2015 Lorain County King Holiday Calendar of Events
Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Rising above injustice with acts of kindness”
Monday, January 12, 2015: 36th Annual “Up to Business” King Event, LCCC , 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, featuring the Business Support Network sponsored by FCII of Ohio. For info call 440-366-3244.
Wednesday, January 14-21, 2015: Elyria Public Library system-wide “Dr. King Make It Take Crafts,” participants will work on a dove mosaic, freedom/peace bell along with Dr. King book displays. For more information call EPLS West River Children’s room 440-324-9823 or Central Children’s room at 440-322-0287.
Saturday, January 17, 2015: 36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival, LPLS Domonkas Branch Library, 4125 E. Lake road, Sheffield Lake, at 11:00 a.m. Event co-sponsored by FCII of Ohio and Lorain Public Library System featuring plenty of audiovisual entertainment including live music. Pre-registration required at 440-949-7410
3rd Annual NOBDA Youth King Celebration at 6:00 p.m., Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 632 West River Road, North, Elyria featuring Jeremy Lipscomb, Minister J.T. Hairston II and Company along with the MLK Ensemble. Requesting non-perishable items to replenish the Salvation Army Food Shelf
Sunday, January 18, 2015: Lorain NAACP King Celebration at 3:30 p.m., Greater St. Matthew AME Church, 1909 W. 24th Street, Lorain featuring Pastor Darion Banks, Speaker, Wesley Gospel Choir/Youth Praise Dancers.
Monday, January 19, 2015—MAIN EVENTS:
Commemorative Walk from Ely Square to Elyria High School – 10:30 a.m. 29th Annual Elyria Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community-Wide Celebration entitled “Rising above Injustice with Acts of Kindness” at 11:00 a.m. – Elyria High School Performing Arts Center, 601 Middle Avenue, Elyria. Music performed by Minister Tommie Harris, Sr. and dance performances by Move It! Dance Project. MLK Community Education & Information Fair 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. EHS Performing Arts Center Lobby
Annual King Holiday Soul Food Dinner, Marcel Hall, 117 Oberlin Road, Elyria. $10.00 adults $8 (under 12) from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Marcel Holding Corp., Dine in or Carry out – Phone: 440-323-7944
Oberlin Rededication to the Dream in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at 12:15 p.m., corner of S. Pleasant and Vine Streets, Oberlin. Traditional memorial ceremony consisting of shared readings and song.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Lorain Public Library Main Branch, 351 W. Sixth Street, Lorain at 1 p.m. This is a Readers Theatre honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. featuring local young adult thespians. For more information call 440-244-1192
MLK Drum Majors for Justice public forum, Lorain Public Library South Branch, 2121 Homewood Avenue, Lorain from 2:00 – 4 p.m. sponsored by the Interfaith Ministries of Lorain County and the International Urban Peace, Justice and Empowerment Coalition of Lorain County. Call Imam Paul Hasan at 440-258-3114 or Ricky Smith at 440-240-3314 for details.
Lorain Public Library South Branch King Celebration, 2121 Homewood Drive, Lorain at 6:00 p.m. The program will feature the Body of Christ Choir performing gospel music. Pre-registration required by calling 440-277-5672.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015: LCCC Student Life Annual King Celebration, 1005 N. Abbe Road, College Center, Elyria from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Details TBA
Wednesday, January 21, 2015: 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Workshop – Sponsored by FCII of Ohio, Kanisa House, 142 Cleveland Street, Elyria at 7:00 p.m., Call 440-366-3244 or Email: ddfcii@aol.
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