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https://clarkstoncommunitycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BGDBClarkstonVideo.mp4 Young dancers filled the East Room at Clarkston Community Center for Ballet in the Neighborhood, a free community event presented by Brown Girls Do Ballet and Tutu School Decatur back in July. Sixteen children participated in classes organized for younger and older age groups. Wearing matching event shirts, the students practiced stretches, introductory ballet…

Clarkston Community Center was proud to partner with APAC Health Care for this year’s Back-to-School Community Event, welcoming more than 1,000 community members to the Center in support of local children and families. Together, the event helped distribute 200 school backpacks filled with supplies, more than $3,000 worth of diapers and hygiene supplies, and more…

Looking for ways to feel more connected and reduce stress? Care & Connection is a free 8-week creative wellness program that brings people together to build community, learn mindfulness skills, and take part in simple, beginner-friendly creative activities in a safe and welcoming space. Offered through a collaboration between Georgia State University, the Clarkston Community…

(opens in new tab) Clarkston Community Center is excited to welcome Tutu School Decatur and Brown Girls Do Ballet for Ballet in the Neighborhood, a free community ballet class for children ages 4–12. The event will take place on Saturday, July 18, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Clarkston Community Center, located at 3701…

Donnie Roseberry (left) standing with Clarkston Community Center Executive Director, Luay Sami (right), celebrating Donnie's years of service to the Center and Clarkston community. Clarkston Community Center is proud to celebrate two remarkable milestones for one of our most dedicated team members, Donnie Roseberry’s 75th birthday and 14 years of service to our community. For…

As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Clarkston Community Center has launched Care & Connection, a new program designed to help residents strengthen social connection through mindfulness, creative activity, and shared community experience. The program began this month at the Center as part of a partnership with Georgia State University and the…

We’re excited to share that the Clarkston Community Center has been selected to participate in the Nonprofit Sector Sustainability Fund, a regional initiative supporting organizations working to build long-term stability and impact. As part of this opportunity, our team will receive funding over the next two years to strengthen our operations, expand partnerships, and grow…

From left to right: Zainab Saeedi, Program Facilitator; Faria Salat, Youth Coordinator; and Robbie Barnes, Craft Instructor. The Clarkston Community Center is pleased to welcome several new team members who will support community programs, youth engagement, and creative learning at the Center. As the Center continues to strengthen its programming and community partnerships, these new…

On Saturday, April 25, something simple but meaningful happened at the Clarkston Community Center Foundation. A group of volunteers showed up, rolled up their sleeves, and got to work transforming our edible garden and outdoor space. This effort was part of a partnership that has been months in the making, led by Rise ‘N’ Reach…

Last Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Clarkston Community Center was filled with energy, thoughtful conversation, and a strong sense of community. Young people gathered at the Center for the Youth Displacement Project, where they shared honest reflections about the challenges they are facing in their schools and communities and began imagining what comes next for…