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Mint Coffeehouse Celebrating Local Flavor: Mint Coffeehouse Brews Community Spirit Small businesses don’t just serve customers—they shape the character of a community. In the Clarkston Cluster, where culture and identity thrive through every shop and stand, these businesses are more than just places to buy things—they’re stories, dreams, and connections in motion. That’s why the…

Advocacy at Clarkston Community Center At the Clarkston Community Center, advocacy means action. Our Advocacy Program empowers individuals and families to be informed, confident, and active participants in civic and community life. Whether it’s making your voice heard at the ballot box, supporting your child’s education, learning English, or understanding your rights—we provide the tools,…

We are thrilled to introduce our newest partner, Big Dream Youth Academy, who will be leading an exciting Capoeira de Angola class at Clarkston Community Center every Thursday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, starting April 10th. What is Capoeira de Angola? Capoeira is a breathtaking Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends self-defense, dance, music, philosophy,…

The Clarkston Community Center Student Art Competition invited students from elementary, middle, and high schools to showcase their creativity under the theme: “A Woman Who Inspires You. Students were encouraged to create artwork featuring a woman who has influenced or changed their lives—whether a historical figure, an artist, an activist, or a loved one. This…

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…