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MLK Day
Surprise sets schedule for MLK Day events
8th annual event set for Jan. 13 at The Vista Center
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The city of Surprise announced plans for the eighth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration and Service, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Vista Center for the Arts.
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IF YOU GO
What: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration and Service
When: 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 13
Where: The Vista Center for the Arts, 15660 N. Parkview Place
Admission: Free
Information: surpriseaz.gov/MLK
By city of Surprise
The Surprise Human Service and Community Vitality Department and the MLK Advisory Committee are bringing the community together at their eighth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration and Service on Saturday, Jan. 13 at The Vista Center for the Arts, 15660 N. Parkview Place.
The morning will include a hands-on service project that will help benefit the local community. Afterward everyone of all ages is invited to gather for a program of celebration.
Attendees can enjoy performances from local musicians, choirs and faith-based organizations; art and essay contest winner recognition; and a panel discussion with local leaders about the event theme “Unity, Service and Collaboration.”
The following is the schedule for the day:
• 8 a.m. — Volunteer check-in for service projects
• 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Day of service projects for all ages, featuring packing food for a local food bank, prepping hygiene kits and more. Pre-registration is required for all service projects. A complimentary meal will be provided to the first 500 attendees following service projects. Food trucks will also have items available for purchase.
• 11 a.m. to noon — MLK program
The event will be emceed by Susan Casper, “Sonoran Living” host on ABC15, a founding member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Phoenix Metropolitan Chapter and member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
For individuals and families to volunteer, arrive at 8 a.m. to receive an assignment. Advanced registration is required. Contact Larry Garcia at larry.garcia@surpriseaz.gov, or 623-222-1522.
Those planning on bringing a group/club/congregation that would like to participate in the service projects, RSVP the group name and estimated number of people to Garcia.
This event is possible thanks to the city’s platinum-level sponsors, APS and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - Health Choice.
Event details are available at surpriseaz.gov/MLK.
For sponsorship and performance opportunities or general event information, contact John Williams at John.Williams@surpriseaz.gov or call 623-222-1647.
