Mayor Jason Beck | Mayor Jason Beck Official website
Mayor Jason Beck | Mayor Jason Beck Official website
The City of Peoria will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday January 13, at the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. From 10 am to 2 pm, the public is invited to check out arts and cultural activities such as participatory African drumming demonstrations with Dr. Lydia Woods of Drum Arizona, live music from Rio Grand 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. Additional featured local non-profits and service organizations include Bloom 365, Foundation for Senior Living, Adelante Healthcare WIC Services & Benefits, Hart Pantry, Mentally Anonymous, Vibrant Communities, and Contexture.
Onsite 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 US Military members oversees, and activity bags for children in transitional homes.
The event ceremony on the main stage begins at 11 am with a Presentation of the Colors by Buffalo Soldiers of America, and the National Anthem and Black National Anthem performed 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 pm. For more information and an updated list of participants, visit https://peoriaaz.info/MLK.
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