Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2017: Twin Cities Events

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — On Monday, Jan. 16, the nation will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2017. Americans will reflect on the progress brought by Dr. King and so many other leaders who fought for justice.

Americans are encouraged to observe MLK Day with civic, community, and service events and projects in honor of Dr. King and to continue his vision for peace and justice.

See a list of events in the Twin Cities honoring Dr. King's legacy:

• Metro-wide: MLK Holiday Breakfast
• Saint Paul Day of service and celebration
• Saint Paul Guide My Feet" with Ericka Huggins
• Minneapolis Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
• Minneapolis Convocation with Nekima Levy-Pounds, Renewing King’s Call for Social Justice, Equity and Inclusion, in an Age of Demagoguery
• Minneapolis: World premiere of "The Man Behind the Dream"

See a list of volunteer opportunities in the Twin Cities below. Go here to find more.

• Elders Need Helpers in the Minneapolis Community: Volunteer to Help Seniors Today!
• Flexible Daytime Driver
• Volunteering on Campus for our elders
• Volunteer
• Become a Puppeteer, Make a Difference
• AmeriCorps Member - Construction Volunteer Facilitator
• Volunteer for The Arc Gala! (Age 12+)
• Volunteer Ride Match for Isolated Senior (Age 18+)
• Minneapolis Be The Match Walk+Run Local Organizing Committee Service Intern
• Volunteer Grocery Shopper--NE Minneapolis/St. Anthony

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