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MLK Day events, service opportunities in West Philly

January 20, 2013

mlk-day-logoHere’s how you can get involved in the Day of Service and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, Jan. 21.

 

SERVICE PROJECTS

Who: Bartram’s Garden

Where: 400 Lindbergh Boulevard

When: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

What: Volunteers are needed to assist with projects in Bartram’s Garden, including clearing around the split rail fence border of the central historic garden; removal of small trees, vines, and other invasive plant materials along the rail fence line; and light fence repairs and garden clean up. To register for this volunteer event, please email Head Gardener, Todd Greenberg, at tgreenberg@bartramsgarden.org.

 

Who: UC Green, USciences and Woodlands Cemetery

Where: The Woodlands Cemetery, 40th and Woodland

When: 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.

What:  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service will start at the Woodlands Cemetery. Volunteers are needed to work in the cemetery, at the SEPTA garden portal and the triangle at Baltimore and 41st Street to beautify the area. Lunch will be provided by Woodlands. For more information or to sign up call 215-573-4684 or email: wharris@ucgreen.org.

 

MARCHES/CELEBRATIONS

MLK Day with Reverend Paul “Earthquake” Moore

Paul “Earthquake” Moore hosts the 18th Annual celebration of Dr. King. In an effort to promote peace and to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Moore has organized a community clean up from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and a historical reenactment march starting at 4:00 p.m. at 65th and Woodland Avenue. The march will end at 7001 Woodland (New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church). A celebration of Dr. King with gospel singers and praise dancers begins at 5:00 p.m. For more information, call Paul “Earthquake” Moore at 215-386-2696 or email: earth_quake1@hotmail.com. Donations: PO BOX 5323 Philadelphia PA 19142.

MLK Day Speak-Out for Jobs, Education & Justice

A special MLK Day Speak-Out for Jobs, Education and Justice will be held at 52nd and Market Sts., beginning at 1:00 p.m.

 

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