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January 21, 2008 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Martin Luther King, Jr day was adopted in 1986 to recognize the achievements of Dr. King. The holiday is observed on the third Monday of January.

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday and all banks, post offices, government and federal buildings, and schools will be closed.

Honor Dr. King at one of these Kansas City celebrations.

Saturday, January 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Stories & Activities
Antioch Library, 2:00 p.m., Free www.jocolibrary.org

Sunday, January 20

“Having the Courage to Move the World”
All Souls Unitarian Church, 4500 Walnut

Former Chiefs linebacker and current UMKC professor Pellom McDaniels will give a presentation at 10 a.m. Question and answer session to follow. Free.

Methodist Ministers Fellowship Service: Bethel AME Church, 2329 Flora, 6pm.
Rev. Tyrone Gordon, senior pastor of the St. Luke Community United Methodist Church of Dallas is keynote speaker. Call 816-241-8100 for more information.

Monday, January 21

Alpha Phi Alpha MLK breakfast
Beta Lambda Educational Institute Building, 2915 Swope Parkway, 7 a.m.
Keynote speaker is Bishop Vinton R. Anderson, former head of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Free

Viewing Of "I Have A Dream"
Olathe Public Library, 201 East Park, Olathe, Kan.
3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 pm
Free www.olathelibrary.org

The Salvation Army’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Volunteer cleanup project at 11th and Bellefontaine.
Volunteers register at the Salvation Army’s Bellefontaine Community Center, 3013 E. Ninth St. from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
A worship service and complimentary lunch follows, 11 a.m. Call 816-483-8484 for more information.

Kansas City, Kansas Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration The annual “Motorcade for Hunger” departs the Mount Zion Baptist Church at 10 a.m. (Fifth Street and Richmond Avenue) and ends at the Reardon Civic Center, Fifth Street and Minnesota Avenue, 11 a.m. The Rev. J.C. Wade Jr. speaks about Mr. King. Call 913-573-5730.

Rhythm Drumming
Wonderscope Children’s Museum, 5705 Flint in Shawnee, 11am
Wonderscope hosts the Roots of Rhythm drumming group and activities for children of all ages.

Independence’s Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple, 6:30pm
Performances by the Truman Jazz Band at the Indepencence Buffalo Soldiers Chapter will attend in uniform. Featured speaker is Commander Carlton J. Philpot. Call 816-325-7000.

Rockhurst University's 13th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr Youth Day Celebration
9am - 1:30 pm
Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Rd.
Students grades K-12 unite in multicultural celebration www.kcharmony.org

KCAI Celebrates Martin Luther King Day
Epperson Auditorium, Kansas City Art Institute, 4415 Warwick Boulevard, 11:30 am-1 pm
KCAI will show a Civil Rights documentry film and Charles Coulter, op-ed editor of The Kansas City Star, will deliver one of King's speeches, open discussion to follow. The program also will include inspirational dances by Tori Sinclair, assistant director of advising and registration at KCAI, and there will be birthday cake in honor of Dr. King. www.kcai.edu

Saturday, January 26 Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Blue Parkway, 1-3 pm
Bob Shands, Olathe author and noted speaker l share the story of his father who fought for civil rights in Atlanta alongside Dr. Martin Luther King. Book reading and signing will follow his speech.
Free.