THE 2005 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION


"Remember! Celebrate! Act !
A Day On, Not A Day Off"

NATIONAL ACTIVITIES

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Albemarle, NC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
8:00 AM 4th Annual Martin Luther King Unity Breakfast
Stanly Memorial Hospital (Family & Education Ctr.)
301 Yadkin Street, Albemarle

COST: $15.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Dexter Townsend
PHONE: 704-982-9590

EMAIL: dgeroy@aol.com


Asheville, NC
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
4:00 PM Martin Luther King Youth Celebration
Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place
2 South Pack Square, Asheville
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Oralene Simmons
PHONE: 828-281-1624 or 828-777-0284
EMAIL: ogsimmons@aol.com
WEB: 
www.martinlutherkingofashevillebuncombeco.org
7:00 PM Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Awards Celebration
YMI Cultural Center
39 S. Market Street, Asheville
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: YMI Cultural Center
PHONE: (828) 252-4614
EMAIL: ymicc1@aol.com
WEB: 
www.ymicc.org/MLK_youth_awards.html
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
8:30 AM 24th Annual Asheville-Buncombe County King Birthday Prayer Breakfast
Grove Park Inn & Spa
290 Macon Avenue, Asheville
COST: $18.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Oralene Graves-Simmons
PHONE: 828-281-1624 or 828-777-0284
EMAIL: ogsimmons@aol.com
WEB: 
www.martinlutherkingofashevillebuncombeco.org
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
12:00 PM Martin Luther King Peace Walk
St. James A.M.E. Church
Martin Luther King Boulevard & College Street, Asheville
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Oralene Simmons
PHONE: 828-281-1624 or 828-777-0284
EMAIL: ogsimmons@aol.com
WEB: 
www.martinlutherkingofashevillebuncombeco.org
6:00 PM Martin Luther King Candlelight Service & Awards Ceremony
Nazareth First Baptist Church
146 Pine Street at MLK Boulevard, Asheville
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Oralene Simmons
PHONE: 828-281-1624 or 828-777-0284
EMAIL: ogsimmons@aol.com
WEB: 
www.martinlutherkingofashevillebuncombeco.org
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
1:00 AM Annual Martin Luther King Civil Rights Heritage Tour
Departs From Charlotte, Asheville
COST: $238.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Orleane Simmons
PHONE: (828) 281-1624
EMAIL: ogsimmons@aol.com
WEB: 
www.king-raleigh.org/register/register-selma.cfm

Bear Creek , NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
11:00 AM Martin Luther King Celebration - What happens when we stop dreaming ?
Union Grove A.M.E. Zion Church
230 Union Grove Church Rd, Bear Creek
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Ann Alston
PHONE: 919-542-2584
EMAIL: cacasama50@aol.com
 

Boone, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
8:30 AM The Martin Luther King Challenge
Legends/ASU Campus, Boone
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Jenny Koehn
PHONE: 828-262-2045

EMAIL: koehnjr@appstate.edu

WEB: www.act.appstate.edu


Cary, NC
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
10:00 AM Dream of Expression Art Exhibition & Display
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
119 Ambassador Loop, Cary

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT:  Darrell Stover
PHONE: 919 460-4963

EMAIL: darrell.stover@townofcary.org

WEB:  www.townofcary.org

7:00 PM Martin Luther King, Jr. Dreamfest 2005
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church
110 SE Maynard Road, Cary

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT:  Darrell Stover
PHONE: 919 460-4963

EMAIL: darrell.stover@townofcary.org

WEB: www.townofcary.org

7:00 PM Dream Of Inspiration Musical Celebration ONE SONG
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church
110 SE Maynard Road, Cary

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Darrell Stover
PHONE: 919 460-4963

EMAIL: darrell.stover@townofcary.org

WEB: www.townofcary.org

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
11:00 AM Dream of Community MLK, Jr. Community EXPO 2005
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church
110 SE Maynard Road, Cary

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Darrell Stover
PHONE: 919 460-4963

