01/04/2012 - Rockford Expands MLK Celebrations
January 3, 2012
Rockford’s 2012 Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been expanded to include a series of community events. Organizers recently announced the addition of a Diversity Business Luncheon and a College Fair, in addition to the traditional daytime program and evening celebration, and more.
“Rockford will join other cities across the country as we shine a spotlight on diversity and giving back to our community,” said Pastor Herbert Johnson, an organizer of the event. “The theme for the year is Building Bridges, Empowering Individuals, and Strengthening Communities. We feel it is not only fitting for this community but for communities all across the country as we work towards a brighter future.”
Rockford's City-wide Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will consist of a number of activities through community partnerships with local organizations. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Diversity Business Luncheon
11:30 am – Cliffbreakers – 700 W. Riverside Blvd.
Keynote Speaker: Andrea Zopp, President of The Chicago Urban League
Introductions: Kris Kieper - President and CEO, Rockford YWCA
Introductions: Einar Forsman – President, Rockford Chamber of Commerce
Advance registration required online at www.rockfordkingday.com or by calling 815-218-3661
$35/person. More Information.
Thursday, January 12 – Friday, January 13
Live Your Dream College Fair
Cliffbreakers – 700 W. Riverside Blvd.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Thursday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Friday
High school students and their parents are invited to explore college and career opportunities. Representatives from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will be available to assist parents and students with questions, tips for selecting the right college, and financial resources.
Free admission. For vendor registration call 815-978-2385 or www.rockfordkingday.com
Sunday, January 15
An Evening of Remembrance
6:00 pm - St. Paul Church – 1001 Wigton Ave.
Free admission
Monday, January 16
A Day of Celebration
11:00 am – West Middle School – 1900 N. Rockton Ave.
Speakers:
Dr. Robert Head - President of Rockford College
Jeremy DeWeerdt - Lead Pastor of Rockford First
Gloria Cudia – Community Activist
Performances by high school and community choirs.
Free admission.
Monday, January 16
MLK Monday at Discovery Center
711 N. Main Street
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kids can participate in a special project in the art studio, where they can make their own Martin Luther King Dream Viewer.
Museum Admission - $7 for children and adults. Children 1 and younger are free.
The 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is organized by the Rockford Ministers’ Fellowship and the Freedom West Foundation, with event production by Eventus – a full service event production and meeting-management company. Proceeds will be used to fund college scholarships for local youth.
For more information, visit www.rockfordkingday.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kimberly S. Buchanan
Eventus
815-978-2385
kimberly@eventus4events.com
Rockford’s 2012 Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been expanded to include a series of community events. Organizers recently announced the addition of a Diversity Business Luncheon and a College Fair, in addition to the traditional daytime program and evening celebration, and more.
“Rockford will join other cities across the country as we shine a spotlight on diversity and giving back to our community,” said Pastor Herbert Johnson, an organizer of the event. “The theme for the year is Building Bridges, Empowering Individuals, and Strengthening Communities. We feel it is not only fitting for this community but for communities all across the country as we work towards a brighter future.”
Rockford's City-wide Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will consist of a number of activities through community partnerships with local organizations. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Diversity Business Luncheon
11:30 am – Cliffbreakers – 700 W. Riverside Blvd.
Keynote Speaker: Andrea Zopp, President of The Chicago Urban League
Introductions: Kris Kieper - President and CEO, Rockford YWCA
Introductions: Einar Forsman – President, Rockford Chamber of Commerce
Advance registration required online at www.rockfordkingday.com or by calling 815-218-3661
$35/person. More Information.
Thursday, January 12 – Friday, January 13
Live Your Dream College Fair
Cliffbreakers – 700 W. Riverside Blvd.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Thursday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Friday
High school students and their parents are invited to explore college and career opportunities. Representatives from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will be available to assist parents and students with questions, tips for selecting the right college, and financial resources.
Free admission. For vendor registration call 815-978-2385 or www.rockfordkingday.com
Sunday, January 15
An Evening of Remembrance
6:00 pm - St. Paul Church – 1001 Wigton Ave.
Free admission
Monday, January 16
A Day of Celebration
11:00 am – West Middle School – 1900 N. Rockton Ave.
Speakers:
Dr. Robert Head - President of Rockford College
Jeremy DeWeerdt - Lead Pastor of Rockford First
Gloria Cudia – Community Activist
Performances by high school and community choirs.
Free admission.
Monday, January 16
MLK Monday at Discovery Center
711 N. Main Street
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kids can participate in a special project in the art studio, where they can make their own Martin Luther King Dream Viewer.
Museum Admission - $7 for children and adults. Children 1 and younger are free.
The 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is organized by the Rockford Ministers’ Fellowship and the Freedom West Foundation, with event production by Eventus – a full service event production and meeting-management company. Proceeds will be used to fund college scholarships for local youth.
For more information, visit www.rockfordkingday.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kimberly S. Buchanan
Eventus
815-978-2385
kimberly@eventus4events.com
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