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January 17, 2014

Saratoga Springs holds annual day of service, remembrance to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

The life of assassinated civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. will be commemorated as a Day of Community Service and remembrance at Saratoga Springs Public Library on Monday, Jan. 20. All are encouraged to participate.

Additionally, Skidmore’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life encourages community members to join the conversation via social media, posing the question: “Where is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s method and message most needed today?” Respond on Skidmore’s Facebook page, or via Twitter using #Skidmore #MLKDay.

Saratoga Day of Service and Remembrance Program

Community Service (9:30 – 1:15pm)

Community Service Volunteers meet at the library for assignments
Community Service
Lunch Served by Volunteers

Remembrance (2 pm - 4pm)

Newly inaugurated Mayor Joanne Yepsen will lead a celebration
SHYFT (formerly Saratoga Performing Youth Artists) will perform
Live music from Mt. Olivet Church Choir
Audio and video discussion of King’s work

For more on the program, click here.

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