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Sunday in Reston: Celebrating MLK
Full slate of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
There is a full lineup of events in Reston on Sunday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and ask the community "Are we keeping the promise."
Where noted, some of the events at Reston Community Center require advance registration.
NOTE: The Keynote address and luncheon are sold out.
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RCC will team with several community organizations, including Reston Interfaith and The Closet for volunteer service projects.
Projects will be held indoors and outdoors (weather-permitting) throughout Reston and are open to adults and children. Volunteers will be treated to lunch.
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Sunday, January 20
Keynote Address from Julian Bond and Community Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
RCC Hunters Woods
SOLD OUT
Featured Speakers:
Presentation of Colors
South Lakes High School JROTC
Singing of the National Anthem
Led by South Lakes High School Chorus Members
Welcoming Remarks
William G. Bouie
Vice-Chair, Reston Community Center Board of Governors
Catherine M. Hudgins
Hunter Mill District Supervisor, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Sharon Bulova
Chair, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Gerry Connolly
Congressman, 11th District of Virginia
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Beverly Cosham
Chair, Reston Community Center Board of Governors
Keynote Address
Julian Bond
Former Chairman of the Board, NAACP
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Led by SLHS Chorus
Especially for Youth
Sunday, Jan. 20, 12:30 p.m – 2:30 p.m. (12:15 p.m. limited on-site registration)
RCC Hunters Woods
Free. Registration Required (#704717-3B)
Commemorative March
3:15 p.m.
Lake Anne Plaza (ending at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation)
Free
23rd Annual Voices of Inspiration Concert
4:00 p.m.
Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation
Free
Ongoing
Children’s Art Exhibit: “Are We Keeping the Promise?”
Through Jan. 31
RCC Hunters Woods
Free
For more information or to register for an event, call 703-476-4500 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com
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