Wreaths Across America

The Sashabaw Plains Chapter of the National Society Daughters American Revolution will be placing 165 wreaths on veterans’ graves at Lakeview Cemetery, Independence Township, on Dec. 16 – Wreaths Across America Day.This is the first year that Lakeview Cemetery and the DAR chapter have participated in Wreaths Across America.There will be a short program at […]

Wild game fundraiser

The American Legion Chief Pontiac Post 377, 4819 Mary Sue Avenue, is hosting a wild game dinner fundraiser for the Fisher House Michigan (fisherhousemichigan.org) on Jan. 13, 3-7 p.m.Menu includes venison stew, spaghetti, chili, meatballs, ham, deep fried turkey, rolls, and dessert.Cost is $25 per person.For tickets or more information, contact Carvin Chapman (Huey) at […]

Parade details

This Saturday, the Clarkston Christmas Market and the Clarkston Holiday Lights Parade help to kick-start the Christmas season.The market runs from 4-8 p.m. in Depot Park with Santa Claus, hayrides, pony rides, games, food trucks, pop-up shops, and more.At 6 p.m., Team Rush’s Holiday Lights parade will begin, leaving the Renaissance High School parking lot […]

CAYA presenting free resilience events

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Area Youth Assistance is offering a free three-part seminar series on resilience for the community.Diana Jennings, MS, LLP, will lead the seminars.The first event, “Raising Resilient Kids and Teens” (for parents) is planned for tomorrow, Dec. 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Clarkston Community Schools Administration […]

Cybersecurity forum

State Rep. Mike Harris invites local elected officials and small business owners from north-central Oakland County to discuss cybersecurity concerns and best practices with an expert from the U.S. Secret Service this Friday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Social Hall at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, 5481 Dixie Highway, Waterford.Local business […]

Chamber Gala event coming up Dec. 7

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Gala and Awards Dinner on Dec. 7 at Deer Lake Athletic Club, 6167 White Lake Road, from 6-9 p.m.The theme for this year’s event is “Snowflake Soiree: A Winter Wonderland Dinner.”Entertainment will include enchanting melodies of dueling pianos, adding a musical spark […]

Shipwrecks talk at library

Shipwrecks talk at library

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Have the shipwrecks that have taken place in the Great Lakes ever interested you?Then tonight’s, December 6, event, at the Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, is for you.Ric Mixter concludes his fall series on lighthouses and shipwrecks at 6:30 p.m. with “Deep Six: Titanics of […]

Drama Club show

Tickets are now on sale for the Clarkston High School Drama Club’s Children’s Theatre production of “Rough Night at the North Pole” with a special performance by the CHS MIME Troupe, this Saturday and Sunday at the Clarkston Village Players Depot Theatre.Seats are limited at the CVP Depot Theatre, 4861 White Lake Road, and patrons […]

Harris office hours

State Rep. Mike Harris invites residents of north-central Oakland County to schedule a meeting ahead of his office hours, which will take place Dec. 8 from 2-3 p.m. at the Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road.Harris will meet directly with people to hear their thoughts and concerns, discuss his work in the State Capitol, […]

Free park entry

Oakland County Parks, which includes Independence Oaks County Park, will be waiving vehicle entry fees on Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day).Independence Oaks is located at 9501 Sashabaw Road.Park hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at the park.