Join Surprises’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration and Service

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The City of Surprise invites the community to honor Dr. The life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 9th Annual MLK Day of Celebration and Service on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to dinner at Willow Canyon High School.

This year’s theme, “Everyone Can Be Good Because Everyone Can Serve,” encourages community members of all ages to embrace service as a path to greatness.

The day begins at 8 with voluntary check-in and free breakfast for the first 500 volunteers. The party program starts at 9 with an invocation by the Rev. Jason L. Flowers of Transformation Community Church, followed by a welcome address from the Mayor of Surprise.

This year’s program will feature returning emcee Susan Casper, of Arizona’s Family News on CBS 5 and 3TV. With a decades-long career in journalism and community advocacy, Susan brings her passion for service and storytelling to this special occasion.

Attendees will enjoy inspirational performances by the Willow Canyon High School Choir, Surprise Sings Community Choir, Voices of Gideon from Gideon Missionary Baptist Church, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Choir and a featured performance by The Be Kind People Project.

The celebration will also highlight local nonprofits and community contributions to the #SurpriseCelebratesMLK challenge, where individuals and groups reflect on the question “How do YOU ​​serve?”

After the program, from 10 a.m. to noon, participants can participate in practical service projects that directly benefit the local community. Projects include packing food for a local food bank, collecting hygiene kits, writing letters of encouragement and more! Advance registration is required, groups and individuals can register at surpriseaz.gov/DOSVolunteer.

In collaboration with Vitalant, a mobile blood drive will also take place during the event from 8 – at Those interested in donating are encouraged to book an appointment Vital website.

Event details:

• Saturday 18 January 2025
• Willow Canyon High School, 17901 W. Lundberg St.
• 8.00 – noon
• 8.00 Breakfast and voluntary check-in
• 9.00 Party programme
• 10.00 Day for service projects

Find more information and event details at surpriseaz.gov/MLK.

This event is presented by the City of Surprise Human Services & Community Vitality Department. For sponsorship opportunities or general event information, please contact Kara Poling at [email protected] or call 623.222.1647.

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