PRAYER BREAKFAST
On Jan. 18, beginning at 9 a.m., the annual Prayer Breakfast will take place at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, at 1812 NW 21st Ave. The event will offer inspirational comments along with a delicious meal. For more information, reach out to Loretta Jenkins at (352) 351-0824.
WREATH LAYING
At noon on Jan. 18, people will gather at Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Park at 500 SW Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. for the annual laying of a ceremonial wreath. For details, call Cassandra Boston at (352) 209-2973.
YOUTH DAY
Just an hour later that same day, festivities for youngsters of all ages will begin back at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place. This event will offer numerous opportunities for area youth to have fun and learn about Dr. King’s history and legacy. To learn more, call Dilworth at (352) 207-6036
ECUMENICAL SERVICES
The annual services will begin at 5 p.m. on Jan. 19 at New St. John Baptist Church at 2251 NW 2nd St. Shirley Wright may be reached at (352) 732-0097 for those wishing to know more about this activity.
HISTORIC MARCH
The showcase event will be the annual Historic March on Jan. 20. Participants may park their vehicles at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Complex at 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. and take a shuttle to the downtown square. The buses will begin running at 7 a.m. and the line-up of participants will begin at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., the march will step off from the square and participants will walk back to the MLK Recreational Complex. They will be greeted by numerous well-wishers along the way. For details, call Bethea at (352) 208-0819 or Kelvin B. Richardson at (352) 207-9558
DAY IN THE PARK
As march participants arrive back at the complex, the Day in the Park activities will begin, from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be speeches, live performances, family activities and vendors with a wide variety of offerings.
TeSha Jackson, who is lining up the performers, said there will be an “homage to the legendary Motown, Philadelphia, and R&B sound, brought to life by The All Stars Sensation Band.” Those interested in performing may call Jackson at (352) 426-0861 or email entconsultantbyteshaj@gmail.com.
Interested vendors can reach out to Dilworth at (352) 207-6036.
TeSha Jackson, who is lining up the performers, said there will be an “homage to the legendary Motown, Philadelphia, and R&B sound, brought to life by The All Stars Sensation Band.” Those interested in performing may call Jackson at (352) 426-0861 or email entconsultantbyteshaj@gmail.com.
Interested vendors can reach out to Dilworth at (352) 207-6036.