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Celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, January 17th with the King-Kennedy Board of Directors at the King-Kennedy Memorial Center, located at 601 Martin Luther King Dr. in West Modesto. This annual celebration will take place from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Tickets are $20 for lunch.

You may RSVP with President Deborah Sullivan at (209) 568-3643 or purchase your tickets at the door. See you there!


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