Jan 13, 20181 min
Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a U.S. federal holiday which honors the life of the slain civil rights leader. King was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Community breakfast: “Living the Dream for All, Every Day in Every Way,” with keynote speaker Vong Mouaoutoua, city of Clovis council member. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m., program begins at 9:45 a.m. at Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 808 Fourth St. Tickets are $5 with a canned food donation. Details: erinf@cityofclovis.com, www.facebook.com/events/2028658864045997.
Thematic exploration program: 3 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church, 2377 S. Ivy Ave. The event focuses on King’s life as a pastor and his service to all people. Details: 559-512-9836.
March: 9:15-10:30 a.m. from St. John’s Catholic Church, 2814 Mariposa St., to Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno St. Marchers assemble at 9 a.m. Commemoration program follows the conclusion of the parade at City Hall. Details: 559-284-6420, 559-940-2159, 559-681-3140.
Commemoration program: 11 a.m.-noon at Fresno Convention Center, 848 M St. The program includes guest speakers, cultural dancers and singing to celebrate the community’s diversity. Details: 559-621-1520.