YAKIMA – City and county leaders in Yakima will celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by holding a series of events this week and January 20.
The county is gearing up for its 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration with the theme “Don’t give up the dream. Keep hope alive!”, said a release.
Various activities are planned including an event that highlights the work of government agencies, non-profit organizations, schools, private businesses and community members to promote peace.
There will also be a Peace Walk and Celebration on January 20th in Yakima. The Peace Walk will start at 12:00 pm following a Celebration at the Yakima Convention Center, the release said.
Other events planned for this week and on Martin Luther King Jr. day include:
January 16th
MLK Food Distribution
OIC Henry Beauchamp Community Center
9:00AM – 10:30AM | 1211 S. 7th St, Yakima
January 18th – 19th
MLK Jr. Recreational Basketball Tournament
Franklin Middle School
410 S 19th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
January 19th
MLK Commemoration Service
Greater Faith Baptist Church
3:00PM | 816 S 16th St, Yakima, WA
January 20th
City of Toppenish MLK Jr Peace Walk
9:00AM – 12:00PM
Peace Walk starting at O’Reilly’s Parking Lot towards Toppenish Middle School
MLK Jr. Celebration
Yakima Convention Center
1:00PM | 10 N. 8th St, Yakima WA
