Day of Service brings together more than 600 in service throughout Clarkston
Service work, civil rights, collaboration and community were the words of the day at the MLK Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 21st. Throughout Clarkston, more than 600 people […]
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People of faith unite to form Clarkston Interfaith Group with focus on human rights
Clarkston is home to a group devoted to the cause of bringing people of different faiths together. This group, committed to creating an open, nurturing environment in Clarkston, works to […]
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Business accelerator connects entrepreneurs with Clarkston area leaders and resources
See Update Article and the Winners! The East Room at the Clarkston Community Center was crowded with Clarkston community leaders seated at eleven tables, each with yellow cards displaying their […]
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New Year, New People, New Opportunities
The New Year is approaching. As I look back over the last year, I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet so many people who live and work in Clarkston. […]
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Knight Foundation hosts Community Network Builders
Last month, CDF’s Jeremy Lewis joined Community Network Builders from around the country, as part of the Knight Foundation’s work on informed and engaged communities. Facilitators Frankie Blackburn and Bill Traynor […]
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Focus on Connections Nurtures Community
“Love,” one spoke. “Tranquil,” said another. “Reconnect,” said a third. Gathered in a circle in the spacious Angora Room of the Clarkston Community Center, 40 conference attendees each offered a single word […]
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Upcoming Opportunities
Are you looking for a chance to meet some new neighbors or reconnect with old friends? Join fellow community members at one of these two upcoming events. Help Beautify Indian […]
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Clarkston Youth Initiative Tackles Violence
Clarkston youth are amazing… that is all there is to it! On July 28th, these amazing and brave youth with the Clarkston Youth Initiative hosted a conversation around violence […]