EMAIL: darrell.stover@townofcary.org

WEB: www.townofcary.org

2:00 PM Dream Of Democracy Unity Rally
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church
110 SE Maynard Road, Cary

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT:  Darrell Stover
PHONE: 919 460-4963

EMAIL: darrell.stover@townofcary.org

WEB: www.townofcary.org/

7:00 PM Dream of Achievement VIP Reception
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
119 Ambassador Loop, Cary

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Darrell Stover
PHONE: 919 460-4963

EMAIL: darrell.stover@townofcary.org

WEB: www.townofcary.org

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
4:00 PM Dream of Unity Ecumenical Observance
Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church
200 High Meadow Drive, Cary

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Darrell Stover
PHONE: 919 460-4963

EMAIL: darrell.stover@townofcary.org

WEB: www.townofcary.org/

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
10:00 AM Dream of Justice Unity March: 10:00 AM Assembly, Begin March at 11:00 AM
State Capitol Building
1 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, Cary

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Darrell Stover
PHONE: 919 460-4963

EMAIL: darrell.stover@townofcary.org

WEB: www.townofcary.org/

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
2:00 PM Dream of History Black History Presentation
Barnes & Noble of Cary
760 SE Maynard Road, Cary

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Darrell Stover
PHONE:  919 460-4963

EMAIL: darrell.stover@townofcary.org

WEB:  www.townofcary.org


Chapel Hill, NC
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
7:00 PM 20th Annual University/Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Banquet
The William and Ida B. Friday Center
Hwy 54, Chapel Hill

COST: $25.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lynne Degitz
PHONE: 919-843-6085

EMAIL: degitz@unc.edu

WEB: www.unc.edu/minorityaffairs/mlk

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
8:00 AM Martin Luther King Day For Service
Hamilton Hall UNC Campus, Chapel Hill
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Haseeb Rauf
PHONE: (919) 914-3008

EMAIL: rauf@email.unc.edu

WEB: www.unc.edu/rocts

8:00 AM * 24th Annual Martin Luther King Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast *
Sheraton Imperial Hotel, RTP
I-40 Page Road, Research Triangle Park, Chapel Hill

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bruce Lightner, MLK Committee
PHONE: (919) 834-6264

EMAIL: brucelig@king-raleigh.org

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org

6:00 PM Martin Luther King Oratorical Contest
Carolina Union Multipurpose Room
University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lynne Degitz
PHONE: 919-843-6085

EMAIL: degitz@unc.edu

WEB: www.unc.edu/minorityaffairs/mlk

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18
7:00 PM He Was a Poem: An Evening of Poetry Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Stone Center for Black Culture and History
University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lynne Degitz
PHONE: 919-843-6085

EMAIL: degitz@unc.edu

WEB: www.unc.edu/minorityaffairs/mlk/

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19
4:30 PM Stand Up! For Peace and Unity
Polk Place, next to South Building
UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lynne Degitz
PHONE: 919-843-6085

EMAIL: degitz@unc.edu

WEB: www.unc.edu/minorityaffairs/mlk

7:00 PM Ain’t I A Woman? Intersections of Civil Rights and Women’s Rights
Toy Lounge, Dey Hall
Univeristy of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lynne Degitz
PHONE: 919-843-6085

EMAIL: degitz@unc.edu

WEB: www.unc.edu/minorityaffairs/mlk/

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
6:30 PM Martin Luther King, Jr. Candelight Vigil And Procession
Polk Place, outside in front of South Building
University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lynne Degitz
PHONE: 919-843-6085

EMAIL: degitz@unc.edu

WEB: www.unc.edu/minorityaffairs/mlk/

7:30 PM MLK Memorial Keynote Lecture by Dr. Benjamin Carson (ticket required)
Great Hall, Carolina Student Union
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lynne Degitz
PHONE:  919-843-6085

EMAIL: degitz@unc.edu

WEB: www.unc.edu/minorityaffairs/mlk/

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21
7:00 PM I, Too, Sing America
Stone Center's Cobb Theatre (1st floor)
University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lynne Degitz
PHONE: 919-843-6085

