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Farmington Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration – All events at the Main Library take place in the Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr celebration includes activities and events for all ages!
10a – Make peace signs and banners – Main Library browsing room
11a – Peace walk down 12 Mile Rd
11:45a – Remarks from Officials
noon – Keynote Speakers: Tom Marsh and Tom Daniels, co-authors of Black and White Like You and Me (Books will be available for purchase and signing following the program, $15 cash or check)
2p – The Movement of Freedom Performance
3:30p – FPS Dance Co Performance
6:30p – Student Community Challenge Showcase and Award Ceremony
For more info visit www.farmlib.org.

Ladies Night Out Ortonville Hoedown – Food trucks, shopping, local shops with 26 vendors, and line dancing. Mill Street, Ortonville, MI 48462. Contact: Tara Jackson, 248-245-4770 / taraj2004@gmail.com

Blake’s Lyon Township Fall Kick-off Celebration – Free Funland admission from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (jumping pillows, John Deere Speedway, Amish play structures, Mr. Bones Outhouse, Hillbilly Wagon, and animal petting farm. Live music, food trucks, cider garden. $1 from every dozen donuts and u-pick apple bags will be donated to South Lyon based charity Active Faith

Downtown Ortonville Christmas in the Village

Downtown Ortonville Christmas in the Village – Enjoy holiday fun! At the time of this post, no information was given about the event. Please call the Ortonville DDA at 248-627-8070 for more info. Brandon Twp Parks & Recreation.

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Milford MLK March

Milford MLK March on Main Street at Prospect Hill Shopping Center. Grab your family and friends and head downtown to join in for the 19th annual March on Main Street in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Lineup begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Prospect Hill Shopping Center parking lot. The march begins at 1p and will conclude at the SHAC / River’s Edge Market. Hosted by Huron Valley MLK Day.

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Northville MLK Day Community Lunch

Northville MLK Day Community Lunch at Northville Community Center. Hosted by Northville Mayon Brian Turnbull. Events include screening of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech, guest speakers, Northville HS choir performance, and lunch. Hosted by the City of Northville.

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Auburn Hills MLK Day Event

Auburn Hills MLK Day Event – Community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Operation Cover Me for Grace Centers of Hope. Theme for 2024 is “Be Love – Our Goal, Our Community”. Community Challenge: challenge the citizens of Auburn Hills to commit to taking steps that promote beauty, love, and justice in the community and beyond. Auburn Hills is in need of 1.5-yard sections of fleece to make tie fleece blankets to donate to Grace Centers of Hope. Also, will accept blankets already made. For more info, visit www.auburnhills.org.

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DIA MLK Day Events

DIA MLK Day Events – Detroit Film Theatre – “King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis” 1p
Create a pencil drawing while taking a look at the African American Art collection during Drawing in the Galleries. All supplies provided. Enjoy lunch in Kresge Court with live music from Detroit musicians Wendell Harrison and Pamela Wise. For more info, visit dia.org.

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Franklin Athletic Club MLK Camp

Franklin Athletic Club MLK Camp for the school break; before & after care available. (248-352–8000 ext 222,

website) For ages 3-12. Schools out for MLK Day. Reserve your child’s space for a Day Camp. A full day of activities that include bounce houses, games, swimming, crafts and so much more! Contact eanguelova@ffrc.net to register. Limited space available.

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