What are you doing this year in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King?
Many people flock to the city centers, to join in Dr. King Day parades in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.
But you don’t have to leave the Shore to celebrate Dr. King’s good work. Local non-profit leaders remind us that your time is needed and wanted here at home, on local service projects. Talk to your favorite Talbot County organizations about how you can help out this year.
Dr. King taught us that “everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” You can create your own tradition, as basic as sitting for a visit with an elderly neighbor, bringing some life into their day. Countless opportunities await those who seek to serve.
From prayer breakfasts to hammering nails at a Habitat for Humanity project, here are some local options for your family to join in to celebrate Dr. King’s remarkable life, leadership and legacy.
Saturday, Jan. 19th
Chestertown
7:00 pm – Second Annual “Let Us Sing Together, Children”
Garfield Center at the Prince Theatre
This event is a performance of the music of the Civil Rights movement. Two additional milestones will also be celebrated- the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. The performance is sponsored by the Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee of the CVMA and the Kent County Arts Council. Admission is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will contribute to the charities sponsored by the MLK Breakfast fund-raising efforts.
Performers include the Stillpond Coleman Mass Choir, God’s Wealth, The New Gospelites, Children of Millington Methodist Church (Jane Ayres), Pilgrim Travelers,
Peter Heck, Robert Earl Price, Sylvia Frazier, Rev. Ellsworth Tolliver, Rev. Anthony Brown and the Praise Dancers.
Monday, Jan. 21st
Rock Hall
7:00 – 9:30 am – MLK Breakfast – Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company
A celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King. 7 to 7:45 am Breakfast Buffet; 7:45- 8:00 Special Music; 8:00-9:30 Program and awards including the Humanitarian Award, and the Vincent Hynson memorial youth awards. Tickets $10: Scotties (Chestertown) and Java Rock (Rock Hall) or at the door.
Easton
8:00 am – 3:00 pm – The 7th Annual Basketball Classic is scheduled to take place all day long at both Easton Middle School and the YMCA. 185 area children have signed up to compete in this annual event – you can stop in and cheer them on throughout the day, and be sure to visit with local community groups that set up tables for the event in the middle school cafeteria starting at 9:00 am.
Cambridge
7:00 am – Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by NAACP
Open to the public – Dorchester Elks Lodge, 618 Pine St. Cambridge
9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Habitat For Humanity MLK Day of Service
701 High St., Cambridge. (CALL AHEAD, volunteer spots may be filled – 410-476-3204 or email [email protected]).
St. Michaels
8:00 am – Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at UMC Church (turn left at Chesapeake Outfitters.)
Sponsored by NAACP. $10/person.
Chesapeake College
1pm – 3 pm – Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
Todd Performing Arts Center, Chesapeake College
The event includes a speaker, singing groups and praise dancers. Suitable for all ages.
Oxford
7:00 pm – Oxford Community Association’s King Day Celebration
Oxford Community Center
Guest speaker Bishop Dane Coleman. Enjoy an evening of inspiration and fellowship. Free, all are welcome.
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