EMAIL: degitz@unc.edu

WEB: www.unc.edu/minorityaffairs/mlk/


Charlotte, NC
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
7:00 PM Martin Luther King Youth Night
Trinity United Methodist Church
6230 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte

COST: $25.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Dewey Smith
PHONE: (800) 562-7929 Ext. 118

EMAIL: dsmith@wnccumc.org

WEB: www.wnccumc.org/eth/pdf/brochure2.pdf

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
10:00 AM Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service
Marshall Park
Second & McDowell Streets, Charlotte

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Mr. Terry Bradley
PHONE: (704) 336-5271

EMAIL: tbradley@ci.charlotte.nc.us

WEB: mlk.charmeck.org

10:00 AM Making His Dream Our Dream: 2005 WNCC Martin Luther King Celebration
University City United Methodist Church
3835 West W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Dewey Smith
PHONE: (704) 535-2260

EMAIL: dsmith@wnccumc.org

WEB: www.wnccumc.org/eth/pdf/brochure2.pdf

12:00 PM Martin Luther King Annual Parade
Assembly Starts 9:30 AM @ Graham & Trade Streets , Charlotte
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Mr. Terry Bradley
PHONE: (704) 336-5271

EMAIL: tbradley@ci.charlotte.nc.us

WEB: mlk.charmeck.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
7:15 AM The 11th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast
H.L. McCrorey Family YMCA
3801 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte

COST: $20.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Alicia Broadway
PHONE: 704-716-6510

EMAIL: alicia.broadway@ymcacharlotte.org

WEB: www.ymcacharlotte.org

9:00 AM Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Pilgrim March
Assembles: Adams Mark Hotel, Charlotte
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Mr. Terry Bradley
PHONE: (704) 336-5271

EMAIL: tbradley@ci.charlotte.nc.us

WEB: mlk.charmeck.org

9:45 AM Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., National Holiday Celebration
Charlotte Convention Center
501 South College Street, Charlotte

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Mr. Terry Bradley
PHONE: (704) 336-5271

EMAIL: tbradley@ci.charlotte.nc.us

WEB: mlk.charmeck.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 22
10:00 PM Annual Martin Luther King Civil Rights Heritage Tour
Departs From Charlotte, Raleigh & Durham, Charlotte
COST: $238.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Ahmad Daniels
PHONE: (704) 442-1028

EMAIL: ahmad@bellsouth.net

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org/register/register-selma.cfm


Cherry Point, NC
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
10:30 AM Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration
Station Chapel
Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Anita Isom
PHONE: 252-466-3438

EMAIL: anita.isom@usmc.mil


Creedmoor, NC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
5:00 PM Creedmoor Celebrates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Smith-Thomas Convention Center
2174 Brassfield Rd -across from Hawley Middle Schl, Creedmoor

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: The Honorable Mayor Darryl D. Moss
PHONE: 919-528-3335

EMAIL: dmoss207@aol.com

WEB: www.cityofcreedmoor.org


Durham, NC
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
6:30 PM 11th Annual Martin Luther King Banquet And Symposium
Durham Marriott Hotel
201 Foster Street, Durham

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Myrna Adams
PHONE: (919) 684-8384

EMAIL: myrna.adams@duke.edu

WEB: www.duke.edu

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
8:00 AM Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
A.E. Student Union
Nelson Street at the Corner of Fayetteville Street, Durham

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Reverand Michael Page
PHONE: (919) 530-5263

EMAIL: mpage@nccu.edu

8:00 PM Annual Martin Luther King Lecture
Judea Reform Congregation
1033 West Cornwallis Road, Durham

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Judea Reform
PHONE: (919) 489-7062

EMAIL: infobox@judeareform.org

WEB: www.judeareform.org

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
11:00 AM 3rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade (Entry Form Below)
From Fayetteville Street @NCCU, Durham
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Phyllis Coley
PHONE: 919-680-0465

EMAIL: acoleyevent@msn.com

12:00 PM MLK Raise -A-Reader Bookfair & Youth Gospel Showcase
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville Street, Durham

