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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
SGI-USA Washington's New Century Chorus sang yesterday at College Park's annual tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the University of Maryland.
(By Mark Gail -- The Washington Post)
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Rockville Tribute Rockville's celebration will feature Clara L. Adams-Ender, a retired brigadier general and the author of "My Rise to the Stars: How a Sharecropper's Daughter Became an Army General"; the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Concert Choir; Tappers With Attitude; and the Soul in Motion Players. Noon. F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville. Free. 240-314-8316or visit http:/
Volunteer-Themed Tribute Montgomery County and the cities of Takoma Park, Gaithersburg and Garrett Park will pay tribute. 12:30 p.m. Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Rd. Attendees may sign up for as many as 20 service projects. The Rev. Sandye A. Wilson, senior pastor of the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and Holy Communion in South Orange, N.J., will give the keynote speech at 3 p.m. There will be a 6 p.m. reception. Free. 240-777-2600 or visit http:/
King Film TV One and the American Film Institute present the documentary "King: A Filmed Record . . . Montgomery to Memphis." 1 p.m. AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Free tickets are available at the AFI Silver box office the day of the show. 301-495-6747 or visit http:/
King Speeches Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman, Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele and Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson will speak about King's legacy. 1 p.m., Hope Christian Church, 4700 Boston Way, Lanham. Free. 240-845-0388.
Seat Pleasant Program "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -- A Man of Vision" will include dramatic readings, music and dance performances. 1 to 3 p.m. Evelyn Cole Senior Center, 5720 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant. All ages welcome. Free. 301-773-6685.
VIRGINIA
Sharing the Dream Bluemont's 14th annual observance will include a march from the Old Loudoun Courthouse to Douglass Community Center, followed by a program featuring a keynote address by Judge Julia Taylor Cannon of Lincoln, Va., and musical and inspirational offerings by the Loudoun Baha'i youth group; the Mount Pleasant Church Youth Choir of Aldie and others. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Old Loudoun County Courthouse green. Canned goods will be accepted for an interfaith food program. 703-777-8270.
Youth Oratorical Contest The 16th annual contest is sponsored by Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. in collaboration with the Hylton Memorial Chapel Foundation. 11 a.m. Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Rd., Woodbridge. 703-494-3220.
Reston Celebration There will be a keynote address by Ezra M. Hill Sr., a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, community service awards, cultural presentations and music and dance performances. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CenterStage, Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Shopping Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd. Workshops on current issues will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Representatives from nonprofit groups will promote volunteer opportunities. People are encouraged to bring items for the poor, including canned food, coats, gloves, scarves and toiletry items. 703-390-6161 or visit http:/
Media Presentation and Exhibit Sponsored by the Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage Inc. and the Alexandria Black History Museum. 1 to 3 p.m. Alexandria City Hall, 301 King St., first floor. Free.
James Madison University Annual observance will feature Freeman A. Hrabowski, president, University of Maryland Baltimore County. 7 p.m. Wilson Hall Auditorium, 800 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. Free.
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Spiritual Event The Rev. Al Sharpton will be among the speakers, with musical selections by the Gospel Choir of St. Augustine's Catholic Church. 7 p.m. O'Donovan Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW.
