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Performances, service projects to highlight Peoria MLK Day celebration
(Metro Creative Connection)
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IF YOU GO
What: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13
Where: Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson St., Peoria
More Information: peoriaaz.info/MLK
EVENT SCHEDULE
10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Local nonprofit and community services organization fair and service projects
10-10:45 a.m.: Rio Grande Band, main stage
10:30 a.m.: Drum Circle with Dr. Woods in Community Center Fitness Room
10:45-11 a.m.: Be Kind Crew, main stage
11:05 a.m.: Buffalo Soldiers presentation of the colors, main stage
11:07-11:15 a.m.: National Anthem and Black National Anthem by Francine Reed, main stage
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Rio Grande Band, main stage
11:30 a.m.: Drum Circle with Dr. Woods in Community Center Fitness Room
Noon-1:30 p.m.: Complimentary lunch and spoken word performances in Community Center Auditorium
12:15-12:30 p.m.: Be Kind Crew, main stage
12:30 p.m.: Drum Circle with Dr. Woods in Community Center Fitness Room
12:45-2 p.m.: Rio Grande Band, main stage
Special to Independent Newsmedia
The city of Peoria will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 13.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson St., in downtown Peoria, the public is invited to check out arts and cultural activities. The event will include participatory African drumming demonstrations with Dr. Lydia Woods of Drum Arizona, live music from the Rio Grande band, live mural painting, spoken word performances, health and wellness vendors, service projects, and community resources.
First Things First will be handing out free multi-cultural books for children, as well as providing information and resources on their programs. Created by Arizona voters, First Things First partners with families and communities to help the state’s young children be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Additional featured local nonprofits and service organizations scheduled for Peoria’s MLK Day of Service & Celebration include Bloom 365, Foundation for Senior Living, Adelante Healthcare WIC Services & Benefits, Hart Pantry, Mentally Anonymous, Vibrant Communities, and Contexture.
On-site service projects will be offered through Packages From Home and Peoria Family and Youth Services that allow attendees to construct care packages for stationed or deployed U.S. military members oversees, and activity bags for children in transitional homes.
The event ceremony on the main stage begins at 11 a.m. with a Presentation of the Colors by Buffalo Soldiers of America, and the National Anthem and Black National Anthem performance by Francine Reed.
A complimentary plated meal will be served in the auditorium of the Peoria Community Center from noon to 1:30 pm, with spoken word performances at 12:45 and 1:30 p.m.
Visit https://peoriaaz.info/MLK for more information about the MLK Day of Service and an updated list of participants.
