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On Monday, January 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Currier invites the public to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with free programming at the museum. Visitors can join curator-led tours focused on diverse artists represented in the Currier collection; enjoy collaborative art-making activities, including paper bead creations inspired by the work of Sanaa Gateja; and participate in responsive exercises rooted in the teachings of Dr. King.
Today, on this 25th Annual MLK Day of Service, Americans across the country will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by rolling up their sleeves and making a difference in their communities through volunteerism and service.
All are welcome to this free event.
For two hours Monday afternoon the focus was on the content of Manchester’s character. And while there’s always room for improvement, the vibe inside Temple Adath Yeshurun yesterday was bold, resilient, forthright, fearless and unified.
Paul Doolittle, a community activist from Derry, will receive the 2016 Martin Luther King Award on January 18 at the 34th annual Martin Luther King Day Community Celebration being held at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manchester.