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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. This Weekend

Five things you need to know for the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Jan. 13-16.

Posted by Liz Giegerich (Editor), January 12, 2012 at 07:03 pm

1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the celebration of Dr. King’s birthday (which is Jan. 15) and a time to recognize and reflect his work to end discrimination and fight for civil rights.

2. The Preservation Company’s MLK Celebration and Anniversary

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at anniversary party and MLK Celebration. Details .

Join the Peekskill Area Pastors Association and the Mount Olivet Baptist Church on Monday, Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. for an interfaith MLK celebration to be held at

4. No School Monday

In honor of Dr. King, schools are closed Monday. It is a national holiday.

5. Day of Service

Sat. Jan. 14 is an MLK Day of Service across Westchester County. You can click here to choose from 25 service projects to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King.

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