Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (2300 Butternut Ln.) will host several events on the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 19 for the MLK Day of Service.
2 - 4 p.m.: Your Community Needs You!
Volunteer Expo and Partnering in Education Presentation
Sponsored by Community & Senior Services of Midland, Inc. and MISD
Vendor booths, live entertainment, and much more!
4 - 5 p.m.: Making Midland Better Together
A conversation with the Midland Police Department
Facilitated by Making an IMPACT, Inc. and Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
5:30 p.m.: Annual MLK March
A Historic and Symbolic Remembrance
Starting North of Butternut Lane/Oak St. Intersection
6:45 p.m.: Presentation of Annual MLK Community Service Award
Recognizing Our Community Leaders
Presented by Midland African American Roots Historical Cultural Arts Council. Inc.
7 p.m.: Main Event: Annual MLK Day Program
“Looking Back – Moving Forward”
Presented by Negro Business & Professional Women of Midland
Featuring Midland MLK Community Youth Choir, Macedonia Praise Dancers, and CWC Steppers
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Kenneth Johnson, Pastor of Goodwill Baptist Church
For more information on any of these events, call 432-685-3876 or 432-352-6603. You may also email makinganimpact360@gmail.com