Tag: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Community reminded to push the limits, get into ‘good trouble’ to continue King’s legacy
METUCHEN – In celebration of the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Congressman John Lewis (D-Georgia), the community is reminded to recommit to walking through “unchartered waters” like King did so many years ago even if it means getting into Lewis’s simple philosophy of “good trouble.” That is what King and Lewis did…
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King re-enactor will deliver ‘I Have a Dream’ speech on Jan. 24
The South Brunswick Public Library is offering residents a chance to view the virtual event, The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at 2 p.m. Jan. 24. King re-enactor J.J, who has portrayed the civil rights leader around the country and at the National Theatre of Arts and Education, will be joining…
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Virtual MLK Day benefits four local nonprofits
The fourth annual Hopewell Gives Back: MLK Day of Service involved the efforts of community volunteers, nonprofits and event organizers. More than 100 volunteers registered online to give back to the community at the fourth annual MLK Day of Service hosted by the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Three Hopewell Valley Central High School graduates, Sarah Cleveland,…
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The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., through pictures and words
NORTH BRUNSWICK – In place of its annual ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services posted a tribute video on its website that includes a collage of photos and quotes. The pictures highlight King at various points in his life,…
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Community service volunteers sought for cleanup project at MLK Park
The North Brunswick We Remember Committee, which is a subcommittee of the Wreaths Across America Committee, will sponsor a community service event from 10-11 a.m. Jan. 18 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Sherwood Boulevard, off Route 27, North Brunswick. The community service project, for the National Day of Service, will consist of a…
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Central Jersey
Each year, Americans across the country come together on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to serve their neighbors and communities. United Way of Central Jersey’s call to service on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20, asks all Central Jersey residents to work together to fight for solutions to our most…
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Community service in honor of MLK Jan. 15 in Woodbridge
Woodbridge Township officials, clergy, students and members of the public, will honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a community service at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., Woodbridge.
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Mapleton Preserve cleanup scheduled Jan. 15 in honor of Dr. King
The Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will hold a cleanup session from noon to 3 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston section of South Brunswick, to clear small trees, brush, vines and trash in the Mapleton Preserve in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Community service project will honor MLK Jr.
North Brunswick will celebrate the life, philosophy and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 in the municipal court room, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. The “All Hands In” project invites residents to share their ideas for a community-wide service initiative. Submissions are due by Jan. 9 by emailing [email protected]…
