Monday (Jan. 20) marks the national holiday that celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Several organizations and institutions have chosen to honor him through a host of activities throughout the weekend, on Monday and beyond. Listed below are several events that those interested can partake in as they commemorate Dr. King’s invaluable contribution to The Civil Rights Movement.
Fri., Jan 17, 4 p.m., Throwing and Growing Foundation presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Still Keeping The Dream Alive 50 Years Later, The Youth And Family Center, 818 Cass Ave. For more information, all (314) 650-1008 or visit www.throwingandgrowing.org.
Sat., Jan. 18, 8 a.m., Sheraton City Center hosts American Heart Association Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Fair & Luncheon. The goal of the event is to increase awareness of risk factors and warning signs in the African American community. Guests will be treated to a heart healthy lunch, free CPR training and heart related education. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. 400 S 14th St., 63103. For more information, visit http://www.heart.org/stlouis.
Sat., Jan. 18, 8:30 a.m., Saint Louis Art Museum presents a Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Freedom Celebration, Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive in Forest Park. For more information, visit www.slam.org.
Sun., Jan. 19, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Movie Documentary on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Afro World, 7276 Natural Bridge Rd. For more information, call (314) 389- 5194.
Sun., Jan. 19, 2 p.m. A Day On Not Off Community Cleanup, Martin Luther King Drive. For more information, call (314) 385-6499.
Sun., Jan. 19, 2 p.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sunday Supper – Salute to Veterans and Military Families, Omega Center, 3900 Goodfellow. For more information, call (314) 518-4438.
Sun., Jan. 19, 3 p.m., New Perfect Peace Missionary Baptist Church Annual Youth Awareness Program, 2801 Arlington Ave.
Sun., Jan. 19, 3:33 p.m., The Connection United Methodist Church presents a Service of Remembrance and Commitment, 6701 Virginia Ave. For more information, call (314) 256-0545 or e-mail Tish@connectingnow.org.
Sun., Jan. 19, 4:30 p.m., Local 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration .This celebration is for the five communities that comprise the Webster Groves School District.
The event will begin with a march from Webster Groves City Hall to Steger Sixth Grade Center in Rock Hill, to be followed by a community celebration – which will include a dinner reception and worship service.
Marchers will assemble at 4:30 p.m. at the steps of Webster Groves City Hall, 4 E. Lockwood Ave., and walk to Steger Sixth Grade Center at 701 N. Rock Hill Road. The dinner reception will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by a community worship service at 5:45 p.m. in Steger Auditorium.
Christi Griffin, J.D., Founder and President of The Ethics Project, will be the keynote speaker. Ms. Griffin is a graduate of Webster College (now University) and St. Louis University. Special music will be presented by the Praise Band of Riverside Community Church and a Combined Webster Choir directed by Lamar Fitzgerald and Dan Yokley. Essay Contest winners as well as recipients of the Martin Luther King Scholarship Awards in honor of Ras Jones will be recognized. The Alliance for Interracial Dignity will also make a special presentation.
Sun., Jan. 19, 7 p.m., 12th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Hazelwood Civic Center East, 8969 Dunn Rd. For more information, call (314) 731-0980.
Mon., Jan. 20, 9 a.m., Let Freedom Ring, Christ Church Cathedral, 13th and Locust. For more information, call (314) 348-6453.
Mon., Jan. 20, 9 a.m., HSSU MLK Day Of Service, Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, 2901 N. Grand. For more information, call (314) 340-5300.
Mon., Jan. 20, 9:45 a.m., Civic Ceremony, March of Celebration and Interfaith Service, Old Courthouse, 4th and Market. For more information, call (314) 484-4027.
Mon., Jan. 20, 10 a.m., Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center hosts Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance 2014 featuring a keynote address by Wes Moore, A program for children ages 5 to 11, hosted by the University’s College of Education, also will run concurrently in the lobby. 8001 Natural Bridge Rd., 63121. For more information, visit www.touhill.org.
Mon., Jan. 20, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. St. Louis Metropolitan Area Chapters and Veterans for Peace present MLK, JR. Day of Service Program 2014. Foundations of Money Management at 12:30 p.m., register at www.mlkjrmoneymgmt.eventbrite.com. MLK, Jr. Day of Service Program with keynote speaker Reverend Starsky D. Wilson of St. Johns United Church of Christ. Centenary Church, 1610 Olive St., 63103. For more information, email event@aka-omicroneatomega.org.
Mon., Jan. 20, 10 a.m., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. St. Louis Metropolitan Area Chapters and Veterans for Peace present MLK, JR. Coat and Blanket Drive 2014. To benefit Armed Services Veterans Living Without a Home of Their Own at “The Bridge.” Jennings Junior High, 8831 Cozens Ave., 63136. For more information, contact eyl.omicronetaomega@gmail.com.
Mon., Jan. 20, 10 a.m., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. St. Louis Metropolitan Area Chapters and Veterans for Peace present MLK, JR. Coat and Blanket Drive 2014. To benefit Armed Services Veterans Living Without a Home of Their Own. Centenary Church, 1610 Olive St., 63103. For more information, call (636) 256-0848 or (314) 458-0921.
Mon., Jan. 20, 4 p.m., Washington University School of Medicine Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Lecture featuring NPR “Tell Me More” host Michel Martin, Eric P. Newman Center, 320 S. Euclid. For more information, call (314) 362-6854.
Mon., Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Washington University’s 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, Graham Chapel, Danforth Campus, 1 Brookings Drive. For more information, call (314) 935-5059 or e-mail: rudolphc@wustl.edu.
Thurs., Jan. 23, 4 p.m. Black History Storytelling Quilt, St. Louis Library Mid-County Branch, 7821 Maryland Ave. For more information, call (314) 994-3300.
Sat., Jan. 25, 2 p.m., Remembering Martin Luther King Jr., St. Louis County Library – Bridgeton Trails Branch, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call (314) 994-3300.
Sat., Jan. 25, 3 p.m., Afro World Black History Gospel Fest/Award Celebration featuring Tony Metcalf, Vance Watt and Jean Vann, Afro World, 7276 Natural Bridge. For more information, call (314) 389-5194.
Sat., Jan. 25, 4 p.m., OBS/YCPD 34th Anniversary Celebration, Gateway Classic Sports Foundation, 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. For more information, call (314) 368-5086.
Sun., Jan. 26, 3 p.m., St. Alphonsus Ligouri (Rock) Catholic Church Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest Awards and Church Celebration, 1118 N. Grand. For more information, call (314) 382-9545,
Through Sun., Jan. 26, The Black Rep presents The Meeting, Harris-Stowe State University’s Emerson Performance Center, 3101 Laclede. For more information, call (314) 534-3810 or visit www.theblackrep.org.
Thurs., Jan. 30, Annie Malone Children and Family Services Center Day of Community Service. For more information (314) 340-5042.
