Fresno area virtual events celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

There are several virtual events planned in the Fresno-area to celebrate the life of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Clovis Police Department Community Breakfast

Time: Program begins at 9:00 A.M.

Location: On Facebook Live: @ClovisPoliceDepartmentCalifornia

Event details: Keynote Speaker: Mr. Gregory Barfield, Assistant City Manager for the City of Fresno.

Clovis Police Department Community Drive-Through Breakfast

Time: 9:00 A.M.

Location: Clovis Police Department, 1233 Fifth Street Clovis, CA 93612

Event details: Tickets $5 each (Pre-Payment Required). Contact: Erin Ford-Horio (559) 342-2476 or erinf@cityofclovis.com.

M.L.K. Candlelight Vigil

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Location: Zoom ID: 815 8671 3287

Event details: Contact: John Sturdivant (559) 974-2503 or Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor (559) 435-2212.

Sunday, January 17, 2021

M.L.K. Thematic Exploratorium Program

Location: Zoom ID: 815 8671 3287

Time: 3:00 P.M.

Event details: Contact: Bishop John A. Sims at (559) 512-9836. "Relive the experience of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church!"

Monday, January 18, 2021

M.L.K. Celebration

Location: Zoom ID: 815 8671 3287

Time: 9:15 A.M.-10:45 A.M.

Event details: Contact: James Lett III (559) 284- 6420, Gail Gaston (559) 681-3140.

Commemoration Program & Community Awards Ceremony

Location: Zoom ID: 815 8671 3287

Time: 11:00 A.M.

Event details: Join us via Zoom in celebrating the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to community diversity and our enriched culture. Commemoration Program Keynote Speaker-Sabrina Kelley of Well Fargo, Community Awards Ceremony Awardees: Yolanda Randles-Les Kimber Community Organization Award, Dr. Rais Vohra-M.L.K. Community Award & Congressman Jim Costa-M.L.K. Community Award. Contact: Terri Kimber Edwards (559) 908-0639 or email: Hon. Eric Payne at Eric.paynecmc@gmail.com.

Thursday, February 11, 2021

M.L.K. Speech, Arts, and Essay Awards Reception

Time: 5:30 P.M.

Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 Fourth Street, Clovis, CA. 93612.

Event details: Hosted by Fresno County Superintendent of Schools