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2004 MLK events in Fresno

by Mike Rhodes (Mike Rhodes)
This is a listing of events in Fresno celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Friday, January 16
12 Noon
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Garlanding Ceremony - Fresno County Courthouse Square, at the statue of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno. Please bring flowers. Contact: Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor (559) 435-2212 or Julia Dudley (559) 457-2780

Friday, January 16
4:30 - 6:30 PM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Evening Reception and Awards Presentation - Fresno City Hall, 2nd Floor Lobby & Council Chambers, 2600 Fresno Street. Mistress of Ceremonies, Juanita Stevenson of Channel 30. Contact: Ethel King (559) 432-7302,Cary Catalano (559) 355-0751 or Jean Kennedy (559) 270-1023

Saturday, January 17
8 - 10:30 AM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All Faith Breakfast and Music Service - Ted C. Wills Community Center, 770 N. San Pablo Avenue, Fresno. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and listen to community leaders and musical talent. Cost is $5.00 and one can of food per person. Contact: Anne Gaston (559) 266-6084 or Lydia Marquez (559) 487-4315

Saturday, January 17
4 - 5 PM (Reception to follow)
Link of Love Interfaith Celebration – Hope Lutheran Church, 364 E. Barstow (corner or Barstow and Fresno St.), Fresno. An interfaith event promoting peace, love and harmony in our community. Scheduled speakers are: Most Reverend John T. Steinbock, D.D. Bishop of the Diocese of Fresno, Pastor G.L. Johnson, Dr. Pastor Paul Binion, H. Spees, Reverend Bryan Jessup and Sister Chandrika Desai of San Francisco. Contact: Dr. Veena Kapoor and Dr. Sudharshan Kapoor (559) 435-2212

Sunday, January 18
5:30 - 6:30 PM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Vigil - Fresno City Hall Fountain, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno. Candlelight Vigil to be held in commemoration of the Reverend Dr. King. Spoken word by Devoya Mayo and a song composition by Terry McCoy. Contact: Vickie Fouts, (559) 658-8260 Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom

Monday, January 19
Gather at 9 AM. The march will begin at 10 AM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Food Drive to End Childhood Hunger in Fresno
Marchers will assemble at Carter Memorial A.M.E. Church, 3049 Mariposa Avenue at 9:00a.m. A “Mountain of Food” to end childhood hunger will be collected at the church. The March will take place from Carter Memorial to City Hall, then to the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium. The March will begin promptly at 10:00a.m. Contact: Enrique Reade (559) 940-2159 or James Lett III (559) 284-6420

Monday, January 19
Program – 11:00 AM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Memorial Auditorium, Fresno Street between N and O Streets (across from the Fresno Water Tower). An inspiring program hosted by the City of Fresno’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Committee. Contact: Ed Bailey (559) 237-5212
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