Monday marks the 25 th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day – a federal holiday and national day of service held in honor of the Civil Rights leader.
There will be service opportunities and celebrations held around the state – if you’re looking to volunteer or join an activity, here’s a list of what’s going on in the Monroe County area.
Bloomington/Monroe County
- Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration – City of Bloomington
- *WFIU is a sponsor of this event.
- MLK Day Learn & Serve – Monroe County Council
- MLK Day Seed Kit Preparation – IU Hilltop Garden & Nature Center
- Girls Inc. & The Dignity Project MLK Day of Service – Girls Inc. of Monroe County
- MLK Day Letter Writing to Local Jails – New Leaf-New Life
- MLK Day Re-Entry Guide Prep – New Leaf-New Life
- MLK Day Re-Entry Kit Pack-A-Thon – New Leaf-New Life
- Middle Way House Pre-Service Training – Middle Way House
- Paint A Fresh Start For A Neighbor – Wheeler Mission
- Care For Our Neighbors, Care For the Earth Community Energy Fair – Earth Care Bloomington
- MLK Day of Service Health Fair – Recovery Engagement Center
- MLK Volunteer Day – Opportunity House
- MLK Birthday Celebration Ushers & Event Assistants – City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission
- Volunteer On MLK National Day of Service – My Sister’s Closet
- MLK Day of Service – Heart + Hub Diaper Program
Indianapolis
- MLK Day Open House & Building Tour – Martin Luther King Community Center
- 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Celebration -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission
- Community Day (Free Admission) – Conner Prairie
- Canned Goods Donation & Free Admission – All Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites
