Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Service and Celebratory Potluck Event- Jan. 20, 5–7 p.m.
Published on: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 News Alert

Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Service and Celebratory Potluck Event- Jan. 20, 5–7 p.m.

In honor of Dr. King, join the MLK Committee for a celebration potluck event:

Monday, January 20, 5–7 p.m.
Takoma Park Middle School
7611 Piney Branch Road

Mayor Talisha Searcy will emcee this potluck event, looking to Dr. King as a beacon for these times. Ward 4 Councilmember Kurt Gilbert will be our keynote speaker, addressing Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy. A local Girl Scout troop will perform an excerpt from Dr. King’s “I have a Dream Speech” and Blair’s chorus will perform several songs in his honor. This is a potluck event, so come early if you are bringing food. You are encouraged to volunteer in the community on this special day. Then come to the potluck for solidarity and hope for our present and future. If you would like to volunteer, reach out to Shana Fulcher: Fulcher@gmail.com.

Participate in the MLK Week of Service
  • Fri, Jan. 10-Feb. 9 Takoma Park Youth Council Winter Food Drive.  Donate non-perishable items like canned goods in support of Tommy’s Pantry. More info.
  • Sun, Jan. 12- 1-3 PM (Weed Warriors) organizing park clean up in Long Branch Park starting at Garland Neighborhood Park, en route to one of our TP local public elementary schools, Rolling Terrace Elementary School. More Info/Register.
  • Fri, Jan. 17- 9-11 AM (Weed Warriors) organizing park clean up starting near Arliss, adjacent to the north end of Takoma Park, the Long Branch Library, and the upcoming Long Branch Purple Line Station. More Info/Register.
  • Fri, Jan. 17 – 9:30-11AM  (Small Things Matter) organizing Kokua Foods distribution at TP SDA church, TP/SS apartments. More Info.
  • Mon, Jan. 20- 10am-12PM (MLK Committee) organizing a park cleanup at Takoma Woods. Meet at the Darwin Ave parking lot. Trash bags provided.
  • Mon, Jan. 20- 1 PM (Friends of Sligo Creek) organizing a litter clean up starting at Dale Drive Tennis Courts in Sligo Creek, en route to one of our local TP public middle schools- Silver Spring International Middle School. More Info.
  • Sunday, Jan. 26- 9:30-1pm (Small Things Matter) – Kindness Day in Honor of Tommy Raskin- Piney Branch Elementary School. Teens needed. SSL hours awarded. Register HERE.

Volunteer with the Village of Takoma any time. More Info.