— from Sharon Abreu —
Martin Luther King, Jr.
The public is invited to join in two special events in Eastsound on Monday, Jan. 19 in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday!
Monday, Jan. 19, 10 am-1 pm (rain or shine)
Community Clean-Up of Litter in Eastsound: Starting at the Lavendar Hollow Apartments, to Crescent Beach and Madrona Point, and along the street to the Odd Fellows Hall. Please bring garbage bags if you can. If you can’t, they will be provided. Come be part of this public service activity in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
Monday, Jan. 19, 1:30-3:30 pm
Emmanuel Parish Hall, 242 Main St., Eastsound
Come in out of the cold, have a hot beverage and a snack and join us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy. All are invited to bring a song, poem, thought, short story or reading from one of Dr. King’s speeches to share.
Admission is free. Donations will benefit Helping Hands Noramise and Solar for Our Schools.
Refreshments will be provided. Additional snacks and beverages are welcome!
With thanks to Emmanuel Episcopal Church for co-sponsoring the event and providing the space free of charge.
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