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: V. Dianne Pledger
PHONE: 683-1709

EMAIL: hayti@hayti.org

WEB: www.hayti.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
8:00 AM 24th Annual Martin Luther King Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
I-40 Page Road, Research Triangle Park, Durham

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Doris Ingram-Randal, Durham MLK Steering Committee
PHONE: (919) 682-7116

EMAIL: ingram_doris@hotmail.com

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18
9:30 AM North Carolina Central University Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program
B.N. Duke Auditorium
1807 Fayetteville Street, Durham

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Reverand Michael Page
PHONE: (919) 530-5263

EMAIL: mpage@nccu.edu

TUESDAY, MARCH 22
10:00 PM Annual Martin Luther King Civil Rights Heritage Tour
Departs From Durham, Raleigh and Charlotte, Durham
COST: $238.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Nelson Kerr
PHONE: (919) 419-0403

EMAIL: njkerr06@netscape.net

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org/register/register-selma.cfm


Elon, NC
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
12:00 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program with William Haley
Whitley Auditorium, Elon University
Lebanon Ave., Elon

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: L'Tanya Richmond
PHONE: (336) 278-7243

EMAIL: richmond@elon.edu

WEB: www.elon.edu/students/multicultural/


Fayetteville, NC
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7
7:00 AM Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Memorial Park Radio-thon January 7th 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
WIDU Radio
Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lula Crenshaw
PHONE: 910 488-5549

EMAIL: lulagray@aol.com

WEB: www.drmartinlkingjrcommittee.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11
5:00 PM Martin Luther King Unity March
Assembles At Brocco Square
Corner Murchison Road & Filter Plant Drive, Fayetteville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lula Crenshaw
PHONE: 910 488-5549

EMAIL: lulagray@aol.com

5:45 PM Martin Luther King Candlelight Vigil
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park
Blue Street, Fayetteville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lula Crenshaw
PHONE: 910 488-5549

EMAIL: lulagray@aol.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
6:30 PM Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Memorial Park Annual Banquet
Crown Expo Section A
East Mountain Drive, Fayetteville

COST: $30.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lula Crenshaw
PHONE: 910 488-5549

EMAIL: lulagray@aol.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
12:00 PM Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Birthday Annual Parade
Downtown Fayetteville to MLK Park, Fayetteville
COST: $65.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Jimmy Ragland
PHONE: 910 867-6972


Fuquay-Varina, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
8:00 AM MLK Celebration-Honoring the Legacy--Keeping Hope Alive March
Fuquay-Varina Middle School
950 Holly Springs Road , Fuquay-Varina

COST: $6.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Marion Tucker
PHONE: (919) 552-6392

EMAIL: mtucker2@nc.rr.com


Goldsboro, NC
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
2:00 PM KUUMBA ENSEMBLE'S A Rumble In My Voice Production
Paramount Theater
139 S. Center Street, Goldsboro

COST: $10.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: J. LaTerrie Ward
PHONE: (919) 580-4359

EMAIL: jlward@ci.goldsboro.nc.us

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
9:00 AM GOLDSBORO/WAYNE COUNTY ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING BREAKFAST
Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Building
801 Poplar Street, Goldsboro

COST: $10.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: J. LaTerrie Ward
PHONE: (919) 580-4359

EMAIL: jlward@ci.goldsboro.nc.us


Greensboro, NC
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
7:00 PM Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembered
NC A&T SU - Memorial Union - Stallings Ballroom
John Mitchell Drive, Greensboro

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Carl Baker, Cliff Lowery
PHONE: 336-3345-7571; 336-334-7800

EMAIL: baker@ncat.edu; loweryc@nct.edu

WEB: www.ncat.edui

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
7:30 AM The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast
Koury Convention Center
3121 High Point Road, Greensboro

COST: $15.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Warlena B. Lane
PHONE: 336-373-2038

EMAIL: warlena.lane@greensboro-nc.gov

9:00 AM Dream It, Live It and Walk It Every Day - Commerorative Service Projects
NC A&T SU Campus and Community Sites
Memorial Union and Community, Greensboro

