Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

It’s that time of year — Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday. A wonderful time to remember and celebrate a man who touched so many lives. We’ve got the schedule of events!

Friday, January 14
Martin Luther King Jr. Blood Drive
Rosary Chapel Catholic Church
711 Ohio St.
12-5 p.m.
This blood drive is co-sponsored by Rosary Chapel Women’s Ministry, The Ministerial Alliance and Nursing Department of WKVTS and Kappa Psi. Soup sponsored by the Rosary Chapel Women’s Ministry for all, free just for giving blood! Enter to win the Ultimate Elvis Sweepstakes — an expense-paid trip for two to Las Vegas with tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis or a expense-paid trip for two to Memphis featuring VIP Graceland access and accommodations at the Peabody Hotel, Sponsored by American Red Cross and Elvis Presley Enterprises. Make your reservations to give blood by calling 270.444.6383 and state your perfered time if answering maching answers.

Friday, January 14
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Anton Reece, Speaker
Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion
Borders Community Room
3:30 p.m.
This annual event kicks off a series of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. festivities. Anton Reece, UT Knoxville, keynote speaker.

Saturday, January 15
Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast
Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church Christian Life Center
721 Washington St.
9 a.m.
Enjoy this free breakfast filled with wonderful fellowship.

Saturday, January 15
Sing A Thon
Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club
Paducah Tilghman High School Auditorium
6 p.m.
This event will be broadcast on Channel 2 at 6 p.m., but way more fun to watch it live!

Sunday, January 16
Dr. King Essay and Poster Contest K-12
Paducah Middle School Cafeteria
342 Lone Oak Rd.
2:30 p.m.
Enjoy Dr. King essays and posters from students, K-12. Remarks by Superintendent Randy Green. Part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.

Monday, January 17
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March to the Monument
Monument on 19th & MLK Jr. Dr.
10:15 a.m.
Leave from Cherry Center or meet at the Monument. PATS Busline available. Wreath Laying Ceremony and Charles Lown Tribute.

Monday, January 17
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Jacqueline Carter, Neurologist, WBH
Cherry Civic Center
2701 Park Ave.
11:30 a.m.
Enjoy keynote speaker Jacqueline Carter, MD, Neurologist, Western Baptist Hospital, at this Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon.

Monday, January 17
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Workshop & Pizza Party
Cherry Civic Center
2701 Park Ave.
12:30 p.m.
The Youth Workshop and Pizza Party immediately follow the Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Luncheon. NAACP Youth Council hosts.

Monday, January 17
Martin Luther King Memorial Service
Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church
721 Washington St.
7 p.m.
Memorial Service sponsored by P.A.M.P.E.R.S. Inc. NAACP membership and voter registration available upon request.