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What's Up on MLK, Jr. Day in Bellingham?

by Theresa Carpine1/14/2010 11:54:07 AM

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kids might simply be excited for a day off from school, but many organizations and businesses in Bellingham want everyone in our community to remember why we celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the third Monday of each January.

Check out one of the following activities for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Bellingham on Monday, January 18, 2010.

MLK Jr. Day of Service Work Party – 10 AM to 1 PM
You and your kids can join Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association and the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program in their annual MLK, Jr. Day of Service. They’ll work to remove non-native, invasive plant species and spread mulch throughout the streamside restoration project on Padden Creek. Tools and gloves are provides; wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Call (360) 715-0383 for details.

MLK, Jr. Day Read-In and Book Drive – 11 AM to 3 PM
Village Books invites kids ages 3 to 8 to hear multicultural and social justice-themed books read by students from Western Washington University. These books will also be available for purchase to benefit three local non-profits: Agape House, Dorothy Place, and Blue Skies for Children. Before the Read-In at 10 AM, adults can participate in a free, interactive workshop on reading social justice books to children; it’s a great opportunity for parents and teachers! For details, call (360) 650-7520 or visit Center for Service-Learning.

MLK Jr. Day Poetry and Open Mic Night – 6 PM
Community Food Co-op hosts its 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Poetry Reading and Open Mic at the Downtown Swan Café. Everyone is invited to share a poem, song, or reading focusing on diversity, human rights, or related issues (five minute limit). All are welcome to enjoy this free event. For more information, call (360) 734-8158.

What will you do with your kids on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

A Note About the Author: Theresa Carpine

Theresa Carpine graduated from WWU in 2006 with a BA in English Literature. She enjoys yoga, listening to music, riding her bike in downtown Bellingham, and babysitting really cute kids.