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Carl Baker or Robert McNair
PHONE: 336-334-7571

EMAIL: baker@ncat.edu

9:00 AM Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Clothes Drive
NC A&T SU Campus
Memorial Union and Williams Cafeteria, Greensboro

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Carl Baker
PHONE: 336-334-7571

EMAIL: baker@ncat.edu

7:00 PM Re-enactment March
NC A&T SU Campus
Murphy Hall, Greensboro

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Carl Baker
PHONE: 336-334-7571

EMAIL: baker@ncat.edu

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18
7:00 PM Martin Luther King Celebration Program
Aycock Auditorium
Spring Garden and Tate Street, Greensboro

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Audrey Daniel
PHONE: 336-334-5090

EMAIL: audrey_daniel@uncg.edu

WEB: www.maf.dept.uncg.edu


Greenville, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 10
7:00 PM King Lecture Series featuring Dick Gregory
The Murphy Center
East Carolina University, Greenville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Dr. David Dennard
PHONE: 252-328-4364

EMAIL: dennardd@mail.ecu.edu

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
8:30 AM 2nd Annual MLK Challenge
East Carolina University
110 Christenbury Gym , Greenville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Jessica Gagne
PHONE: 252-328-1554

EMAIL: gagnej@mail.ecu.edu

WEB: www.ecu.edu/volunteer

6:00 PM The Martin Luther King Student Candle Light Vigil and March
Assembly: Top of College Hill
College Hill off 10th street, Greenville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Montique Warren
PHONE: 328-1680

EMAIL: mtw0730@mail.ecu.edu

WEB: www.ecu.edu/lwcc/

7:00 PM Darryl Taylor sings American Giants: Paul Laurence Dunbar and Langston Hughes
Fletcher Recital Hall on the campus of ECU
10th Street, Greenville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Dr. Lathan E. Turner
PHONE: 252.328.6495

EMAIL: Turnerla@mail.ecu.edu

WEB: www.ecu.edu/lwcc

7:00 PM Martin Luther King Musical Celebration
Fletcher Music Hall
East Carolina University, Greenville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Montique Warren
PHONE: 328-1680

EMAIL: mtw0730@mail.ecu.edu

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
7:00 PM Annual Dr. Martin Luther Kingm Jr. Senior Recognition Banquet
Greenville Hilton
207 SW Greenville Blvd., Greenville

COST: $25.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Dr. Virginia Hardy
PHONE: (252) 744-2500

EMAIL: hardyv@mail.ecu.edu


Hertford , NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
8:00 AM Community Leaders' Breakfast Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Captain Bob's Restaurant
Highway 17 , Hertford

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Gloria Mason
PHONE: 252-426-5015

EMAIL: winfall@inteliport.com

3:30 PM Martin Luther King, Jr. Motorcade And Church Service
Missing Mill Park
Grubb Street, Hertford

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Frederick L. Yates
PHONE: 252-333-9393

EMAIL: winfall@inteliport.com

4:00 PM Martin Luther King, Jr. Special Service
Galatia Missionary Baptist Church
2324 New Hope Road, Hertford

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Frederick L. Yates
PHONE: 252-333-9393

EMAIL: fred@inteliport.com


Holly Springs, NC
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
1:30 PM Martin Luther King Reception
Holly Springs United Methodist Church
108 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Rev. Otis G. Byrd
PHONE: 919-552-6383

EMAIL: obyrd1@earthlink.net

2:15 PM Holly Springs Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday Celebration March
Holly Ridge Middle School
950 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Rev. Otis G. Byrd
PHONE: 919-552-6383

EMAIL: obyrd1@earthlink.net

3:00 PM Holly Springs Martin Luther King Observance
Holly Ridge Middle School
Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Rev. Otis G. Byrd
PHONE: 919-552-6383

EMAIL: obyrd1@earthlink.net


Kannapolis, NC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
9:00 AM Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Unity Prayer Breakfast
Bethel Family Life Center
1209 Opal Street(Dale Earnhardt/Little Texas Road), Kannapolis

