MLK celebration kicks off Jan. 17
TEACHING THE CHILDREN — The second-annual Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s program is set for Jan. 17 at the MLK Recreation Center in Steubenville. Recreation Coordinator Luke Briningstool and Recreation Director Dwan Johnson display their crayon coloring abilities with the books that will be supplied to children ages 3-10. - Dave Gossett
STEUBENVILLE — Three full days of events and programs will mark the birthday of the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in the greater Steubenville area. The community celebration is scheduled to run Jan. 17-19. The second-annual MLK Children’s Program takes place Jan. 17 at the MLK Center on Market Street. According to city Recreation Director Dwan Johnson, the children’s youth program will start at 11 a.m. and continue until 2:30 p.m. “Children ages 3 through 10 will be entertained by actor Gregory Kenney, who portraits Dr. King. They will also participate in games, coloring and lunch. Registration for the free event is required by calling (740) 283-6000, extension 4000,” said Johnson. “This event is free and will include the talk by Kenney and a free lunch. Parents are encouraged to pre-register for the children’s program by 5 p.m. on Jan. 15,” said Johnson. “Duane Jennings is assisting us with the youth program,” added Johnson. The MLK Jr. Memorial Mass Choir will hold its a
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