Welcome to the Clarkston Area Optimist Club

Programs and Events Section

Grant Program

The 2024 Fall Grant Program Application is now closed. Our spring 2025 Grant Program will be available approximately in mid-March of 2025.

Flags for Kids Program - 2025

Informational Flyer:

Flag Flyer 2025.pdf (442.76 KB)

Subscription Form:

FFK 2025 Subscription Form.pdf (337.4 KB)

Outstanding Student Citizen Program

Optimist Winter Fest

2nd Saturday of February, every winter, Depot Park skating rink, 12:00noon to 3:00pm. Skating, hot chocolate, DJ music, smores with campfire and kids games. All families are invited and it's FREE!

Club President's Page

President Rick Karlewski

Membership Gatherings are held on Wednesdays mornings at the Clarkston United Methodist Church, 7:30am. Guests are welcome to attend. Complimentary coffee, donuts and bagels are available for your wake-up pleasure.

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 - 7:30am - off-site "Field Trip" gathering at O.A.T.S. facility at 4920 Groveland Road, Ortonville. Bring old shoes that you don't mind getting a little "dirty" from the horses.

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 - 7:30am - Jim Tedder, Township Trustee and Rotary Club President will be our guest speaker

Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 - 7:30am - member Lisa Austin, will speak about the Children's Writers Camp/Reading Program

Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 - 7:30am - Business Gathering

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 - 7:30am -

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 - 7:30am -

Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 - 7:30am -

Clarkston Optimist Media

Optimist Club YouTube Channel

Click here, to view and watch Clarkston Optimist activities and programs happening right here in Clarkston.

Service for the Community

Click here, to view our Independence Televison spotlight video on the Clarkston Optimist Club.

Podcasts by Alan Partington

Turn up your speakers, click on the links below to listen to the latest in Alan Partington's creative Podcast Series, featuring local community members.
"Clarkston Family Farm"