COST: $5.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Theresa Williams Bethea
PHONE: 704/938-9207

EMAIL: WmsBethea@aol.com

WEB: www.cbc-cabarrus.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
1:00 PM Martin Luther King Day of Service
Prosperity Place
1660 Garnet Street, Kannapolis

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Theresa Williams Bethea
PHONE: 704/938-9207

EMAIL: WmsBethea@aol.com

WEB: www.cbc-cabarrus.org

4:00 PM Martin Luther King Reflection and Recognition Reception
Prosperity Place
1660 Garnet Street, Kannapolis

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Theresa Williams Bethea
PHONE: 704/938-9207

EMAIL: WmsBethea@aol.com

WEB: www.cbc-cabarrus.org


Lexington, NC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
6:00 PM 20th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
New Jersey AME Zion Church
1638 New Jersey Church Road, Lexington

COST: $20.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Rosa Terry
PHONE: 336-248-5235

EMAIL: rrtrry@netscape.net


Mooresville, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
7:00 AM Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Breakfast
Charles Mack Citizens Center
215 North Main Street, Mooresville

COST: $10.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Brenda McKee
PHONE: (704) 663-0067

EMAIL: Sparklepie2003@yahoo.com


Morehead City, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
11:00 AM Martin Luther King Celebration
Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: James H. Walker, Jr.
PHONE: (252) 726-3754

EMAIL: pwalker@clis.com


Morganton, NC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
6:30 PM Martin Luther King Banquet
Community House
120 North King Street, Morganton

COST: $15.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Deloris McDowell
PHONE: 828-437-6027

EMAIL: mcdowell@conninc.com


MORGANTON, NC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
6:30 PM Annual Martin Luther King Banquet
MORGANTON COMMUNITY HOUSE
120 NORTH KING STREET, MORGANTON

COST: $15.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: DELORIS MCDOWELL
PHONE: 828-437-6027

EMAIL: mcdowell@conninc.com


Morganton, NC
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
3:00 PM The Martin Luther King County-Wide Worship Service
Mhiloh AME Church
1323 North Powerhouse Road, Morganton

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Deloris McDowell
PHONE: 828-437-6027

EMAIL: mcdowell@conninc.com

WEB: www.shilohame.org


Murfreesboro, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
10:00 AM Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service
Chowan College
Jones Drive, Murfreesboro

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Rocquina C. Vaughan
PHONE: (252) 398-6237

EMAIL: vaughr@chowan.edu

WEB: www.chowan.edu


New Bern, NC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
10:00 AM Martin Luther King, Jr. Christian Parade
New Bern, NC
Fort Totten Drive , New Bern

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lois Jamison
PHONE: (252) 638- 1518

EMAIL: Jdills@wmconnect.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
6:00 PM Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship & Awards Banquet
River Front Conention Center
203 South Front Street, New Bern

COST: $30.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lois Jamison
PHONE: (252) 638-1518

EMAIL: Jdillsloce@wmconnect.com


Pleasant Hill, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
12:00 PM 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
Faithful Band Missionary Baptist Church
1233 Cornwallis Road, Pleasant Hill

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Joyce Buffaloe
PHONE: (252) 536-0111

EMAIL: jbuffaloe@nc-cada.org

WEB: www.resource@nc-cada.org


Raeford, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
6:30 PM Hoke County Civic League Annual MLK Banquet
Conference B. Center
Fayetteville Road, Raeford

COST: $15.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Charlotte R. Kelly
PHONE: 910 875 5561

EMAIL: Charlottesug@aol.com


Raleigh, NC
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
11:00 AM North Carolina State University's Martin Luther King Commemoration
Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Center
North Carolina State University, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Wendy Giddens
PHONE: (919) 515-3607

EMAIL: wendy_giddens@ncsu.edu

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
12:00 PM N.C. State Employees Martin Luther King Holiday Observance
First Baptist Church
101 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Sonia Barnes
PHONE: (919) 715-3522

