Local events mark Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

The UCA community is invited to attend the following public events marking the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

2004 King Holiday Celebration

Schedule of Events

Saturday, Jan. 17

11 a.m.

Remembering King: A Time of Reflection*

Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles – speaker

Agora Conference and Special Events Center

705 East Siebenmorgan Road

*Sponsored by Hendrix College and University of Central Arkansas

Sunday, Jan. 18

3 p.m.

Unity in Praise Gospel Fest

Featuring local church choirs

Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church

601 Spruce Street

Monday, Jan. 19

10 a.m.

MLK, Jr. Memorial (Mayor’s) March

Simon Park Pavilion in Downtown Conway

Featuring pre-stretching and warm up seminar by Minister Phyllis Hodges

Beginning at 8:30 a.m. (Faulkner County Library)

Remember to park your cars at the library and be transported via bus to the march starting point.

11 a.m.

Faulkner County Library

1900 Tyler Street

Featuring Keynote speaker Ron Sheffield and special guest State Attorney General Mike Beebe

Tuesday, Jan. 20

6:30 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Exploring Race Relations Today

Featuring State Rep. Joyce Elliott

Reves Recital Hall, Trieschmann Building

Hendrix College

Wednesday, Jan. 21

6:30 p.m.

Community Chapel Service

Pastor Logan Hampton, speaker

Greene Chapel

Hendrix College