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	Clarkston and Independence Township
	Page Content Clarkston Clarkston Web site SEMCOG Profile Community Profile Established in 1832, the Village of Clarkston, features historic charm in the heart of Oakland County. This one-half square mile community is surrounded by Independence Township, home to approximately 900 people and within close proximity of I-75 and Dixie Highway. Clarkston’s downtown, which has been designated a National Historical Site, features a picturesque main street lined with unique shops, eateries and businesses. Throughout the year Clarkston is host to several events including, concerts in Depot Park, parades, festivals and an art fair. The historic homes in the city reflect Clarkston’s heritage, giving the community an air of timeless elegance. Village of Clarkston 375 Depot Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346-1418 Phone: 248-625-1559 Clarkston Community Schools 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: 248-623-5400 Independence Township Independence Township Web site SEMCOG Profile Community Profile Home to almost 32,000 residents, Independence Township is a growing residential community that is located northern Oakland County. This 36 square mile rustic hideaway is surrounded by rolling hills, lakes, woodlands and farms, but is also bisected by I-75 and Dixie Highway. Recreational amenities include Independence Oaks County Park, DTE Energy outdoor music theater and the Pine Knob ski area. Independence Township has four parks featuring swimming, tennis, hiking and a community-built playscape. Independence Township 90 North Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: 248-625-5111 Clarkston Community Schools 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: 248-623-5400 Lake Orion Community Schools 315 North Lapeer Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248-693-5400 Waterford School District 1150 Scott Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328 Phone: 248-682-7800 Business Development and Professional Training Chamber of Commerce 5856 South Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: 248-625-8055 Waterford Career Center, Della Lutes Campus 5195 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, 48327 Phone: 248-682-3417 Fax: 248-682-0512 The Workforce Development Division of Oakland County helps train and place unemployed workers by partnering with Michigan Works! Each center provides employers with a wide range of services including, applicant recruitment, onsite interview rooms, training funds for planned new hires, information technology (IT) training and out-placement assistance. The centers also provide assistance to job seekers including, resources on resume writing and interviewing, job placement, testing and assessment, training funds to enhance or gain new skills, and IT training. Community Essentials Art in the Village Each September, as summer turns to fall, art lovers from around the metro-Detroit area come to Clarkston for Art in the Village, a juried art fair. Hosted by the Clarkston Community Historical Society, this fair features artists from around the state and nation. All mediums are represented, including painting, drawing, blown and fused glass, photography, jewelry, fabric, weaving and much more. Clarkston Community Calendar Clarkston Community Historical Society 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: 248-922-0270 Clarkston Conservatory of Music 49 South Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: 248-625-3640 The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club P.O. Box 1011, Clarkston, MI 48347 Phone: 248-620-1753 Clarkston Foundation P.O. Box 711, Clarkston, MI 48347 Phone: 248-623-5474 Clarkston Heritage Museum Located within the Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 The Clarkston Village Players 4861 White Lake Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: 248-625-8811 Independence Township Parks and Recreation Department, Community Parks 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI 48347 Phone: 248-625-8223 Bay Court Park 6970 Andersonville Road Clintonwood Park 6000 Clarkston Road Clintonwood Spraypark 6000 Clarkston Road Deer Lake Beach 350 White Lake Road Sashabaw Plains Park 5620 Maybee Road DTE Energy Music Theater 7774 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348 Phone: 248-377-0100 Holiday Lights Parade 5856 South Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: 248-625-8055 Independence Oaks 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348 Phone: 248-625-0877 Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston MI, 48346 Phone: 248-625-2212 The Fountains Golf Club 6060 Maybee Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 Phone: 248-625-4660 North Oakland Foundation 461 West Huron, Pontiac, MI 48341 Phone: 248-857-7096 North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy P.O. Box 285, Clarkston, MI 48347 Phone: 248-846-6547 Pine Knob Ski Resort 7778 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348 Phone: 248-625-0800 Senior Center, located in Clintonwood Park 6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48348 Phone: 248-625-8231 Fax: 248-922-3189 Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club 9085 Big Lake Road, Clarkston, MI 48348 Phone: 248-922-0300 Taste of Clarkston Taste of Clarkston, a partnered project with the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Independence Township Parks & Recreation and City of the Village of Clarkston, closes Main Street on the last Sunday in September and brings in over 30 area restaurants, two entertainment stages and KidZone activity area.

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