In my family, the weeks preceding Easter compel us to practice the ancient Christian tradition of fasting. Before you call us crazy or give us too much credit, you should understand that our ‘fasting? is relegated to the somewhat simpler idea of ‘giving something up for Lent.? It’s not easy, as I’m sure my sugar-addicted […]
Dozens of volunteers packed boxes full of canned, packaged, and instant foods, personal care items, entertainment items, and new socks for troops overseas, Feb. 25, at Desert Angels? Miracle Box Packing Party. The theme of the Heroes Sock Hop II at Oakland County Sportmen’s Club, 4770 Waterford Road, was socks ? each box included a […]
The sun was out last Sunday, providing perfect conditions for sledding on the hill next to Clarkston High School, down to the baseball fields. Kids carved sled runs and built a ramp on the hill, while parents kept an eye on them from their vehicles at the edge of the parking lot.
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan Troop 70220 donated about 400 pounds of food to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan on’Nov. 16. The food was collected as part of the troop’s participation in the joint Scouting for Food project, an annual food collection project headed up by Boy Scouts Great Lakes Council. This year, […]
Clarkston Community Historical Society recently were given some late 1940’s photos provided by Patrick Jewell, former Clarkston resident. ‘I have fond memories of Clarkston,? Jewell said. Some of his memories include ? Friend Jim Huttenlocher ? Teacher and coach Leigh Bonner ? Freshman football ? One room schoolhouse ? Sking at Pine Knob ? Cheesmans […]
s winter slowly comes to a close, Robert Swansey, 10, left, and A.J. Swansey, 7, built a snowman, March 1. The 7-foot, 2-inch tall figure was four feet around, and colored with food coloring shot through their father Bob Swansey’s airbrush. With temperatures warming the well-dressed snowman didn’t last long. Photos provided
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members, friends, and family joined Nuview Nutrition in celebration of their new location at 7300 Dixie Highway, #500, with a ribbon cutting, healthy appetizers and desserts, and tasting of wine made from organic grapes, Nov. 19. Call 248-520-8024.
Each year, local artist Jan Mayer creates Christmas cards for Clarkston United Methodist Church’s Emergency Assistance fund, which helps Clarkston residents who have eviction or shut-off notices to stay in their homes. So far this year, Clarkston UMC has given $25,000 to 110 families. Cards are available for purchase at the church, 6600 Waldon Road […]
Indian Springs Metropark’s Nature Center activities include: ‘Maple Sugaring,? Saturdays and Sundays, March 13-14, 20-21 and 27. Call for times. Learn how local American Indians discovered the sugaring process, and how they shared it with settlers. Then, hike out to see how to tap a maple tree, collect sap and boil it down into syrup. […]
Coffee House, featuring Amy Kucera and local talent, 7 p.m., March 19, Peace Unity Church, 8080A Ortonville Road. 248-625-5192. This family-friendly evening begins with Open Mic time at 7:00 p.m. followed by Amy Kucera, a versatile musician with a hauntingly beautiful voice. Kucera, winner of the Hill Award for Outstanding Musical Performance in voice, the […]