Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events
Carrboro/Chapel Hill
The annual community celebration of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held Jan. 21 begining with a rally with speeches and song at 9:30 a.m. at the Peace & Justice Plaza at the Franklin Street Post Office. At 10:30 a.m. particpants will march west on Franklin Street to First Baptist at 106 N. Roberson Street for the annual service commenrating King’s life. The Rev. Curtis Gatewood, former president of the Durham Chapter of the NAACP, is the featured speaker at the 11 a.m. service.
Chatham County
The annual Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 at 8am at the Holy Trinity Church in Siler City. Donation is is $8 For more information, contact Alma Taylor at 774-8492.
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DSI
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OWASA.org, NC Droughtwatch
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