Green Mountain College invites families of Poultney and the surrounding region to join the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we come together to honor his legacy on Monday, January 16, 2017. Students, staff, and faculty from the college and Poultney High School plan to participate in activities all day.
In the morning, interested volunteers may meet at the Cerridewn Farmhouse Community Kitchen to partake in community service activities as a response to Dr. King’s philosophy on service. He once said, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” If you’d like to volunteer, you will be answering this question by crafting and baking for others in need.
At 11:15 a.m., everyone is welcome to gather at GMC’s Brennan Circle to prepare for a solidarity march to begin at 11:30 a.m. down Main Street, Poultney, to St. Raphael’s Church. Lyrics to music will be provided, and banners are encouraged. At noon at St. Raphael’s Church, 21 East Main St., after an address and blessing is given, a free community meal will take place.
During lunch until 2 p.m., there will be varying art activities provided by Stone Valley Arts and interactive youth programs facilitated by the DREAM chapter of Green Mountain College. At 1 p.m., we will screen a family-friendly film about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the American civil rights movement.
MLK Day will close with a “Dare to Dream” open mic at The GMC Coffeehouse on campus. Participants are encouraged to read aloud and discuss Dr. Martin Luther King’s speeches, writings, life, and legacy. This is a time to share with our community.
“I believe that at this time, more than ever, it is important to show our commitment to the equality, justice, and the non-violence that Dr. King preached,” says Dre Roebuck, Director of Student Involvement at Green Mountain College, who is organizing the event with students and other staff.
This event is free and open to all. Organizations interested in participating in the march should contact Dre Roebuck at andrea.l.roebuck@greenmtn.edu.
MLK DAY EVENT SCHEDULE: January 16th 2017:
9:00 am - 11:00 Community Service Opportunities at the GMC Farmhouse
11:15 am Gather for the March meet at Brennan Circle
11:30 am - 12:00 March down Main Street to St. Raphael’s Church
12:00 pm - 12:10 Address and Blessing at St. Raphael’s Church
12:00 pm - 1:00 Community Meal at St. Raphael’s Church
1:00 pm - 2:00 Family-Friendly Film about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at St. Raphael’s Church
1:00 pm - 2:00 Youth/Art Activities provided by the GMC DREAM Club & Stone Valley Arts - St. Raphael Church
8:00 pm - Dare to Dream open mic night at the GMC Coffeehouse
Come read aloud and discuss Dr. Martin Luther King’s speeches, writing, life, and legacy.
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