EMAIL: sonia.barnes@ncmail.net

WEB: www.governor.state.nc.us/Office/MLKday.asp

12:15 PM Shaw University's Martin Luther King Commemoration
Boyd Chapel
Shaw University Campus, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: LaChauna Sumpter, Shaw Public Relations
PHONE: (919) 546-8269

EMAIL: lsumpter@shawu.edu

WEB: www.shawu.edu

6:30 PM General Baptist State Convention's Annual Martin Luther King Memorial Banquet
Raleigh Civic & Convention Center
500 Fayetteville Street Mall, Raleigh

COST: $40.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Portia Brandon
PHONE: (919) 821-7466

EMAIL: portiabrandon@hotmail.com

WEB: www.gbsc.org

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
8:30 AM * Annual Martin Luther King Youth Personal Responsibility Summit *
Exploris Museum - Zanzibar Room
201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Betsy Levitas
PHONE: (919) 785-3193

EMAIL: MLKyouthsummit@exploris.org

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org

9:00 AM * N.C. Martin Luther King Resource Center's Community-Wide Town Hall Meeting *
Exploris Museum - Venture Hall
201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bonnita Hargis
PHONE: (919) 484-7735

EMAIL: hargisent@aol.com

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org

9:00 AM * Martin Luther King Wreath Laying Ceremony *
Martin Luther King Memorial Gardens
Corner Rock Quarry & Martin Luther King Bloulevard, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Rev. Portia W. Rochelle
PHONE: (919) 832-8016

EMAIL: prochell@bellsouth.net

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
4:00 PM * Martin Luther King All-Star All-Youth Dream Concert *
Meymandi Hall, BTI Center For The Performing Arts
2 East South Street, Raleigh

COST: $15.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bruce Lightner
PHONE: (919) 834-6264

EMAIL: brucelig@king-raleigh.org

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
8:00 AM * 24th Annual Martin Luther King Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast *
Sheraton Imperial Hotel, RTP
I-40 Page Road, Research Triangle Park, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bruce Lightner, MLK Committee
PHONE: (919) 834-6264

EMAIL: info@king-raleigh.org

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org

8:00 AM Vigil at Death Row, Central Prison
Central Prison
1300 Western Blvd., Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Scott Langley
PHONE: 919-833-4129

EMAIL: scott@langleycreations.com

10:00 AM NC Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Annual Bell Ringing Ceremony
Bicentennial Plaza , Raleigh
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Sherri L. Brooks, Interim Executive Director
PHONE: 919.733.7996

EMAIL: sherri.brooks@ncmail.net

WEB: www.doa.state.nc.us/doa/hrc/hrc.htm

11:00 AM * The Annual Martin Luther King Memorial March *
Assembly Starts 10 AM: State Capitol Building
State Capitol Building, Edenton Street Side, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: David Prince
PHONE: (919) 832-3193

EMAIL: prince@king-raleigh.org

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org/history/march.htm

12:00 PM * 24th Annual Martin Luther King Noon Ecumenical Observance *
Meymandi Hall, BTI Center For The Performing Arts
2 East South Street, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bruce Lightner
PHONE: (919) 834-6264

EMAIL: brucelig@king-raleigh.org

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org

5:30 PM * The Martin Luther King Evening Musical Celebration *
Meymandi Hall, BTI Center For The Performing Arts
2 East South Street, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Pam Smith
PHONE: (919) 231-6512

EMAIL: pamela.smith@tlp.com

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
9:45 AM 4th Annual Martin Luther King Service Challenge
Tally Student Center
North Carolina State Unviersity, Raleigh

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Rebecca Cole
PHONE: (919) 515-9248

EMAIL: ncsuvista@gmail.com

WEB: www.ncsu.edu/csleps/mlk.php

TUESDAY, MARCH 22
10:00 PM Annual Martin Luther King Civil Rights Heritage Tour
Departs From Raleigh, Durham & Charlotte, Raleigh
COST: $238.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: David Prince
PHONE: (919) 832-3193

EMAIL: prince@king-raleigh.org

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org/register/register-selma.cfm


