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Bernice King Invites Cascade to MLK Day Events and to the Inauguration Watch Party
The King Center has a week full of events leading up to Monday's national holiday.
Bernice A. King, the newly named CEO of The King Center, proudly invited all of our Cascade Patch readers to come join her on Martin Luther King Day and celebrate both her father's birthday and President Obama's 2nd-term inauguration.
The King Center has a number of events remaining this week leading up to the national holiday, including ticketed and free options for people of all ages:
Thursday, January 17, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
State of Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council Program
Georgia’s Governor will host a tribute to Dr. King, with participation of King Center officials.
State Capitol, North Wing, Atlanta. FREE and Open to the Public.
Friday, January 18, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
Naturalization Ceremony – U.S. Immigration Services
The King Center, Freedom Hall Auditorium
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 2:30 p.m.
The DREAM 50 Art Contest Awards Ceremony
Morehouse College – Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel FREE and Open to the Public
Hosted by the Morehouse College, Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection and The King Center
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Reception – 6:30 p.m. Dinner
The Annual “Salute to Greatness” Awards Dinner
Hyatt Regency – Downtown Atlanta (Ticketed Event)
Ticket -- $250.00
Sunday, January 20, 2013, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The King Center Book Signing
The King Center, Freedom Hall Auditorium – FREE and Open to the Public
Monday, January 21, 2013, Time: 8:00 AM
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service
Ebenezer Baptist Church – Horizon Sanctuary, 407 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA
Free and Open to the Public (Limited Seating)
{Presidential Inauguration “Watch Party” will be held in the Horizon Sanctuary following the Commemorative Service}
Monday, January 21, 2013 Time: 2:00 PM
King Week Holiday March & Rally
FREE and Open to the Public
The march is held on Auburn Avenue from Peachtree Street to Jackson Street
To participate in the march, call or email 404.614.3233 or cleoorange@bellsouth.net
Monday, January 21, 2013
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Project
FREE and Open to the Public
For more information contact: Hands On Atlanta at (404) 979- 2800 or www.handsonatlanta.org
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