Northwest Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council leaders announced this week that with the University of Arkansas, they "will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend with its 26th annual holiday celebration of the civil rights leader. The overall message of the weekend is titled 'Creating Pathways for Change, One Day, One Step, One Person at a Time,' and will highlight the achievements and sacrifices of Dr. King."
Also highlighted will be the achievements of a local business and several residents whose community service efforts advance the ideals of Dr. King. The public is invited to attend all programs.
Jan. 15
Food Drive and Community Service Project -- Co-sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, donations accepted 9 a.m.-noon, St. James Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry, 115 S. Willow St. in Fayetteville. Information: John L Colbert, (479) 435-1393
Recommitment Event -- Featured speaker Cedric Clark, Sam's Club vice president, South Central regional general manager, Salute to Greatness Awards presentation, 6 p.m., online at nwamlk.eventbrite.com. Salute to greatness awards will be presented to Dr. Jeffrey Murdock; Nate Walls; GeJuan Jordan; Brig Caldwell; and Clothes to Children, Emmily Leavy, founder.
Jan. 16
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service -- Co-sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, featuring speaker Joe Daniels III, Walmart director, supply chain sustainability, 3 p.m., online.
Zoom Meeting ID: 827 1417 9842 Passcode: NWAMLK.
Jan. 17
MLK Dream Keepers' Virtual Youth Breakfast -- Sponsored by the NWA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Council, 8 a.m., online.
Zoom Meeting ID: 851 2731 4871 Passcode: NWAMLK.
MLK Dream Keepers' Virtual Youth Engagement Program -- Co-sponsored by UA Intramural Sports and Intercollegiate Athletes, 9:30 a.m., online. Zoom Meeting ID: 853 2400 1752 Passcode: NWAMLK.
MLK Virtual March -- 11:15 a.m., online. Join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 864 5866 4232 Passcode: NWAMLK.
University of Arkansas Noon-Day Vigil -- Sponsored by UA Associated Student Government & Black Students Association, noon, online. Join via Zoom: uark.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_05vS5yWvR2G5NOu39ilYgA
MLK Day of Service -- Invasive Plant Removal Event, co-sponsored by the city of Fayetteville Environmental Action Committee and the New School, 1-3 p.m., Fay Jones Woods portion of the Lower Ramble Park in Fayetteville.
-- CARIN SCHOPPMEYER