Research Triangle Park, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
8:00 AM 24th Annual Martin Luther King Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Research Triangle Park
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bruce Lightner
PHONE: (919) 834-6264

EMAIL: brucelig@king-raleigh.org

WEB: www.king-raleigh.org


Rocky Mount, NC
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
9:00 AM MLK Oratorical Competition
Council Chambers - third floor of City Hall
331 South Franklin Street, Rocky Mount

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Loretta Braswell
PHONE: (252) 972-1182

EMAIL: braswelll@ci.rocky-mount.nc.us

7:30 PM Ain't Got Long To Stay Here
Dunn Center - NC Wesleyan College
3400 Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount

COST: $18.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Loretta Braswell
PHONE: (252) 972-1182

EMAIL: braswelll@ci.rocky-mount.nc.us

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
8:00 AM Martin Luther King Unity Breakfast
Dunn Center - NC Wesleyan College
3400 Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Loretta Braswell
PHONE: (252) 972-1182

EMAIL: braswelll@ci.rocky-mount.nc.us

8:00 AM Edgecombe/Nash MLK Art Exhibit
Civic Gallery - NC Wesleyan College
3400 Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Loretta Braswell
PHONE: (252) 972-1182

EMAIL: braswelll@ci.rocky-mount.nc.us

10:30 AM Martin Luther King Memorial Service
Leon Russell Chapel - NC Wesleyan College
3400 Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Loretta Braswell
PHONE: (252) 972-1182

EMAIL: braswelll@ci.rocky-mount.nc.us


Sanford, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
1:00 PM 10th Annual Martin Luther King Day Community Celebration
Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center
1801 Nash Street, Sanford

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Margaret B. Murchison
PHONE: 919-775-3525...919-258-3277

EMAIL: enac@wave-net.net or news@wfjaradio.com


Southern Pines, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
11:00 AM Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial March
NW Broad Street to W. New York Avenue, Southern Pines
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Tessie T. Carpenter
PHONE: 910 295-4818

EMAIL: ttc248@aol.com


Thomasville, NC
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9
7:00 PM King Week Celebration Kick Off Service
Cornerstone Church of Christ
1102 Short Street , Thomasville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bishop James Carter
PHONE: 336-472-5175

EMAIL: stonetruth@northstate.net

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
7:00 PM Martin Luther King Liturgical Dance Competion
T. Austin Finch Auditorium
406 Unity Street, Thomasville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bishop James Carter
PHONE: 336-472-5175

EMAIL: stonetruth@northstate.net

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
1:00 PM Martin Luther King Parade
Through Downtown Thomasville, Thomasville
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bishop James Carter
PHONE: 336-472-5175

EMAIL: stonetruth@northstate.net

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
5:00 PM Martin Luther King Gospelfest
T. Austin Finch Auditorium
406 Unity Street, Thomasville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bishop James Carter
PHONE: 336-472-5175

EMAIL: stonetruth@northstate.net

MONDAY, JANUARY 17
2:00 PM Annual Martin Luther King Memorial Celebration Service
Friendship Baptist Church
106 Smith Street, Thomasville

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Bishop James Carter
PHONE: 336-472-5175

EMAIL: stonetruth@northstate.net


Wake Forest, NC
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
6:00 PM Wake Forest Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday Celebration
The Dubois Center
536 N. Franklin Street, Wake Forest

COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Lori Moss
PHONE: 919-266-4323


Wallace,, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
10:00 AM Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Youth Forum
Adoram Baptist Church
Teachey Road, Wallace,
COST: FREE  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Ms. Felita Carr
PHONE: 910-299-0511
EMAIL: fcarroll@intrstar.net
WEB: 
www.chiiotaomega_aka.com

Yanceyville, NC
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
8:00 AM 2nd MLK PRAYER BREAKFAST
Carolina Pinnacle Studios
336 Main Street, Studio B, Yanceyville

COST: $10.00  
For More Info:
CONTACT: Sadie Howard-Stanfield
PHONE: (336) 694-5700

EMAIL: 
blackwellflorist@earthlink.net

www.king-raleigh.org