Montgomery County will host a free celebration to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. The celebration will feature music, storytelling, local talent and celebrity guest appearances. The Music Center is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane.
This year’s event, “A View from the Bridge: Injustice, Resistance and Hope,” will honor Dr. King’s legacy while exploring the powerful stories of three iconic bridges that symbolize key moments in the history of civil rights in America.The celebration will feature performances by Spur of the Moment, Daryl Davis, Shirleta Settles, Iziz la Enfermera de la Salsa, Concert Chorale of Washington, Miss Chief Rocka, Akhmedova Ballet Academy and John Sellman Jr.
The event is free, but tickets are required. For ticket information, visit the Strathmore website or the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights website. Free parking is available in the adjacent parking garage.
In addition to the celebration, Montgomery County’s Office of Human Rights and the Montgomery County Volunteer Center have partnered with Interfaith Works for a special Day of Service—the “Fill A Truck” initiative.
Organizers invite community members and attendees of the Strathmore program to participate in this meaningful act of kindness by donating toiletry items for the County’s homeless shelters.
Suggested new items for donation include portable shower caddies (for carrying items), bars of soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, lotion, lip balms, travel-size shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, new washcloths and towels. New gloves and socks are also needed.
Donations can be dropped off at the Music Center at Strathmore between 3:30-5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19. Day of Service Projects across Montgomery County are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, and Sunday, Jan. 19. Visit the Volunteer Center website for more information. Some events are filled and do not require additional volunteers.
