Book signing with long-time teacher

Former Clarkston teacher Sherril Bailey is looking forward to reminiscing with former students and colleagues, and meeting readers young and old while signing her new book, 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, at Clarkston Independence District Library. Her book, “Reminiscences of a Feisty, Gutsy, Fiercely Independent, Opinionated, Outspoken, Fun-Loving, Better than Average Looking, Single, Never Found […]

Free race training

Angels’ Place Race is partnering with Deer Lake Athletic Club to offer free strength training classes and a guided running program to race participants. A free, five-week strength and conditioning program starts on April 1, 6:15-7:15 p.m., at the club, 6167 White Lake Road. The classes will meet Wednesday evenings. Club membership not required. “We’re […]

Lent at Calvary

Calvary Lutheran of Clarkston, 6805 Bluegrass Drive, is hosting Dinner Church on Wednesdays throughout Lent, March 4-April 1, from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Dinner is followed by growth groups for all ages and interests. Nursery care will be provided. Donations appreciated. A two-day Women’s Gathering will be on March 13 from 7-10 p.m. and March 14, 9 […]

My Habitat Clarkston fundraiser at Bowman’s

Bowman Auto Center is hosting My Habitat Clarkston’s annual and only fundraiser to support critical home repairs on Saturday, March 21, 6-9 p.m., at Bowman Auto Center, 9603 Dixie Highway. “When we learned about My Habitat Clarkston several years ago and the organization’s efforts to help build a better habitat for all and ensuring all […]

Pioneer families

The Clarkston Genealogy Society will offer a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the Community Room at the Clarkston Independence District Library on how to fill out the certificates for Michigan Pioneer families and First Families. Pioneer Families are designated those who arrived in Michigan before January 26, 1837, and First […]

Workshop for teens

Clarkston Area Youth Assistance presents the Flirting vs. Harassment workshop for teens and parents on Wednesday, March 4, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sashabaw Middle School, 5565 Pine Knob Lane. HAVEN will present information on the difference between flirting and sexual harassment, identifying healthy and unhealthy relationships, getting help and finding support, safe bystander interventions, and creating […]

Birders Club

The Clarkston-area Backyard Birders Club will hear from club member Tom Breneiser about what Pheasants Forever is doing for habitat preservation and protection of the environment, at the club’s Feb. 26 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Gateway Lifestyle Shops, 7150 North Main Street. The meeting will also include bird sightings by club members, said […]

Birders to feature local sightings

Now in its third year, the Clarkston-Area Backyard Birders Club’s first meeting of the new year will be at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29, at The Gateway Lifestyle Shops, 7150 North Main Street. There are no charges, no reservations are required, and the meetings are informal and casual. Free coffee and baked goods are donated […]

Prom Salon

Clarkston High School’s Junior Optimist Club is running its third annual Prom Salon on Feb. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6805 Blue Grass Drive. The salon is an opportunity for students to find gowns, suits, and outfits for prom at a reduced price so everyone may attend. One outfit will […]

Certification for pioneer families

Does your family have 19th century Michigan roots? If so, you may be able to join the Pioneer Certification Program offered by the Michigan Genealogical Council. Families residing in the state before Jan. 26, 1837, when Michigan became a state, can be designated Pre-Statehood families. Those who settled in Michigan before Dec. 31, 1880, are […]

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