On His Day: Events in Upper East Tennessee Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 18, 2016

Please attend the only area parade for Dr. King that is held on his day, Monday, January 18, 2016... this in Kingsport:

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Also in Kingsport on MLK Day, the New Vision Youth MLK Day Luncheon, 1 PM at the Riverview Community Room, Wheatley Street, Kingsport.  Menu:  homemade spaghetti, bread, salad and drinks (drinks provided by the Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Association, Inc.)

6 PM, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Candlelight Vigil, sponsored by New Vision Youth.  The Gazebo, Glen Bruce Park, Kingsport between the Public Library and the Church Circle.  Please bring a candle to honor Dr. King's memory.

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In Johnson City at the Carver Rec Center, these events are happening on MLK Day, Monday, January 18, 2016:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Story Time:  9 AM to 1 PM, open to all ages.  Youth will enjoy stories, arts and crafts, and music.  Lunch will be provided.  This program is provided in partnership with East Tennessee State University's Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs.

Blood Drive, 1 PM to 5 PM, ages 18 and older.  Giving blood is a great act of service and one way that citizens can honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Dinner, 6 PM, open to all ages.  Join the Carver Staff in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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In Abingdon, VA, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016.  The march begins at the Charles Wesley United Methodist Church and continues on to the Abingdon United Methodist Church, where there will be a program and reception.  The march begins at 1:30 and the program begins at 2 PM.  This year's theme is "Celebration Amidst Frustration -- Where Are Race Relations Today?"  Let us join together and be part of the solution!  For more information, please call 276-476-3191.

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In Morristown, TN, the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast and Celebration will be held on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Family Activities Center at the First Presbyterian Church, 600 West Main Street, Morristown, TN 37814, 423-586-4281.  The doors open at 7 AM, the breakfast begins at 7:30 AM.  The program that includes community awards, breakfast and the MLK essay contest winner begins at 7:30 AM.  The program features guest speaker Navy Reserve Force Master Chief  C. J. Mitchell, PhD.

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If you know of other services, programs and commemorations for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, please let me know!

Calvin Sneed
email:  douglassriverview@gmail.com