Clarkston Retail Group’s Strolling Retro Party always includes hors d’oeuvres, snacks, beverages and special deals up and down Main Street, but the annual events charitable beneficiary changes every year.
This year’s recipient will be Stiggy’s Dogs of Howell, a non-profit group training and providing service dogs to veterans coming back with brain trauma and other disabilities.
“It’s a very worthwhile organization to give money to,” said Peggy Roth, business owner who is helping organize the event.
The fifth annual party in downtown Clarkston takes place on the third Saturday in January from 5-8 p.m. ? this year it’s Jan. 16.
Downtown businesses including Frank and Me, Clarkston Make Up, KH Home, Kinetic Systems Bicycles, Essence on Main, Morgan and Milzow Realtors, Village Fashion Boutique, Rudy’s Market and Catering, Washington Management, Union General, and Real Estate One will serve hors d’oeuvres, snacks, beverages and deals.
During the event, visitors are encouraged to wear their vintage finest as they stroll the streets and visit downtown retailers.?
‘People start asking about it months in advance,? Roth said. “It’s a nice way to kick off the new year.”