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Singers Christopher Jackson and Esperanza Spalding headline a musical tribute leading up to MLK Day of Service. The free show, hosted by actor Taye Diggs, will likely be a big one; tickets won’t be released until the day of the performance (January 19, free). Anacostia Riverkeeper Cleanup at Pope Branch Park January 15 marks the 95th birthday of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. You can celebrate the life and legacy of the beloved reverend and activist at a number of local commemorations and Day of Service volunteer events. Matthews Memorial Baptist Church hosts a Saturday morning prayer breakfast in recognition of the holiday. Thursday Network's 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Pack care packages for people in unstable housing situations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Dunbar High School in MLK Service and Learning Day. January 20, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by learning about this American activist and the importance of community service. Rotate through stations to collaborate in a service project and hear about the Civil Rights Movement. Children must be at least 4 years old to attend. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage people to volunteer and give back. MLK Day is on January 20, 2025 and National Capital Parks – East (NACE) invites you to consider conducting a volunteer event within NACE for MLK Day! Join us in celebrating the 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade in Washington, DC on January 15, 2024! We are excited to announce the exceptional individuals who will serve as our esteemed Grand Marshals for this momentous event. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in D.C. Peace Walk and Parade Sat., Jan. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Entertainment and Sports Arena (1100 Oak Dr SE), free but registration required Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service is not just about giving back to the community but also uplifting those around you in order to continue Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Martin Luther King Jr.’s observed birthday has a special resonance in DC, the site of his “I Have a Dream” speech and a jurisdiction that has hosted a parade in his honor since 1979. This year you can celebrate King’s legacy with a variety of events and service projects. As community members consider their plans for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mayor Bowser invites residents to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by signing up to walk with her in the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk and Parade. This year’s parade will take place indoors on Saturday, January 18, at the Entertainment and Celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of service and justice at Martha’s Table’s annual MLK Day of Service on Saturday, January 18, 2025. This year, we’ll be coming together to make a meaningful impact through community cleanups, food distributions, and revitalization projects. As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday As a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service to others, City Year considers Martin Luther King Day as a day ‘on’ not ‘off’. Each MLK Day, City Year mobilizes its 3,300 AmeriCorps members and thousands of volunteers for a day of service in communities across the nation. Join Anacostia Riverkeeper for a volunteer trash cleanup at Pope Branch Park on Saturday January 18th for a Day of Service! We'll be picking up trash around the park to help clean the neighborhood, and prevent this trash from entering the Anacostia River and harming our environment. MLK Day of Service. Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025 Time: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Address: 2907 Martin Luther King Junior Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20032 Messages to Dr. King Please join us on this MLK Day of Service as we partner with our long time friends at Anacostia Riverkeeper and do a clean up of Pope Branch. Please bring close-toed shoes and warm clothes that can get dirty as we may be working in woods and brush at various times. 2025 Project: MLK Evening of Service. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Edlavitch DCJCC This year, join us to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday, January 15, with an evening of volunteering. Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service The Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Submitted by eschneider on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 13:26 In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are hosting MLK Day of Service Event: Community Service Panel and Resource Fair on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 1 PM to 6 PM , at Latin American Youth Center Kaplan Building. On Monday, January 16, 2023, we hosted our 6th annual MLK Day of Service. The 1,500+ volunteers who joined us truly made it a “day on” in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Watch this video to see some highlights from the service projects.
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