arkston News Staff Writer Seniors at the Independence Township Senior Center are looking forward to the future and have increased fund-raising efforts in an attempt to add extra amenities to the proposed new senior center. Seniors are currently selling raffle tickets for the annual corn roast on Sept. 20, the first raffle the center has […]
While playing in the newly opened Spraypark inside Clintonwood Park, water enthusiasts will notice a colorful mural on the side of the utility shed, a creation brought to life by one caring Clarkston resident. Mary Himburg had been following progress with the memorial Spraypark as soon as fund-raising efforts began. Himburg was touched by the […]
‘We love a Labor Day parade.? As Jim Tedder, Clarkston Rotarian and parade disc jockey, made this announcement, residents grabbed lawn chairs and sunglasses as they made themselves comfortable for the 2004 Labor Day parade. Close to 50 entries took their turns parading down Main Street in the event hosted by the Clarkston Rotary. Warm […]
Close to 100 artists will fill Depot Park Sept. 18-19 for the 30th Art in the Village. While many of this year’s featured artists represent areas from around the country, two individuals will help keep the Clarkston feel going strong downtown: Karey Bassett and Colleen Truesdell. Bassett, of Clarkston, works with beads and will be […]
The staff and families of North Sashabaw Elementary School are hoping to get to know the community around them a little better. On Sept. 18, the school is opening its doors to the surrounding neighborhoods for the NSE Community Fair for a day of games, fun and meeting new people. ‘There’s a lot of really […]
Do you have a red sticker on your refrigerator door? If not, you might want one; it might just save your life. After a year of positive feedback, the Independence Township Fire Department is continuing to offer its ‘Vial of Life? program, an endeavor to keep members of the community safe in a medical emergency. […]
Ruth Coulson is a good example of what happens when you listen to your heart and devote your life to something you truly love. An artist working in clay since the 1970s, Coulson will be featured in this year’s Arts and Apples Festival in Rochester Hills Sept. 10-12. ‘I’ve been creative my whole life,? Coulson […]
The countdown is on. ‘Countdown to the Big Splash? is set for Sunday, Sept. 12 as the Renee Przybylski Memorial Spraypark is opened to the public one year after fund-raising began. ‘It will be a party atmosphere, but we’re going with a countdown theme,? Kelly Arcello, Spraypark committee chairperson, said. The celebration begins at 2 […]
Members of the Clarkston Christian Coalition were in full force Aug. 22-28 as they donated $20,000 and helped build new homes for Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County’s ‘Blitz Build? in Pontiac. The blitz was designed to be a practice for the group’s participation in next year’s Jimmy Carter Work Project, an endeavor hoping to […]
Couldn’t make it to the Sundance Film Festival this year in Park City, Utah? Don’t worry. The Independence Township Public Library has a solution for that. The library recently teamed up with Film Movement, an independent film distributor, to bring first-run indie films to the smaller screens of the greater Clarkston area. ‘Many of the […]