MLK Community Celebration

HYBRID: MLK Community Celebration
Sunday, January 18, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Lakeridge Middle School, 4700 Jean Road
Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings with a family-friendly celebration that features Katharine Phelps as emcee, a greeting from Mayor Joe Buck, a poetry reading by Emmett Wheatfall and musical performances by The Brown Sisters and Jaden Yazhari. Following the program, visit local non-profit booths to learn about community service opportunities, participate in a community art project with Lakewood Center for the Arts, and enjoy live music by Lake Oswego High School Jazz Ensemble.
Event Schedule
2:00 – 3:00 pm: Program 3:00 – 4:00 pm: Community art project, non-profit tabling, live music by LOHS Jazz Ensemble
The City is joined by partners from African American Women of Lake Oswego and Surrounding Areas, Bahá’ís of Lake Oswego, LO for LOve, Lake Oswego School District, Lakewood Center for the Arts, Mary’s Woods, and Respond to Racism for this event. This event is sponsored by the City of Lake Oswego, the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library, and Lake Oswego School District.
A livestream will also be available.
This event will take place at Lakeridge Middle School, located at 4700 Jean Road, Lake Oswego. Admission is free, and ASL interpretation will be provided. For additional information, contact Nancy Niland at 503-675-2538 or [email protected].