2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

Here is a list of the events honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2016 Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration:

- Opening Garlanding Ceremony

Friday, January 15, 2016 - 11:45 -1:00 p.m.

Location: Fresno County Courthouse Park, 1100 Van Ness Avenue

- Community Reception and Awards

Friday, January 15, 2016 6:00-7:30 PM)

Location: Rutherford "Bud" Gaston Middle School, 1120 East Church at Martin L. King Jr. Blvd.

- Community Breakfast

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Breakfast served at 9:00 AM / Program starts at 9:45 AM

Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Ave, Clovis

Tickets: $5.00 each in advance and canned food donation. Tables of 8 available at $40.00 with advanced reservation.

Contact: Erin Ford-Horio, (559) 324-2476 or erinf@cityofclovis.com

- Candlelight Vigil

Saturday, January 16, 2016 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Location: Fresno City College, Fountain outside of the Administration Building across from the library, 1101 East University Avenue

- March and "Mountain of Food" Collection

Monday, January 18, 20169:15-10:45 AM

Location: Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno Marchers assemble at 9:15 AM. March begins at 10:00AM, ending at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium for Commemoration Program. "Mountain of Food" will be collected at Fresno City Hall.

- Commemoration Program

Monday, January 18, 2016 - 11:00-12:00 PM

Location: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 2425 Fresno St.

- Student Art Exhibition Reception & Program

Tuesday, February 11, 2016 - 5:00-7:00 PM

Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Ave, Clovis (Hughes & Fifth Street).

The West Fresno Ministerial Alliance Prayer Breakfast:

Thursday January 14, 2016. 6:30 - 8:00 AM

Westside Church of God, 1424 West California Avenue, Fresno 93706. Tickets: $25.00 each or a table of 8 for $180.00 (Must be purchased in advance)

Contact: Audrey Redmond (559) 213-5925

West Fresno Ministerial Alliance Evening Service:

Thursday January 14, 2015. 7:00 PM

Powerhouse Institutional Church of God in Christ, 1615 N. Street, Fresno. This is a free event but a free will offering will be collected.

Contact: Audrey Redmond 213-5925

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thematic Exploration Program:

Sunday, January 17, 2016 2:00 PM

California Veterans Home -Fresno 2811 West California Avenue at Marks, Fresno 93706.

This a free event

Contact: Bishop John Sims (559) 512-9836 or Brenda Green (559) 304-4485