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The Clarkston Community Center hosted Behind the Global Women’s Gaze: Annual Art Exhibition in celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Featuring artwork from 26 talented female artists, the exhibit showcased diverse perspectives through painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. Mayor Beverly Burks highlighted the role of art in community building and women’s…

Behind the Global Woman’s Gaze – An Annual Art Exhibition International Women’s Day– March 8, 2025 Clarkston Community Center (CCC) invites female artists to submit their work for an exclusive art exhibition celebrating International Women’s Day. This event highlights the creativity, resilience, and talent of minority women artists from Clarkston and Atlanta, Georgia. This exhibition…

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy has called loneliness and isolation an epidemic, with health impacts comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Learn more about how the Refugee Women’s Network is combating the effects of isolation in our community below. https://news.gsu.edu/research-magazine/connecting-community

📅 March 8, 2025 | ⏰ 6:00 – 8:30 PM 📍 Clarkston Community Center Join us this International Women’s Day for Women Create. Communities Thrive.—an inspiring evening celebrating the creativity, resilience, and talent of refugee, immigrant, and minority women artists from Clarkston and Atlanta. This event is about more than just art—it’s about connection, community,…

Clarkston Community Center Student Art Competition Theme: “A Woman Who Inspires You” Create an artwork featuring a woman who has influenced or changed your life or someone you admire. Connecting Through Creativity: An Art Competition to Inspire, Engage, and Bring Our Community Together! Who Can Participate: Open to DeKalb County students, competing in three categories:…

Dear community members, Join Dream BIG Youth Academy and the Clarkston Community Center for an exciting day of community, learning, and fun at the Dream BIG Youth Academy’s Community Event! 📖 Highlights of the Day: Storytime: Start the day with a captivating storytime session designed to spark young imaginations. Health & Wellness Lecture: Learn about…

Dear Community Members, We’re excited to share an important opportunity for you to prioritize your health! Care Access is offering FREE blood tests at the Clarkston Community Center to check for Lp(a), a lesser-known type of cholesterol that could affect your heart health. Details: 📅 When: November 18th – 20th ⏰ Time: 7:30 AM -…

Dear Community Members, On behalf of CDF Action, the Clarkston Community Center would like to invite you to the 11th Annual Clarkston “Tell Me a Story!” Festival, taking place this Saturday, November 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clarkston Community Center, 3701 College Avenue, Clarkston, GA 30021. Join us for an amazing…

Dear Beloved Community Members, We’re excited to invite you to our Tai Chi sessions at the Clarkston Community Center—a fantastic opportunity to enhance your health, find calm, and connect with fellow community members! Why Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a low-impact, mindful exercise that harmonizes the mind, body, and spirit. It’s known for improving flexibility,…

Dear Community Members, We are thrilled to announce an exciting event brought to you by the Asian Pacific American Council of Georgia Inc in partnership with the Clarkston Community Center! Join us for a Free Health Fair and Toy Giveaway on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Clarkston Community…