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MLK Jr. Day Celebration to Feature Performances, Community Service

Rockville’s 48th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive, will include diverse performances, awards and a keynote speech focused on the theme of “Light in the Midst of Darkness.”

The celebration is free and open to all ages. There will be community service activities beginning at 11 a.m., along with information booths and free refreshments before the program. The program will begin at noon in the auditorium.

To learn more about the celebration as details become available, including opportunities to participate in the service activities, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/mlk.

Volunteers Needed
Organizers are also seeking volunteers to help with setup, cleanup, tech and stage crew, ushering and more. Student Service Learning credit is available. For more information, contact Janet Kelly at 240-314-8316 or [email protected]. For information about accessibility, call 240-314-8108.

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