Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

On Monday, January 16th, we held our third annual Martin Luther King Day of Service. Over 280 community members joined together to participate in a variety of service activities in honor of Dr. King's vision and legacy. Some of the highlights included, but are not limited to:

Ø  Karen Burdnell’s interactive stories focused on the importance of making good choices not just for the individual but for the greater community.

Ø  Terri Merwin and Henry McClain-Bey singing together.

Ø  Parents, friends, relatives, older and younger children engaged in helping each other make a difference.

• Parents and teachers who volunteered to lead activities
• Cards for the Troops (Cricket Woloson)
• SPCA (Elizabeth Martin)
• Gallagher Services BINGO (Angie Rubin)
• Judy Center making scarves for children (Monica Stewart)
• Sarah’s Hope (Peggy Szcerbicki)
• Keswick/RPP decorating flower pots (Danielle Donner)
• Decorations for Mt. Washington Pediatrics Hospital (Zelda Gillian, Debbie Fox, Molly Shattuck)
• The Door (Ronae Brock)
• Healthy Teeth making tooth fairy pillows (Helen Anderson)
• Paul’s Place (Wesley Finnerty)
• Hampden Family Center (Lynn Heller)

Thanks to all participants and leaders for making this such a special day.