Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is a list of local events planned in his honor:
Bothell: Contribute to “The Dream Wall” on Tuesday at the University of Washington’s Bothell campus, 18115 Campus Way NE. An area of The Commons is set aside for people to share their dreams for the campus, the community, the nation and the world.
Also, speeches by King will be broadcast beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Everett: Residents at Evergreen Manor, inspired by President-elect Barack Obama’s call for a “Day of Service,” will pick up trash Monday at Union Slough. Evergreen Manor offers chemical dependency and domestic violence treatment.
Langley: Volunteers are invited to join the staff from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Good Cheer Food Bank, 2812 Grimm Road, Langley. Volunteers will gather to work at more than 5,000 different venues around the country in memory of King. In Langley, volunteers will sort, clean and stock shelves. For more information, call 360-221-6454.
Monroe: Members of the Boys &Girls Club of Monroe will clean up around the East County Senior Center on Monday in King’s honor. Club members also competed in a competition to see who knew the most about the civil rights leader.
Seattle: Hear readings of King’s speeches at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Center House Theatre at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.
If we didn’t list your event, please send e-mail today to newstips@heraldnet.com.
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