MLK Holiday Events Schedule Courtesy of Urban League of Greater Madison
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?” Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the President’s national call to service initiative.
Nearly 400 middle and high school students from the Madison area will join with others across the nation by remembering the struggle for civil rights, celebrating the progress that has been made, and acting to address the issues that still challenge our community. The first half of the day will take place at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery on the University of Wisconsin Campus. Students will explore how science and service intersect through workshops, exploration stations, and learning labs. Students will then spend the second half of the day engaged in volunteer projects through the community.
Locally, the event is hosted through a partnership between the Urban League of Greater Madison, The Madison-Dane County Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition, and the UW Madison/Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. More information at www.ulgm.org/ YSD2016.
On Sunday, January 17th, more than 800 youth, families, and community leaders will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding middle and high school students. Click here to buy your tickets online FOR ONLY $10. (seating is limited, and the event typically does sell out).
The League received nominees this year from 35 different public and private middle and high schools in Dane County. Over 200 students will be recognized. Each awardee has demonstrated excellence in three areas: academic performance: extra-curricular involvement at their school; and leadership and volunteerism in the community. In addition, former recipients of the Madison Metropolitan School District’s Mann Scholarship will announce the 2015 Mann Scholars.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with the Urban League’s MLK Breakfast. We need help with setup on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm and at the Breakfast on Sunday with various shifts between 7:00 a.m. and noon to help with setup, coffee and food serving, clean-up, and more. Contact Laureine George-Pratt at lpratt@ulgm.org or 729-1226. For more information, please contact: Hedi Rudd, hrudd@ulgm. org, 608.729.1268
JANUARY 12 & 16
Join the MLK Community Choir The Choir, directed by Leotha Stanley, performs at the City-County Observance on January 18th. Participation is open to all. No audition is required.
Rehearsals:
Tuesday, Jan. 12th-7:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 16th-11:00 am
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
2019 Fisher St.
JANUARY 15
Free Community Dinner
Friday, Jan. 15. 4:30-7:00 pm
UW Campus, Gordon Commons
770 W. Dayton St., 2nd Floor
Hosted by the King Coalition
JANUARY 16
Annual We’re Off to a Good Start Physical Activity & Nutrition
Saturday, January 16. 9:00 am
UW Health at The American Center
4602 Eastpark Boulevard
By Rebalanced-Life Wellness Assoc.
I Have a Dream Ball
Saturday, January 16, 6:00 pm
Madison Marriott West
More information:
www.womeninfocus.net
Hosted by Women in Focus
JANUARY 17
Youth Recognition Breakfast
Sunday, January 17, 7:45 am
Edgewood High School
2219 Monroe St.
www.ulgm.org/mlkevents
Hosted by Urban League
MLK Ecumenical Service
Sunday, January 17, 4:30 pm
S.S. Morris AME Church
3511 Milwaukee St.
Hosted by King Coalition
JANUARY 18
Youth Day of Service
Monday, Jan. 18,
8:30 am-4:00 pm
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
330 N. Orchard Street
Register: www.ulgm.org/YSD2015
Hosted by King Coalition, UrbanLeague, WI Institutes for Discovery
Madison & Dane County King Holiday Observance
“From Little Rock to Now: The Revolution Continues”
Overture Center
5:00-5:45pm
Freedom Songs Sing-In
6:00-7:30pm Official
Observance
Keynote Speaker:
Ernest Green of
“Little Rock Nine”
Master of Ceremonies:
Annette Miller
Performances by:
The MLK Community Choir
Directed by: Leotha Stanley
City & County King Humanitarian Awards presented by Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi